New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-17
WILT BE MORTON AGAIN {?
REPUBLICAN POLITICIANS THINK IAE
"oLD TICKET" MAY BE NAMED.

(FEoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUNE
Utica, Aug. l6-There is a pretty strong I'm
preston among the Republican politicians OF
the State that the "old ticket" of Merton anc
Saxtcn may be renominated at the hepuo"oai'
State convention. which meets az Saratoga Au-
gust % Only peremptory refusal 10 accept
the nomination on the part OF Mt MORTON the9
say will prevent his nomination. MT Mor'o"
has not yet decisively said that under no CIT
cumstences would he accept renominatloh.
II is true. he has written to Hamilton Fish
saving TO that gentleman. who seemed very
eager 10 get the news that he was not can
didate for denomination But that is differ
emf thing from saving he would not accept a
denomination IL II was rendered 10 him. He IS
not seeking the nomination. that is al, the
politicians say. who are attempting to guess
what the Republican State convention VIII
nrobablv do II renominated by the convention
in their opinion, he would not decline the honor
Mr. Morton is reported to have replied lateiy
to a Republican leader, who said to him that
the convention would have 10 renomnate him:
oh hope not" This sort OF reply by MT
Morton TO the suggestion Of the possioilty OF
his denomination Is interpreted by the political
class as an indication that he would accept
denomination. and rather desires It,
A LARGELY DIVIDED VOTE.
One OF the causes Of the belief Of many Re
publican politicians hat Mr.. Morton may be
renominated is their perception of the fact tnat
no Republican named a candidate for Gov
ernor has a commanding number OF delegates
pledged 10 his support. An unusually large
proportion Of the delegates TO the Republican
State convention are uninstructed for any spe-
ca candidate for Governor. Apparently, their
vote will be divided among large NUMBER OF
canddates-Charles r. Saxton. James A. ROD
erts. Leslie W Russell. Timothy e. Ellsworth
James w. Wadsworth John Palmer Hamilton
Fish, George w. Aldridge and Frank s Back
If thus divided among eight men, II Is rea-
soned, the delegates will be long time max
ing a decision upon Il candidate for Governor
and in the mean time Mr.. Morton's name may
be presented And if thus presented. il is ar
eued. the convention would nominate him with
a rush.
PLATT MEN AGAINST ALDRIDGE.
One Of the interesting developments Of the
week has been the determined opposition of
some Of the chief men Of the Platt organiza-
ton to the domination OF George W. Aldridge.
the Superintendent Of Public Works. for Gov
ernor a large number Of them have paid visits
to New-York and had long talks with Thomas
c. Platt. in which they have urged him to use
his influence against Aldridge. They have made
the argument 10 Mr. Platt that whatever sup
port Aldridge will have in the Republican State
convention will be due TO his giving out of
81 600 600 worth of canal patronage. This
fact will be recognized by the public they say.
and II would make him a weak candidate for
Governor In fact, they say TO Mr.. Platt that
they fear Aldridge could not be elected. and
therefore from the organizations point OF
view ii would be impolitic 10 nominate him.
1t would be better policy, they say to nomi-
nate some man who, although identified with
the organization" would not be recognized
by the voters of the State as merely a patron
age broker.
OTHER CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD.
Congressman James w Wadsworth of Gene
SEQ is the candidate Of some Of these organiza-
ton men. Congressman Frank S. Black is the
candidate Of others. John Palmer is the can
didatc of otherc. Timothy E. Ellsworth is the
candidate Of Others. Meanwhile the anti-organi-
cation candidates James A. Roberts. Charles I.
SaXton and Leslie w. Russell. promise 10 mani
fest considerable strength in the convention,
Notwithstanding huge outflow OF state patron
age against them. Mr. Roberts will have the
unanimous support Of the Erie County dele
gates. although George w. Aldridge made
Mir. Roberts also will have the support Of other
Western New-York counties and Of the delegates
from various counties scattered about the State.
Mr. Saxton will be favored by the delegates from
WAYNE Cayuga and Cortland and by a large
number Of delegates from NewYork and Brook
lyn
The men who seeking the nomination for
Lieutenant-Gove are Timothy l. Woodruff,
Of Brooklyn and Titus Sheard. OF Herkimer.
Mr.. Woodruff will have the support Of the Kings
County delegation. Any upstate candidate for
fSfx~ dor In
Mr.. Platt suddenly precipitatine the name Of
Benjamin F. Tracy on the convention as can
ddate for Governor and bringing about his
nomination. With q NeW-YOrk candidate for
Governor Of course a Brooklyn man would not
be nominated for Lieutenant-Governor, and Mr..
Woodruff would have 10 retire from the contest.
MR. sHEARD AND MR.. ALDRIDGE.
Mr.. sheard Is believed to have working ar
1angement with George W. Aldridge. II Aid
ridge is nominated for Governor it is the ex-
recitation Of Mr.. Sheards friends that he will
be nominated for Lieutenant Governor. Charles
W. Hackett Is canvassing for votes for Mr..
Sheard for Lieutenant-GOvernor. and claims
that he ought to he rewarded by the organiza-
ton with this office for his opposition 10 the
election of Warner Miller as a delegate from
Herkimer County. Mr.. Sheard's defeat in that
county Injuries his chances OF nomination.
A CALL TO sOUND-MONEY DEMOCRATS
New-Haven. Conn. Aug. "a call for a State
conference Of Democrats favorable 10 the National
ticket has been issued. and is signed by four mem
bers Of the Democratic State Committee and the
new chairman OF the Ncw-IIaven Town Committee.
The call says that the efforts being made TO in
lure the case Of the National Democracy the
iority Of the Connecticut Democratic State Com
mittee has added its contribution. The majority Of
the State Committee. the call says. has taken ad-
vantage Of its position TO msrepresent the Will OF
Il large majority OF the Democracy OF the State.
The conference is 10 be held In New Haven August
% at 80 g. m. The call says the work prelim-
mary 10 the State Convention Of September l6 must
be done in opposition the influences and efforts
OF the majority OF the State Committee
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