New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-31
JONES NOT ENCOURAGED.
DISGUISED AT THE CONDITION OF THE
STATE MACHINE.
GOING TO WASHINGTON TO-DAY. AND WILL
SEE BRYAN sooN-HAs RECEIVED SEW
ERAL CHECKS FROM W. A. CLARK.

ERAL CHECKS FROM W. A CLARK.
Senator James K Jones win return TO Washing
ton this morning, having completed his survey of
the political situation in the Empire State He goes
away disguised with the rckety condition OF the
State machine, although he put the best possible
front" when talking last night about conditions
in this State. The Arkansas statesman has sig
nay failed in his we'll meant effort to bring about
a reconciliation between Hill and Croker-or, what
is more important working harmony between
the Hill and Croker machines. When he has seen
Hill he has been told quietly that Croker is to
be trusted any than he four years ago,
and when he has conferred with Croker and Muir
ply he has heard tales Of prediction estimates
which give Mckinley the State by 15000O-estimates
made by of HIS most prominent lieuteuants.
Senator Jones reached the city yesterday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock from Elberon, after bidding
Croker and Murphy goodby At the Hoffman he
was by State Chairman Frank Campbell, who
arranged meeting between himself, Senator Jones
and James X. Mcclure later in the forenoon. The
situation in the State canvassed and the up
shot of the talk that determined effort is to
be made by Campbell and Mcclure to capture the
State for Bryan 1t is asserted that Senator Jones
told them that the Democrats must carry New
York in order to be in Easy Street" He intimated
that Bryan might have the necessary margin with
out this State but that the organization here owed
It itself and 10 the Democrats of the Nation TO
carry the State tor Bryan.
After the conference Senator Jones was asked
about factional differences in the State. and said:
Il did not come to this city the purpose OF
patching up peace between factions individuals
came here see if the leaders of the Democratic
party in this State would work for the Democratic
ticket. I perfectly satisfied with the assurances
they gave me that they would and l also salts
fed with the out,ook In this State. If both fac
tons work they say they Will, and all the lead
do their duty. this State VIII go Democratic
Doubtless there are thousand prominent Repub-
leans in the city Of New-YOrl1 who do not speak
each other account of personal differences
but Election Lay they viii all vote for Nc
and Mr. Hin al good men Will fight Indians in a
common cause
ing that he had sent you a check for 100000. Is
that Jrue?" Mr.. Jones asked
matter of fac Senator Clark has sent me three or
four checks il last few months but of
them mas Deen Tor as nlucn as $ItO,OOd Know MT
Clark, and 1 know he didn't say what he
rs it true that Clark and HeInze have Joined
forces in order that each may get Senatorship?"
rye heard a lot of Wild talk about the political
don't much stock in what hear
AS his plans Mr.. Jones said: Il expect to go
to Washington tomorrow, and win be there two
expect to see Mr.. Bryan shortly-Within week.
u tPe Bainn4 nr II rsi i9eS iau az GaIerS
member of the Democratic National Committee
from Michigan. and j. ]. Hanna, of New-York
In his mail Senator Jones had a letter from the
chairman of the Democratic Congress Campaign
Democratic gains in the House. The Senator said
he had not heard from Mr.. Bryan yesterday.
James Building to be the Eastern Democratic
National headquarters for the next thirty days,
least, and State Executive Chairman James X
Mcclure Is to have general oversight of a small
extra clerical force which Chairman Jones
ranged to have placed at headquarters in order
help out the speakers bureau or the State Com
mttee.