New-York tribune., 1902-03-17
NIXON ELATED AT SUCCESS.
GILROY, GRANT AND COCHRAN READY
TO FOLLOW CRINIIINS ACROSS
THE DRAWBRIDGE.

Lewis Nixon is much elated at the way in
which prominent Democrats once affiliated with
Tammany. but of recent years disaffected, are
coming back into the fold The remarks of John
d. Crimmins about the new leadership of Tam
many Hall taken to indicate that Mr.. Grim
Minis will work in harmony with Tdmmany IN
the future and take an active interest in the
affairs of that organization. Mr Crimmins has
always been a Democrat. but he broke away
from Tammany owing to the dctatorial and
questionable methods of Richard Croker. 1t was
said yesterday that ex-Mayors Gilroy and
Grant W Bourke Cochran and others once
prominent in Tammany, but driven out of ac-
tvty in the organization by Richard Croker
We're now ready to return and work in harmony
with Lewis Nixon.
That Mr. Crimmins intends to take active
interest in Tammany that Croker has re-
tired has been known TO his friends for some
time. Mr.. Crimmins has talked with Lewis
Nixon. and a cordial understanding exists be-
tween the two Mr. Crimmins has great faith in
Mr. Nixon's ability and honesty, and Mr.. Nixon
has high regard for Mr.. Crimmins. Mr. Grim
Minis Furthermore believes that Croker's retire
ment is FOR good, and says that with Croker
out Tammany is good enough organization for
any Democrat to belong TO.
sTRAINING FOR HARMONY.
mere is cIcdT liulNdNiOIi IIlhN MI 4NlA'h 10
straining every possible effort TO bring about
harmony in the Democratic party in this city.
He has cordial cooperation in this harmony
scheme from ex-senator Hin and other upstate
Democrats. The Democrats begin to think there
Is a chance to carry the State this fall, and as
a result there has been increased activity in
Democratic circles all over the State. Within
the last week many prominent Democratic lead
ers from all parts of the State have visited
t,,
that Croker has retired and the Croker combina-
tion has dissolved Is regarded by all factions as
State leader. TO those who have seen Mr.. Hill
he has declared that the Democrats have an
excellent chance to carry the State this fall. He
is utilizing every resource TO get the party
Ranization in the State in good shape and pre-
pared for an harmonious campaign.
There has been much running to and fro Of
late between representatives Of Tammanv, Kings
County, Erie County and upstate counties 1t
is said that the personnel Of the State com
mittee will be changed greatly and that the
committee will have some new Off, ers to make
the body more useful and energetic. 1t is de
clared that Frank Campbell at present chair
man Of the State committee and a Hill man.
VIII retire. Mr.. Campbell says that he is will
inE L" 90 anything FOR harmony. and he may
make way for some one that Kings. Tammany
and Erie can agree upon. Kings County, II is
asserted, viii be allowed TO name the chairman
OF the committee, and in this event Senator
=. II. McCarren. a resourceful. astute. patient.
reticent and vigilant politician will be presented
for the place. Mr. Hill is understood to he
satisfied to have McCarrcn at the head Of the
committee, although they have not always been
in accord This part of the harmony scheme is
to insure Kings County following Hilrs banner
In the state convention.
TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS
Mr.. Hill is expected here early this week 10
talk with the local leaders When ne comes
many important things will be discussed. In
the first place, plans Will be made TO open per
manent headquarters in the Hoffman House or
some place in its vicinity. \ competent corps
Of organizers Will be put at work oiling up the
old machine. securing of the rust and patching
up the defective parts. a strong effort will be
made to get the machine under headway once
more after years practically OF disuse in which
IT has been badly battered because of incapable
handling
The questions Of candidates on the state
ticket and Of platform will also be taken M II
was said yesterday that ex- Senator Hin would
he permitted to write the platform with practi-
caNy no advice or supervision from any one
Whatever he might draft would he satisfactory
II thls is the case the speech he made before
the Manhattan Club on February - may be
taken as pretty good index Of what the plat
form VIII be.
As for candidates that is a knotty problem
The desire OF all is TO make a State ticket that
VIII he exceptionally strong For head of the
ticket several men are talked Of Bird : Coler
Edward NJ. Shepard and John G. Milburn Of
Bunalo, are most frequently mentioned There
Is strong belief. however. that x-Senator Hill |
VIII take the nomination himself with the idea
that victory this fan will make him the lead
ing candidate for the Democratic nominat ton |
Tor President in 1901 If Mr.. Hin does decide
10 run FOR Governor II is said he will cause a
rupture IN his own party, many Democrats
are willing 10 let him be State leader but don't
want him as a candidate for Governor They
do not care to give him the chance TO make a |
big stride toward the Presidential nomination
All or these questions are to be- thrashed over
later, however, but the fact that stands out |
most prominently is that the Democrats both |
IN the city and all over the State getting to-
gether and preparing TO make a strong fight 10 |
carry the State this fall.