New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
COL. ROOSEVELT IN THE CITY.
HERE SHORT TINE on HIS WAY TO
BOSTON.
HE SAYS HE VII LEAVE NATIONAL GUARD AZ
FAIRS TO GENERAL RoE-MR. oUfGG De
MES THE REPORT THAT HE is TO
SUCCEED MI. ALDRIDGE-

FAIRS III GENERAl1 EOE-Mk QIlS1
MES THE REPORT THAT HE is TO
SUCCEED MI. ALDRTDGE-
CONFERENCES HELD
The presence Of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt,
Governor elect in the headquarters OF the Re-
publican State Committee for a few hours
yesterday caused stir among politicians in the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. although he did not meet
many OF them. He came to the city early in
the forenoon from his home in Oyster Bay and
went to the Murray Hill for short conference
with James NJ. f. O'Grady the Congressman
elect who was Speaker Of the Assembly last
winter Then he went to the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. where he spent some time signing letters
which had been written at his dctation in the
room OF b. b. Odell, jr., chairman OF the state
Committee Mr.. Odell had talk with him. and
so did few other men who got into the head
quarters Among them s. f. Donnelly, OF
Typographical Union No. G. who talked with the
Colonel about labor affairs.
Speaking with some newspaper men before he
left the hotel to take the | p. train for Bos-
ton. Colonel Roosevelt said that he had learned
by conversation with representatives OF the
labor unions that what was needed mainly was
better enforcement OF the present labor laws.
Some legislation may he needed to permit Of the
better enforcement; Of those laws. The labor
men have recommended the retention in office
Of Daniel O'Leary. the factory inspector. and
the reappontment Of Labor Commissioners w.
ii. II. Webster. of Buffalo. and Henry c. John
son. OF Astoria Long Island. William Purcell
Of Rochester. the Democratic Labor Commits
sOner probably will be displaced. Professor
George Gunton Is prominent candidate for the
office Of Commissioner Of Labor Statistics
Colonel Roosevelt and Lemuel f. Quigg yestcr-
day both discredted report that Mr.. QugG
might be appointed State Superintendent OF
Public Works. Superintendent Aldridge Will
have to go. but Mr.. Quigg would not accept the
office if IL rendered to him. He has de-
Clared that he would not accept any office in the
gift of the Governor. Colonel Roosevelt has nor
decided upon any man for the Office Of Superin-
tendent Of Public Works. For the office OF
Superintendent Of Buildings Joseph Murray and
Colonel Lowell H. jerome candidates. and
Mr.. Murray is believed to have the best chance
Of getting the place.
Replying to a question TO the National
Guard yesterday. Colonel Roosevelt said: I
shall leave all National Guard affairs TO Genera
Roe. who will have entire charge Of the reor-
ganzation OF the State militia. Several mem
beers OF Governor Roosevelts staff will be select
cd from the National Guard. and ii Is belleNed
that among the members Of the stan 10 be APP
pointed from civil life will be John Jacob Astor
and Craig W. Wadsworth.
Colonel Roosevelt yesterday received letters
from Or. Joseph D. Bryant. Dr. William H.
Draper and DR.. NJ Nom. Painter. strongly rec
Ommending the reappointment OF DR. Alvah II
Doty Health Officer of the Port. on the
ground that DR.. Doty's ability, fitness and faith-
full service at a dangerous post OF duty make
him worthy Of reappointment.