New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-29
Democrats Would
Name Aldermen
On Fusion Ticket
Leaders See Big Obstacle
Among Constituents in
Lack of Board Designees

The Democrats who have espoused
the cause Of Fusion and Mitchell want
better representation on the Repub-
lican primary ballot. They particularly
want some Democrats among the de-
sirnees for Aldermen, all of which are
Republicans. The possession OF Few
Aldermanic candidates, they argue,
would be particularly useful to them
in their fight against Murphy.
The organizers which the City De-
mocracy, Of which Martin ". Littleton
is president, has been sending into
the districts throughout the city TO
win the faithful from the Wigwam
have reported that the chief obstacle
to their progress has been the lack Of
Democrats among the Assemblymen and
Aldermen designated by Fusion. They
charge Sam Koenig, Republican County
chairman, with grabbing everything in
sight for his own organization, leaving
the voters in many strong Democratic
district with the prospect Of having to
choose between straight Republican and
Tammany candidates for these legisla-
tive Offices.
Leaders Seek Compromise
A conference between Koenig and
certain leaders of the CITY Democracy,
notably Charlie Steckler, was ar
ranged for yesterday afternoon TO dis
cuss some compromise. Koenig, 1t is
understood, was entirely willing that
the Democrats have as many OF the
nominees for the Assembly as they
wished. But the Democrats pointed
out that, as rebels against the local or
ganization, Assemblymen would be OF
little value to them as compared with
Aldermen. Unfortunately, this IS the
case with Sam Koenig also. 1t IS eX-
pected however, that as a result OF
this conference the withdrawal OF some
Republican designees for Aldermen
will be announced by Friday, the time
limit for Withdrawals, and that sub
stitutions OF Democrats will follow.
The executive committee OF the Clty
Democracy met at its headquarters, 30
East Forty-second Street, last night
and, after hearing reports from all the
boroughs. Endorsed the opinion that
Fusion was on the highroad to victory.
This opinion reflected the optimism of
every one present, from President Lit
tlpton down 10 such recent recruits as
Larry Mulligan and Paddy Sullivan.
On the motion Of Mr.. Steckler. the
little gathering voted with great en-
thusiasm to hold convention in
Cooper Union some time IN September
to ratfy the Republican-Fusion ticket.
Prospects Calico Bright
Eugene Mcclure, Fusion candidate
for Sheriff Of Bronx County. reported
that the prospects for victory in his
borough were never brighter. He de-
clares that the Fusion committee had
treated the Independent Democrats
well. Mr.. Steckler predicted the end
Ct Tammany Hall and was noisily APP
! Liauded by the members Of the old
/ Sullivan clan present. Fire Commits
sioner Adamson, after thanking his au-
/ dience for having been instrumental in
obtaining his designation for President
I Of the Board Of Aldermen, also pre-
dicted victory.
Mr.. Littleton, who came in late said
he was in the Southwest on business
| when he learned of Tammany's selec-
/ ton Of Judge Hylsn for Mayor. 81 was
amazed and surprised" he went on,
"and then ! thought that it might be
we'll. For ! am sure it will elevate the
County Court bench il. Brooklyn, since
Judge Hylan will have 20 resign"
independents Have Luck
Luck lay with the independents yes
terday in the drawing at the Board OF
Elections for positions on the primary
ballots. Hearst won first place for
Mayor on the Democratic ballot, and
Bennett first on the Republican, with
Judge Hylan an Mayor Mitchell. the or
ganizaton selections, trailing them in
each case.
For Controller on the Republican
ballot, William A. Prendorgasts name
I will load that OF Judson G.. Wall, Mr..
BENEFITS running mate, and for Presi-
dent Of the Board Of Aldermen the
name Of Fire Commissioner Robert
hdamson will have first place over that
Of Frank +. Wilsey, the Bennett candi-