New-York tribune., 1901-08-05
Mr.. PLATT ON THE OUTLOOK
TO CONFER WITH THE GOVERNOR AND
COLONEL DUNN THIS WEEK.

Senator Platt at the Oriental Hotel at Manhat-
tan Beach. yesterday discussed the political out
Look in a general way Colonel George w. Dunn,
chairman of the Republican State Committee, came
down from his home in Binghampton and at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel for part of the day.
Governor Odell is expected to be here for three or
four days this week. The Governor. Senator Platt
and Colonel Dunn will be at the Oriental to dis
cuss the outlook for the fall campaign. The Mayor
atty campaign in this and many up State cities
will be talked over. The appointment of an
Adjutant-General and "A successor to Judge Ad-
olson Brown. of the United States District Court,
recently resigned, and the Assembly district nom
nations will be discussed also. The Republicans
now hold big majority in the Assembly, and 1t Is
desired retain this advantage
Colonel Dunn, when last night. said that the
outlook for success in the Assembly districts this
fall was exceptionally bright. He did not care 10
discuss the situation in the city Asked about Vice
President Roosevelt's trip West. and whether IL
had any political significance, he said: 1T is a
little too early for national politics yet isn't it,
whole lot can happen in three years. I know that
Roosevelt IS West, but that is about all know
about it
Senator Platt. at the Oriental Hotel. was asked
what he thought Of the outlook for union against
and a victory Tammany Hall this fall
Much depends upon the candidate" said the Sen
ator. II is not easy to get a good man as one
might think. II may not prove to be easy to get
a upon whom all factions and interests can
some Brooklyn man has been suggested said a
reporter.
1Of course, the locality makes a difference" said
the senator Il see Mr.. Schieren has been men
toned. but have opinion 10 express. | am not
convinced that any Brooklyn man can be nomi-
senator Piatt was asked when the city convention
would hc held. lie replied that he did not know,
but said that II would be held in the Grand Cen
trail Palace Some remarked that Richard
Croker's friends declaring that Tammany
would win hands down this fan. and all Croker
had do to come home and take charge.
Then said the senator, there is 10 be no
nght"
Senator Platt was asked about RooseveIts trip
West. and whether h. believed the Nicc-Presideut
making combinations to bring about his uornl-
nation for President in l9oi
Il don't know much about It," said the Senator.
except that hc Is out there. and is being 'alfHS
wen, there for the purpose OF getting support or
not
WIN Ncw-York. support oden in the next ma
uonal convention - %,
Il don't think said the Senator, that Mr oden
s. candidate
no you mean he won't be a candidate" was
asked
II didn't say that" replied the Senator. II said
that far / know ne IS not candidate now.
What do you think about Senator Fairhanks2
asked
Il don't know anything about him candidate
Many things may happen before ls0+."
Senator Platt asked who would succeed Judge
Brown He replied thut he dd not know. and that
the appointment would probably not he made for
some time Justice Cohen is not candidate. so
and e. H. Murray have been talked OF. There are
many candidates. but SO far rs / know no decision
has been reached
Tho Senator was asked II there was a factlonal
fight the XVIII District between McDOugaU
Hawkes. and Charles A. Hess for the leadership
Ifa rspfed. Hawkes.