The sun., 1918-07-14
HEARST APOOR CARD
is MURPHY'S BELIEF
Tammany Leader Opposes Edi-
tors Nomination Because
He'd Have No Chance.
AL SMITH STILL IN RACE
Osborn's Gubernatorial Aspira-
tons Get Cold Reception
in Fourteenth Street.


lam Randolph Hearst to spread the i'm
preston that Charles F. Murphy. leader
of Tammany Hall, is secretly behind the
aspirations of tho editor to be the DEM
ocratic nominee for Governor, 1t may
be said without reserve that Mr.. Muir
ply believes It would be mistake to
make such a choice. He has told some
of his close friends that Mr.. Hearst could
not possibly win this year.
But Mr.. Murphy realizes open opposi-
ton to the editor would mean difficult
ties for himself and his leaders In the
city government. and he will not come
out against Mr.. Hearst unless 1t Is
necessary. He would rather have the
work OF elimination done by the upstate
men.
When It was suggested to Tammany
man yesterday that possibly Mr.. Muir
ply might believe 1t necessary to support
the editor II pressure should be brought
to bear on him. the reply was:
81 think you will md he is a man who
does not often act contrary to his prin-
ciples. He is not like John II. McCooey
in Brooklyn, who no doubt will support
Mr.. Hearst In return for past favors, re-
CARELESS Of what he thinks about him as
q candidate"
Possibilities Of q Rupture.
Just here rises the opportunity for a
rupture of the alliance that has existed
between the New York and Kings county
nRND To-. M Al -.
H. McCarren. Should this occur II might
be followed by a warfare in which the
Mayor would throw all his patronage to
the Kings county organization.
'Mr. Murphy Is probably far too wise
to lay his organization open to any
such reprisals. But, after all. the point
as that he does not want Mr. Hearst. and
the editor cannot get the indorserfient of
the Saratoga convention without the
open support of the Tammany boss"
With the necessity Of placating Mr..
Hearst foremost in their minds. the DEM
ooratic leaders within the last few days
have been talking more about former
Ambassador James w. Gerard. There
arc many arguments against him, viewed
from q political standpoint. and II is
felt he IL far from an ideal candidate
but the increased activity Of his friends
has brought his name to the fore in all
discussion.
Alfred E. Smith, President of the
Board Of Aldermen. Is still much In the
race. although his ultimate chances de.
pend altogether upon the stand taken by
Mr.. Murphy. Unless the head Of his owu
organization supports Mr. Smith openly
the upstate people say. II would be un.
wise to name him. although they stand
ready to take him upon a nod Of the
Murphy head.
Enemies OF William Church Osborn
assert that Mr.. Murphy would never
consent to Mr.. Osborn's nomination. that
he has not forgot that the former chair
man of the State Committee stood BY
MAYOR John Purroy Mitchell in some o.
his most noted controversies and that
he contributed $1,000 to the Mitchell
campaign fund. These men say the
only reason Mr. Osborn got so many
votes at the Syracuse conference was
because that method was taken of serv-
ing notice on Mr.. Hearst that the Dem.
ocrats did not want him.
Osborn and Hearst Arc Opposites.
Mr.. Osborn stands for all the things
that Mr.. Hearst does not stand for and
Is opposed to most Of the things the edi-
tor champions. He has told his friends
he will make the fight against Mr.
Hearst In the primaries IL the editor by
any chance should get the Endorsement
OF the Saratoga convention. II the re-
ported opposition OF the Tammany chief
tan can be overcome Mr. Osborn may be
named. But he can hardly hope to be
selected at Saratoga 4f Mr.. Murphy is
unalterably opposed to him.
1t Ia said that w. w. Farley sponsor
for Mayor Harry C. Walker Of Bing-
hamton, has reached the conclusion that
he cannot get the nomination for Gov
ernor because of his lack of statewide
acquaintance But he probably will be
named for either Lieutenant Governor or
Attorney General IL his gubernatorial
aspirations are blasted.
Certain persons are still mentioning
Charles B. Alexander as candidate for
Governor. but in view OF his refusal to
have his name considered. it Is believed
10 be nothing more than a graceful tri.
butte on the part Of his friends
Active work on the draft platform will
be started tomorrow by Senator Rob.
ert +. Wagner and his committee. 1t is
said the Democrats plan to spare nc
words in declaring their allegiance to
President Wilson and their earnest pa.
trtotic support 6 the war and its yigor.
Gus prosecution.
While Senator Wagner will make a
fight for plank on municipal ownership
there Is strong opposition because It viii
be felt such a plank might be taken to
indicate Hearst domination of the party