New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
CARROLL OFF TO VANTAGE
EXTRAORDINARY SALUTE FOR THE
DEPUTY BOSS AS HE SAILS


To a salute of twenty-four guns from the
police boat Patrol. three more than is ac-
corded TO President Mckinley any crowned
monarch of Europe John F. Carroll sailed away
to England. Vantage and Richard Croker
yesterday board the White Star liner
Oceanic. Whether not the Tammany lieu
tenant had planned to sail on the biggest steam
ship in the world as another tribute to his great
ness. his modesty made it impossible to learn
An attempt to make the trip secret for
strategical reasons was frustrated early In the
day by the unwonted activity and perturbation
in the Wgwam. Later it was learned that the
acting leader of Tammany was not to sail alone
For fear that the steamship might take a course
too the equator. Mr.. Carroll had invited
Charles w. Morse. father of the Ice Trust. to
accompany him. To make the occasion of the
disembarking the memorable. Mayor Van
Wyck down at the pier to grasp the hand
of the departing braves and bid them carry
his loyal affection to the ruler of Vantage
AS proper bOdyguard to the Mayor, Deputy
Commissioner Devery present.
In order that the ex- Chief of Police might not
look too conspicuous, there were several other
"Tammany TRUSTEES" including Health Commits
sioner Sexton. Thomas F. Smith. Mr.. Croker's
secretary; Daniel F. Mcmahon and Frank j.
Goodwin
There were all Kinds or stories in the wake or
the hig steamer. The explanation of Mr. Car
rolls sudden pigrimaga. which he himself gave.
is as follows:
II making trim in order to get some
recreation"
Inasmuch Mr.. Carroll is able TO get
siderable recreation at home. his explanation by
no means put a quietus the varying reports
regarding him.
1t is the belief of Democratic politicians close
TO the throne that Mr.. Carroll is going TO
Vantage to acquaint Mr.. Croker with the po-
litical conditions now existing in this city; 70
tell him which way the wind is blowing so that
Mr.. Croker will not have his sails the wrong
way his return. The lieutenant and his chief
Will study together how they can best stir up
friction among the allies. make the very word
of reform abomination. and hold their own
forces well in hand by more increases of salary,
more loving cups to leaders, and more "vaude
ville' entertainments in the uncertain districts.
Mr. Carroll is to return before his master.
contrary 10 the usual law and order OF etiquette.
When Mr.. Croker comes things will be ready.
get information and directions enough TO
the campaign alone denied by Corporation
Counsel Whalen- The story also said that II
agreed that Mr.. Croker would better not
come back, as his presence might stir up more
antagonism than support. To this Mr. Whalen
said:
Mr. Croker will be here and will lead the
fight
The approaching Croker Carroll conference at
Vantage is interpreted the doom OF Mr..
Nixons boom for Mayor inasmuch as Mr.. Car
roll is known not 10 favor Mr.. NiXOn's nom
iEation.
The splendors Of Vantage which have aroused
worldwide gossip of late, are expected to in
crease in the near future. because of the group
ing there of still other satellites. Among them
are Andrew Freedman and John Fox who are
planning their pilgrimage early next month.