The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-04
HILL MANIPULATION
WORRIES HIS PARTY
His Personal Ambition Before Party SucceSs-Attitude
Toward Tammany Believed to Hazard Strength
of National Vote in New York.

The manner In which ex-senator Da-
Vld b. Hill Is running things in New
ork Is source of much uneasiness to
democrats everywhere and more es-
pecially TO the friends of Judge Parker
Hill is taking advantage of the Parker
sentiment not only in New York but
throughout the country. TO re-establish
himself in supreme control of the De-
mocracy of the State In the opinion of
many he is placing personal ambition
above party success.
The manner in which ne has ridden
rough shod over Tammany is not an
proved of by Democrats generally
throughout the country who believe the
great political organization of the me
tropolis which controls so many thou
sands of Democratic votes should have
some voice in Democratic affairs. and
should not be Inundated and trampled
upon as Hill has Inundated and tram
pied upon H.
II was all right. they say If Tammany
opposed instructing the State delegates
for Parker. for Hill to force instruc-
tons when the overwhelming sentiment
Of the Democrats of the State seemed
to be In favor Of Parker. but he should
not seek to exclude Tammany altogeth-
er from directing the affairs Of the
campaign.
Committee Craftsmanship.
His conduct in selecting a chairman
for the State committee. while it is held
to be shrewd political trick. and one
which could have been performed only
by clever manipulation, Is not regarded
as one which will tend to promote har-
mony-
Before and after the State convention
Mr.. Hill caused the report to be placed
In circulation that his choice for State
chairman was NJ. z. Haven, of Syracuse.
1t now develops that Mr.. Haven was
simply used as a blind.
Instead Of selecting Mr. Hazen when
the meeting Of the State committee was
held. the Hon. Cord Meyer was chosen.
Mr. Meyer is a member of Tammany.
Mr.. Hill desired to create the impression
that he was making overtures TO Tam
many by naming one Of its own men as
chairman. AS matter of fact, no Tam
many man knew, until Mr. Meyers name
was mentioned at the meeting, he was
the man whom Mr. Hill had selected
OF course, the Tammany representatives
could not vote against one of the mem
bers of their organization. and. accord
ingly, his selection was unanimous.
A Shrewd Coup.
This was the shrewd game played by
Mr.. Hill tor the purpose Of having it
appear not only that he had yielded to
Tammany, out that the choice was
unanimous. As a matter of fact, Mr..
Meyer. while a strong Democrat and a
capable man, does not in any sense rep
resent Leader Murphy, of Tammany
Hall, although he is a member of the
Tammany organization.
His selection was a surprise to Mr..
Murphy, and an evidence OF the sharp
practices which Mr.. Hill is employing
In the campaign. The whole affair from
start TO finish has been distasteful to
the leader of Tammany Hall, and an ef-
fort on the part of Mr.. Hill to humfliate
him.
In view Of the fact that If the Demo-
Gratis carry New York this fall, il must
be through the efforts of Tammany
Hall and the thousands OF votes IL can
bring to the support of the ticket. Demo-
Gratis outside of New York do not think
Mr.. Hill has treated the leader OF the
wigwa..- with fairness
South Dakota Repentant.
From reports which come from South