New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-25
HIGH SPIRITS PREVAIL.
DELEGATES IN BEST OF HUMoR AS
NOMINATIONS ARE MADE.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE-I


Saratoga y Y, Sept. 24--The Republican
State Convention to-day executed its task OF
choosing ticket in high good hurnor Ihere
had been fears that IL George r. Sheldon OF
Neyr-York were chosen for Lieuenant Governor
his nomination. highly as he is regarded. might
lose the Republican. party votes with thls
peril ayerted by Mr.. Sheldon's withdrawal. and
with every believing that the prospective
candidates would all be winners of votes. the
convention began its work in the best of spirits.
There was not cloud in the political sky.
Full advantage could be taken of Governor
OdeIl's record of economy and abolition of di-
rect State taxation. He was business man. and
had managed the affairs of the State as a
husfness man should. Now he was to have as
a running mate at the head of the ticket Sen
ator Frank ". Higgins. Of Olean. aEother ousl-
ness man of distinguished abilities known 10
b,,-a staadIy for years enforced economical
,sa of the states resources and guarded and
increased its sources OF indirect income
The convention had as its nrSt business To-
dav the consideration and adoption OF It's plat
form This was received with applause, as ex-
pressing faithfully the party's sentiments The
bau uras crowded with delegates and spectators
and every word OF the platform was listened to
with deem interest Its praise of President
Roosevelts administration first evoked ap-
plause. There were more cheers when the dec
laration was made that the delegates 10 the
convention looked forward with commence 10
President RooseveIt's election to the PRESIDENCY
in 1904 This part of the platform ended Win
the significant words: And so far as this coh-
vention has the power. We pledge thereto the
earnest efforts of the Republican party Oh 'nls
State
THE ROOSEVELT PLANK STRONG.
M State has adopted stronger declaration
in favor of the reelection of President Roose-
Welt and this was generally recognized all over
the hall There was applause lor the pidnh
favoring reciprocity with Cuba ana thus freSl-
dent Roosevelt's policy was sustained Ciose at
+ention was paid to the plank rec1tins Gov
ernor Odelrs achievements, Whlch nave Nnoue
nossibIe the lowest tax rate IN our ilslolS'
and there was applause when the statement was
r,,sda that the Republican party would pledge
ita.Is 90 = continuance of the policy of economy
and to the enactment of laws which VIII lot
- .a +raedom from direct State taxes
49,, ,ntaras+ was shown in the plank in favor
80 ,a,a1 ironrovenlents and the Improvement or
.,o -oads of the State and the proposal 10
a,,srd the constitution so as 10 permit oi 'he eA
tension of the time when payments tor eaiai I'M
,o,,euants and road improvements snaH pe
made. A., i,,r-o,,.-
Jf millions are to be expended IN tne improve
roenr of roads and in the enlargement VI 'ie
-, .,aIs obviously the taxpayers of the
- sbou1d nav part of the cost longer
nar,od ~ in which to pay for improvements of this
pstrs pst, would permit of larger appropriations for
them. The suggestion that indirect sources Oh
o,,,a be used for the Improvement OF hlsh-
- I'D tho canals rather than that direct
80 ra ;r,pose i. will obviously meet with favor
-oone the taxpayers. Applause vas given to
the plank calling attention to the laws passed
by Republican legislatures IN oehall o, ' ~ofA-
,n. raonie and to the declaration that Mekin-
80. 'e ,sra of abundant work and good wages,
sassd IN the passage of protective tariff bill,
~ haen fulfilled. The general Judgment was
that thai the platform was an excellent one
THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Then came the nomination Of candidates Ex-
senator Lexow. who renon1inatea Governor
odau for governor, made an excellent impress
ua called attention effectively to Mr..
C5.Irs success in securing the passage of laws