The New York herald., 1921-07-28
FUSION PLANS HALT
AS SLOCKWOOD FAILS
TO UNITE BROOKLYN
Attitude of Leader Living
SION Prevents Naming of
Ticket by Anti-Tam-
many Forces.
HASKELL SHOWS GAIN
Joseph M. Price, Head of
Committee, Opposes Nomi-
nation of Any Faction
al Candidate.
CURRAN LOOMS AGAIN
Lockwood Says He Thinks
Borough President Would
Make a Stronger Candidate
Than Himself.
CURRAN LOOMS AGAIN

Plans for the Republican-C Coalition
anti-Tammany municipal ticket we're
thrown into confusion again last
night. Just as 1t appeared that an
agreement would be reached on State
Senator Charles c. Lockwood for
Mayor and Henry c. Curran for
Comptroller, with an Independent
Democrat for President of the Board
OF Aldermen, two menacing clouds
developed.
First, it was declared that Jacob
A. Livingston, the titular leader of
the Republican organization in
Kings county, who has been sulking
while United States Senator Calder
and F. ]. H. Kracke have been max
ing the fight for Lockwood, had been
quietly working against the Brooklyn
candidate. There are some who sus-
pect that the candidacy of Judge Reu-
ben l.. Haskell has been encouraged
by the attitude of Livingston. There
were indications also that the Stand
,ard Union, which has always op-
posed fusion, was getting ready to
support Haskell.
Lockwood Offers to Retire.
Second, Joseph M. Price, head OF
the coalition committee. repeated his
opposition to Lockwood. He has
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mittee for tomorrow afternoon and
the full committee for Monday night
And there Is just the suggestion that
the Coalitionists may refuse to take
Lockwood.
Following the adjournment until
Tuesday at 10 A. M. of yesterdays
meeting Of the steering committee,
during which two extended argu-
ments developed considerable differ
ence OF opinion on policy, Senator
Lockwood expressing the opinion that
President Curran would make a
stronger Mayoralty candidate, Of
fered to retire from the field alto
gether or take any place on the ticket
where 1t was thought he could be of
the greatest service. He took this
stand in a conference with Senator
Calder and Mr.. Kracke, who had al.
ready swung Samuel S. Koenig, the
Manhattan Republican leader. into
line for Lockwood, with The Bronx
sure to come in to make the Repub-
lican organization representatives
solid for the Brooklyn man.
So far Livingston has taken no part
N the framing OF the anti-Tammany
ticket. He is not one Of the three
representatives Of his organization on
the steering committee. nor has he
attended any of it's meetings. AL
though member of the committee Of
ten chosen to represent the Kings
county organization in conference with
similar committees Of the Republican
organizations in other boroughs. he
did not attend the meeting held Tues
day. He promised to be present but
did not arrive. although he had been
In his office at the Board of Elections
most of the day.
Friends OF Calder. who has been
gradually taking the Kings county or
ganization away from Livingston. have
an idea the latter is purposely letting
Calder take the leadership In the mu-
nicipal campaign. hoping that II may
react against the Senator in case the
ticket meets with disaster In Novem-
Der.
Fears Livingston's Opposition.
In effect Senator Lockwood told
Calder and Kracke he was aware OF
the opposition OF Livingston. that he
was not afraid to buck Haskell I'm
the primaries IL the latter ran simply
as an individual on a wet platform.
that II Haskell could carry the pri-
maries on such an issue Il was time
the party knew 1.-THE sooner the bet
ter. But. Lockwood continued. II the
titular leader Of the organization
should be working against him Il
would make an extremely dangerous
situation.
FORGET any personal preference you
may hsve for me-" Lockwood said IN
effect. I'm a Republican and want 30
do what Is for the best interests Of the
party. haven't sought any Office and
don't want one. I believe Curran would
be stronger candidate for Mayor than
I. I believe he can win In the prl-
maries despite what others have said. I
would just as soon be left Off the ticket.
but would be willing TO run for Presi-
dent Of the Board OF Aldermen. II Il
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