New-York tribune., 1904-08-30
HILLS EXIT DOUBTED.
Many Ont Of To5cn Democrats Go
to National Headquarters.

Ex-senator Hill IS not taken seriously by New
York Democrats when he says he is going retire
from politics on January J. whether Mr.. Parker is
elected or not
1t is almost pathetic" said Thomas Taggart
chairman of the Democratic National Committee
yesterday to see a battle SCARED veteran like
Senator Hill unbuckle the armor and retire to
private life"
Then Mr.. Taggart bolted for his private office
with broad grin his face. Apparently ne was
completely overcome by his feelings.
1T is exceedingly kind and thoughtful OF Sen
ator Hill to remain in politics until January l."
said Governor Odell with significant smile. he
mentally contemplated the possibilities
The first intimation had of it," said John b.
Stanchfeld. was when I read IL IN the papers this
morning. If the statement IS authentic. take II
for what It is worth. and abide by the decision"
DO l believe it?' asked ex-senator Charles l..
Guy, Of Tammany Hail. in reply to query. We'll.
you know New-York people have become used
10 the farewels OF prima donnas that they must be
pardoned if they bit skeptical about them.
There's one bully thing about it, said Tommy
Smith, secretary of Tammany Hall. The great
question in politics after January l. next. will be
not When is Croker coming back? but When
is Hill coming back? 1t will lot OF
embarrassment to have the new question succeed
the old"
Republicans almost uniformly wondered why II
Mr. Hill was determined get out, he deferred
the act until January next.
If Hill should name the next State ticket and
it should win he could we'll afford retire said
William Leary. He would have President and
a full set of State officials bank on and he
wouldn't have to wood hard the of his
life"
All Of the active campaign managers at
Democratic headquarters yesterday and saw many
visitors from out OF town. Among them were SEN
atOr Clay and Representative Griggs. Of Georgia;
Senator Iatmer. of South Carolina; ex-senator
Rhode Island, and John G. Carlisle. Chairman
Sheehan, of the executive committee, returned
from Esopus. and Mr.. Belmont Delaney Nicoll
and Chairman Taggart were all present at the
morning conference. The Democratic committee Is
giving more attention to the organization in New
York State than anything else just at present, but
il is assisting in the campaigns in Vermont and
Maine
In the afternoon Chairman Cord Meyer of the
Democratic State committee a visitor. He
called on Mr.. Sheehan and on Delaney Ncoll It
is understood the cooperation OF the national and
the State committees under discussion
Edward NJ. Shepard spent fifteen minutes in the
literary bureau OF the headquarters in the after
noon. He looked we'll and said that he felt quite
well he looked. He will speak at Bennington.
Vt. Wednesday night
The following new assignments were announced
by the speakers bureau:
Senator Frank G. Cannon, of Utah will make an
address in Guidford. Me. September l. and
from there will move to other points in the State.
Henry T. Raney will go from Vermont to Illinois.
Baker T. Jamson will go to Vermont. John A.
Senator A. C. Latimer. of South Carolina will ap-
pear at Bridgeport Conn, August 81. and at
Chenango County Fair Norwich. N Y, on Septem-
Der . Judge Curtis goes to Norwalk. Conn. on
August 81, and ]. Harrison Power to Sharon,
Conn, September 2.