New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
CROKER MAY HURRY BACK
PROSPECT OF ANTI-TAMMANY UNION
AND WIGWAM DISSENSIONS Likely
TO HASTEN HIS RETURN.

The political foes of Tammany Hall were much
encouraged yesterday by the action of the Repub-
hcan County Committee on Thursday night in de-
Gliding to appoint conference committee TO confer
with representatives Of other anti-Tammany or
ganizatons looking 10 a union of forces against
Tammany in the coming municipal campaign They
pointed out that all organiza formed for the
purpose of fighting Tammany displaying the
most commendahle moderation in getting ready to
support candidates. II is generally believed
by the politicians that a union of all antiTammany
forces can be effected on strong ticket. and the
outlook for success is most cheering.
The Tammany men are somewhat blue over the
situation. They know thatVan Wyck is minority
Mayor. and that Tammany's hope in the campaign
is to split the forces of good government. They
have hoped all along that the Citizens Union. the
Republican organization, the anti-Tammany Demo-
cratic organizations and other independent bodies
would get into a tangle that would preclude the
possibility of fusion. That such an outcome
seems to be unlikely has worried Croker's follow
'rs. and many have been heard to say in anxious
way II wish the old man here" Some Tam
many leaders that Mr.. Croker will be home the
first week in June. This is fully a month sooner
than he has been expected. This sudden decision
II is said is caused by the prospect union against
TammanY and also by internal dissensions in the
Wigwam. When Mr. Croker gets here, it is said
he will find as much trouble within the organiza-
tion : it from without.
There is a growing rebellion against Richard
Croker leader. Since the election of Mayor Van
Wyck Croker has been insOlent and arrogant. He
has turned down of the oldest and most
trusted leaders. Recently his displeasure
vented upon John F. Carroll. deputy leader of the
organization. While not actually removed from
power. Carroll has been deposed from the conf
dence of the boss and IL is known that he Is
slated for political oblivion. Carroll is pachyderma-
tous and cunning He has recently made a great
deal OF money by speculation in Wall Street and
through his connection with the American Ice Com
pany and other corporations.
According a well authenticated story told with
in the organization. Carroll doesn't intend to go
without "A fight. He does not want to become the
active leader Of the organization and acknowledged
head. He prefers control from behind screen.
1t is said that he is planning to name his own
ticket this fall and to keep Croker out of the cam
personal friendship well the political backing
of Mayor Van Wyck, is building up machine to
oppose Croker in the organization 1t Is said that
he is ready spend his money freely, and that he
has formed influential financial and commercial
connections which be relied upon to help him
in a struggle against Croker
There talk yesterday that the indepen-
dent Democrats might nominate John G. Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury. for Mayor. Mr.. Car
lisle denied that there any possibility OF such
action He said that he had not been resident OF
NewYork long enough to be eligible for such Il
nomination. There is less speculation
bout candidates but until the representatives OF
the anti-Tammany organizations get together to
confer about nominations all gossip about the anti
Tammany candidate * sheer speculation. Just
gossip about the Tammany candidate is Guesswork
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