New-York tribune., 1900-11-11
CROKER TO FLEE HIS WOES
GOING ABROAD SATURDAY, WHILE HIS
TROUBLES HERE THICKEN
DETERMINED FIGHT AGAINST THE ROSS
BOTH WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE OR
GANIzATION-CIIANGFD ATTI-
TUBE TOWARD CARROLL.
TUBE TOWARD CARROLL

Richard Croker yesterday maintained a stolid
silence about the combination which is being
formed To- drive him and his organization out of
power. This Is in marked contrast to the eager
ness with which he impaired his views during
the last campaign. Mr.. Croker seems to realize
that he faces contest which threatens the de-
81 AccIon of SIS intGuitous organization and 10
dr,ee him cut Of power In the city. Ever since
the polls closed and the result of the election
became known. the opposition to Mr.. Croker
within his own ranks has grown more bitter.
more rcbellious and bolder. Croker has tried TO
stem this disaffectIon. He has called his leaders
before him and herated them soundIy He has
openly accused several OF them OF treachery to
him, ana has eXacted fresh pledges Of loyalty.
Even the leaders who are opposed to Mr. Croker
In the face of this scrutiny have sworn ale
glance hut 1t is known that they are waiting
only until the ant-Tammany elements combine
and the opposition takes tangible shape to join
the fight against the boss.
Mr.. Croker Will go Europe next Saturday.
He said at the Democratic Club last night
When he returned from Europe before the last
campaign opened it freely predicted that he
would depOse John +. Carroll from his position
as deputy leader of the organization. 1t was
known that Croker was incensed at Carroll for
his connection with the Ice Trust and the other
complications in which he involved Tammany
Hall in the hosss absence. Carroll is a power
ful leader in the organization. He is the close
friend Of Mayor Van Wyck and other promi-
nent men in the organization. Since the cleo
ton the growing antagonism to Croker's domi-
nation has caused him to take a stand
toward Carroll. Facing the opposition he does.
Croker cannot afford to go into contest with
Carroll this time Instead of deposing his
deputy. as was originally intended within the
st faV DAYS thCra hoe yY1ar xa1 chs vF
In Cookers attitude toward him. He now needs
his help, and he is smiling Carroll. doing
everything he can to attach Carroll to him. and
when he goes abroad Carroll will he in charge
Of the organization again
While Croker is doing everything he can To
draw support to his standard. his enemies are
equally vigilant. The men whom he drove out
Of the organization are combining to destroy his
power. They know. perhaps better than Mi
Croker does of the disaffection within the or
ganizaton, and have assurances of support from
Mr. Croker's supposed personal following that
the Tammany chieftain does not dream of.
These say nluntly that 1t Is too early 10
make predictions. All they can do Is TO Keep
in touch with another sound those VIII"
they think will help them, and take the pre-
paratory steps for the formation of a stalwart.'
viGilant, alert and active anti-Tammany or
ganzatlon in this city. IL this movement they
are having the support. not only of the dlsaf-
fected elements both within and without the
organization but they are also receiving the
advice and the counsel OF such astute political
leaders as ex-senator Hill and William F. Shee-
han Within the next few days Mr.. Hill Will
come to Naw-York and talk with these anti
Croker men. and advise them as to the pest
method of procedure to effect n new orSanlza-
tion and to carry on winning campaign Asioe
from these working practical politicians. there ,
are hundreds and thousands of Democrats OF
high standing men of social, financial ana pusi-
ness prominence. never actively allied with
Tammany Hail. yet classified as Democrats VINO
stand ready to help this new movement WITH
their money. their time and their influence.
In the mean time the anti-Tammany elehheht
in the city Of various shades and beliefs not
strictly Democratic is also displaying great
activity. The Citizens Union will hold meet
Ing Tomorrow night to talk over ways anu
means for perfecting organization In every
Assembly district in the city, and for consuIta-
ton with other anti-Tammany organizations.
looking to the placing of a fusion candidate In
the field next fall who will secure the support
OF all who opposed to the continuation OF
Iammany supremacy in this municipality
Mr.. Croker was at the club last night taking
with various leaders, including Senator p. H.
McCarren. of Brooklyn. He declared tnat ne
would say nothing at present, but intimated
that he would make statement before ne went
to Europe
JACksONvILLE, ST. AUGUSTINE & TAMPA