New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-06
cRoKER.s RECORD BREAKING.

4lE Croker has broken three records in this
years campaign One is that OF at least osten-
sible suppression or subordination Of Tam
many Hall in a Presidential campaign. Not for
many q year has that predatory and criminal
organization been permitted to identify itself
with National candidate. TIlden was in open
anita gonsm 10 IT, Hancock enjoyed none OF its
favor. Cleveland was more or less openly OPP
posed by IT, Even Bryan. four years ago, fought
shy Of il. Certainly not one of these depended
upon II for success. or sought to have ii iden-
tilted with his cause Every one OF them
realized that II he was TO win it would be in
spite Of rather than because Of Tammany But
this year for the first time the Presidential
candidate has courted the favor Of Tammany,
has identified himself with Tammany- and has
gone before this city. this State and the Ma
ton as the Tammany candidate, virtually
pledged. II he is elected. 10 give Tammany some
thing Of the same baleful and abhorrent pr-
macy in the affairs OF the Nation that IL now
has in the affairs Of this unhappy city.
The second record breaking pertains TO the
ethics and the comfy Of political demonstra-
tons. Petty fights and disturbances have oc
CURED but never hitherto has great political
party whole tried 10 interfere with or
modest a general parade or other demonStra-
ton OF is rival. Fair play, an open field and
favor have been the rule. II was reserved for
Mr.. Croker and his lawless band this year 10
break that record by deliberately and malicious
~, a large and organized plan, endeavoring
70 insult. harass and provoke into violence an
orderly procession OF the citizens OF New York.
He was foiled by the weather and by the genial
good sense of those upon whom his disgraceful
assault made. But the contemplate villany
Of his purpose remained.
E. .frI loo and = oil lie rhra
tempt made by Mr.. Croker, through his hireIiug.
the unspeskable Devery. TO provoke an open
conflict between two departments Of the public
service The fearless energetic and incorrup-
tbIe State Superintendent Of Elections has called
the attention Of the Police Department 10 the
widespread efforts that are being made 10
rupt the ballot by colonization, repeating and
intimidation. II is. Of course the sworn Of
fetal duty Of III" police 10 cooperate with him
for the prevention OF such crimes. Instead Of
doing 80. Mr. Croker. through the nominal
agency Of the creature Devery. makes the in
famous 81 ggestion that the State Superintendent
i planning TO corrupt the election. and prac-
ticaly ncites antagOnism instead Of co-opera-
ton the part Of the police. II Is as If the
Legislature Of a State should declare its inten-
ton to resist the lawful acts OF the Governor.
The wrot"hed Devery may be ignorant OF the
fact that the State Superintendent Of Elections
Is an officer Of at least as high and valid legal
authority the Chief Of Police. but Mr.. Croker
can scarcely he ignorant His predatory
wealth Is sufficient 10 enable him TO hire lawyers
and other Informed men 10 tell him what IS
what.
IN these three cases. II will be observed the
records have been broken. not In the usual wav
Ivy being surpassed but by being reversed We
shall sec in tomorrow mornings news whether
any more essential records have been reversed
At present. we think not. We have confidence
that the sobriety. honesty and patriotism Of the
people Of New-Y0rk and Of the Nation will not
be reversed, hut will be reasserted with in
creased emphasis in an overwhelming majority
against the brutality. the corruption and the
degradation Of Tammany methods. and against
the Presidential candidate who is mortgaged 10
Tammany Hall.