The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-29
PLATT AND BLACK TALK.
OUTCOME OF M CONFERENCE IN
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

me Governor Insists That the Republican,
of the state Are for Him nnd That the
Opposition to Him Is Inspired by Revenge
The senator Demurs to Most of the
ArGuments-The Matter to lie Left Ia
= Conference OF leading Republicans.
Senator Plntt returned from Washington yes
terday afternoon and arrived at the Oriental
Hotel, Coney Island, at @ O'Clock in the even
ing. Awaiting him In the Republican political
line we're three influential Chairmeu, Odell Of
the State Committee. Barnes OF the Execu-
tive Committee Of the State Committee and
oulRE of the New York Republican County
Committee. Senator Plat went TO Washing
ton forthe'express purpose Of discussing with
Gov. Black the political situation in the State.
Executive Chairman Barnes Of Albany brought
about the meeting Of the Governor and the
Senator on the neutral ground OF the City OF
Magnificent Distances. Gov. Black, 1t was
made known. was at first opposed to the meet
ing, but Superintendent of Insurance Payn
threw tho weight Of his influence into tho
Barnes scale and Gov. Biloxi ngreed To the ar
FanRement.
Before going any further. it should be said
that Gov. Black did not consult with his friends
In Albany, not even with Mr.. Payn. before he
caused it to be authoritatively announced in
the Troy Times that he was q candidate for re-
nomination for Governor. not that Mr.. Payn
was opposed to the Governors step.in this
matter. as he has insisted all along that the
Governor would be renominated and ~re-elect-
ed. Gov. Black. however. it was ascertained,
went ahead and announced his candidacy for
denomination OF his own accord.
Senator Plat, after dinner last evening. was
with Chairman 0dell, Barnes and Quigg until
q late hour. He said that he had nothing to say
for publication except that he had had q long
and interesting talk with Gov. Black concern
ing the political situation in the State. Nat
urally Messrs. 0dell, Barnes and Quigg were
greatly interested in hearing Senator Platt's
report Of his interview with the Governor.
Gov. Black. 1t appears. presented his argyll
ment to, Senator Platt for a denomination in
very able p, fasleioIh nform me Was c sSnyinSiGd that hat
situation In the State WINS erroneous and had
come from Republicans personally opposed to
legislation, at Albany last winter, which, he had
oG u i opposed. Moreover, Gov. Black said
that at times he was inclined to believe that
Senator Plat was opposed to MS
tive matters last winter. and that the Repub-
Leans who saw Senator Plat In New York
try districts had attempted to. warp the Sem
ator's sentiments and Judgment on these mat
before the people il he should be renominated
By the approaching State Convention at Sara
Gov. Black went on to say to Senator Platt.
1t was added. that the nomination Of Col. Theo-
dore. Roosevelt would "revolutionize", the Re
end, be regretted by all concerned, Gov.
Black insisted tn thai, ;6 acc and NJ t9 the Informq-
S bsnv, F9 6e was Il he h eRoiS see Of M lie t Tast ma &c At7
Of Republicans in the State. especially in. the
strong Republican counties, while in the cities
bany was to the effect that he was regarded as
S e "safe PiI Re1IRaba]iS ovr R f. b , IN ths dETSs snaiSe
Platt that he was a candidate for renomina-
ton. would go into the convention as a can
didate and that his name would not be with
ssnatqS5, PlettI # was made iSa known; Relying g
was opposed to his denomination for personal
reasons, or that his motives! were other than
t thS Rd 5PpasBBllEIessan By Bar { df is tha ~ st ate sQ %Sf6siiiss It It
was true that he, Mr.. Plat, had been some
Pg Wsis,a diffaPp q HtEln at ,t t9s w fGilsre 10 Of bs esr tain
since gotten oyer his disappointments and that
added, endeyaored TO convince the Governor
that, hc hsould not believe that he was opposed
to the Goyern9r on personal grounds. as that
Senator Plat, IL was continued, did insistto
the Governor that IT was really the Governor
oQpcerning himself and his administration at
Albany.
Senator Plat. it was added. went on to in
Ct; Ct political mt t stu sitGsti s%s In In the dnei State het Of IN MeT So Xore
that the Governors information as to the ac-
tual situation had come from not wholly dis
sion. IL was said, pointed out to, Gov. Black
that vital importance 10 the Republican party
talk between Gov. Black and senator Plat, It
was added was wholly candid, and while diff
fering, materially as to the main facts Of the
change OF views as to the political situation in
After Senator Plat and the three Chairmen
ended the talk last night it was decided that
the Republican organization Of the State
ssss d f SSSpt s]ieastt tts s ssr % Go to BSl st q t the Te1l
as Q prospective ~vote-Retter.. 1t was insisted
that nothing whatever had been done to de-
fR = other hRst Words V~' : isnH t " Was psi adds s2u L the he s sSntinsGa
Dol Rooseyeits nomination, it viii become ap-
parent without any assistance from the Re-
tinaeGa the s'f Reo 9egeFRi1 sslfImie1 u Il i s Tss CON n
the State. 1t will .~cretalnly become pronounced
Sglthin the next four weeks. as the Republican
~ the boom for Roosevelt. it was continued.
mich Stata Is nov apparent In certain parts Of the
then there is little In it, At pres
ent 1t was inslsted. there are only two candi-
dates In sightIBLaek and Rooseyelt7,and it
compromise candidate should be deprecated.
Finally. 1t was decided last night. that Just
post influential Republieens In the State Of
New York shall be assembled for the purpose
to be placed In nomination. This
conference. 1t was added. may be held in New
YORK City. or 1t may be deferred until all the
Republicans arrive In Saratoga 10 participate
In the work of the convention. Senator Platt
59Id his fepublican friends that the RESPONSE
gether OF all influential Republicans In the
State. and that all opinions would be welcome,
IN TACT. eagerly, requested. BY that time. 1t
he friends Of Gov. Black and those OF Col.
will be able TO report accurately
ne temper OF hte Republicans all over the
state and upon their judgment the verdict will