New-York tribune., 1900-01-25
FIGHT OVER PAYN ENDS.
THE ORGANIZATION sURRENDERS TO
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT.
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Albany. Jan. PA large proportion OF the
leading Republicans Of the Legislature were de-
claring tonight that Senator Platt had forsaken
Louis F. Payn. This was the latest news re-
garding the contest over the Office OF Superin-
teEdent Of the Insurance Department II was
also asserted that Governor Roosevelt had Sc
lected a Republican Of high standing as Mr.
Payn's successor. No well informed person here
now has any doubt that the Senate win confirm
the name 10 be sent in by the Governor.
Senator PIatt's abandonment OF Mr.. Payn. il
was declared by many members OF the Legis-
lature. was caused by an apprehension on the
Senator's part that Governor Roosevelt al
though playing a lone hand was near sue
cess in his effort TO Gust Mr.. Payn that it was
possible he would soon succeed, and then what
would become Of the reputation Of ever vic
torious political boss? Whether under these
circumstances Governor Roosevelt will feel much
gratitude to Senator Platt if Mr Payn Is com
PEELED TO surrender his Office is considered
doubtful by q good many prominent Republican
members OF the Legislature.
Governor Roosevelt is confident that he has
a majority Of the Republican members Of the
State Senate at his back in his resolve TO place
some other Republican in Mr. Payn's place
Having such a majority, Of course, he is Ger
tain that his candidate will obtain the caucus
nomination well as his own caucus ma
jority Of the Republican Senator's Will insure
Governor Roosevelt at least twerty-six votes for
his candidate. There are twenty-seven Repub-
Hcan Senators, but one OF them. Senator Amber,
of Chatham who nominated for Senator
by Superintendent Payn. may not attend the
caucus His absence would leave present TWEEN
ty-six Republicans. Some former supporters OF
the Superintendent, ike Senator Raines and
Senator Parsons it is said. will be glad 10 be
forced by a caucus decision to abandon Mr.
Payn-if the organization led by Senator Platt
has abandoned him.
The Democratic Senators quickly heard the
report from their Republican colleagues that
Senator Platt had abandoned Superintendent
Payn and quickly changed their attitude.
There is therefore likely 10 be a division
among the Democrats If the Republicans are
united in support of the policy to remove Nh
Psyn. Part Of the Democrats at least, II was
evident tonight will vote 10 confirm Cover
nor Roosevelt's nominee. if he is a man OF good
character and high ability
PRESSURE ON PATN.
An effort is being made by the Republican or
ganization leaders. it was stated tonight. 10
persuade Mr.. Payn not to contest further the
appointment OF a successor. Mr. Payn is
man of most resolute disposition. and no pre-
dictions therefore can be made about him.
It also reported tonight that the man
selected by Governor Roosevelt has already been
sounded by the Republican organization leaders
10 his willingness TO accept the place, and
that his friends here had stated that there could
be no doubt OF his accepting il Governor Roose-
velt IL was added. had long had the man under
consideration, and had already expressed his
must now be sent him prorrer1ng MIN the place
The Governor will not send the nomination 10
the Senate therefore in all probability, before
next Monday In the mean time, il is said, he
will expect to receive a reply TO his letter
Ex-senator Hendricks. Of Syracuse, has al
ready been offered the nomination by Governor
I Roosevelt I should offered
therefore II would be a second prOffer. Repub-
Ifcan Senators are saving tonight that If this
choice should be made by the Governor IL would
be an excellent one, since, S Assenblyman, as
Senator. as Mayor of Syracuse, and finally as
President Harrison's Administration Mr. Hen
bricks had made most excellent record
Whether Senator Platt VIII agree TO the selec-
ton of ex-senator Hendricks is another ques-
ton Some Republican politicians were saying
tonight that Senator Platt's actual choice for
Superintendent OF the Insurance Department Is
I ex-AIayor George z. Green OF Bin ghavnton. and
that Governor Roosevelt is willing 10 make this
appointment and was willing 70 make it last
Saturday in New York. when Senator PIatt was
insisting upon the nomination Of Robert H
/ Hunter Deputy Superintendent Of the Insurance
| Department and Mr.. Payn's lieutenant
Republican members OF the Legislature frank
Iy said tonight that they were puzzled about
the conflicting reports regarding the Governors
intentions. As for the Governor. he said he had
selected his candidate. but he proposed. as far
| day. Most Of the Republican Senators appeared
/ TO think that the Governors choice rested be-
tween ex-senator Hendric 5, of Syracuse; ex-
| Mayor George z. Green T BinghamtOn and
| ex-senator Charles Davis. OF Saugerties.
Republican politicians in this city last evening
said the reports from Albany indicated that Sen
ator Platt had determined to aid Governor
Roosevelt in turning superintendent Payn out OF
| Office. and that the organization would exert
| pressure upon State Senators. If necessary, 10
/ cause the confirmation Of any good Republican
who might be named by the Governor. Some Of
the politicians said they thought Charles s.
Phipps might be preferred by Governor Roose-
/ velt for personal reasons as Mr.. Phfpps
personal friend OF the Governor and had made
an excellent record County Treasurer OF
Queens County.
The Rev. DR.. Charles H. Parkhurst yesterday
sent the following dispatch TO Governor Roose-
welt:
II YOU distinctly, uncompronisingly and promptly
throw down the gauntlet 10 T. c. Platt the state
will stand BY you Choose We this day Wnon ye
will serve.