New-York tribune., 1908-07-02
MURPHY OFF FOR WEST
ON SINE TRAIN.
Tammany WM Size Up Conditions
Before COnUenti0n.

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and several members of his cabinet started Tor
Denver TO attend the Democratic National Con-
vention, on the Twentieth Century Limited, which
pulled out OF the Grand Central station at $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon. THE situation Is un-
changed, far concerned, SAID the
Tammany boss he boarded his car. which means
that he and his delegates going to size up the
situation. II there to be the slightest chance
make winning fight against William Jennings
Bryan they will do it. If. as it seems sure now
there is no chance, they will climb on the bryan
band wagon
On the same train was Senator McCarren, the
Democratic leader of Kings County, who with MS
delegates was thrown out of the State convention
by Murphy and William j. Conners. But the ram
many men did not greet him with any show OF
joy, ana the lanky Senator was lonely ngure.
He goes 10 make a fight for recognition before the
committee credentials.
Ex-Judge Alton B. Parker, the nominee for Presi-
dent four years and this year one OF the
big four from this state, also on the train.
With him were William F. Sheehan, his law part
ner, and Martin W. Litteton 1t is now said that
Judge Parker will be the member of the resoiu-
tions committee from this state. and that MI. LII
Teton will a fight from the floor OF the con-
vention against any radical panks in the PLATFORM
which Judge Parker may not be able to oereat
in committee. Mr. Littleton carries the proxy OF
ex-Justice Morgan ]. OBrien. Judge Parker said
that it impossible foretell at this time what
New York might do in opposition to MI Bryan
You will have TO wait and see what we DO IN
Denver he said.
Herman Ridder editor of the "Staats-Zeitung,
also started for Denver on the train. He intends
to stop off Lincoln in last attempt to get Mr.
Bryan TO renounce his aspirations for the Presl-
dental nomination. Il going TO tell Mr. Bryan
said Mr. Ridder. that In the best interests OF the
party he ought to consent to the nomination or
other [ snail tell him he cannot hope
to carry New York State. and that he cannot pos
sbly be elected 1 don't know how cordially shall
be received but feel it my duty TO tell MI Bryan
-l,,+x any io
a conservative Democrat who favors tariff re-
FORM
Those who went with Mr.. Murphy were Lewis
Nixon. Robert l. Luce member of the Tammany
law committee; Philip Dorohue, Daniel F. Cohalan'
Thomas F. Smith, secretary of Tammany Hall, and
Joseph Cassidy former Borough President of
Queens ]. Sergeant Cram to have been
member of the party. He at the station, but
told Mr.. Murphy that private business would keep
him in the city until tomorrow.
Boss" Murphy of the other delegates
were lined up to have their pictures taken, when
Senator McCarren loOmed up with Christopher H.
Dalton clerk of the Kings County Democratic Cen
eral Committee Some one laughingy told him to
move up and get in No. 1 guess not ne re-
piled with a grim smile and a cold, steely glance
at Murphy.
When that picture was taken the photographers
lined up Senator McCarren and some OF the others.
Just then Murphy shouted "Ali aboard! Ii just
happened that the regular signal for the start had
been given and Senator McCarren had to make a
dash to get aboard. The photographers did not get
picture.
Among others on the train D. Collazo. a oele-
gate TO the Denver convention from Porto Rlco.
He and his colleagues were uninstructed ne salo'
but favored Bryan because he advocated state
rights for Porto Rico.
Senator McCarren said he personally would make
the argument for recognition before the committee
on credentials Our contest will be different in
some respects from contests that have been made
at other conventions" he added. lin that our oppo-
have never claimed seriously that thelr oee-
gates were elected at the primaries
When the fact that he going on the same
train with the leader of Tammany Hall was re-
ferred TO the Senator he said with smile: That
is simply one of those condolences that make US
believe in ainities. We act Independently, but our
minds are in such close accord that we are drawn
together even when do not know each others
plans"
Felix McCIuskey, of Brooklyn. for years door
keeDer in the House of Representatives, who has
been going to Democratic conventions for forty
years was at the station Senator McCarren
off. He is feeble to take the long trip to Den
yer. and there trace of moisture IN mis- eyes
when the train pulled out. 1t will be the first
Democratic National Convention he has missed
since he was old enough to vote
Mr.. Murphy and the others are due to reach
Denver tomorrow afternoon. He said that the
held at the Brown Palace Hotel at o'clock on
Monday.
Five special trains, carrying the other Tammany
leaders and the privates of the ranks, will
leave here for Denver tomorrow night at 7:So
O'Clock The McCarren delegates. including Con-
troller Metz start Saturday morning.