New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
BIG DEMOCRATS IN TOWN.
Hill Much WOrried Orer the Demo-
cratic Platform.

regiment Of detectives could hardly have
kept track of the conferences which Democratic
leaders from here. there and everywhere held in
this city yesterday They centred around ex-
Senator David b. HILL of Albany. who is at the
Hoffman House, Senator Arthur Pue Cor
man. Democratic leader in Maryland came to
this city yesterday. as did ex-senator James
Smith. jr, who leads the New-Jersey Demo-
Gratis John B. Stanchfeld. of Elmra, was here
engaged in legal business in the day, and in
conference with Senator Hill last evening. Gum
shoes and rubber boots were in continual use
and every one seemed to have instructions to
say nothing, or next to nothing.
The presence of ex-senator Smith and Senator
German, both of whom will head doubtful dele
cations TO the St. Louis convention, the
cause Of much scurrying about. Ex-senator
Hill would give good deal to get them into
line for Judge Parker. It was said that German
and Smith had conferences with representatives
Of both the Hill and Murphy factions but
neither side made any claim to success.
Senator German declared that the Maryland
delegation would decide on its candidate in the
convention hall at St Louis. and not before He
said the thing when here last week ~
whose request yesterdays visit was made and
what its significance may be a great many DEM
ocrats would like to know. Only a few of the
many who called upon him at the Holland House
We're able to see him
Ex-senator Smith made the Waldorf his head
quarters. He refused to discuss politics.
It was a busy day for the man from Albany.
In the morning he had a stream of callers from
the ranks of the Parker faithful. Senator Pat
rick H. McCarren, William +. Sheehan and
Elliot Danforth were among them 1t was said
that Mr.. Hin NOT so much worried about
Judge Parker's nomination as he was about the
platform which has candidate would have
TO run. on Wednesday The Tribune explained
the probable tactics of Bryan and others Op-
posed to Parker. 1t is evident that they will
have a considerable showing il the committee
on resolutions. and many think that concessions
will have to be made TO them. Hill will make
a desperate fight for conservative platform,
and this visit, il is said, is to nail down some
of the planks that likely to be loose.
After comforting with Hill, Elliot Danforth
said that Judge Parker's friends were sure that
he would be nominated, as al over the country
New York's choice was considered the choice of
the convention. The opposition TO Judge Parker,
Mr. Danforth pointed out, in Republican
States. while the South was for him
John B. Stanchfield saw Mr. Hill last night.
He said at the Hoffman House. that it was too
early to talk State politics and smiled when
asked If he thought Of running again for Gov
ernor He refused TO say anything about the
platform which would probably be adopted at
So. Louis beyond he statement that it would
Undoubtedly be conservative
Whom are we going TO yell for at St. Louis? 80
is the question that Tammany delegates 70 the
convention are asking every time they visit the
Tiger cage in Fourteenth-st
so far no tip has been given out" said Il
Tammauy man yesterday, "and unless it comes
you will witness a silent and solemn crowd of
bTaVes. We good at yelling, and the rank
and file hope that Murphy will decide on
course OF action that will give a chance"
Mr.. Murphy at Tammany Hall yesterday
in conference with some of his district leaders,
but usual would say nothing about national
politics.
The usual Dig Tammany delegation will so to
St Louis ready for any emergency which may
arfsa ,l,e ayiefing Democratic int
The start will be made on Sunday. July 3, if
present arrangements are followed. There will
probably he six trains-three over the New
York Central. two on the Pennsylvania. and
the other over the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road. There will also be a large delegation
from Kings County. its members shouting and
carrying banners for Parker.