New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-29
DEVERT SEES TAGGART.
Ho1O Murphy Dodged National
Committee Reception.

Chairman Thomas Taggart OF the Democratic
National Committee occupied his time fully at the
Hoffman House yesterday the central figure
IN series OF conferences The first 10 engage the
chairman were August Belmont and William E
Sheehan. and the makeup OF the executive COM
mttee and the methods OF acquiring the requisite
funds for carrying on the campaign probably were
the most important subjects discussed. Senator
Bailey had postponed his departure. and was in
evidence.
Ex-senator Charles A. Towre one OF Chair
man Teggarts callers and he was there by special
appointment He was the recognized ambassador
from Tammany. and following Up the olive branch
incident at Esopus. which placed Charles F. Muir
ply under the Parker tent he doing the
necessary diplomatic things that would establish
cordial relations between the national organization
snd the Taznmany chieftaD- Senator Townes repu-
tation for tactful execution Of delicate political
sufficiently attests the role in which he ap-
peared-
During the day several members OF the national
committee were summoned separately by Chairman
Tasgart and went over with him the local condi-
tiors that exist in their respective States
The appearance at the Hoffman in the afternoon
OF william S Devery was the occasion OF an in
formal reception TO the Big Chief" He called on
Chairman Taggart. and later was made acquainted
with several out Of town Democrats. who con
graduated him his political perspicacity IN
avowing his allegiance TO Judge Parker while
Murphy was looking wise and creating an appetite
tor surprises that never developed. Big Bill
opinea that when good thing IS 70 be done II
should be done early
7 only come over he said ''to return the COM
plirnent TO some OF the gentlemen the national
coulrnitte who called last night at the Pump.
It's TOO rich for me on Broadway. mostly stay
close 20 the cushion among the common people /
tell you. much as they are saying about the race
Issue and the color line the more important thing
7 hone Judge Parker viii contend :oT Is the e!e-
walton Of downtrod men and women-the white
slaves. who have 10 work for less IN government
places than viii keep soul and body together. How
can women lead moral lives under such condi-
tions?'
Secretary Woodson was not taken by surprise
when ne was chosen 20 the post he has assumed
At ST. Louis Clark Howell, Of Georgia; John Nc
Graw. OF West Virginia. and Colonel James NJ
Ciurey set u the pins. and let Woodson iato the
secret OF their intentions. He did not expose the
conspiracy and he was selected hands down And
now ne begins 70 realize that h viii have no time
10 play gol, between now and November
Colonel Sam" Donelson, assistant sergeant-at-
arms and who expects 10 be In charge of the
New-York headquarters. went 70 Washington yes
terday afternoon. He viii return next week lie
was accompanied IN his departure by Charles y
Edwards. secretary OF the Democratic congress
Committee.
Chairman TaEgart started last night for Indian
snolis and viii remain In Indiana until after the
Democratic State Convention. "hich vi o~--t "
AGsIst : Meantime Secretary Woodson VIII be IN
charge o. the rooms ~ s.s on he return OF Mr
Taggart the permanent headquarters q the com
rrIftee will be chosen The personnel OF tue e%ecu
iva a,d Srsncg committees and the designation OF
TIE treasurer Of the national committee VIII be II
allowance until Mr.. Tagsart returns rom 4hu-4l,i-
TIE whole truth may now be disclosed tAat
prompts certain Democrats 10 denouhce as pLslii4-
~oTTS ~ conduct OF Charles +. Murphy IN remain
ing away from the Democratic Club reception. lie
VS. adrnIttedly aware that the members OF the
rsfiorsj committee and other prominent men IN
he na-tv from ell parts OF the country went 10 me
CIIF5 ex1ecr!ng TO meet the Tammany chief lie
was expected 70 the star actor IN the coming Out
rerrv and particular host or the occasion be
swesr AZ ard S..5 O'Clock Tuesday evening, az
stated In The Tribune yesterday. Mr.. Murphy was
thorttv il may now be asserted mat after ieaVlAs
the Holland House. Murphy went 10 a popular
resta,I-arf within two blocks Of the Democratic
club and spent the evening dining with two men.
hofh OF whom actuated by q deep sense OF pro
pr,etv i'm portIned Murphy TO 20 20 the clue lie
was obdurate and continued one OF the little social
Marty az three until a late hOur-toO late 10 put IN
an appearance at the reception And that explains,
eavs one good Democrat who was at Esopus, why
'Charlie'' Murphy was allowed to sit on the Rose
mount veranGa for painful period OF more than
N hour with no one 10 exchange condolences with