New-York tribune., 1911-01-29
TO STAND BY SHEEHAN
Supporters Hope to Elect Him
When Republicans Are Away.
CONNERS ABANDONS FIGHT
Il Am Disgusted," Says Former
Chairman-Murphy Said To
Be Against Compromise.

BE against compromise.
Persons familiar with the Senate sjtus-
tion declared last night that there was no
change and no prospect OF anv change In
the immediate future William sbeeban
Is determined 10 stay in Tho r,ce and
Charles f. Murphy. with all ,b. s,rerptb
of Tammany Hall and its allies. has nror,-
ised TO stick by him 10 the end I, "a
true that suggestions for comnrornisa
have reached Mr.. Murphy from various
sources, but he has turned q deaf ear to
all Of them, according TO the hest infor-
nation.
The Sheehan legislators are prepared 10
cast their votes for him every dav So Ions
as the session lasts. "Of course something
may develop 10 change this situation"
said one of them last night but there is
no prospect OF II now. I also understand
that the insurgents have no intention of
backing down soon. But we are biding
our time. We have Ave or six votes among
the insurgents that We can call upon anv
time we may need them. They would not
be effective. however, so long as all the
Republicans are present and voting. But
you cant expect eighty-one Republic
who have nothing TO gain by sticking TO
their seats every minute. 10 be on hand
all the time. There will come day when
enough of them are away for one reason
or another 10 allow US 10 slip Mr.. Sheehan
across the plate.
There is no great hurry in the election
Of Senator. He would not be needed IN
Congress until next December II the
Legislature should adjourn before electing
power Of making a recess appointment
I believe that In such case he would
appoint Mr.. Sheehsn. as being the man
for whom a majority Of the Democratic
legislators had voted"
This statement was made notwithstanding
the fact that the Senate has refused 10 seat
persons appointed after the failure OF a
legislature TO elect
Say Organization Is Menaced.
The strict organization men say they do
not see why the rule OF the majority should
be overridden by a band OF insurgents. 1t
would be a dangerous precedent TO ac-
knowledge that the day OF caucus rule had
gone. they say. AS a matter OF fact. some
Of the friends OF the Dix administration
have been impresring the Governor with
the idea that II the insurgents succeed in
their bolt, II will have a disastrous effect
on the Organization and deprive It OF all
responsibility.
Suppose" said one of them last night,
that by forcing the retirement OF Mr.
Sheehan these insurgents should show the
possibilities Of a bolt. what would hinder
some Of the Tammany legislators organiz-
ing a bolt on some of the administration
II ,,icpNf hn
anxious 10 have PASSED? How could Mr..
Murphy hold them in line by having
bill made a party measure by caucus! II
would be the beginning ot the end OF the
organization. For that reason l am sure
that Mr.. Murphy and the other leaders
will stick TO Mr. Sheehan to the end. and
that In time some Of the insurgents VIII be
brought around 10 a reasonable and sane
view Of the situation.
Those who know Governor Dix well say
there Is not the slightest chance now or MS
coming out in any statement against MT
sheehan. While II may be true that Mr.
Sheehan. was not and Is not his personal
choice, he believes that the discipline and
nesponsibility Of the organization are At
stake. they declare.
Mr. Murphy reached the city yesterday
noon and went directly 10 his home. near
Grarercy Park It was said that he had
,o,b,,s to saw. and would have no confer
e,c~s before his return TO Albany on an
esr,v train to-morrow He was tired and
wanted rest, II was said. There was
rano,t that he had a talk with Norman F.
Mack IN the afternoon. but this was de-
MED.
conners Abandons the Fight.
william r Conners, former chairman OF
The state committee, who has done what
he could to defeat Mr.. Sheehan, has aban-
ao,od the Nght. As he was caught taking
a train for Florida yesterday morning he
was asked IL he were deserting the ranks.
ooh. whats the usA?" he said Il am dis
gusted. think know who will he SEN
s+,,r IN the long run. and there Is nothing
| can do 70 help 1t.
Mr.. Cohalan has gone TO Palm Brarh
where he spends two months each winter
racing his motor boat.
II is understood that Governor DIX VIII
xrend some time when he is in the city
on Tuesday and Wednesday In looking into
the workings Of the Public Service COM
mission OF this department. John II NC
Cooev. the leader OF Kings County. has
asked for the appointment OF Arthur M
soners as Public Service Commissioner IN
MACE Of Commissioner Bassett, whose term
expires on February I. The latter Is
democrat. but Mr. McCooey docs not favor
his retention AS Commissioner Bassett
comes from Kings County Mr.. McCooey is
arguing that the appointment should go TO
that county.
on the other hand, ~ is understood that
both Queens and Richmond counties have
candidates, arguing that Kings County
now has two commissioners, while they
have none tn. Queens County candidate
will be Kingsley Martin. Commissioner of
Rrjdges. II Ia said. He has the backing Of
Mayor Gaynor Richmond County will pre-
sent a candidate in the person Of Eugene
Lamb Richards. who is leader OF tho or
aanization there.
SOUTHWESTERN HOSPITALITY