The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-27
PLATT WILL SEE HIM.
Then Levi P. Morton's Intentions
Will Re Formally Announoed.i
Chairman Hackett Has Already
Talked with Him About "Csws."
Chamber OF Commerce Will Go 1t
Alone as to the Msyoralty.

Thomas C. Plat made the announce
ment this morning that before the week
Is over 1t will be officially known
whether or not Levi p. Morton will
accept the Republican nomination for
Governor.
II expect to meet Mr.. Morton and
have a talk with him in a few days."
said Mr.. Plat.
viii you go to Rhincliffe. or will Mr..
Morton come to this city?"
II can't say. / haven't seen Mr.. Nor
ton. 1 was in Orange County yester-
day on visit to my grandchildren"
added Mr.. Plat. by way OF explana-
ton why he did not go down the bay
to meet Mr.. Morton.
do you think Mr.. Morton will ac-
cept?"
II do not care to be interviewed on
that subject until have seen Mr.. Nor
ton"
What is your opinion of the political
situation?"
| Everything is quiet as far as l know"
That was all Mr.. Plat would say for
Mr.. Morton arrived yesterday on the
French line steamer La Normandie from
Europe; Mr.: Platts representative representative,
State Executive Commute. had a long
talk with Mr.. Morton, and is probably
the bearer Of a message from him to the
Five letter solemnly AYERS that the sub
iect of conversation with the ex-Vice-
| President was about cows and farm
yard poultry. Mr.. Plat hadn't seen Mr..
| There isn't any doubt In the minds OF
well;informed politicians that the old
gentleman will accept the old lady's pro.
will prepare a platform for Mr.. Morton
to stand on. and one that he hopes will
carry him Through. and also the new
ment provision by which the Republicans
hope to gain control OF the State for the
| next twenty years.
1t Is settled by the prophets that the
nominees for Governor will be Morton
on one side and Flower on the other.
But as to the Mayoralty no one will
even venture q guess. The Chamber OF
of the established political factions and
Mr.. Gustav H. schwab, one OF the Cham
Der Of Commerce political managers
william Il. Dodge. Hugh N. CAM
and myself have been appointed com
mittee to issue a call for a conference Q
\ citizens interested In good government
The document will be given to the pub
lie when q sufficient number Of sigma
lures have been secured. That will b,
be held some day next week. 1 do MOI
care to say at present what the text o.
h the call is or who the men are who have
suthoF rIn.r us to use fheir names W.
"Wiil the leaders Of the anti-Tam
many factions be invited to the con
ference?" Mr.; schwab was asked. -
a meeting of citizens: at which the sit
uation will be thoroughly canvassed
and suggestions Will be made as to /
nominee for Mayor
Charles Stewart Smith is said to b,
the choice Of the Chamber of Commerce
There Is likely to be a combination
Labor and Populist ticket in the field
this year. A Convention of delegates o.
labor organizations allied with the Cen
trail Labor Union will be held on Sept
10 to consider the question of an alliance
WI" Mayor Gliroy and ex-Mayor Grace ar,
both In Paris to-day. They may meet
and there may be deal by which tn,
State Democracy is to get representation
return for recognition, Mr.. Grace ma!
run a straight ticket.
The. Executive Committee Of Mr.
GTscs ys s,nss Sao1sr non h
leaders will make reports of the condi
ton of affairs In their districts. 1t cal
be said in advance that all the report
smooth sailing for the State Democracy
Next month will be a busy one for tn
politicians Of all parties. On Sept, IL tn
Sent. ii or Is the Tammany Committee
will meet to issue call for the Wigwan
The Populists hold their State conven
hold hold theirs on Sept. Is and The Demo
sarstos sae" lie Repabilcan County Con
vention IL called for Sept. q.