New-York tribune., 1906-09-24

John ". and fraxk M Ooren~ inO'"~s "a
ssst william George Poster aid Assistant COT
popetson Counsel Hoyt
MAYOR MCCLELLAN TALKS
Mayor Mcclellan YVES busy wich callers our
ing chs svrrias. Some Of those who oikeo "''n
ham w~rs Norman T. Mack Edward Y. Coats
worth chairman OF the Erie County Democratic
committee; District Attorney Jerome. Senator
sdccsrren. william A. willis and Patrick E Nc
cAhe tie Albany County leader. The news
paper men half flled the Mayors room. ano thes
wanted 20 know a number OK things.
.Everything is looking well for the Demo
ersssc parry ssae the Mayor. IN answer 20 the
nsss inquiry.
-A7e you stiu for Jeroneg-
Yes said the Mayor, "T am tpr Jerome for
Governor. with all that implies"
~w1n he have a large OF strong support"
without going into Details. / am confident
ehst he viii have a good support" said the
Mayor.
'7sow about suizer7"
Congressman Sulzer would make strong
candidate. He is a fine fellow. with character
and ability for the Governorship. served with
him In Congress and have a high opinion OF
him
How about Judge Gaynor7-
4 have equally high opinion Of the Judge. .
said the Mayor
n
20 support any candidate but Hearstg
Ny preference Is decidedly for Jerome"
DID you have q chance 20 talk with any one
oornins upon the trsin7"
Yea" said the Mayor. IT talked with Senator
Mocarren and Afr. McCaee and others. but there
wax no agreement with reference 90 candidates
IL WA merely en- informal discussion"
"1s there any chance Of Democratic success
with two Democratic tickets In the nsld?- was
the nszt question
rDo you mean with Democratic Republican
and Hearst ticketG" asked the Mayor
-yss- said the interrogator
Yes sssd the Mayor. "I think that with the
conditions that way there would be a first class
chance OF success for the Democratic ticket"
Ia no; Hearst strong In New York;
Il don't think 60"
Judging from past performances. has he not
q iot OF strength1"
do YOU mean judging from the primaries IN
Brooklyn and oueens7" asked the Mayor. sar-
casticauy.
The Mayor refused to answer Hypothetical
questions. When asked II he was likely 20 sit
in the convention as a delegate and make
speech. he said:
There is no such plan in my mind now. but
strange things happen IN Democratic conven-
eon"
SULLIVAN AND HOPKINS TO RESCUE
One Of the surprises OF the day was the un-
expected arrival from Chicago OF Roger Sulh-
van. Democratic National Committeeman. and
ex-Mayor John p Hopkins. both snti-Hearst
men IN Chicago. Mr. Hopkins former
Buffalo boy. ane Sc IN the habit OF attending New
York state conventions Mr. Sullivan came
siong 70 look over" the situation. He Will re-
turn 20 Chicago on Monday night Mr. Hop
kins viii remain for the convention. Messrs.
Nd ha1r, al
Hearst movement ana were OF material assist
snoe 20 the old line Democrats. They were
able 20 tell their friends here Just how Hearst
Sc working 20 undermine the regular organiza-
tion In Cook County by the building up OF the
Independence League ana the nomination OF a
county ticket in Cook County this fail.
Hearst" said Mr.. Hopkins TO Tribune cor
respondent. lis doing in Chicago about the sams
he is doing IN this state. only he's got further
slong with his plans with US. He has named a
county ticket in Cook County and is organizing
all through the state"
How 90 you get along with him out there?"
I'VE don't get along with him al all" said
Nfr. Hopkins. Hes cunning for US, ana we're
cunning for him He's trying 20 get our people
away from us. and VIE are working away 10 show
Hearst up In his true colOrs."
When IL was suggested that Mr.. Hearst
trying 20 get thesupport OF the regulars IN New
kins said: Yes. I've noticed the same thing
elsewhere. lie wants the support OF the ma
chine and the leaders of the machine but no
does not want 10 acknowledge them or cooper
ate with them. Mr.. Hearst may as well under
stand that IL he Is going 90 remain in politics
he has go; 20 play the game. and he's got 10
play IL square He cannot get men 10 support
him without returning favors. He may not like
10 turn IN and work with the regulars after
making go many high sounding reform profess
sions. but ne is not immaculate. and he will find,
~ he has not already discovered n. that he will
not get honest Democrats 20 support him and his
party unless he is willing TO DO something for
dhose who make sacrifices IN his interest"
In answer 20 various questions Mr.. Sullivan
said:
"Mr. Hearst apparently is trying 20 build Up
national party He has organized his Inde-
pendence League IN Illinois much as ne has or
sanised Il here. He has made all the arrange
rlents FOR the nomination OF a county ticket IN
Cook County. do not know whether he IS GO
Ing 70 nominate Congressmen or not"
rs the war over between yourself ana the
peerless one?" was asked
-Just about over" said Mr.. Sullivan ..r A
not care 20 resume hostinties unless attacked. I
Go not anticipate another attack Yes. g1,e,.
che war is over"
IN CONSULTATIONS WITH MACK.
MesErs Sullivan and Hopkins were IN oonsul,a-
ron with Norman Z. Mack ana later went 10
Niagara Falls. Mr.. Mack. II was learned 20
night has been receiving letters from various
Democratic national committeeman apprising
ksn OF the activities OF William r. Hears, and
= inoependsnce League in Iowa. California
Massachusetts and one or two other st.tes
sherin James Smith. OF Erie chatted to-day with
John j. Kennedy NJ &. Merzig ana Henry "a