Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-30
The Recount Bill.

During the present session of the legisla-
turc, however. bill was introduced direct
ing recount of the votes cast for mayor
OF the city Of New York in November 1905
at the expense OF the taxpayers. and. in
the interest Of justice. to determine whether
Mr.. Hearst or Mr.. Mcclellan was elected
Gov. Hughes is believed to be the author
of the bill. Whether he started the move
ment from his inner consciousness and
sense OF justice. or whether it is the re-
suit of a suggestion from some source. po-
ltical or otherwise. nobody seems to know
The governor explains that his only motive
H. the matter is to settle the irritating con-
trDversy and vindicate the voice of the peo-
pie. The republican members of the legis-
lature and politicians generally throughout
the state consider it an adroit political
scheme To still further distract the democ-
racy and stir up strife between the
various factions OF that party. That may
have been the governors object. but he is
not politician, and that is not the way
lie usually works.
The Tammany members OF the legislature
became very yirtuous all At once when the
Recount bill was introduced. and although
they supported Mcclellan and their society
Is responsible for any frauds that may have
been committed in his behalf at the cleo
ton. they have supported the recount bill
with great energy. They have shown so
much interest In the subject that Mayor
Mcclellan and his advisers took alarm. and
along about the first OF the month ex-
Justice Morgan j. - fSiltD, corpora ton
counsel Ellison and other OF Mayor Nc
t.ellan's political supporters and personal
friends entered into negotiations with the
leaders OF fammany for a reconciliation.
Both sides insisted that the other made the
trst advances, and both admit that an
agreement was reached. Indeed the basis
o. the mndus viyendi was published in the
newspapers al the time
Peace Agreement Reached
Mr. McEi"ilan demanded that Murphy
must 90 and that new leader Of Tam
many should be selected who would be
personally agreeable 10 himself. and that
the Tam.nany members OF the legislature
prevent the passage OF the recount bill
il was announced that Mr. Murphy. under
pressure. had consented to retire provided
lie was allowed to name his successor and
trat Mayor Mcclellan would recognize the
organization by retiring several of the In
dependent democrats now holding munich
pal Of -- and appointing Tammany braves
f' their places. Mr.. Murphy selected as his
SUCCESSOR Thomas Mctyoy. chairman of
tae rsWaan. Hall general committee. and
al e.rt second in command. who was
a.sr.. 20 by Mayor Mcclellan.
NJ N"rphv did not agree to retire with
o-' Considerable pressure from the Iuca!
!.,un.s who have stood by him since he
-'3.i croker in command. They finally
'.aEt.n nam tina; he could not in justice
s.7'f H .+arl them and their chances for
te,.-... offices ~ the ciiy haIi. Mr. Murphy
, it.s..' .HE i.oHry very RAPIDLY as a Nom
j.: rf o. firm OF contractors fo. excavation
aud construction work Tor the city gov
CfIu.:-t and several railroads. Ills firm,
las = Big contract in connection with the
!'suUsy lVsuia terminals in the city, and he
was warmed that ne would lose tina, bust
ness If g.. insisted upon retaining his NO
Iticai leadership. Therefore, he agreed tc
retire IN favor Of McAy'y.
on the other hand. Mayor Mcclellan
agreed to recognize Tammany FOR the
Purpose OF securing harmony in the