New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-24

Oyster Bay, though his temporary residence
may have been Washington. D. c, While he was
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy. l myself re-
sided in Washington ten months though never
ceased 10 be a citizen Of New-York state. As
is we'll known the citizens Of Washington nave
no vote in general elections Hence, it is ab-
surd TO argue that Roosevelt intended 10 lose his
residence and his citizenship in New-York State.
thereby losing his right to participate in general
elections. and as l have said before. the col
lateral evidence and the intent govern in the
matter of residence, according to the decisions
Of the highest courts
1T should be remembered that man never
gains or loses a residence in the service of the
Government President Mckinley and the mem
bers Of the Cabinet who all reside in Washing
ton, do not lose their right 10 vote or TO run for
office in their respective States because Of a
temporary residence in Washington. Hence Ii is
folly to argue that the Assistant Secretary Of
the Navy lost his residence in that fashion. All
men In the service of the Government, all men
in the Army and Navy and other branches,
have right to go TO their homes and vote or
run for office, and State constitutions do not
govern in this respect.
so you are convinced that Mr.. Roosevelt is
eligible after a conference extending through
the day, your was asked.
Yes and what is more, we are going 10 NOM
mate him. and the people will elect him the
next Governor Of the State Of New-York," said
Mr. Odell, with emphasis.
There had been report that Colonel R0OSe-
welt had been asked by President Mckinley 70
take a place in the Cabinet as Secretary OF the
Navy and that the hasty consult alton with the
Republican leaders yesterday might mean the
unexpected withdrawal Of Colonel Roosevelt as
a candidate for Governor. but Mr. Ode said
there was no truth In the report
LAUTERBACHs REPORTED ASSERTION.
Although Mr. OdelI and Senator Platt said they
were confident last night that Colonel Roosevelt 5
AFFIDAVIT would not prevent his nomination and
election Edward Lauterbach was reported TO
have told Richard Croker at the Hotel Savoy
at a late hour in the evening that Colonel
Roosevelt could not be nominated. Nr. Lauter-
bach was said to have declared that a similar
state OF affairs prevented the Democrats -om
running Clarkson y Potter for Governor when
Lucus Robinson was made the party candl-
date.
Mr. Lauterbach was alleged to have told Mr.
Croker that IL Senator Platts plan 10 Ded,
Governor Black for denomination by nominating
Colonel Roosevelt. then having Colonel Roose-
welt withdraw a candidate and putting up
General Stewart L. Woodford as the Republican
candidate for Governor. The resignation of Cen
eral WoOdford as Minister to Spain was spoken
Of as an indication Of Senator Platts purpose
Tammany men the Hotel Savoy evidently be-
lieved the reports.
Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff was a. he
Fifth Avenue Hotel last night and listened Win
interest 10 what was said about the Roosevelt
affidavit but he declined TO make any COM
ments.
Most Of the Republican leaders. including SEN
ator Platt and Mr. Odell, going to saratoga
this afternoon. There will be more talk ABOUT
the Roosevelt affidavit when they get there, ana
the whole subject of its effect upon Colonel
Rooseveits candidacy will be discussed before
the convention meets
DECLINES THE INDEPENDENT NOMINATION.
When Colonel Roosevelt left the conference at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening he went
10 the house Of his sister. at No. 6s9 Madison
ave, and then went 10 the City club 70 meet
r. Fulton Cutting. Paul Fuller. John Jay Chap-
man. Prebe Tucker and others OF The lndepen-
dents who have wanted 10 place his name al me
head Of Independent State ticket his suo'
den journey TO the city bad been decided upon
after he had invited the men 10 mee'
him at oyster Bay, and ne had with him let
ter declining 10 permit the use Of his name on
the independent ticket. Before making the iet-
ter public he wanted TO have a free talk with
the independents.
Mr. Odell understood that Colonel Roosevelt
would make the letter public last night, but
when he returned TO his sisters house. ar late
hour Colonel Roosevelt said he would not give
the letter for publication until noon to-day