New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-24
Tammany Leader Cuts Va
cation; Received S o S
Call, Is Belief Here
His Aids Feared
Loss of Patronage
Young Democrats Appre'
hensive Lest McCooey
Men Get Big Plums

Charles F. Murphy, leader Of Tam
many Hall, returned unexpectedly last
night from French Lick Springs, Ind.
Only few of the chiefs closest friends
in Tammany Hall knew that he was to
come back so soon. He had cut short
his vacation by a week at least. 1t is
understood that an rs o s" call had
been sent to the Tammany boss by
Democratic organization leaders who
are for from satisfied with the political
situation as it has been developed by
Nsyor-elect Hylan since his election.
There has been evidence for some
time at the headquarters of the Busi-
ness Mems League, 80 East Forty-sec-
ond Street. where the new Mayor re-
eeives most of the horde of Office seek
ers. that he was displaying an inde-
pendence which was not pleasing to the
Tammany leaders, including some of
the Tammany nominees who were elect
ed with him on the city ticket.
The younger leaders in the Wigwam,
such as Sheriff "Al" Smith and Senator
Robert F. Wagner, are said 10 have
sensed the likelihood that the McCooey
branch of the Tammany organization in
Brooklyn and certain of the "old guard
in Tammany Hall would get most of the
patronage.
Hylan Declares Independence
Men who ought to know say that
Mayor-elect Hylan has used two lines
Of argument generally with the scores
Of patronage and officeseekers with
whom h deals every day at his head
quarters. He directs an attack against
Mayor Mitchell and conditions under
the present fusion administration, and
follows this up by emphasizing the fact
tha. he is not Mr.. Murphy's man or
Mr. McCooey's man, but represents
only the people of the city who elected
him.
When seen at "headquarters" last
night and asked about Mr.. Murphy's
unexpected return, Judge Hylan said:
,"Mr. Murphy has a perfect right 70
cone back. | have no appointments
with him. The dorrs are open here
for Mr. Murphy or Mr.. McCooey, or
even the Republican leaders. | am
here every afternoon. / want the sup
port of all wao backed me for Mayor.
] will welcome their suggestions.
want the aid of those who honestly op-
POSED me. The others are excluded"
The wall Street Democracy" as
some Of the influential Tammany men
in the financial district used TO be
called, are understood TO be back of
Philip J. Britt for Corporation Counsel
snd urging his appointment upon Judge
Hylan. Britt Is not satisfactory
candidate to the younger element in
Tammany Hall. He is a prominent
corporation lawyer, and for years rep
Iecented largely corporation and
banking interests.
Coler Sees Hylan Often
The Brooklyn Democratic leaders
have been frequent callers at the Hy-
Ian headquarters and have had their
own states made up for many of the
principal appointments in the new city
administration. Bird S. Coler, former
Borough President OF Brooklyn, has
been d regular caller on the Mayor
elect. II is understood that he is
acting as a close personal adviser of
The new Mayor
The report that Mr. Coler would be
the next Police Commissioner has
gained credence lately at the Hylan
headquarters. He has been freely mem
toned in certain Democratic circles as
candidate for Governor next year.
Ills friends argue that il he went into
lhe Police Department and continued
The policies Of Commissioner Woods he
would keep his place in the public
mind and be more available for guber-
material nominee year hence.
delegation from the Brooklyn
Business Mems League, headed by
Henry A. Meyer, called upon Mayor
eject Hylan yesterday to protest
against the proposed smalgamstion Of
the Brooklyn league with the New
Duhamel and other members Of the
delegation argued ths. they wanted TO
run 'heIr own affairs in Brooklyn.
Murphy is Reticent
While Msyor-elect Hylan is still non
committsl IN regard 20 appointments, IT
D. believed that the list Of those he
already has in mind will be somewhat
t'nfV, 10" lhab 9f. murphy mas re-
l0fned. The Tammany leader and
Ihomss. +. Smith, secretary Of Tam
many Hall. who was with him during
most Of his stay a. French Lick, have
had plenty Of time 20 discuss such mat
'frs away from the madding crowd.
None % the Tammany leaders was Mt
ne train % meet th> chief. He slipped
INTO town quietly and unostcntatiously.
Have you anything 70 say about the
situation here ?" Mr. Murphy wss asked.
No, there is nothing TO say now"
No replied. 81 don't know what IL going
On here. haven't seen tiny one In par
Icuiar since have been away. have
seen taking IL easy, playing golf q
Epod deal, and fell much rested"