New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-23

the organization htiloCTaVS VI -
ork.
The forthcoming conference is not
only 20 consider patronage, but the
broader questions Of the governorship
and the approaching Congressional
elections. Tammany members arc en-
tircly out of sympathy with the critl-
cism of the so-callcd younger ele-
ment" of Tammany Hall and are un-
able 70 appreciate the wisdom OF row
which will have an echo in the Con
gressional campaigns. They are Ike
wise plainly contemptuous OF the Nc
Adoo- Malone Mitchel-Polk proposition
10 make trouble for the organization,
without which the Tammany men feel
there can be no party success IN New
York.
There is also discomfort among the
New Workers over the holdover Re
publican ofiiceholders. from the Post
master down to deputy marshals.
MIR. Fitzgerald's reference on the
floor TO New York patronage came fol-
lowing his declaration that he de-
Tended Mr.. McAdoo from the Good
charges solely because he believed
them unfounded, and not with the
hope of patronage favors.
"Mv action and my statement" Mr.:
Fitzgerald added, were not actuated
by any favors ! had received by the
Secretary of the Treasury, nor by the
hope Of future favors. II might ciar-
ify the situation for me to say that
while we are n part of the same party
and are cooperating in one admins
tration to carry out the promises OF
our marty platform, have very little
sympathy with the Secretary's views,
and he apparently has very little sym
nathv with nv views as to what
should be done affecting the people
represent and am associated with IN
adjoining districts in Congress.
Expects No Patronage.
at makes no difference to me what
tho Secretary of the Treasury docs
with his patronage. SO far as the
discharge of my official duties Is con-
cerned, I have not been the beneficiary
of his gratitude or favor, and ! have
no expectation that | will be, put
when an official ofthe government has
made statements about the Secretary
on the floor | shall not be deferred
from furnishing any information
may have about the matter
"Do you make that statement III
view of the publication to-day that all
the New York federal patronage had
been turned over 10 Secretary NC
Adoo?" asked Mr.. Good.
at is unfortunate for me, guess,
but 7 make it just the same" replied
Mr.. Fitzgerald.
"The gentleman has animated that
nv conduct has been actuated by that
fact" continued Mr.. Fitzgerald. Il
merely want to say that with the eX-
ception of $1,000 position in an eX-
empt class and a temporary position
for six weeks, which ! turned over TO
ono of my colleagues, have received no
patronage from the Treasury Depart
ment, and ] do not expect 10 receive
anv. Patronage would have no effect
upon ny public duties here
Mr.. Madden, of Illinois, asked: Are
YOU trying TO convince your const'tu-
ents that you have no influence WITH
the administration. or are you AFRAID
your constituents will think you have
infuence?'
"The question Of whether or not !
have influence with this administration
is absolutely Of no Importance Mr..
Fitzgerald replied. "lf | cannot be
elected to Congress and stay in Con
gress in the performance of my ofclal
duty do not want TO be here because
Of the influence Of the administration,
because no administration or no man
ever controlled or ever will control my
acts as an official and member of TINS
body ] am ready to get out OF public
life if cannot remain in 1t to repre-
sent honestly and intelligently thc
things believe should be done. have
a great deal of respect for myself, al
though a great many others do not
seem TO have as much"
Wilson Watchfully Waiting.
/ President Wilson has adopted the
"watchful waiting" and "hands off" pol
icy in the New York political situation,
according to the White House.
Efforts are being made by the admin
istratiOn TO have Senator O'Gorman
come around" and agree on certain
patronage in New York forty OF
fees now being held by Republican
holdovers from the last admnistra-
ton.
Indications point to an attempt TO
shift responsibility for the patronage
muddle from the shoulders of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury TO Senator
O'Gorman. II has been strongly mt
mated that Secretary McAdoo. regarded
in New York State a. the official pa
tronGge dispenser, has deliberately
held up all plans for deposing the forty
or moro Republicans until a reorgani
Zstion Of the Democratic party in New
York Now. when the campaign is on
and the party is looking for help" tho
Democrats are not so eager TO assist,
complaining that the policy of the ad-
ministration. that "to the victor be
longs the spoils," has not been carried
out in the Empire State.
II. 4 II Col
lowing a conference with the Presi-
dent On the New York political situa-
ton, gently limited to-day that the as
sistarce of Senator O'GOrman' in
clearing up the patronage question was
necessary.
These facts we're brought out as the
result Of to-days White House con-
ference, in which the President and
William +. McCombs, chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee, took
part Mr. McCombs declined 20 discuss
the details Of the conference further
! than to say that the New York and
J Illinois political situations were dis
. cussed. But the White House sought
TO make il clear that the President
. would not take a hand in either fight.
, The President has been urged to in
- dorsc for the Democratic nomination
IOI bONtIloi VI -NtN lplh IidHhllu
J d. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary OF
J the Navy, who, it is commended, is the
strongest man the Democrats can put
in the field, principally because of his
attitude toward Tammany. Mr.. VIII
son was told that the nomination o.
, Governor GlyIn seemed assured unless
: prompt steps were taken to confound
+ Tammany by nominating such man
AS Franklin D. Roosevelt for Governor