The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-01-14
CROKER RESIGNS THE
LEADERSHIP OF
TAMMANY
evils Nixon is Chosen by
the Braves as His
Successor.
THIS AT CROKER'S DESIRE
I Believe That He VIII Restore Con-
fidence in the Organiza-
ton.
so DECLARES THE RETIR NC sACHEM
He Asks the Organization TO Give Mr.. Nixon its
Loyal Support, Declares That through
Principles, No! Patronage
Tammany Will Triumph
tBy the Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. 11.-Richard Croker
leadership Of Tanmany Hall this after
moor The announcement was made at
the meeting of the Executive ommit-
tee at which the plan OF organization for
the year 1902 was agreed upon. Lewis
Nixon was chosen as Mr.. Cookers sue
cessor as the chairman Of the Finance
Committee. This position, by long usage,
carries with it the leadership of the Or
ganization.
In announcing the name of Mr.. Nixon
for the craftsmanship CT the Finance com-
mittee, George NJ. Hoe5el, president of
the General Committee, said that the
step was taken at the desire Of Mr.. Gro
her himself. Mr.. Croker, however, did not
express himself until all the business be-
fore the meeting had been transacted,
when he arose and addressed the chair.
There was a distinct rustic Of expect
ancy in the crowded room as he did so.
He spoke in his habitually quiet manner
hut such q stiffness prevailed that every
word he uttered was clearly heard BY all.
His tone was 4 Conversations one, but
there was something like a tremor in his
~ INt@ - olNto oaSh Nld Il
across the room in q way not familiar
to those VINO have often heard him
speak.
In the beginning he said that the an
pointlnent OF Mr.. Nixon to the chairman
ship Of the Finance Committee had his
full approval and he hoped that Mr.. Nix
on would receive the same consideration
and good will which had been extended
TO himself. He aGded:
Il know the young man we'll and | be
lleNe that he will restore confidence IL
the organization and bring back to it's
support the army of Democrats that we
lost at the last election. l hope that you
Will give him The same confidence that ]
have enjoyed. l am continually receiving
letters from young men anxious to Join
tits organization who do not know how
70 join. And l hope that means will be
found to bring more young men in. The
reCple who left us for reasons Of their
own can never build an organization up
against yours upon patronage received
from the Republican party. ] think it is
your duty TO strengthen yourselves and
10 stand on principles, not on patronage.
You know this organization generally
polls the largest vote when it has no
patronage. l have been in the organiza-
t3O' h-iA' I "a ' SNoio olb tui tuS tltdt lS-
riod It has polled a larger vote proper
t;onately IL years when it had no pat
lonage. So you need never fear the eff
forts of men who leave US because they
wish to get positions. 1t is neglect Of
yourselves and distrust of your leaders
which Will hurt you. If you conduct this
organization honestly and comply with
the laws, you can't be beat at any time.
In conclusion | Want TO ask you again
TO have the same confidence in Mr.. Nix
T on that you have had in me and have
10 doubt OF your success
Mr.. Nixon, tie new leader. rose IS soon
as Mr.. Croker had sat down and very
elieiy thanked the committee for the
honor done him. IIc said:
Il need not a tEat great honor was
entirely unexpected and absolutely IN
sought by.rle. II was with sincere regret
that learned that Mr.. Croker had de-
terniEed to retire. / was willing to re
main in tie ranks. But l will not accent
an executive position. and be 4 mere
tlguro-hsad: ! ain not SO presun1ptuors
2s 70 imagine that l can control
in cir things. But I can say that while |
may not always have your support !
shall have. it if I keen this position. /
LrQmisa' to apply every effort and my
,tlnosL:strcngth 10 hold W this crganiza-
ton.
Aovotes Of thanks to Mr.. Croker for -
service to the organization was voted Z.
the Committee.
Mr. Nixon announced that liz would re
tain Thomas T. Smith, Mr.. Croker's sec
3etaf.y. for q number of years, for his
secretary.
NIXON a VITGINIAN.
w.. &c. -
was bcrr in IeeSburg. Va. Aril :, 1861.
and recefved his early education IN tbs
schools OF that. town. III 1878 he was ap-
Iointed a midshipnlan and III 1882 be