New-York tribune., 1906-11-09

office implies but have determined never again
to accept public office, and for that reason de-
cline the same with the assurance of my regard
and sincere thanks 1t is, however, my intention
to continue iE political life and 10 assist with all
the power l possess in the promotion Of the
principles of true DemOc~a ", and we'll ir the
maintenance in this community of the Demo-
cratic organization, which should be large
enough and broad enough to invite and enjoy
the support and respect of all men believing in
the political faith and principles of Thomas JEFF
fersOH.
l shall take pleasure in calling personally to
you at the earliest opportunity.
Again thanking you for your confidence I am
sincerely yours.
MAURICE FEATHERsON
Ex-Commissioner Featherson called at the
City Hall yesterday. He held a long confer
ence with Little Tim" Sullivan and Borough
President Ahearn, after which he went into the
Mayors office, and was closeted with him for
long time At that conference he assured the
Mayor that he would be with him absolutely in
whatever attempt made to wrest control of
Tammany Hall from Murphy. Borough Presi-
dent Ahearn also has come over TO the Mayors
side. As for the Suvans, hey still are the
Sullivans. Just at present they are exhibiting
some inclination TO come with Mayor Nc
ClelIan
The Mayor declined TO discuss the situation
yesterday. Mr.. Featheryon said that his letter
TO the Mayor had said about all he cared to say
about the affair
Il declined the place on the tax board" he
SAID, because / do not intend to hold public
office again. The Mayor and I are the best Of
friends Whatever breach there may have been
has been entirely healed, and we are absolutely
at harmony
It was shown clearly yesterday that Murphy
realizes that another attempt is being made
against his power as leader. He began a cam
pagn against all the leaders who are not his
friends or active, selecting for the first victim
Francis ]. Lantry leader in the 10Th, where
there was no Hearst activity during the cam
pagn.
Lantry maintains a clubhouse in East 44th
street. but he displayed no Hearst banners and
there little work done for Hearst in his
district. Yesterday a clubhouse was opened at
Nos. 152-154 East 42d street. over the doors
was displayed a large sign:
Tammany Hall Regular Headquarters 18th
Assembly District.
Tammany Hall men saw in that incident a
warning directly from Murphy that if they
weren't good they'd have to be punished The
expectation is that a similar attempt to under
mine the popularity Of each leader unfriendly to
Murphy or inactive in his interests will be made
The leaders consider it as an indication that
Murphy is taking precautions against anv re-
nevaI of hostiIities by the Mayor and means to
be prepared for the primaries next year
one of the Interesting bits OF political gossip
ahoat yesterday was that Murphy had promised
his help TO Hearst in case any attempt
should be made to get recount of the ballots
in the last municipal election. The election of
Jackson, the Democratic candidate for Attorney
General many Hearst men have thought would
render easy the bringing of quo warranto pro-
ceedings, through which Mr. Hearst might OBJ
tain his lOnged- for recount. The story was
aflOat that Murphy might cooperate with
Hearst in producing evidence of fraud in some
districts