New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
RACK WILL. NOT DECLINE.
GOVERNOR TO ACCEPT A DENOMINATION
IF rendered TO HIM.

-,oS-EARLY CONVENTION ADVISED 10
MEET CRITICISM GROWING OUT OF
CANAL COMMISSION REPORT
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TaIRUNEl
Saratoga. n. V. Aug. Ex-Governor Black is
ming TO accept a denomination. This impor-
.o,, statement was made to-day by his chief
.o,,ical adviser. Louis F. Payn. Superintendent
:, the Insurance Department. Previously there
,.a been no authoritative declaration regard
.r the Governors attitude and therefore Mr..
naxn.. information will be read with the more
interest
ro- week past some doubt has been ex-
ass,d in Republican circles to the posi-
,r,v OF gaining Mr.. Blacks consent TO become
lain the Republican standard bearer in a
c,.,e contest 1t was rumored that he desired
,senlv 10 return to his law practice. which has
,o,nrally suffered while he has been attending to
bic duties as Governor. and that therefore he
,soud decline denomination.
Beinr a poor man, this desire on his part was
,sl, 70 be a natural one: but II seems that Mr.
BLACK is willing 10 make the sacrifice. If 1t is
asked of him by the Republican State Conven-
,ion Of riskng the loss Of another two years
NJ his law practice in order TO serve his party
He is an intense partisan. and believes that
nolitjcal duties should be as faithfully fulfilled
pc those related 10 a business career Therefore
u would appear he deems II his duty If the
delegates TO the Republican State Convention
express a wish that he should again be the Re-
publcan party's candidate for Governor, to
grant their wish
FAYN SAYS GOVERNOR WILL NOT DECLINE.
MI Payn came here from Albany late this
afternoon with several of the clerks of the In
surance Department. for the purpose OF trans
acting some business of the Department. Soon
after his arrival The Tribune correspondent
asked him what truth there in the state
ment Of a prominent NewYork newspaper yes
terday that Mr.. Black thought OF declining
denomination for Governor.
There is not the slightest foundation for such
report" said Mr.. Payn earnestly.
What is the position Of Governor Black about
renominaton?
1T is" answered Mr. Payn. that IL he Is re-
nominated for Governor by a majority OF the
delegates 10 the Republican State Convention
he will accept the nomination. He would con-
slider IT a great honor. which Re could not re-
fuse"
Mr.. Payn's attention was then called to the
circumstance that only one Republican County
CONNtNlluH lNuS luI III iHV 'toNN' 'i'"N VA
Schenectady County. had passed resolutions
.avoring the denomination Of Governor Black
and he was asked II this did not indicate that
some powerful political parsonage was designed
ly having these resolutions omitted
Not a. all" replied Mr. Payn. and in fact
the absence Of such resolutions indicates the
common feeling that Mr. Black should be re-
nominated.
lis any one else mentioned? You must con-
slider each political situation separately. II you
have a new candidate for a public office, you
bring him forward usually in a set Of resolu-
tions. But when you have man who already
has been before the people that is unnecessary.
and indeed II you loudly demand his renomina-
tlor you seem 10 confess to some apprehension
that he will not be renomnated
DENOMINATION RESOLUTIONS NOT NEEDED
In a large number of Congress districts my
friends asked me what they should do In regard
10 mentioning Mr.. Black for a denomination. l
advised them not TO pass such resolutions. on
the ground that il must be taken for granted
hat in accordance with party usage Governor
Black would be accorded a denomination. In
NY own county Of Columbia l did not have
passed favoring the denomination OF
Mr. Black this express ground that such
would be superfuous
Nj Payn frankly expresses his disappoint-
nent that no call has yet been issued by the
Republican state Committee for the holding or
N. Republican State Convention. and therefore
he time for the meeting Of the delegates 10 me
convention is being postponed daily 10 later
Ind later date.
y expected" he said tonight. ITO be in Sara
oga by the middle Of this month. and to re-
main until the Republican state convention
Mould be held. the first week OF September but
10 call has yet been issued for the convention.
and therefore shall not remain here after to-
night" -
III is reported that TIE Republican state Con
,ention will be held here on September u
"Is So" answered Mt. Payn. ''it will be FOOL
sh date This is a year when the state con,
;ention Of the Republican party SHOULD be heIu
II an early date because IL must give account
), it's adrninistra ion of State affairs FOR two
Years past and meet and answer the criticisms
}. its political opponents. 1t is clear TO every
me already that the Democratic teaae's VIII
COMMISSIONS report and the evidence take
before that Commission. Governor Back APP
pointed that Commission. and am piouo OF nun
or his action He could not have appoihted
peter commission. in ny opinion. But the
Democrats intend TO attempt 10 make campaign
material Of. O. the Commissions report ana the
onger the Republican party speakers ana press
lefer meeting the Democratic attack the WORSE
fleet II will have on the Republican vote
DELAY MAY BE DANGEROUS
"Debatea IN septenber the Canal Commits
sion's report and evidence cannot harm the he-
publican party II the debate on canal matters
be postponed until alorg in October. ana other
campaign issues also be debated at that tate
DAY. harm may come to the Republicans Roor-
backs are only dangerous late In campaigns
repeat have no fears Of any harm coming 10
the Rsnuhlican party through a thorough and
discussion OF the MANAGEMENT OF the
100000 canal appropriation, and therefore
hope that the Republican state convention wiz
be held ec;ly in September. 1t is mrch 100 la'e
to hold II this wear on September "a
The Democrats are declaring that Governor
Black ought 10 suspend George w Aldridge as
OF public Works and to suggest
10 the Assembly the Impeachment OF state En-
gineer Adams: what would you say in reply?
~ would answer" said Mr.. Payn. mat II is
The general custom In this country tu sNe me"