New-York tribune., 1901-06-24
TROY MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
EX-GOVERNOR BLACKS DEFEAT OF EN-
SENATOR MURPHY To BE FOLLOWED
UP-CANDIDATES FOR STATE
SENATORSHIP
SENATORSHIF

Troy, \. Y. June 30 (SpeciaD.-Ex- Governor
Frank s. Blacks political principality. the
city of Troy and the surrounding territory of
the county OF Rensselaer, may be considered
promises to be this fall the scene OF lively
political battle. for a Mayor is 10 be elected in
Troy and State Senator in the county of Rens-
selaer.
Two years ago Mr.. Black wrested the control
Of Troy from ex-senator Edward Murphy. jr
10y bringing about the defeat OF his candidate
for Mayor and installing in his place another
Democrat-long the ex-Senator's implscable
enemy. Then last fall Mr.. Black followed up
this success by leading successful campaign
against Mr.. Murphy's candidate for State SEN
ator and putting in his position a Republican
Senator. Mr.. Black Will now seek to keep what he
gained for the Republican party. and. although
in New-York a large share OF his time. he is
nevertheless guiding with skill the organization
of the Republicans here, with a strong prospect
OF gaining a victory for the party.
My Black achieved his recent political sue
cesses in Rensselaer, County and in Troy by
bringing over a large number OF anti-Murphy
Democrats to the support of Republican can
didates for city and county offices. The COM
bination has proved to be such a successful one
and so advantageous to the people that it seems
likely TO contipue.
Mr. Murphy, from his brewery In the southern
part of this city built up n political power which
first made him its Mayor and then United
States Senator. Political power also enabled
him to gain prominence in the local gas
pany and the local street railway company. and
Mr. Murphy became rich man. Then came
his downfall here.
He had a political lieutenant. Daniel f. Con-
way. County Clerk of Rensselaer,, who one day
displeased him; and Mr.. Conway suddenly found
ta Il
taken fees as County Clerk which he should not
have taken. Mr.. Conway contended that he had
a moral and legal right to take them. according
TO precedent but Governor Hill removed him.
Mr.. Hill is said to regret his action.
SUCCESSFUL ALLIANCE.
Mr.. Black two years ago formed alliance
with Mr.. Conway who had been the leader of
the Anti-A1urphy Democrats n the city. and
brought about his nomination for Mayor by the
Republicans and the Progressive Democrats.
Mr.. Black thought he that Mr. Murphy had
been accommodating enemies in the Democratic
party I Rensselaer, County who would support
such a prominent anti-Murphy Democrat for
Mayor Mr.. Conway, and the anticipation
proved correct. An agreement was reached
with the Progressive Democrats by which the
Republican party received the nominations for
four Assessors. for Controller. for City Treas
Urer. for City Magistrate and several other Of
fees The union ticket was elected and the
Murphy candidate for Mayor and the Murphy
candidates for other offices were defeated Ex-
Governor Hill is suspected to have aided Mr..
Conway in this contest with Mr.. Murphy
Nor has the alliance of the Progressive Demo-
Gratis and of the Republicans ended yet. year
ago. while the Progressive Democrats indorsed
the candidacy of William ]. Bryan for Presi-
dent. they also supported Benjamin B. Odell.
jr for Governor. upon the ground that John b.
Stanchfeld Mr.. Murphy's candidate for
Governor. Their support of Mr.. OdelI
loyal that he had 4.77O plurality in Rensselaer,
County. while that for President Mckinley was
only 3164
also have worked in harmony from the first day
of his administration. The Mayor placed Pro-
gressive Democrats at the head of the Depart
ment of Public Works. of the Department OF
Public Safety and of the Law Department; but
they and the Republican officials have supported
a common policy. One of the fruits of that
policy has been the election twice of John F.
Ahern. Republican. as an Assemblyman in the
lid Assembly District OF Rensselaer, County
which ordinarily gives Democratic plurality
of 2,OO0 Michael Russell. Republican also was
elected Senator in the Rensselaer, County dis
trict in 1900 defeating Frank NJ. Boyce. Demo-
crat who had represented the district for two
years previously
TO RENOMINATE MAYOR CONWAY.
Mr.. Conway VIII be renominated for Mayor
gressive Democrats. and the Murphy Demo-