The age-herald., 1902-05-15
Says He Gould Not Retain Self Respect at Head of
 the Organization
DIDN'T HAVE CONFIDENCE
 OF LEADERS AND GOT OUT
In a Heated Speech He Said He Did Not Desire Vote of Confidence and Would Not Withdraw
 His Resignation.

New York. May 14.-Lewis Nixon, lead CT of Tammany Hall for nearly six months resigned that position today at a meeting of the district leaders held in Tammany Hall While the resignation was not entirely unexpected 1t was not thought that MT. Nixon would take such positive action until later date, awaiting the action of the leaders to see if they would give him vote of confidence. In- stead of this he refused to allow any vote of confidence, and went so far as to say that he could no longer retain his self respect if he remained as leader.
 The meeting of the thirty seven dis trict leaders was called at the instance of MT Nixon. This action followed deadlock at the meeting of the sachems of the Tammany Hall Society Monday, when MT. Nixons intention of retaining Thomas L. Feitner as grand sachem was frustrated by a tie, there being six of the sachems of the thirteen for and six against the retention, the thirteenth, George c. Clausen, being absent.
 Caused General Discussion.
  eral discussion of the possibilities of MT. Nixon losing control of the organization and the combination headed by John F. Carol, ousting him. MT. Nixon in an interview on Tuesday, said if he could not have the confidence of the leaders he would get out" As, soon as the meet ing had been called to order today, MT. Nixon said:
 "Gentlemen: l have decided to resign as the leader of Tammany Hall. This resignation Is absolute and positive, and will not be withdrawn. I wish it to take effect immediately. I feel that I cannot retain my self respect and still remain the leader of Tammany Hall. My decision is unalterable."
 Col. Michael C. Murphy made very complimentary speech In praise of MT. Nixon. He did not say, however, that he wished him to remain as leader. He said MT. Nixon had done splendid work as leader and had the confidence of all his fellow workers.
 MT. Nixon jumped to his feet as soon as Colonel Murphy had finished and said:
 T do not desire any vote of confidence whatever"
 He immediately left the room, followed by an outburst of hand-clapping Once outside the meeting room, MT. Nixon would only say to the newspaper men:
 Would Not Talk Politics.
 'T am out as the leader of Tanmany Hall. Ship-building Is my business I am out of politics and am glad of it. I will devote my time to my business of ship building and will talk about that by the hour, but I will not talk about politics hereafter. The cause of my resignation is plain. I could have won out and elected MT. Feitner grand sachem, but I will not appeal to Mir. Croker."
 Following the departure of Mir. Nixon it was announced that meeting of the executive committee of district leaders will be held Thursday. at which time MT. Nixon's resignation will be acted upon There were numerous rumors about the hall regarding the future policy of the organization. The most persistent one, and one that was endorsed by sev- eral leaders, was that there would be no actual leader of Tammany Hall for some time to come. This was coupled with a rumor that the finance committee would be abolished, well as the chairmanship of this committee
 The chairman, who is now Lewis Nixon, and was Richard Croker, has always been the leader of Tammany Hall and as such had the handling of the funds of the or ganzation in the political campaigns.