New-York tribune., 1885-09-20
CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR
PREPARING FOR THE TWO CONVENTIONS.
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS IN sARAroaA-Gos-
SIP AT THE HOTELS.
Ipr TELEGRAPH TO THE rarDUSE.l ]

SIP AT THE HOTELS.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTDUNE.l
SARATOGA, Sept. 19.-It was apparent to-day
70 the hotel keepers from shower OF kilograms IN re
gard 10 rooms that the two great political conventions
of next week will be largely attended. The Republican
state Convention will be held first, but the number OF
who are coming here mt the beginning OF tho
xeek IA large leading tho suspicion that they desire
TO know intimately the plans OF their political opponents
before forming their The supporters OF Governor
HILL who believe that he has majority OF the dele
gates TO Democratic Convention, are considerably
alarmed at this attitude OF the Democratic leaders,
thinking that they intend to defeat the Govern
or's nomination II the Republicans mako q nomi-
nation of an unusually high character. In
that case, Abram g. Hewitt stands the
hest chance OF receiving the Democratic nomination,
although the County Democracy leaders here still de-
clare that they will support Edward Cooper to the last
ditch and expect nominate him. Almost every Re-
publican leader of prominence will be present at the
convention either delegate as spectator. Much
regret is expressed that Senator Evarts win not be here
to give the Republican party the benefit Of his council
and hope expressed that he will change his plan in
this respect
The leaders of the party arc beginning to arrive One
OF them largo with clean shaven free and prom
inent features, indicating a resoute character,
into the United States Hotel this afternoon and regis
tered his This Ex-Governor
Aonzo D. Cornell, who last night
elected delegate from OF the NewYork districts.
Mr. Cornell came directly from New-York and was
warmly greeted by tho Republicans who at the
hoel lie had previously engaged Of the cottages
of the hotel There he visited in the afternoon and
evening by Republican delegates and politicians Mr.
Cornell frankly said that he did not to Saratoga in
the interest OF any OF the several Republican cand
dates and that he committed to any candidate
The fact s," he said with humorous twinkle in his
oye came here to learn something about politics"
Nathan D. Wendell. formerly State Treasurer camo
from Albany. His friends urging his nomination for
State Treasurer again Whom he for the Office In
1870 Mr. Wendell received the highest number OF votes
OF any OF the candidates the State ticket with tho
exception OF James W. wadsworth. Mr.. WadswOrth Is
again candidate tho nomination for Controller. and
s he has no opponent 1t is clear that he will be nomi
mated The friends OF Mr.. Wendell think that 1t
would be happy stroke 10 nominate him for
state Treasurer again. They point to the
fact TINT no ran far ahead OF the
rest Of the Republican ticket Albany County 1870
and they say that the Democratic party In that county
much demorazed this year by quarres over Fed.
votes OF the dissatisfied Democrats. Mr. Wendell is will
ing to accept the nomination the convention should
Another arrival was that Henry r. Low, of
Middletown, who win bo pressed for Gov
composing his Senatorial district, Orange and
sullivan 81 am candidate for Governor" he said
"nlthough the delegates from Orange and sullivan will
favor my nomination. OF course 1 would accept the
nomination for Governor IL II was made" 60
said "The delegation from Greene County
will favor the nomination OF James d. Warren for Goy-
ernor believe Mr. Warren viii have a large support
lie will have tho votes OF the delegates from Erie Mag
ara. Monroe, Chauang1a, Greene, Ulster Albany ana
Washington counties"
John f. smyth. who Ia n delegate from Albany County.
also arrived lie had word 10 about the eDlarge-
nent OF the Republican state Convention IL strikes
me- he said THAT the cities have had their representa-
on Increased at the Npense OF the country districts
Why Senator Miller should favor plan which increases
the representation OF NcwYork and not that OF Herk
urr county materially II puzzle 10 me. brooklyn has
G6 votes, Instead Of Az Ncw-iork ll5, instead OF
10 aud Albany %. instead OF -. That much
modncs the character OF the Republican Convention,
and as have said deprives tho country OF political
power ana transfers IL the clties. That all right
for the cities, hut I wonder why representative OF
Hcrmer should press H. In the deliberations OF the
state ConveniOn the increased representation OF the
cities must have great effect The Albany delegation
fayors the nomination OF DR.. Swnburpo for Governor"
The evening trains brought hero Senator warner
Miller OF Herkimer James D. Warren, OF Buffalo; eN-
senator d. e. LYME aud A. u. Hepburn. OF Canton e1-
State Canal Assessor Charles VI. Donuscn, OF Utcai
Charles A. Cbickcring, Of Lowvic clerk OF the Assem-
bly, aud ex.Assomblyman 4 Henry W. Duguld, of syrh-
cuse.