New-York tribune., 1900-07-27
HARMONY WORK FOR ODELL.
LONG ISLAND CONTEST BROUGHT BE-
FORE STATE CHAIRMAN.
EX-MINIsTER BARRETT COMES OUT FOR
MKINLEY AND WILL TAKE THE STUMP
FOR THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

MKINLEY AND WILL TAKE THE STUMP
FOR THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Much of the work performed yesterday by
Chairman Odell of the Republican State Com
mittee in the headquarters in the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, was in the line of promoting harmony.
He is adviser and pescemaker on many occa-
sions where there are disagreements in district
organizations.
One Of the first tasks Mr. Odell undertook
yesterday was the settlement Of a dispute
among Republican politicians in the Ist Con-
gress District of the State. Republicans of Mas
sau County have been trying to arrange for the
nomination of John Lewis Childs, Of Floral
Park as the Republican candidate for Congress
man in the district. while the Queens County
Republican politicians have been demanding
the nomination of Frederick Storm, the chair
man Of the Queens County Committee. Mr..
Childs and Mr.. Storm. accompanied by about
two dozen of their followers, went to see Mr..
Odell yesterday and asked him to settle the
dispute.
Mr.. Odeu talked with them, urging harmony
and united action for the good Of the organiza-
ton. and at length Mr.. Childs said he would
support the nomination of Mr.. Storm, and urge
his friends to secure Mr. Storms election. Will
lam ]. Youngs Governor Roosevelt's secretary,
who is the member Of the Republican State
Committee from the district, was at the confer
ence and helped promote peace.
A dispute over the selection Of a Republican
candidate for State Senator in the Ist Senate
District was brought to Mr.. Odelrs attention
later. The district has been represented for two
years by John l. Havens, a Democrat, who de-
feated Carl S. Burr jr., in 1898. The district
embraces Suffolk and Richmond counties. Mr..
Burr wants to be the Republican candidate in
the district again this fall. Assemblyman Regis
H Post who was elected to the Assembly from
the Id District of Suffolk County last year, and
is a friend of Governor Roosevelt, wants to run
for State Senator. Another candidate for the
nomination is Edward Mckinney, a lawyer of
Suffolk County.
Mr.. Burr. Mr. Post and several Of their friends
waited upon Mr. Odell yesterday and talked
over the situation. Colonel Youngs was present
and so was Hugh McRoberts the Republican
leader in Richmond County. Mr. McRoberts
said Richmond County did not have candidate
for State Senator. He said that he hoped the
Suffolk County candidates could agree upon
and not compel the Richmond County delegates
TO the Senate District Convention to take sides
in a dispute. The conference did not result in
an agreement but Mr.. Odell strongly advised
the Suffolk County men to come to an agree
ment in advance of the convention. Mr.. Burr
and Mr.. Post had an understanding. 1t was said.
to make canvass Of the Suffolk County dele
ing the more votes.
Several Republicans Of Westchester County
were at the headquarters to see Mr.. Odel and
ask him to use his Influence to prevent ]. Irving
Burns from making trouble in the Westchester
organization after his defeat at the primaries.
They said Mr.. Burns would not be permitted to
run for Congress or for State Senator this fall.
Ex-Judge Isaac N. Mills, Of Mount Vernon. it
is said, will be the candidate for State Senator
| but the Republicans have not decided upon
candidate for Congress.
John Barrett Minister to Siam under Presi-
dent Cleveland, Chairman Odeu yesterday,
and said he had been engaged to speak for the
Republican ticket by the National Committee.
His conference with Mr.. Odell was for the pur-
pose of being assigned TO such points would
be most advantageous to the party. After the
conference with Mr.. Odell MIR. Barrett said:
Il have not deserted the Democratic party
/ the Democratic party has deserted me. Although
I superseded by Republican my convc
| tionS after five years experience OF the neCeS-
sity of retaining the Philippines is strong
that / cannot support the Democratic ticket
on it's platform This is going to be a campaign
of education. I shall not touch the silver ques
ton. What shall talk about will be the East
ern question and the advantage that will come
| from retaining the Philippines. During the five
years was Minister TO Siam l travelled all
| over the East and am familiar with the advan-
! tages to be derived from commerce with the
Orient ! do not believe in imperialism, but
| in tudicious commercial expansion. 1 shall try
to point out the misunderstanding and clear
away the misconception Of this great question.
"I shall probably begin in the New England
States where the feeling against expansion is
| greatest, and I expect to speak in this State.
This is going to be an interesting campaign
! and I think very close one
Although for the last year or so Mr.. Barrett
| has advocated the retention OF the Philippines
this is the first declaration that he has made
| that he intended to support Mckinley and
/ Roosevelt
Ex-Congressman George N. Southwick, of AL
| bany, was at the State headquarters yesterday.
He was defeated by Democrat In his district
| two years ago. but he is to be candidate again
this fall. 1t said at the headquarters that
among the Republican Congressman Of the State
| who are be reelected this fall John H
Ketchum, John K. Stewart, Lucius N. Littauer.
| Louis w. Emerson. James S. Sherman. George
! w. Ray Serene +. Payne Charles w. Gillet.
James w. Wadsworth and +. B. Vreeland.
Mr.. Odell said yesterday that it was too early
to talk about the composition OF the Repub-
can State ticket. He has refused to talk about
| his expected candidacy for the Governorship or
TO give a hint of his preference for candidate
| for Lieutenant Governor. Last evening he went
| 10 his home in Newburg. saying he did not ex-
pect to return to this city until Monday.