New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-07
PLATT WORKS FOR DELAY.
URGING THE CITIZENS UNION TO "GO
SLOW"

APPEALS TO CONSERVATIVE MEN INTERESTED IN
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS YESTERDAY
The student Of current political history found
much to interest him yesterday. II he took as
points Of observation the Fifth Avenue Hotei'
which Senator Thomas c. Platt makes his own
and the Republican State headquarters, and the
Hotel Manhattan, which is the present domiche
Of Secretary Cornelius N. Bliss while In New
York AS The Tribune said yesterday. Mr. Platt
and Mr.. Bliss over from Washington on
Saturday to pass Sunday in NewYork Natu-
rally politicians who absorbed In the coming
contest for the control Of the Greater New-fork
municipal government gathered at the two hotels
named in search of developments. Two meet
ings which to be held tO-night-one or the
Executive Committee Of the Citizens Union, at
No. 80 East Twenty -thrd-st., the other OF the
Republican committees representing the various
organizations Of New-York, Brooklyn, Queens
and Richmond at the New-York Republican
County headquarters. No 1 Madson-ave.-en-
tered largely into the problems discussed.
1t early became patent that the Republican
chiefs are intent upon delaying nominations by
the Citizens Union TO later date than the more
active supporters OF the Unions programme de-
sire.
Congressman Lemuel z. Qugg. the new presl-
dent Of the Republican County Committee,
walked into the Fifth Avenue Hotel before 10
a. m. yesterday. and for two hours ne was
closeted with Senator Platt in the apartments
OF the latter. When Mr.. Quigg reached the
checkered tagging OF the corridors again ne
found General Charles II. T. Coils, Commis-
sioner OF Public Works, and one OF the star
members Of Mayor Strong's Cabinet. reclining
with ease and dignity upon one OF the blue
plush sofas Of the Amen Corner
There was a short interchange Of views be-
tween Mr. Ougg and General Coils. and the
latter hurried over the office counter and sent
his card up to Senator Platt. SHOW the gentle
man up" was the word which Front" brought
from No $50 General Coils passed the next
half-hour or more in the Senator's company on
the fourth floor President Quigg waited more
or less impatiently until the visit was ehoeo'
and when General Coils reappeared the Con-
gresham and Mayor Strongs Commissioner OF
Public Works had another cooquy. At its end
Mr. Ouigg shot off toward the Manhattan, where
he had luncheon with Secretary Bliss and the
two remained in long and earnest conversa-
ton.
WHOM ALL CAN SUPPORT.
Whom do the Republicans intend to nominate
for Mayor" said President Quigg, after his IN
terview with Secretary Bliss repeating the ques-
and Mr. Quigg assumed look Of frankness and
| innocenc. that was delightful TO behold They
will nominate a man whom every organization
and indepandent citizen opposed to Tammany
Hail can unite upon and cordially support.
'Is II YOUR opinion that the Republicans Will
accent Seth Low to head the ticket" was then
asked.
II can say In answer" replied Mr.. Qugg. ana
I say 1t In all candor and sincerity. that the Re-
publicans have in contemplation the nomination
Of no particular man, nor have they In contem-
plation the rejection Of any man..
What do you think OF the probability OF early
nominations this year," Mr.. Quigg was asked
The president Of the County Committee pressed
his brow as II in deep thought and then rveteo
his gaze for some seconds upon his highly pol
ished oxford ties. But he recovered himself
shortly and said:
This IS a world in which man car, do as he
sees ft. But he must accept responsibility for
every act and he must take the consequence.
Having delivered this oracular utterance. he
returned swiftly to the Fifth Avenue Hotel
People who were gathered about Republican
State headquarters discussing the incidents OF
the day. gained the impression that Mr.. Platt
was here yesterday TO bring such pressure as
he was able upon the more conservative men,
action relating to nominations for a month or
more Secretary Bliss ard Mayor Strong were
understood to be exerting their influence along
the same lires Ehu Root, Joel b. Erhardt, Ed
win Einstein. John Clahin. Joseph H. Choate,
James A. Blanchard, Charles Stewart Smith,
Paul d. Cravath and other Union League Re-
publicans who interested in the Citizens
movement and are known to be In touch with
active in recommending postponement for the
present
POsTPONEMENT LIKELY.
The plan said TO have been formulated last
evening was that the Citizens Executive Com
mittee TO meet this evening should advise the
nomination of Mr. Low for Mayor and the call
ing together Of the Committee on Organization
for that purpose but with the understanding
that the nominating body should adjourn for
a month or six weeks to give Mr.. Low time to
think over the proposition and to select the
other names to be placed on the ticket. That
the choice OF the other nominees was to be ac-
corded 10 Mr. Low is believed to be conceded by
the leaders in the movement
Mr. Platt just before leaving the Fifth Ave-
nue Hotel to take his train about 80 p. m. yes
terday was asked what he expected the Ciu-
zens Union would do about nominating Mr. Low
tonight. ~
II am sure I don't know" he replied. III
should suggest a nomination for them they would
probably reject It unanimously. l am therefore
taking no part in the matter
AS Mr.. Platt started for the Twenty-third-st
exit Of the hotel he came into contact with Louis
F. Payn. State Superintendent OF Insurance IT
was their first meeting since Mr.. Payn fort
night before had warmly advised the Senator TO
des,st In his scheme to make Congressman Quigg
head Of the County Committee. Mr.. Payn walked
with Mr.. Platt to the hotel door and bade him
goodby.
Secretary Bliss also went back to washington
Yesterday afternoon He declined to talk about
the possble outcome of the Citizens meeting
this evening Of the nature OF his interview
with Mr.. Qugg.
The meeting OF the Republican Committee
at No | Madison-ave is expected to settle the
basis Of representation for the Greater New
York Republican Convention. great deal Is