New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-24
MR.. PLATT WATERING.
SOME FRIENDS THINK IT A SCHEME TO
SMOKE HIM OUT.
TO BE MADE TO-DAY BY MR. PLATT.
(By The United Associated Presses)

TO BE MADE TO-DAY BY MR.. PLATT.
By The United Associated Presses)
Saratoga, Aug. 2S.-Late in the afternoon Mr.
Platt was made aware that his decnation TO be-
come a candidate for Governor did not carry the
weight he had desired. A conference of his trusted
eutenants from all sections OF the State had been
announced for O'Clock TO canvass the situation on
the nomination for Governor For some reason
the meeting was not held contemplated. but later
the conference was held In room in the Worden
House. across the street from the States This
lasted for some time. but It resulted in nothing
but discussion to the advisability Of Mr. Platt
accepting the nomination. Among those present
were National Committeeman Gibbs. Abraham
Gruber, Edward Lauterbach and Congressman
Quigg. Of New-York City; ex-Collector Hendricks
Of Syracuse; Jacob Worth. OF Brooklyn; State
Committeeman Foster. of st. Lawrence. and Mott
of Oswego; William Barnes. jr.. of Albany; Lou
Payn. Chairman Ode, of the Executive Commit
tee. and Mr. Platt
number of these gentlemen pressed Mr.. Platt
TO allow his be used while others protested
Among the latter were several OF those who have
always faithfully served Mr.. Platt and who en-
deavor to have him believe that this but another
on the part of his enemies smoke him out
from his present leadership Those who favored Mr.
Platts acceptance. however. were persistent. and
he finally appeared to be wavering but said he must
decline. although he would consider the suggestion
until tomorrow Publicly, however. after the con-
ference he said that he could and would not accept
the nomination. although some Of his friends said he
waverng.
Mr.. Plat was more than beseged tonight
by the friends OF the various candidates. The regu
lars and antis all agreed that they would unite In
support Of Mr.. Platt's nomination. but the enemies
OF the organization were not so communicative Wnen
asked If they would support Mr.. Patt at the polls.
Several OF them said that Mr.. Patts candidacy
would settle the criticism Of his leadership for all
time. Should he be successful the opposition TO him
would be obliged by the public sentiment thus ex-
pressed 10 fall in line. Should his canvass result
otherwise, II would be but vindicat!on of the
cause Of the men who have for a long time been
trying 10 undermine the foundation Of Mr.. Platt's
leadership.
Mr. Platt was tonight by representative
of the United Associated Presses. but when asked
If he would accept the nomination he said he was
not candidate and would not acquiesce in any de-
cision Of the Convention TO place him in nomina-
ton. He added
.I am extremely pleased by the expressions Of
good will manifested by both the friends and enc
mics of the organization. l am as well satisfied
with these expressions as l would be TO be nom
mated and elected Governor. l have told all my
friends that they must not Insist upon my nomna-
ton"
Congressman Lemuel E. Quigg, who first started
the Platt BOOM said tonight that Mr.. Patt did not
wish his name considered. but that his friends urged
lust as strongly that it should be. Mr.. Qugg is
strong supporter of Hamilton Fish. and thinks II
Mr. Platt declines that Mr.. Fish will be nominated
Mr. Platt has at different times since noon been IN
q receptye mood from which his friends have hoped
much ~. hos an
While Mr. Platt has told every one VINO mas ap-
nroached him that he would not be candidate, " j.
known that he will further consider the question
until morning, and the sentiment Is olNueu as ~ "'
his final decision will be. ,, -. 90 y,
Mr. Patt expressed opinion tonight that as ne
had been asked act umpire In the various con
tests for the ubernatoria nomination. the candidates
should be allowed 20 go into the Convention ana nave
ri1ralr for
The present plan is that Senator John Kalhes %Li
be chairman Of the Committee on CredentlalS,
which is TO dispose of the contests including that
Of Warner Miller. Lemuel T. Quigg is to De chair- a
man of the Committee on Resolutions. Inc pat
form will reafirm the planks in the National plat
form exactly regards sound money ana pro
tection and will indorse the Raines law ana lhe
Greater New York legislation Of last winter Inc
record OF the last Legislature Will also be approved
The platform will be comparatively snort docu-
rnent and has already been prepared