New-York tribune., 1899-07-24
CONFERENCE AT THE BEACH
THE GOVERNOR SENATOR PLATT AND
OTHERS IN CONSULTATION.
COLONEL ROOSEVELT PAYS A TRIBUTE TO
MR.. RooT-COMBINATIoN OF REPUBLI-
CANS AND THE CITIZENS UNION
tr.unpED
THIS FALL FAVORED.

THIS FALL FAVORED.
It was raw and chilly at Manhattan Beach
yesterday Cold drizZling rain fell. and huge
banks of fog swirled in from the oily sea ana
enveloped the guests at the seaside resorts
Despite this there were warmth and cheer ana
happiness in the Oriental Hotel where a sort
OF Republican experience meeting was held.
Governor Roosevelt the central figure OF
the gathering. He seemed happy and enthusi-
astic. Senator Platt showed some reflex OF his
bubbling spirits Lemuel f. Qugg, seemingly
much improved in health, was in the group.
Senator-elect John Kean, of NewJersey; ex-
Senator Don Cameron Of Pennsylvania; Robert
r. Hit. OF Illinois. chairman of the Committee
Foreign Affairs OF the House Of Represent
atives Assembyman Fallows and others were
also there.
In the forenoon the Governor attended the
Episcopal church at Shecpshead Bay, and re-
turned to the hotel in time for luncheon. 1t was
a jolly family party at this meal, including most
OF the Republicans named, who occupied large
table. After luncheon the Governor, Assembly
man Fallows and Mr. Platt had a long talk, in
which Mr. Qugg Joined 1t was surmised that
this talk had something to do with the forth
coming sessions OF the Mazet Committee. but
Governor Roosevelt denied that the matter had
ever, that decision had been reached about
further work OF the committee According to
the information obtainable at the Beach the
committee will reconvene in August as arranged
for, but will remain in session only for a short
time. and then adjourn until September
The appointment Of Elihu Root as Secretary
of War commented upon with great salts
faction by every one Governor Roosevelt, in
speaking Of the selection, said: Like every
man who wishes success to America and the
American people, and the great work before
them, I overjoyed at the appointment Of
Mr.. Root lie is the exact type Of man all Amer
| leans should be most anxious to see in the ranks
of our public servants. He is absolutely dis
| interested, of singular and keen intelligence,
| absolutely conscientious and Incapable Of
| mean or ungenerous action. He possesses great
| tact and judgment, and entire fearlessness in
| standing up for the right We can guarantee
that under him shadow OF wrongdoing will
be allowed to exist He has always sacrificed
| his time and means to his sense Of public duty,
and wholly without thought of reward. Per-
| sonally. 1t is great loss to me to have him
| leave New York for there Is no man on whose
advice and help have relied so much in my
work as Governor, and he has he en- unfalrng
| In generous response to every CALL
The subject OF combination of the Republi-
can organization with the Citizens Union this
! fall was also discussed yesterday. Colonel
| Roosevelt admitted that he had gone over the
! situation with Mr. Quigg. and said that he con-
sdered Mr.. Quggs plan to he a good one taken
| as a whole. Other matters pertaining TO the
! administration and the policy of the Republican
party talked over. and II was late hour
! before the leaders separa ted.
Governor Roosevelt will go down T. Bay to-
| day with Senator Patt and meet Health officer
! Doty at Quarantine. They will consult about
| various hospital improvements at Swinburne
| and Hoffman Islands.