New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-24

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intends by this demonstration in favor of his
nomination for Governor which he has permit
ted to be made is to indicate to persons in charge
of the National canvass of the Republican party
that he is a most important parsonage. They
say they would not he surprised II Mr.. Platt
authorized an artificial stampede in his favor
for Governor at Tuesdays State Convention.
and then should decline the unexpected honor"
This also would be displayed advertisement
Of Mr.. Platts position as chief Of the New-York
machine. The followers Of Adridge however.
expressed fear tonight that If Mr. Plat should
receive the crown upon the Lupercal' he might
forget hand it back Therefore they took all the
steps they dared TO take to hold Mr.. Platt to his
word that he was mot a candidate for Gov
ernor." People were greatly amused TO discover
that Louis F. Payn, who seems to be Aldrldge' $
confidential adviser in his canvass for the NOM
ination for Governor. was especially distressed
over Lauterbachs and Quigg's notion that Mr..
Plat ought to accept the nomination for Gov
ernor. Mr. Payn. If any one, is Mr. Platts CHIEF
agent at Albany. 1t is possible that his pur-
pose is to have influence in the Executive Cham
Der as we'll as at No. 40 Broadway. New-York
City.
Mr. Platt, at II 30 o'clock tonight said once
be n candidate for Governor. Further, he said
he thought this talk about stampedng the Con-
vention for him for Governor would cool off"
tomorrow.
CLAIMS OF THE RIVAL CANDIDATES.
The supporters OF George w. Aldridge said at
midnight that if Mr. Plat should not be per-
suaded to become candidate they were conf
dent of nominating their man for Governor
had haa ctr OF h
ening. They had the support OF the organiza-
ton Republicans in the State Convention, ana
would nominate their candidate. .
Hamilton Fish expressed the opirion al MID
night that II Aldrdge should be about the only
other prominent candidate Defore the IohNe"-
ton he would defeat him.
Mr. Wadsworths friends seemed somewhat
discouraged tonight by his not receiving sup
port in certain quarters from whlch Ihey nau
expected aid Mr.. Wadsworths supporters LOOK
occasion to deny emphaticay the statements
recently published that he had sent money lnto
Genesee County TO affect the result OF 'he re
publican Caucuses held there.
The friends of James A. Roberts and CHARLES
It Saxton were confident that they would have
a large support in the Convention MT ROBERTS,
many persons think. has at the present time
larger number Of delegates than any other man
before the Convention for its choice for Gov
ernor T., .
Congressman Frank S. Black, OF Troy, is 10
he the Temporary chairman Of the convention
People would not be at all surprised II some
new candidate for Governor should De proushi
forward one prominent Platt Republican SAID
tonight: IF we only had another Republlcan
of the type Of Mr.. Morton There was rehtWeu
talk tonight about nominating the Ola ucKet
of Morton and Saxton." and this, too. despite the
letter of Mr. Morton saying his name must NOT
be considered by the Convention. Inc names oi
]. Sloat Fassett of Emra. and Of William a;
Sutherland OF Rochester, have been suggested
as compromise" candidates. Mr.. sutherland is
here supporting Mr.. Aldridge. and therefore TINS
mention of his name receives no ENCOURAGEMENT
from him The candidates for Lieutenant-Gov-
arnor are still Timothy L. Woodruff OF Brooklyn;
Titus Sheard. of Herkimer, and senator Nevada
" Stranahan. of Oswego.