Evening star., 1934-01-21
FARLEY MAY KEEP
HOLD IN NEW YORK
Three Roosevelt Friends Are
Mentioned as Choice for.
State Party Post.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, January 20,-Postmas-
ter General James A. Farleys impend-
ing retirement as Democratic national
chairman and his reported Willingness
TO relinouish the State Craftsmanship
were interpreted in some quarters here
tonight as a strategic move to aid his
potential candidacy for Governor In
1886
The ambition to become Governor Of
New York has been attributed to Far
lev for several months by some political
leaders These men pointed out that
after Gov. Herbert H. Lehman, who,
like Farley, is a close friend OF Presl-
dent Roosevelt. has had a chance for
reelection this Fall. the Democratic gu
bernatorial field will be open two years
hence.
Farley's friends expressed the belief
that with the assistance Of Secretary
of state Edward J. Flynn. he could re-
tain his grip on the State organization
by debating the choice Of new State
chairman.
Three Are Mentioned.
In this connection the names Of
three prominent State leaders who were
active in the early Roosevelt campaign
for the presidential nomination, were
mentioned.
These leaders reported to be already
under consideration. are former Lieut..
Gov. Thomas F. Conway of Plattsburgh,
former Judge David l. Lee OF Bingham
ton, and former Judge John E. Mack OF
Poughkeepsie.
Farley's announcement he would re-
tire as national chairman-he today
refused to discuss the State chairman
ship-came as the drive to oust John F.
Curry as Tammany leader gained mo-
mentum.
Leaders in New York City were con-
cerned about what effect FarleyS re-
tirement from an official position IN
the State organization might have on
the anti-Curry and anti-Tammany
movement. Farley and Flynn had been
expected to play major parts In the
drive.
In two quick moves the anti-Tam-
many Democrats have laid the ground
work this week for final control OF the
party organization in the city.
The first was permanent organization
of a Democrat tic Recovery party. dedl-
Gated to the overthrow of Tammany
The second in which Flynn forces
played an important part. was the de-
feat of Tammany in the Board OF Al
dermen for the first time in many years.
Curry. in the face of these develop
ments. left yesterday for a months va
cation in Florida.
Smith Silent.
Some of the -Tammany leaders
hoped that Alfred E Smith might
break his silence on the city political
question as a result of the booing ac-
corded his name at Tammany Hall
Speakers Bureau dinner Thursday.
During the recent mayoralty cam
paign, Smith remained silent on the
candidacy of Mayor John P. O'Brien
Tammany choice. who was defeated by
Fiorello H La Guardia. His silence was
attributed in some circles to reported
Tammany refusal to clean house" in
return for his active backing
The New York American says John
H. McCOoey, Democratic leader OF
Brooklyn and Tammany ally will resign
to be succeeded by Public Administrator
Frank " Kelly, district leader, who is
friendly to the Roosevelt Farley regime
Word has gone to Washington. the
newspaper says. that McCooey. i'll and
aged. is willing to retire, but objects to
eviction.
Curry, the newspaper says. will resign
or be forced from the leadership OF
Tammany Hall after his Brooklyn ally
leaves the political picture