New-York tribune., 1901-10-07
THE DOWNFALL OF IVHALEN.
HE OFFENDED THE GAMBLING COM
BINATION AND Is BARRED
FROM THE BENCH.

One of the absorbing topics OF conversation at
the Democratic Club is the revelation that Cor
poration Counsel Whalen has been excluded from
the inner councils of the clique now in control Of
the organization. and that he Will not get nom
ination for the Supreme Court bench. This turn
ing down OF Whalen is another indication of the
growing power OF the gambling combination IN
the organization. There time when no one
closer to Croker than halen. 1t was
whalen's advice that Croker took on almost every
matter and he was considered the representative
OF Croker in all things.
When Croker went Europe ten months ago the
relations unimpaired Soon after the boss got
away Whalen fell with the Sullivan-Carroll
Devery combination. He also involved himself in n
struggle with Coler. This much 10 the salts
faction of Croker, but angered the SullivanCarroll
Devery clique which is and always has been
friendly Coler
The relations between Croker and Whalen
just as friendly as ever. but Croker dares op-
pose the gambling clique demand was made
upon Croker that he decline TO nominate Whalen
for the Supreme Court. This accompanied with
a covert threat that If he did the combination
would open UP war on him. Croker gave way.
Whalen has accepted the situation and agreed
ask for a nomination.
Croker and his leaders are busy making up
slate for the borough and county conventions. The
presidency Of the borough is a powerful ofve
under the charter with millions in patronage.
There dozen candidates for the nomination.
but there seems be certainty who will
get II. James J. Martin IS spoken Of George X.
Mcclellan. Jacob Rupert. tr.. and Charles F.
Murphy are also candidates. Randolph GugGen-
heimer who has been mentioned, is out OF the race.
It said yesterday.
The four present coroners-Hart, Fitzpatrick.
yucca and Bausch-are to be renominated
On the county ticket there four Justices Of
the Supreme Court TO be named Two nominations
have been definitely agreed upon. Morgan J.
OBrien and Mayor Van Wyck to have these
places Samuel Untermyer IS said TO have tho in
side track for one of the two remaining places,
while De Lancey Ncon is regarded as likely to get
the fourth
For Judge of the City Court John 2. Schuchman
is said to be certain OF denomination.
The nomination OF District Attorney is causing
the leaders lot OF worry. They want vote
getter but a the time II * necessary for
Tammany safety TO have in the District Attorneys
office d who Is pable one that IL independent
do end OF damage. shown by District
Attorney Philbin Asa Bird Gardiner, who
removed from office wants denomination a
vindcation. Croker would Ike to nominate him,
Gardiner is a after the boss's own heart but
he fears that ne would be too big load tor the
ticket carry. Vernon NJ Davis Is spoken OF.
Charles w Dayton is another prominently men
toned. 1t is generally believed that the nomination
will go TO Mr. Davis.
There is a lively fight between Thomas J. Dunn
and John T. Oakley for the nomination for Sheriff.
The belief is that Oakley will win.
George II Fahrback is said to be sure OF the
nomination for County Clerk. while Isaac Fromme
is not opposed for denomination as Register.