New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
FORMING AGAINST CROKER.
JOHN C. sHEEHAN SAYS ORGANIZATIONS
HAVE BEEN PERFECTED IN SIXTEEN
r,rcrprS-rrS Mp HILLS VISIT


The revolt against the continued domination of
Richard Croker the city and State organizations
OF the Democratic party is spreading rapidly, and
astute politicians said yesterday that the combi-
nation being formed within party ranks TO drive
Mt Croker out of power is of the most formidable
character a great deal of stress was placed upon
the present visit to this city of ex-senator Hill 1t
has been said that Mr.. Hill here to lead the
fight against Croker, and would help 70 organize
and strengthen anti-Tammany sentiment in this
city. II was learned that number Of prominent
Democrats Of this city whose hatred OF Richard
Croker IS OF the most bitter and unrelenting char
acter had asked Mr.. Hill TO come here and to ad-
wise with them about the best way 70 go about ac-
cemplishing the downfall Of Richerd Croker.
Mr.. Hill when at the Hoffman House yester-
day was as retieent as usual. and declared that
law business brought him 10 town. He may have
some law business. bat the fact was shown plainly
in the course OF the day that there was something
political afOot. Many prominent Democrats, VINO
are either lukewaTm or openly antagonistic 20
Tammany. called at the hotel and talked with Mr.
Hill. Among his visitors were Controller Coler'
John Q. Sheehan William F. Sheehan, ex-senator
Cantor, Eugene Wood and Elliot Danforth. Mr
Hill when asked about his visit to the city maze
the following statement:
Ny visit 10 New-York at this time is of no sig
nilicance am not here lot me R9TP0Se Ut Tan
ing i t me % n}bi1 m b5uf any such movement
Neither am here to cooperate with any Sommit-
nounced. Ny visit here is purely upon law business
II was learned from friends Of ex-senator Hill
yesterday that Mr. Hill had intention Of taking
part in the vice crusade. All he wanted was 10
bring ABOUT the overthrow of Croker and regain
supremacy in the State organization. john -
sheehan who is one of the most active worhetS WORKER
against Tammany Hall and the leadership OF hlch-
ard Croker, said yesterday:
Democrats all over the country are dsmainaing, ga
reorganization in this city because croker, Sne
leader Of Tammany Hall. is trying TO e%IenH MS
authority the party in the state ana NaJlon
Honest Democrats saying that TdmInany does
not reprosent them; that they do not approve OF
Tarmany methods; that Croker cannot lead them;
that Hill is the natural leader, and they demand
his recognition such. The time is now ripe Tor
a reorganization in this city.
Tammany Hall has developed into mere busi-
ness concern for Croker's benefit Honest Demo-
Gratis in the State and Nation are resenting II we
will call upon Hill 10 help US reorganze here, be
cause ne IS the true State and National leader we
recognize him as such, and he has the right 10 de-
mand 4 clean organization in the party In this
county.
We have begun to reorganize already. and have
perfected good organizations in at least sixteen
Assembly districts in Manhattan.
Mr.. Hill said yesterday that he would remain in
the city until tomorrow morning, and that TO-
night he would attend a theatre.