New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-15
CHAIRMEN MEET JONES
UNHAPPY RESULT OF THE CONFERENCE
AT THE HOFFMAN HOUSE
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE DISCOURAGED
BY THE REPORTS OF THEIR LIEU !,
TENANTSsoRE ATTEMPT TO
APPEAR CHEERFUL


yesterday under the rickety old State machines
Of the party in the East. Through Irregular use
exposure to political storms and abuse brought
about by complete change OF operating crews
the old machines are In a pretty badly battered
condition. The efforts Of the managers 10 raise
steam under these sadly racked pieces OF old
junk and get under way were productive % odd
wheezes and discord- Add 10 the battered con-
dition OF the machines the fact that the mem
bers OF nearly every crew are sighting among
themselves like so many Kilkenny cats
and one gets an adequate idea OF what
a fine chance they nave for making
record in the campaign The rails are
rUsted and no money is forthcoming 70 grease
them Fuel is short and rolling stock IS IN
deplorable state No engineer will take any
orders, and section superintendent ignore head
quarters and make 10 their own schedules.
From the present outlook the opinion is general
that all Of these rickety old machines with their
crews and passengers, are in line for terrific
snash-up somewhere early in November when
the whole outfit viii De ready 10 go into the
hands OF a receiver. IL any one can be found 70
take il, and stra,ghten II out after the
tangle and disaster William ]. Bryan and
his assistants in charge VIII have brought about.
FULL ATTENDANCE
Senator James h Jones. general manager OF
the Democratic party in the United States is
now IN the East After consulting with his d.
vision manager, Ex-Governor stone, in charge
Of the Eastern territory, it was decided 70 have
a conference Of all the State chalrnen in the
East Accordingly requests were sent 70
the chairrlen 70 report AZ the Hoffman
House yesterday for consultation with Seua-
tor Jones and his associates on the Ma
tional Committee There full attendance
and effort was made 70 bring order out OF
chaos. and get things under way. Ex-senator
German, OF Maryland, who is regarded as
a shrewd political manipulator was on
hand Ex-Governor Stone. Congressman James
D Richardson and Senator Jones Iaborsd
all day with the State chairman and tried to
get line things The tangle and discord.
the factionaI fights a2d qUarrels. the diverse
interests and jeaIOusies, the heart burrings and
resentments. and the irritation and lack OF Or
ganization in the various Eastern States as
developed az this meeting were enough 20
astonish and dishearren the members Of the
National Committee. and. although they tried
TO put good face on things and 70 appear and
talk cheerfully. it was evident that they had
been greatly discouraged by what was told
them.
OF course, the National Committee wanted 70
hear from New-York- Frank Campbell chair
man Of the State Committee. did not think il
worth while 70 appear. Mr.. Campbell IS a close
personal and political friend OF ex-senator
.
| by Richard Croker in the State convention.
Mr. Hill and his friends have placed full re-
sponsitility for the recent action Of the STATE
/ convention and the ticket nominated upon
Richard Croker They. feel 50 it is declared.
that Croker should answer, for the fate OF the
! party in the State. James K. MCGUIRE chair
man Of the Executive Committee. also a Hill
/ man, was in the city. and he was sent for.
| According TO reports. he told the COMMITTEES
4 enough 10 make them open their eyes. He said
| so il was reported that CoIer could have car
ried the State. AM Bryan along with him, had
I he been nominated; but the brutal and ruthless
methods used 70 defeat his Nomination had de-
stroyed any chance the party had OF carrying
| the State. This was an executive session, and
/ naturally, this is not what Mr.. MCGUIRE would
/ say publicly; but II is declared that this was
/ the gist OF his statement When he came out az
\ the meeting Mr.. Mcclure still remembered
/ Coler, even in praising StanchheId, for he said:
! Next 20 CoIer Mr. Sranchheld is The strongest
! nomination rcat could have been made 70 attract
/ the independent voters 0r our Common
\ Those who fancy that Mr.. S5auCh1eld viii oe any
/ thing else than free and fearless Governor DO
years and have regarded him one OF The strong
| est characters IN -he party. As a leader n the
/ Legislature he was fearless and incorruptioe, and
/ r ne Is elected Governor NeW-YOrk 10 poWe-
/ his conscience. He : a splendid campagner.
whose presence in me field this fall viii call general
netic personalities in the country Now let Us all
] get hard 70 work and elect him
Mr. GORMAN PREsIDEs