New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
HE SAW THE GOVERNOR.
MAYOR wURsTER MADE A HURRIED
TRIP TO ALBANY.
NO EXPLANATION OF HIS VISIT LEFT. But THERE
ARE PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY KNOW
WHY 1T WAS MADE - MORE
PHASES OF THE FIGHT.

WHY 1T WAS MADE - MORE
PHASES OF THE FIGHT.
Mayor wurster quietly slipped out OF town yes
terday, leaving his private secretary Wilbur NJ
Palmer, in total ignorance as to the object OF his
sudden journey and the place he intended TO VISIT
Early In the afternoon. however 1t became known
that he had gone to Albany and had been received
by Governor Norton with whom he had brief
private interview The most careful inquiry at the
City Hall and among the Mayors closest friends
failed disclose the purpose OF the trip to Albany
but the conclusion was straightway drawn by per-
sons who had heard Of the developments at the
meeting Of st. Louis delegates on the night before
that the Mayors trip was made necessary by GER
tain things that had been said or done at the
meeting Of delegates. II was the accepted opinion
that the Mayor had been delegated TO WISH the
Governor and break to him gently as possible
the news OF the detection in Kings County. fof
many reasons it was asserted the Mayor would De
the most fitting messenger to visit the Governor.
1t was In accordance with Mayor Wurser's ADVICE
and entreaties that the eight delegates decided on
Tuesday evening to postpone their formal change
from the Morton to the Mckinley column. Inc
Mayors reasons for delaying tho Mckinney mani
festo known to the public but II Is inferred
that he demanded a posponement until ne couiu
have a personal interview with the Governor
MORE DEVELOPMENTS COMING.
The Tribune was informed yesterday by one OF
other In rapid succession throughout the week. ana
that another conference might be expected within
day or two. Mayor Wurster has now had an OPP
portunty to have his talk with the Governor. ana
is not expected to withhold his consent longer The
story that Commissioner Theodore b. Wills sought
delay has been authoritatvely denied II IL wei
known that Mr.. Willis is a close friend OF ex-Pres-
dent Harrison. and the theory was advanced tnat
he refused to come out for Mckinley on Tuesday
night because he wishes first to see what would
happen in the Indiana State Convention. One OF
the persons who knows exactly what took place at
the conference told Tribune reporter In the nest
positive terms that consideration OF this kind on
the part Of Mr. Willis had delayed the action.
The Tribune said yesterday that Walter b. After
bury Ernest J. Kaltenbach. George H. Roberts, IT.,
and Timothy l.. Woodruff had expressed their WILL
inCness 70 declare for Mckinley on Tuesday night,
and that the four other delegates who attended the
conference while offering opposition 70 Mckinley.
had counselled delay. The four other delegates
were Granville W. Hartman, Mayor Wurster. Joseph
r. Clark and Theodore .. Willis. Register Hartman
Is ready to join the Mckinley ranks. and VIII prop
ably do at the next opportunity.
Mr.. Hartman Is no less friendly TO Senator Allison
than he ever was. but he has declared his inten-
ton to vote his constituents wish which prac-
tcaly means that he will vote for Mckinley on the
first ballot.
WOODRUFF VERY STILL" FOR MORTON.
The friends OF Park Commissioner Woodruff were
somewhat surprised yesterday 10 hear that he had
come out In the conference for Mckinley. and would
eoon declare openly for him. Mr.. Woodruff Is
known to be n Mckinley man at heart. but 1t was
not supposed that he would TO desert Governor
Morton as long the Governor was In the held
AIR Woodruff wants TO be Lieutenant Governor OF
the State and has been influenced TO believe that
in order to the nomination he must not Incur
tho enmity OF Mr. Plat. He has, therefore. been
slow 10 declare himself In favor OF Major Mckinley
1t IS pointed out however that things have been SC
Arranged that tho Park Commissioner can be let
| down easy in such a way that tho Morton ranks
would lose nothing OF any great value TO them by
Mr. Woodrifrs voting for Mckinley In conpan,
with his colleagues. while at the same time The
| Park Commissioner would remain true TO his con
stituents on the Park Slope by voting Tor thei'
| favortc.
Mr. Woodruff has made It point TO say NOTHING
been talked with frequently. and In the only reply
which he made TO the queries OF reporters ne ex
| pressed his position in only two words.
Are YOU still for Norton he was asked by
Tribune reporter after the Tuesday night confer
ence. 49,, II,