New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
BOTH CLAIM VICTORY.
TammaHBitcs and Hill NcH Equally
Confdent-Thc Lineup.
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Albany March 4.-Sel8tor Patrick n. Mctar-
rem. after a long conference with ex-senator
Hi, tonight. declared that the state convention
would be held az Albany and that he would
call q meeting of the executive committee of
the Kings Ct,1uty organization on Tuesday to
settle the question Of the Brooklyn leadership
Il heard in a roundabout way that there was
a secret meeting in Brooklyn yesterday and
that 7 was deposed as ths patronage dispenser,
said the Senator. Il don't know by whom.
supposed that the executive committee would
decide that question. and IT viii meet next
Tuesday To decide il. The convention will meet
in Albany. I shall have two. and perhaps three.
Of the Kings County committeeman with me-"
The Tammany men at midnight announced
that they would control the committee by
vote of 2S TO ~ The Hill followers claimed
26 10 "A, and announced that they would gain
another vote BY accepting the resignation Of
William J. Corners committeeman from Erie,
which has been lying on the table fora year
James Shevlin declined tonight to declare his
position. Il am open to conviction" was his
reply to all questions.
At midnight it was declared by those closest
to the Brooklyn delegation that no place had
been decided on and that place would be de-
termined on until tomorrow. The general feel
ing is that ex-senator Hill has only saved him
self from a complete defeat by skilfully combin-
The members Of the upstate delegation were IN
close consultation with ex-senator Hill at his
law office until nearly midnight. when. headed
by Elliot Danforth. they adjourned 10 the hotel
where the Tammany men made their head
quarters. but carefully refrained from mixing
with them
When the final lineup had been figured up.
Frank Campbell chairman o. the state Chm
mittee. announced that the Tammany faction
would have only 21 of the 80. He said: We
have accented the resignation Of Fitzpatrick. Of
Erie and can iii the vacancy. We shall also
have the Troy committeeman whom Tammany
has claimed. and also Finch. Of Glens Falls
After tomorrow the whole State will be for
Chief Judge Parker and no amount Of money
or influence can stop the instructing Of the
State delegation for him"
This is taken as the final estimate Of the
friends Of ex-senator Hill and indicates their
assurance Of beating Murphy.
Sitting behind a table at local hatel. the
Tammany poss received and dispatched messen-
gers and avoided all questions one. but this
one was notably exception
Who is the Brooklyn leader?" was the ques-
ton OF a reporter
Patrick McCarren. tonight" was the calm
answer.
VIII he be tomorrow"
L cannot tell that. / don't know what may
happen tomorrow
II Is the fate Of Senator McCarren and not the
action Of the state Committee that furnishes the
New-York politicians a topic or conversation.
They affirm. confidently that they have ex-Sen-
ator Hill beaten. and that. aided by James Shev-
lfn ably supported by William y Doyle, the
Brooklyn delegation will vote with Tammany.
Charles r. Murphy. accompanied by a large
delegation Of Tammany BRAVES, came to this
CITY late this afternoon. Corporation Counsel
Delany. Borough President Cassidy. Or. OSul-
Iivan Little Tim sullivan and nifty other men
of Importance were with him. while Senator
Victor J. Bowling acted as grand marshal OF
the forces II nearly 10 O'Clock when the
Tammany leader. after many long conferences.
finally consented TO receive the representatives
Of the press. The talk. as is customary when
Mr. Murphy receives. was one OF direct Gues-
lions and indirect answers.
How will the committee line up?' Mr.. Muir
ply was asked
Have you any preference for the place of the
State ConventtonT
Yes / favor New-York
will you make a stand for it,"
Yes, | think so"
DO you still believe in an uninstructed dele
gation?'
Are you still for CIeveland?"
Il think he is the strongest candidate. Yes"
II was directly after this that Mr. Murphy
made his significant remark about the Brook
lyn leadership. granting IL TO Senator McCar-
tomorrow.
will you see ex-senator Hill before the
why. If he wants to see me. suppose shall
so and see him No; there has been no arrange
ment for a conference.
Mr.. Murphy then raafFrmed his declaration
that he did not know anything about the posi-
tion of the committeeman outside of New-York
City. and has not discussed the matter With
any members Of the committee
The rUmor that William A. Doyle. Of Brook
lyn. had been chosen to succeed McCarren was
widely discussed and generally credited. Doyle
was with the Tammany contingent the entire
evening, but beyond gentle intimatiOns that
were against McCarren. would say nothing. The
general impression seemed 70 be. however. that
the Brooklyn delegation would line up tO-mOr
row hve to two against McCarren.
The talk Of harmony has entirely subsided,
and the talk OF the fight Is s-ank and open ali
sides. If the convention is 81 heduled for April
NIT that ex-senator Hill is still the State leader
date at New-York there win be few who will
question the complete sscendancy Of Charles F.
Murphy IN the state we'll as the city politics
An interesting TuTOr generally accepted to-
night that ex-senator Edward Murphy tr..
had sent word that his support would be with
Tsmmany. That he was opposed to ex-senator
Hill and had been since the Conway delegation
was seated at the last State convention vas
known. Whether he would come ont into the
open with The Tammanv element had been
doubted. Now IL is believed 20 have been
agreed
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