New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-03
HERE TO STAY, SAYS NIXON
TAMMANY LEADER MAKES CAUSTIC
OBSERVATIONS ABOUT POLICE
REVOLT
REVOLT.

Lewis Nixon recalled the fact that he is leader
of Tammany Hall yesterday with abrupt an
! nouncement that going to suppant HIM
as leader No could tell definitely just what
melted a long interview Mr. Nixon gave about
Tammany, the police situation and politics in
general, but let it suffice that he waxed garrulous
and explained whole lot of things which after
the explaining about complicated ever.
1t is surmised that a rumor which fitted around
/ town that Richard Croker would return this fall
and manage the campaign for Tammany started
Mr. Nixons tongue to wagging but that is not
confirmed At Tammany Hall. however. Mr. Nixon
started to talk Turning to group of newspaper
men. he said suddenly:
plans, and 1 might well let it be known now
and for all time that he will not return to take
charge of Tammany this fall. and will not even be
! in the country while the campaign is under way
Then he stopped to let his words soak into the
understanding of those gathered around him.
Lately the political atmosphere has been sur
charged with talk about harmony in the Demo-
cratic party and the victory that the Democ-
racy intends TO win this fall 1t may be remarked
in passing that this is the time of the year the
Democrats in New-York always win great vic
chasers.
Mr. Nixon took up the police situation next and
prefaced his remarks with the declaration that
the work of the famous Tammany purity commit
tee of FIVE. of which he was member. had blazed
the path for those who now bringing dis
honest policemen to book. He added:
The present situation is very difficult TO discuss
in the face of the promised action. When stated
last year that the were to be FOUND
regardless of administrations claiming to be able
extend immunity 70, price, j was accused of
n ost condemned under the former administration
still in full blast If administration seeks
office under pledges to reform certain abuses they
accept the full responsibility If they make
effort to end them, or be accused of trucking
II. when they in office, they say they are help-
less.
Any violation of the law of this nature could be
ended throughout the city in twenty-four hours
We have been waiting to hear of somebody putting
time must be given and the Democratic organiza-
ton, while not hopeful of results. has not so far
criticised. except ask the people to look clearly
into the situation. drifting policy will not solve
this question. and to leave initial efforts at reform
to the subordinates of the police force might, IN
the end, be dangerously subversive of discipline
VIII Tammany appoint another purity commit
tee?' asked.
No" replied Mr.. Nixon. 1T is not necessary
We collected a great deal of valuable evidence.
and much Used
When questioned about report that he was TO
he retired from the leadership in few weeks. Mr..
Nixon said: II am stay
Mr. Nixon then started the theme of har-
mony and said the Democrats lad an excellent
chance to carry the State this fall. He declared
that ex- Senator Hill the logical state leader
"He is added Mr.. Nixon, 'one Of the Oldest
statesmen and wisest leaders in our party