New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-26
CRORER's ENVOY TO BRYAN
sULZER GOING AS HIS MESSENGER TO
THE SILVER MAN.

sULzER GOING AS HIS MESSENGER TO
THE SILVER MAN
Richard Croker is losing time in getting in
touch with William ]. Bryan. and in conveying
70 him the ideas and wishes of the New-York
State organization as to the platform and policy
20 be adopted at the Kansas City Convention. A
messenger from Mr.. Croker carrying a special
letter Will leave this city tomorrow and go d.
rectly 10 Join Mr.. Bryan. This letter will con-
tain Mr. Croker's views. The messenger is
Congressman Sulzer and he will place in Mr.
Bryan's hand this important document.
Mr. Croker when seen at the Democratic Club
last night would not talk about what this let
ter would contain. He declared that he didn't
wish TO discuss the silver question now. but II
is known that he has made up his mind as TO
what should be done about the platform, and
that he VIII state his views frankly 1t is said
that Mr. Croker is willing that there should be
q reaffirmation Of the Chicago platform, sixteen
10 one and all other planks, but that he does not
wish silver made the prominent factor and Will
urge that trusts Imperialism and other ques-
tions Of the hour be pushed to the front and
silver left to stand upon past merits.
There was the usual throng at the cluD last
right. end Mr. Croker moved from group to
group talking earnestly with his leutenants.
John F Carroll John Whalen John w. Keller,
Congressman Sulzer Elliot DanfoTth. Q. II. p
Belmont. DR.. John H. Girdner and a score OF
others prominent in the local and State or
ganization were on hand. In the course OF the
day yesterday ex-senator Edward Murphy jr.,
came up from Elberon and had long talk with
Mr.. Croker. Neither would say what the confer
ence was about. but It is understood that it
related 10 National affairs Since Mr.. Croker
returned from Europe he has been busy talking
with his friends. and it is declared that he has
absorbed rather than distributed information,
and that he is prepared to take a stand
upon National questions.
PLANS CHANGED AGAIN.
Mr. Croker yesterday changed his plans for
going TO Kansas City. He will start next FRI
day evening at 6 O'Clock over the Pennsylvania
Railroad in a private car with ex-senator Muir
ply. DR.. Cosby, Andrew Freedman and John
Whalen. The party VIII arrive in Kansas City
on Sunday. and go to the Midland Hotel.
There was much gossip around the Democratic
headquarters in Fourteenth-st. and at the
Democratic Club yesterday about the Vice
Presidency, hut Mr.. Croker would say nothing.
The gossip connected the name Of ex-senator
Murphy with the nomination on the ticket with
Bryan; but this was secuted by the knowing
ones. There are various reasons and apparent
Iy sufficient ones. given by politicians why the
nomination can hardly be expected to go to ex-
Senator Murphy.
The talk about ex-senator Hill was of a more
serious nature and it declared that If there
was a strong demand for the nomination of Hill
from outside States. it appears there
VIII be, New-York will probably present his
name and urge his nomination. Mr.. Hill, il is
pointed out, win represent New-York upon the
Committee on Resolutions, which will have the
rafting OF the platform, and ii is believed that
1,a in fFa
is said that he does not want the nomination,
but many shrewd ones saying last night
that he would be brought around in time, would
repent of his past rebellion. and be gathered into
the fold and placed on the ticket. There were
four Vice Presidential possibilities in the club
last night. They were o. II. P. Belmont, Con-
gresham sulzer. Elliot Danforth and Dr. Grid
ner They ali enjoyed miniature booms.
RELATIONS WITH CARROLL.
Mr.. Cookers long conference with John F.
Carroll yesterday did much to dispel the per
sistent reports that Carroll is in bad favor with
the Tammany boss. Apparently Mr.. Croker
and Mr. Carroll were on friendly terms; but at
the same time it is declared that Mr.. Croker
has lost faith in Carrolrs tact judgment and
discretion and will never again leave him in
charge of the organization. although he will
not so it is said. publicly demonstrate this loss
of belief in Carroll,
II ifs believed by many that Maurice Feather
son is the coming in the organization.
Senator Featherson is the protege of Larry"
Delrnour Cookers most intimate friend. Feath-
erstone is in high favor with Croker and it is
believed that DeImour is urging him upon
Croker as just the TO be placed in control
Of the organization deputy. While Mr
Croker is here there is need OF a deputy
leader, but when he goes abroad again this
winter, after the campaign, 1t is beeievd that
the rens will be turned over to Featherson
and Carroll quietly dropped.
Mr.. Croker had talk yesterday with John B.
Mcdonald the contractor who will build the
underground tunnel 1t has been said OF late
that work has been delayed upon the tunnel be-
cause Of the importunate demand OF certain
Tamm8ny leaders upon Mr. Mcdonald for pat
TOnage. This JIG denied by both Mr.. Mcdonald
and Mr.. Croker II is known that Mr.. Mcdonald
is on the most friendly terms with Tammany
Hall and doubtless Tammany will get a large
amount of patronage out Of this work, but
prominent Tammany leader said last night: NO
one can mace Mcdonald. He is a clean, hard
headed business man. and he knows just what
be is about and he won't let Tammany bother
him, and Croker won't allow him 10 be ham
pered or embarrassed"
GIVING HIM TROUBLE
The Police Board is another matter that is
giving Mr.. Croker a great deal of trouble, and
it is ntimated that there will be a shakeup there
Commissioner York 1t is declared. has not been
ali tractable of late and has earned the dis
pleasure OF Mr. Croker and certain other power
full organization leaders. Mr.. York had talk
with Mr. Croker yesterday, bat what passed be-
tween them is not known. Commissioner Abel
is also in line for discipline 50 it is declared and
Commissioner John B. Sexton is said TO be urg-
ing this shakeuD
Mr. Croker will visit Tammany Hall this after
noon TO attend d meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee OF Tammany Hall 10 make final prepara-
tons for the Kansas City Convention. Mr..