New-York tribune., 1900-01-19
Mr.. PAYN'S SUCCESSOR.
SENATOR PLATT AND THE GOVERNOR
TO CONFER IN THIS CITY.
TsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Of the Republican State Committee on Satur-
day morning in New-York. It is, of coure, un-
derstood by politicians that at this breakfast
Governor Roosevelt will talk with Senator
Platt and Mr.. Odeu the selection Of some Re
publican for the post Of Superintendent of the
Insurance Department. Senator Platt comes
over from Washington and Governor Roosevelt
goes down from Albany to New-York to hold
this conference
Another who will be in New-York on Sat
urday will be the present Superintendent Of
the Insurance Department, namely, Louis F.
Payn. Mr.. Payns friends say that he expects
to learn from Senator Platt, soon as the con-
ference is ended, about Governor Roosevelt's
latest plans in regard to filing the post. Fore
warned is forearmed,' and Mr.. Payn desires to
learn what defensive operations he must i'm
mediateIy undertake. Senator Platt is of a
kindly disposition, and it can therefore safely
be predicted that he Will at once convey to Mr..
Payn all that Governor Roosevelt has said re-
garding the Insurance Department.
PLATT WORKING HARD FOR PAYN.
Senator Platt's plan Of operations to save Mr.
Payn has thus far been admirably successful
It has resulted in preventing any organization
Republican" Of erninence rom accepting Gov
ernor Roosevelts tender OF the office and Of
pushing forward round dozen Of weak candi-
dates. men who it was not believed would COM
mand for themselves the support of majority
of the Republican Senators.
Thus Senator Feeter, Of Little Falls suggested
the appointment of ex-senator Titus sheard
Certain Buffalo organization Republicans have
suggested the appointment of John R Hazel
Senator Platt's lieutenant in Erie County. Gov
ernor Roosevelt having considered with some
favor for the place ex-senator Henry H. Per-
sons a banker and business man of good repu-
taton, opposition at once was made to him by
the members of Senator Platt's machine in Erie
County. William Barnes jr-, of Albany, sug-
gested the appointment of ex-senator Myer
Nussbaum. Senator John Raines, one Of Sena-
tor Platts leutenants, protested against the
appointment of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Charles
T. saxton, although the latter is the most prom
inent Republican in his Senate district
MR.. sAXTON's COURAGE
Senator Platts vehement opposition to the ap-
pOintment of observation-disclosures Saxton as
Superintendent is undoubtedly largely due to Mr.
saxton having said TO Governor Roosevelt that
he (saxton) would permit his name to be sent to
the Senate for the Office of Superintendent of
the Insurance Department without first consult
ing Senator Platt. 1t is Article I Of the Bonds
Of Confederation Of Senator PIatt's organization
that his permission must be obtained to be
candidate for anything. The first step TO be
taken in a canvass for a State office or a legis-
lative Office is to see Senator Platt. Ex-Lieuten-
ant-Governor Saxton shockingly vioIsted this
convention. When Governor Roosevelt broached
to him the subject Of becoming Superintendent
Of the Insurance Department he was indis-
Greet as to say Immediately that his name could
be used Governor Roosevelt had been disap-
pointed before, but here was a man who had
some political courage, a survival evidently from
a bygone age Of political freedom. Politicians
of the present age cannot understand how it
happened that Mr.. Saxton was so reckless.
Mr.. Saxton is 10 be disciplined. All the infU-
ence of Senator Platt's machine is being exerted
against his appointment 1t must not be per
mitted TO him to start a demoralizing precedent
of Republican allowing the use of his name for
an Office without first obtaining Senator Platt's
consent. Any man but Saxton,' therefore, may
be considered the machines battle cry If II IS
compelled 10 give up Superintendent Payn. Sen
ator PIatts Heutenants are not yet positive that
they cannot save TO Superintendent Payn his
place, but they are spreading the report in order
to influence Governor Roosevelt that Mr.. Payn
can now be defeated.
ANOTHER NAME SUGGESTED.
It was reported tonight on good authority
that several of the Republican Senators had
suggested to Governor Roosevelt the appoint
ment Of ex-senator Charles Davis of SAUCER
ties, as Superintendent of the Insurance Depart
ment III place of Louis F. Payn. Mr. Davis at
the present time is Surrogate Of Ulster County.
For several years he was Corporation Counsel
Of Saugerties and prominent business man of
Saugerties and trustee of the Saugerties Savings
Bank. In 1895 he elected a State Senator
from the XXVth Senate District, which has
within its boundaries the counties of Ulster and
Greene. While in the Senate he was member
Of the committees on judiciary, Canals, Forests,
Fish and Game and Privileges and Elections.
1t will be observed that he was not a member Of
the Committee on Insurance His name was
not connected with any conspicuous act Of legis-
lation and he rarely said anything in debate.
He was said 10 be a good committee member
In 1897 he voted in favor Of the confirmation
Of Mr.. Payn as Superintendent of the Insurance
Department. To that extent Mr.. Payn undoubt-
edly would he pleased with this feature in ex-
Senator Davis's record.
Mr.. Davis's friends declare that he voted
for Mr.. Payn with reluctance, that the Ulster
County leaders Of Senator Platts organization
persuaded him to take this step. It is presumed
that ex-senator Davis's among others
will be considered by Governor Roosevelt and
Senator PIatt in NewYork at their conference
regarding the office OF Superintendent OF the
Insurance Department.
Senator Ellsworth informed Governor Roose-
welt to-day that il would be impossible TO attend
the sessions Of the Senate next week until
Wednesday. This VIII delay the submission by
the Governor until that day at least of a can
didate for State Superintendent Of Insurance
Senator Platt and Mr.. Odell have been declaring
that the organization not TO be drawn into
the fight between the Governor and Mr.. Payn
They have said that there would be no quarrel with
the Governor If he succeeded in turning Mr. Payn
out of Office. The reported intention Of the Gov
ernor to nominate Judge Charles T Saxton for the
Office is believed have given a nervous shock
TO Senator PIatt and him make up his
mind that the organization must interfere. Mr.
Odeu Is believed TO have arranged for d confer
ence with the plan OF having the Governor accept
another man for the place and with the understand
ing that if the Governor Will agree TO name a
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