Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-24
0DELL WON HIS POINT
Forced Sheldon Off the State
Ticket
AFTER A HOT FIGHT
FRANK W. HIGGINS FOR LIEU
TENANT GOVERNOR.
Balance Of the Slate Went Through
Smoothly at the Saratoga
Convention.
AFTER A HOT FIGHT
snec,a, From a STAR Correspondent

Y September 24-Dramatic scenes were en-
acted in the conferences Of the republican
managers last night. Until nearly o'clock
this morning the lights burned in the head
quarters of the bosses, while they fought
over a candidate for lieutenant governor.
At the end the governor OF the state came
out and to the eager crowd awaiting, an
ncunced that Sheldon had withdrawn.
Governor Odell had won his point after a
twenty -four-hour battle to win It. He had
to appear on the field in person, an unusual
proceeding for a candidate for renomna-
ton. AS related in The Star yesterday, the
governor had been in constant communica-
ton with the bosses over the long-distance
phone from Albany. He had insisted upon
the withdrawal of Sheldon on account of
Sheldon's alleged connection with many
trusts. more especially the whisky trust.
Sheldon had refused to withdraw unless
asked by Senator Platt, claiming the gov
ernor was practically party to his original
selection. But the county delegates poured
their complaints in upon Governor Odell,
urging him to insist upon Sheldon's with
drawal to save the state ticket Senator
Platt was deaf to all appeals.
The Arrival of odell.
Finally. Just before dark Gov Odell flash
ed into Saratoga on a special train and
plunged into the crowd Of politicians like
a bombshell. they did not even know he
was coming until he was within a half
hour Of Saratoga With the governor was
his aged father, himself a shrewd politi-
clan. This old gentleman, with snowy hair
and a long white beard, gave the first init
nation of the seriousness Of the situation
my son shall not be on the ticket with
Sheldon" he said.
Plat can have Sheldon, but he will
20 ynk
ernor."
Mr.. Odell. senior said he knew the tenn
per OF the people too we'll to believe that
they would support q ticket which had next
tilted with the trusts. For FIVE hours Sena-
Tor Pfatt and Gov. Odeu wrestled over the
issue. Gov. Odell says lie did not care who
else was selected. but Sheldon must go. In
yielded. and Mr.. Sheldon handed In his let
ter of withdrawal at Senator Piatt's re-
quest. When the news was announced to
waiting crowds outside a wild yell of de-
light went up. All through the evening
there had been greatest anxiety among the
workers lest there should be a split, which
would endanger the ticket. The opinion is
expressed that Gov. Odell has made q
master stroke. which will win friends for
the ticket throughout the state In every
crossroads hamlet 1t is known by this
time that Odell was fighting trusts He
Will be looked upon 1t Is claimed. as the
opponent OF the trusts. 1t is not thought
that the Sheldon incident will leave any
scars. His friends will not knife the ticket
1t is said.
Expressions of Satisfaction.
On all sides today there were expressions
OF satisfaction at the outcome When SEN
ator Platt entered the convention hall this
morning the delegates were anxious to
show their continued loyalty to him, and
walked down the aisle smiling The "easy
boss bowed his appreciation of the tribute
When Senator Platt yielded to Gov.
Odells wishes last night, he said later:
w ell. since Sheldon is out, name your can
II will take any one you suggest" re-
piled Gov. Odell. Then / will go back to
my nrst CHOICE State Senator Higgins"
SAID senator Platt. Mr. Higgins was sew
eaai era tiines mentioned for the place last win
Gov. Odell. w
:. me convention was in good humor when
H met this morning. It cheered heartily
rne t,n name OF President Roosevelt. and ap-
proved the several planke of the platform
- tney were read. Reciprocity was rather
Ialntiy applauded. But when the plank on
approval of the army and navy was read
shout I e" on ,ndorsamen5 ahalenGe Joined IN mighty
plank was similarly received
F. B. Lyon for. Doorkeeper.
The New York delegation in Congress will
STAND tor Frank B. Lyon for doorkeeper Of
the House of Representatives. Lyon landed
MS man for member of this state commit
tee, DR.. G. H. Wtter.
The work of the convention nroceedad
smoothly through the adoption Of the plat
lorm and nomination of the governor The
usual speeches were made and the usual
demonstrations occurred.% After the speech
IN m secondlng the nomination had been made
the chairman in a tone of good-humored
sarcasm said:
are there any other. names to be
maced! This caused a laugh; there was
t. 10 pe no also ran for the head Of this
ticket Gov. odell was unanimously re-
nominated. and then the convention got to
second place. Mr., Higgins was put in
nomination for lieutenant governor, and no
one else was named He was nominated
unanimously without q roA-call. When
United States Senator DSpew took the plat
iorm 10 nominate a secretary Of state he
TOOK up the question of tSusts. He said that
tne arust question was q ghost and the re-
custom Of the republicah pa ity, he said. to
grasp the burr and then take the nut"
ne SAID ne was familiaE with one of these
great combinations of sindustrial institu-
railways f h1 to and Of
and described the reduction in freight
rates and passenger rats ana the lessening
OF tlme In transit from d4ty heaIrs to twenty
hours. which has resulted from the combi-
nation.
Depew's Forcaful Talk.
Nobody but Rip Wan Winkle or a
bfthering idiot escaped from the lunatic
asylum would assert that combination was
harmful" declared Senator Depew. He said
that the combination Of Industry which ex-
cite the wonder OF the world have resulted
In giving employment to 100000 laborers
in 1902 against $500 eco in 1893, and with
an increase Of wages 20 per cent.
Summing up the position OF the republican
party on trusts, Senator Depew said:
Eve are In favor Of giving free REIN to
American enterprise, but when corporations.
the creature Of the state, attempt to ex-
ercise monopoly tho state should prevent
1t. II present laws are mot sufficient we
Will pass laws that will do 1t. sEs
5 SENATOR DepeW said That the, only trust
the democratic dentrtAe OF free trade could
hit = tho steoE truSt. HAT blow would Inn
1medaateiy put the steef trust into hot COM
petition With the gsaat fsteel trusts ct Eu-
rope. with Its pa1ner labor. That would
mean the reduction OF -vuk0ea of in 001nrnrir