New-York tribune., 1902-06-23
KINGS TO URGE SHEPARD.
HE AND LITTLETON ALREADY WORK
ING on DEMOCRATIC STATE
PLATFORM.

democrats in BROOKLYN yesterday were much
Interested in the story that Grover Cleveland
was planning 10 stiie any Presidential aspira-
tions that David 3. Hill might have Although
lust at present the Kings County Democracy Is
inclined to recognize the supremacy OF Hill in
State politics. and work in harmony with him in
State matters many of the leaders and other
prominent Democrats in Brooklyn are not per
sonallv attached to the Sage Of Wolfert's
Roost " This does not include Hugh NcLaugh-
lin who has always had the highest regard for
Mr. Hill But James Shevlin, who in many
ways is recognized as the real leader of Will
loughby Street since Mr.. Mclaughlin has been
in such feeble health is not altogether in love
with Hill. Neither is John l. Shea
When 1t comes to the independent Democrats.
who since Edward NJ Shepard for Mayor
have taken an active part in the regular organi-
zation Hill does not possess any influence. Mr.
Shepard who is the acknowledged leader of the
independents has for many years been warm
personal admrer and, in sense, confidant Of
Cleveland. He is an opponent of Hill. Shepard
was one of the men who fought most bitterly
against Hills snap convention IN 1892.
Several efforts have been made by the Brook
lvn independents to induce Mr.. Cleveland again
10 take an active interest in national politics
In the spring Of 1900. before the national CON
vention the National Civic Club gave a dinner
at the Pouch Gallery, ostensbly for the purpose
of honorng the congressman who had voted
against silver in Congress. Its real purpose
was 10 arouse Democrats all over the country
IN abandon the silver issue and Tenounce Bryan
and Rryanism. Cleveland was urged to be pres
ent and finally consented to send a letter. Last
fail a Democratic harmony dinner was given IN
the Germania Club by the Brooklyn Democratic
Climb Mr. Shepard's organization Mr.. CleVe-
land could not be induced to attend this din
ner but sent 4 letter, in which he outlined u
policy for the party in the State. The poll
t{cians are now recalling this letter showing
CleyeIand's interest that time in NeW-f ork
State politics. On the same occasion letters
were received from Richard Olney and Il num-
cratic party.
Although as has been said, Shepard and Shev-
lin are not personal admirers of Hill, both are
extremely anxious for democratic success IN
the State this fall. and realize that harmony IS
absolutely essential Shevlin said not long ago
that Hill the master of the situation, and
as such the Brooklyn Democracy would CO.
operate with him. Willoughby Street expects TO
get some recognition on the State ticket. 1t is
understood that an effort viii be made to have
Mr.. Shepard placed at the head OF the ticket
The Kings County leaders Will put up q strong
case to show their claim to recognition. They
will point the fact that the local organization
turned over a $4,000 surplus from the last cam
paign fund TO the treasury of the State Com
mittee They will show how strong local fol-
lowing Mr.. Shepard has, and how he has brought
his many wealthy and influential friends into
the regular ranks An abundance of the sinews
of war will be promised in case Mr. Shepard be-
comes the candidate for Governor Mr.. Shep-
ards name will, IL is said, be perSlStently urged
by the Kings County leaders
/ AS an evidence of what he can do, Mr.. Shep-
ard recently drew up drafts OF several planks
for the coming platform. According to a story
which became current yesterday, MIR. Shepard
and Martin w Littleton. Assistant District At
torney who is considered man of many good
original ideas on Democratic matters, spent sew
sra; together at the Hamilton Club one
evening early last week Several State issues