New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20

q GIBBS ard George Sheldon. urging that Reose-
welt be the candidate and saying that the can
was from the Nation. that the best interests
of the party demanded it and that no personal
feeling should be barriers when the welfare OF
the party was concerned At this Governor
Roosevelt made his last stand
You held your state Convention" he de-
elared. Congressman Sherman and Senator
Elsberg declared that the people wished me TO
be renominated for Governor. When 1 have in
all sincerity taken position, ask you TO re-
spect my wishes and judgment"
General Francis v. Greene made a long
speech. urging that the Governors wish be re-
spected, adding that he believed Woodruff could
be nominated and asking that he be Endorsed
Senator Ellen r. Brown. OF WATERFOWL. OPP
posed putting forward Governor Roosevelt for
Vice-President He argued that the post of
Governor Of New-York was one Of greater re-
sponsibiIIty than that of vice-President. The
people Of New-York, he declared, were pleased
with Roosevelt's record Governor. and any
removal Of him from the list Of candidates for
the Office would cause dissatisfaction in the
State lie said he represented a strong Repub-
lican district. and he believed ne represented the
views Of all the Republican voters in it, He
added that Governor Roosevelt had the right TO
have a preference. and there was no emergency
demanding his nomination for Vice-President.
Acknowledgement John c. Davies said he
agreed with everything Senator Brown had said
He lived in a Republican county and was ac-
quainted with the Views OF its voters. The Gov
errors denomination was demanded, not his
nomination for Vice-President. Moreover, Gov
ernor Roosevet's wishes should be respected.
WANT ROOSEVELT FOR GOVERNOR.
Ex-senator George b. SIoan of Oswego, said
in Oswego County that Roosevelt should be
tanned as Governor. The people were pleased
with his administration and not thinking
of him for Vice President In case Roosevelt
was not renominated for Governor there would
be disappointment among voters which might
cause a loss of Republican votes at the polls
Lewis E. Carr, OF Albany, said that no one
would vote for Theodore Roosevelt for Vice
President with more pleasure than himself but
he thought Governor Roosevelt deserved a re-
nomination. and his wishes should be respected.
1.-THE Republican party is party OF free enlist
nents." said Mr.. Carr earnestly land, there
fore. has never established a policy of con-
scription."
Judge Leslie w. Russell, of the Supreme
Court, said: IF were Theodore Roosevet's
worst enemy L should ask him. after all his
declarations, to accept nomination for Vice
President"
Edward Lauterbach pleaded with Governor
Roosevelt 10 let II be understood that he would
accept a nomination for Vice-President In that
case he predicted Governor Roosevelts nomlna-
ton by reclamation. He pressed Governor
Roosevelt 20 state whether he would decline the
nomination IL 1t were made. but the Governor
made no reply.
THE ENDORSEMENT UNANIMOUS
Mr.. Waldo Of Brooklyn, moved that Lieuten-
or+-f ,E-VvEf
the New-York delegation for vice-President
Mr.. Sheldon, OF Brooklyn moved as a substi-
tute that the delegation support Theodore
Roosevelt for Vice-President. The Governor
was seated by the side Of Mr. Woodruff when
Mr.. Sheldon made this last motion. Something
turned to Mr.. Sheldon and asked him to with
draw HIS substitute. Mr.. Sheldon did so.
The motion before the house." said SEN
ator Depew SIS that the New-York delegation
support Timothy L. Woodruff for Vice Presi-
dent"
The motion was put. and there was a roar of
''ayes." Mr.. Depew smiled, and said: Carried
unanimously"
ernor Woodruff's right hand and heartily shook
81. The Governor seemed more pIeased than
Mr.. Woodruff over the decision of the delega-
ruff in the hotel corridor as he came out into
the committee room
What is the situation tonight. SENATOR"
Roosevelt is out Of g. and will not be NOM
mated"
Inc question was put to Senator Hanna and
that is the way he answered