New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-27
TAMMANY ALARMED
BY SUFFERS THREAT
Talk of tanning Through BIau-
Welt Bill SINNERS Down to
Suggestions of Compromise.
MURPHY TO HEAR AIDS
o'Gorman Denies Visit to Organ
ization Leader and Resents
Intimation That He Will
Fight Polk for Collector.

Charles F. Murphy. already worried by
the actions OF Governor Sulzer. was
actually alarmed last night when he heard
Of the appeal the Governor had made to
the upstate organizations to support his
direct primary bill. The appeal accom-
panied by the threat that the Governor
would be against any organization that
did not help him In passing his measure.
spelled serious trouble for the Tammany
leader, who for some years has practi-
cany dictated the action of the state or
ganization.
The Governor has the patronage. Tam
many has none. II is a good bet that
some Of the upstate Democrats will desert
the Tammany banner in order that their
own interests may be cared for by the
Governor. The talk of Friday that IL
might be wise 10 try TO jam the Blauvelt
bin through the Legislature over the Gov
ernor's veto simmered down yesterday to
a serious suggestion that the Blauvelt bin
be amended TO include some of the pro-
visions for which the Governor is stand
ing.
However the Governor has stated that
he wants all his bill or none. Just how
many OF the features recommended by
him would be considered as satisfactory
in making q compromise is a question. 1t
is understood that one of the Senators
was directed TO sound the Governor on
that point
Murphy is not 30 sure that he can
the veto OF the Governor. although he
has told friends that he might get some
OF the Republicans TO assist him in such
an effort However. il is not likely that
the Republicans would dare assist in
repassing the Blauvelt bill. as they have
already conceded that the present law
should be amended much more extern
siyely than Is done in the Blauvelt bill.
II the Democratic leaders should de-
eide to amend the bill to include the sug-
cestions Of the Republicans the latter,
Murphy's advisers tell him. would have
no reasonable excuse for not voting for
II. II so. they might be able to repass
such a measure. even If Governor Sulzer
should veto it on the first passage.
Murphy will have talk with Senator
Wagner. Senator Foley. Assemblyman
Smith and other legislative leaders be
fore they go back 10 Albany. That meet
ing may take place to-day. although il
was denied yesterday that any formal
conference had been arranged.
Senator OGorman declared emphatical-
~ last night that he had not seen Mr..
Murphy and had no intention OF seeing
him while here. He resented the intima-
ton that If Frank L. Polk was named
for Collector OF the Port he would fight
his confirmation in the interest of Tam
many Hall.
The younger and more inexperienced
the reporter the more he seems TO be
Impressed with the necessity of con-
recting my name with the activities OF
Tammany Hall" said the Senator Il
have seen Mr. Murphy only about four
times in the last two years. Any state
ment that am to have any conference
with Mr.. Murphy is absolutely untrue. /
came over from Washington on strictly
private business, and have been attend
ing TO il all day
The fact that Senator O'Gornan shows
no disposition to put up q strenuous fight
for the recognition by the President OF
the Tsmmany organization In the making
Of appointments is another thing that Is
causing the leader Of Tammany Hall con-
siderable worry.