New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-08

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RIDER ANp WOODRUFF
ec,cral ~ the Republican district leaders ~ this
city have allowed their organizations 70 pass r"s"
luions in favor Of the nomination Of Colonel Th"o
doro Roosevelt and several other district leaders
have had considerable difficulty IN restraining their
ORGANIZATIONS from such declarations tn" lenders
ubo arc the closest followers Of Senator Plat haV"
tried 10 have the delegates from heir districts 10
the Saratoga Convention urinstruct"9 Postmaster
Van Cot. last evening able to keep the Lincoln
Club ~ the Vth Assembly District. from making
declaration in favor ~ Colonel Roosevet's norna-
ton. although tho majority ~ m" Members NJ the
cub md most ~ tho Republicans IN no district NJ"
known ~ favor the selection ~ ihc Colonel o' the
Rough Riders for the first place on III" R'pnhiican
State ticket.
Clarence " Bowen went 10 the regular monthly
meeting ~ thc Lincoln Club last evening prepared
70 Offer Roosevelt resolution. but instead OF pre-
.en,,,p II he explained that he had learned that
the club had rule against ndorsinG any candidate"
FOR m elective ONCE In advance Of nomination by
regular Republican convention. Their" was
large attendance ~ the clubhouse. IN linton ih'"
and the members said they were ready IN shout
for Colonel Roosevelt hut they agreed that III" rue
~ Tho club should not he departed from and that
a resolution probably was not needed 10 prove that
the Republicans 81 the district would support
Colonel Roosevelt heartily as candidate
Roosevelt and Woodruff u was said yesterday 10y
certain politicians VIII he the 'lfkri supioiIfp IN
the State Convention by the Brooklyn delegation.
Walter n. Atterbury. chairman 81 tho Republican
County Committee In Brooklyn, who has repeatedly
declared loyalty 10 Governor Black. now admits
that Colonel Roosevelt l. strong candidate FOR
the nomination ard that Roosevelt i demanded
bv the independent voters. Michar. J. Dady has
lost no time IN joining the ROOsevcli enthusiasts.
although he prof,ssed 10 be- much surprised on
Tue sday that Colonel Roosevelt considered
seriously q candidate.
Northumberland Woodruh's return TO town
has not changed the tone OF the Brooklyn leaders.
He has made effort hold the Brooklyn I'm
line for the Governor. hut has admitted that his
own exact position is one Of uncertainty He now
admits privately that he will not continue NJ an
active candidate for denomination II such a can
dlacy would emba rrass either the Kings County
Allegation or the State leaders. His brooklyn
friends however. fl was said. Viii not allow him 10
dsnppear from the field. but Will support hin in
Inc convention unless he positively fcrbids. Even
in thar case they Will want 20 give him compl-
mcntary vote. 80
Mr.. Dady. IT is cxpeciei, will make public state
rn.nt to-day. In which he will declare for Wood
ruN and probably FOR Roosevelt at The same time.
Uc Will however, make n clear that there are 20
nereonnl objections TO Governor Black. and that the
nonular demand for Colonel Roosevelt Is the deter
mining factor f. the situation. None Of the lead
ars were In Brooklyn last night. Messrs. Wood
run and Dady were IN Manhattan and Mir. Alter
bury was at Asbury Park