The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-26
MURPHY NOW FACES
POLITICAL EVICTION

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tempt his retirement before nomina-
ions were made for the municipal
campaign. In view the situation at
Washington. where a new administra-
ton was struggling with big work,
IT was decided to postpone action un-
III after the election, the result of
which was to have no bearing what
ever on the determination OF the con-
ferees and their Supporters to force a
charge.
Patronage all That IL Needed
These conferences have been re-
sumed since the defeat of Tammany
Hall in November, a defeat which
Edward +. McCall's friends openly
ascrihe TO the feeling against the lead
er OF the Democratic party Ia the city.
Ihey have been held in the business
district and in Brooklyn william b.
Ellison's letter to Mr.. Murphy Of Nov
24th' In which he suggested a voiun-
tary retirement of the leader for the
good of the party il said To have
been the outcome of intimate consul
tation with Democrats who have no
IDEA of trying to destroy the present
local party organization. but who
want to eliminate the scandalous talk
which has been harmful to it's good
name.
The definite plan which has been
formed to bring about Mr.. Murphys
retirement from the leadership does
not contemplate makiIg war upon the
present organization, nor the estab-
lishment of a new one in it's place.
me name of Tammany Hall carries
with IL much of sentiment to many
OF the men who want 9 change in the
leadership. All Of the men of affairs
who have participated III tha councils
looking to reform from the inside of
their party organization have a heal
thy, normal interest in politics None
are known as politicians as the word
is commonly used. But their pride in
their Democracy is strong.
The conferences in Brooklyn, as In
Manhattan have not been partici-
pated in by district leaders or pro-
fesstonal politicians or ofTtcehoIders
There Is community Of interest be-
tween the conferees on both sides of
the river. The plan soughi to be
worked out like all big political
plans, has as its requisites to success
two things-money and nigh poutf-
cal backing and patronage. The mon
ey is ready. With the other requi-
site the anti-Murphy people say they
can cut the ground from under Mr.
Murphy's feet In the State and city.
Kings Leaders Ripe for Revolt.
1t Is pointed out that If Kings coun-
" should Join the other big counties
OF the State which went against him
at the last primaries-Erie Monroe.
Oneida and Rensselaer-the control
OF the State committee would be lost
to Mr.. Murphy forever New York
county alone would be left with any
considerable delegation, ami his en-
enles hope soon to start a backf1re
against Mr. Murphy in his home
cotnty and borough. With Kings
Joining the upstate anti Muir
ply counties, the leaders position
would be much like that of President
Huerta In Mexico. 1T was sa,d at the
National Democratic cub last night
Canvass OF the district leaders of
Kings county has convinced those at
the head of the anti Murphy move
ment. that all of the TWEEN ty- three
with the possible exception of eight.
VIII be ready TO listen TO the right
sort Of political arguments and change
their allegiance from John H Nc
cooey to new chairman of the
County committee who Will give to
them and their districts the same
measure Of influence and patronage
that they now enjoy. This new
chairman, OF course, must be a man
who can deliver the goods. He must
be known, when the movement
against McCooey takes active form,
as man who will be recognized by
the national, State and city admins
No kindergarten in poll
tics will be able to fill the bill
The names OF Herman Metz and of
William G. Courtney. who married
Hugh McLaughlin's daughter, have
been put forward in the tentative
plan for electing a new Kings county
chairman. Mr.. Metz has great pop
fxfF, Af.
Is wealthy and son of former SHEER
In Courtney, an old time political
lieutenant OF Boss MCLAUGHLIN
The Kings county organization
would welcome autonomy the Brook
'yn conferees say. and tho district
leaders II assured of recognition
from the national. State and city ad-
would make short
work of McCooey Then, with the
big counties up State they could con-
troll the State committee and any flu
ture State conventions~-if the new
primary law to be passed provides
for such gatherings.
Glynn and Mitchell Can Help.
1t has been assumed that the ad-
at Washington will not
be displeased at the success of any
movement to change the local lead
arship. Those who talked privately
Niti saf WliSoN aIktf ne returned
from day at the State far at SYRIA
,use last summer recall his indigna-
lion at what he bluntly called "a
rick" to have him photographed
with Charles F. Murphy and to force
him into close proximity with the
State leader at the luncheon table
and in carriage. When Dudley
Field Malone was sworn in as Col
ector of the Port of New York he
'aid in a little speech that the re-
,ult OF the election In New York was
! fortunate one. He added.
Those leaders OF parties who work
for purposes of government which
are not republican and not American
never take one defeat as conclusive
And / intend TO dedicate not only one
campaign, but the rest OF my life, In
his city of New York to a fight for |
'adical changes of party purpose and I
party leadership"
Governor Glynn, when he was in
last week. had long !
with JoseTh p. Tumulty. |
secretary to the president; with |
Franklin ID. Roosevelt, assistant sec |
-etary of the navy, and with others |
Who have keen interest in the politics |
If this State and city. He asked for |
/ future appointment with President |
who was confined TO the |
White House by a cold. Governor |
ilynn's desire to do the right thing |