New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-13
FEW STAND FOR HILL.
DEMOCRATS HERE TURNING AGAINST
HIM, TOO.
MLAUGHLIN, HOWEVER. sTEADFAsT IN HIS
ADMIRATION. CALLS HIM PEER
LESS LEADER
LESS LEADER.


LESS LEADER
David b. Hill isn't regarded with fond loyalty
and enthusiastic affection by the Democrats of
New York County. Hugh Mclaughlin, in Kings
County has come to his aid but Hill took Nc
Laughlin's man at Saratoga 1t was McLaugh-
lin. and almost Mclaughlin single handed. who
urged the nomination of Coler for Governor.
Hill acquesced. and Coler went down to defeat.
The fact stands however, that Coler poled an
enormous vote below the Bronx. Up State the
big falling off came, and this. and logically, too.
is attributed to the ex-senator.
HILL carrying his personal quarrels into the
situation turned down Smith NJ. Weed in Cln-
ton County and d. Cady Herrick in Albany
County The result was far and away beyond
expectation Again his injection of the coal
plank into the Democratic State platform his
enemies say cost the party many votes.
The situation to-day is that Mr. Hill is looked
upon with distrust by the majority Of leaders
here Hugh Mclaughlin is behind him. but Nc
Iaughlin is old and his strength is ebbng. Sen
ator p H. McCarren, of Brooklyn one of the
ablest and strongest leaders in the Kings County
organization is frankly opposed to Hill. He has
even said that he would be glad to get the COM
plimentary vote Of the minority in the state
legislature for Senator against Hill James
Shevln next to Mclaughlin the most powerful
leader in Kings, is unalterably opposed 10 HILL
When the reins of leadership in Kings pass
from Mclaughlin they will fall into the hands OF
Shevlin and then Mr.. Hill. il he wants anything
from Kings County, must come with his nat IN
his hand
In New-YorB County Charles F. Murphy,
leader of Tammany following his usual policy OF
silence, will not talk. but others have done so.
Croker won't have anything to do with Hill. and
Croker is a great power. il not the dominant
power, in Tammany yet. In case Croker comes
back TO leadership next year. which is not a re-
mote possibility, he will have no traffic with
HILL and if he does not return it is pretty sure
that Murphy will have no more to do with Hill
than he can help.
Elliot Danforth. one OF Hilrs closest friends.
said yesterday: They are trying TO throw Hill
overheard. Well. Hill is a live man yet. and
will be heard from. Do you what McLaugh-
lin says? Well. Mclaughlin is the kind OF
man to have with you when the others are yelp-
ing at you. Hill is all right"
Timothy D. Sullivan, Congressman-elect when
asked about his attitude toward the ex-senator.
replied: Let those upstate fellows settle their
own differences. We have trouble enough of our
own" It was pretty evident that Mr.. Sullivan
was not enthusiastic in support Of Hill. Charles
w Dayton, however. said: "All this criticism
OF and attack on Mr. Hill is unjust and unfair.
Mr.. Hill did his best for the ticket. Some one
must lose, and to turn upon leader after defeat
is not fair"
''Tammany is afraid Of HILL" said one Wig
wan man. I'VE know that Hill would like to
see Tammany supplanted by another Demo-
cratic orga nization in this county. This year we
gave Hill more than he could have asked for In
this county. but his upstate chickering's lost the
party success. Tammany viii never be with
IIni when II can help IT.
Cd hat wac
without a peer in this State leader. and that
it was unfair 10 Chief Judge Parker to say that
the nomination was withheld from Parker.
Judge Parker" continued the leader. was
never a candidate. He could not be induced to
cept and hence was not considered any more than
was George Washington. To all intents and pur-
poses he dead the Father OF His Country
What is the OF talking about that now Judge
Parker understands the matter perfectly
II was intimated by Mr.. Mclaughlin that Bird
S. Coer had a letter from Judge Parker, written
before the convention. in which the latter de-
clined to be considered. and promised his support
10 Coler. 1t was rumored that the letter would
soon be published II the attacks on Hin did not
cease.
Nj Mclaughlin added;
All the credit for Mr.. Colers nomination belongs
to Hill and all the ensure If there be any G i
now? I shall tell you why. 1t is because he lis
Democracy of this State and gave them a young
and vigorous candidate. Now pack Of snarling
Mr. HiITs critics say that he should be cast
aside, but they suggest TO take his place.
Mr.. Hin without a peer in this State lead
er He Is a born leader. Samuel J. Tiden picked
him and made him leader, and Samuel J. TIL
mounted step by step. has been twice Governor and
has been United States Senator lie has made
nothing of politics, His enemies have not been
able find a piece Of cheese or bottle of patent
medicine in his possession that had political
connection.
career. and am satisfied that he Is the only man
in the State who fill the position of State
leader A few years ago l contributed-by non
action-to the defeat of Mr.. Hill State leader.
I let some other fellows have their own way and
did stretch out my hand. But knew then, and
/ told those other fellows You are making
great mistake"
1t is absurd-this talk about Hill sidetIacking
Judge Parker to serve his own personal ends.
Judge Parker never a candidate, and would
not have taken the nomination anymore than
would pick up that stove, which is glowing hot. AS
10 personal preference. do not these carpers know
that IL Hin who made the nomination of
ranged it that he could be elected?
Asked how Senator McCarren would do for State
leader Mr.. Mclaughlin replied:
Mr. McCarren is all right, but he is friend OF
the people who are trying TO make mischief Mark
what tell you: Hill is the braniest man of the
whole lot OF them. and these attacks will not
affect him I'm the least. stand by HILL and pro-
pose to do Just think Of the great change ef-
fected i'm the State! Credit TO whom credit IS due
is my motto, and it is "A good one.
HE SENDS "ROASTS" TO HILL