New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-06
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HOW IT'S VIEWED UPSTATE
GREAT INTEREST IN THE NEw-YORK
CITY POLITICAL SITUATION.
REPUBLICANS ANXIOCs THAT THE PARTY LEAD
ERs HERE SHALL DO NOTHING TO PROMOTE
TAMMANY AscENDANcY IN THE EN-
LARGED METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
THE COURT OF APPEALS
JCDGESHIP.


Senator Platt held conference at the Oriental
Hotel. Manhattan Beach, yesterday, with Senator
John Ranes and Congressman Benjamin p.
Odell, jr.. the chairman OF the Republican state
Executive Committee. Chairman Charles w.
Hackett. Of the State Committee was expected
TO be present, but he was in Utica yesterday and
may not arrive here until tomorrow or
Wednesday When Mr. Hackett comes to this
city call will be issued for the meeting Of the
Republican State Committee to be held at the
Fifth Avenue Hote! In the week of September
1925, probably about the middle OF the week
Speaking OF the candidate for Chief Judge Of
the Court OF Appeals. to be nominated by the
State Committee. Senator Patt said yesterday
that Judge William ]. Wallace of the United
States Circuit Court seemed to be the only
candidate seriously talked OF now. Judge WAL
lace, il was believed, would he nominated almost
without opposition.
Senator Raines said yesterday that the Re-
publicans Of the interior Of the State were far
more interested In the success Of the party in
Greater New-York and in the prevention Of
Tammany ascendsncy in the new metropolis.
than in the coming State canvass. Mr.. Raines
indicated that no policy which contemplated
or assented to possible defeat Of the anti-Tam-
many forces OF the Greater New-York could
meet Win the countenance or the up-country
Republicans who certainly he intimated. con-
trolled the party machinery. He was outspoken
in his belief that the Republicans Of the new
metropolis could not afford to take any chances
this year. but must make the strongest COM
binations possible, so as to prevent the Croker
Mclaughlin Democratic contingent from taking
possession Of the new city. Such control, once
secured. must, he insisted, make continued Re-
nttll tr1l
say the least. Those responsible for catas-
trophe OF this character would surely be held
responsible for It.
These remarks OF Senator Ranes II was be-
lieved, would not be lost upon Senator Platt.
Congressman Quigg and others who are poten.
tal in the local Republican organization.
In speaking Of the Democratic and Tammany
attacks upon the excise law which bears his
feared.
Long before David p. Hill and his Democratic
associates came into control OF the legislative
machinery of the State" said Mr. Raines, Mr..
Hill promised the liquor interest that he would
wipe out all the blue laws on the statute books
Of the State, and that the sale OF liquor should
be free and unrestricted. All the demands OF the
State liquor men, he said. should be acceded
to. But he finally got control Of legislation, and
how did he fulfil his promises? When the time
came he failed in his agreement. claiming that
public sentiment would not permit him 10 make
good his promises. Are the advocates Of free
LIQUOR likely TO be deceived by other promises
from like source? / think not The termina-
ton Of a campaign run on such lines could not
be doubtful. | notice that some organizations
in New-York City are preparing 20 stake their
future on such an issue. 1t will be interesting
TO note their finish"
The report that President Quigg Of the Re.
publican County Committee would yesterday
issue a statement indicating the purposes OF the
organization regarding the Endorsement of Seth
Low was not made good. 1t was said that Mr..
Ouiggs statement would be delayed until after
the projected meeting Of the Republican local
leaders TO be held probably at the county head-
quarters. No ! Madson-ave, next THURSDAY.
senator Platt said yesterday that no candl-
date for Mayor had as yet been decided upon
by the party organization. Reports ABOUT rum
ming District Attorney Olcott Congressman QulgS
or some one else for thc office were said 10 be
merely tentative. Mayor StronSs name was
still canvassed, but, as the Mayor has declared
his purpose not to be a candidate III opposition
to Mr. Low II not believed he could be
upon to accept the nomination from
the Platt organization.
Senator Thurston. Of Nebraska. was at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday. When asked
what he thought or the situation IN Greater
New-York the Senator said that he viewed with
no peasurable emotions a division III the Re-
publican vote OF the new city.
Il have known Seth Low very WELL said the
Senator and entertain for him the highest senti-
ments Of admiration. His intellectually. philan-
thropy and patriotism long ago won myregafd.
should deeply regret II his nomination by the
Citizens Union should result IN Republican deieaf
this fall in the new metropolis.