New York Mayoralty Fight

New York, Oct. 19.- "Claim everything" has seemingly been adopted as the motto of many of the political master mechanics of New York for the campaign. The most sweeping claim is that made by Messrs. Sheehan and Croker, representing the Tammany organization and which has the practical indorsement of the betting men about town, who have all along been offering odds on Van Wyck. The claim, however, that j the Tammany ticket will receive 250,000 out of the 475,000 votes registered in greater New York is scouted by other i party leaders. Next to Tammany the greatest display of confidence is at Republican headquarters, where there seems to be a genuine belief that General Tracy will win. Seth Low's managers profess to be confident and those of George to be satisfied. "Whatever may be the actual belief of the leaders there is no disposition to allow the battle to go by default. There are in progress nightly from 300 to 500 political . meetings. This includes, oí ccurse, the minor gatherings in assembly district and wavd clubrooms. It is claimed that for the remaining fortnight of the campaign the Tracy leaders have arranged for an average of 200 meetings per night, at each of which there will be a full complement cf speakers. A reminder of the widespread interest shown in the campaign of last fall is the work of women - either organized into clubs er arting independently. Thus far General Tracy and Mr. Georg-e =eem to have the cali in the favor of the feminine portion cf the population, ar.d many of the McKinley and Bryan women'g clubs of 1S96 are again to the fore.