New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
PLATT OUT FOR ROOSEVELT.
IN LINE WITH STATES THAT
HAVE INDORSED HIM.

Senator Platt said last night at the Oriental
Hotel, Manhattan Beach, that the Republican
State Convention of the Empire State, when 1t
meets in September would follow Pennsylvania,
Missouri. Kansas and Minnesota in indorsing
the administration Of President Roosevelt, and
urging his nomination for the Presidency to
succeed himself Senator Platt's declaration
in response to questions from the newspa-
per men who called on him.
1T is a little premature to discuss such
thing now" said Mr. Platt. but l feel safe in
saying that the next State convention will in
dorse not only the Republican administration
but President Roosevelt WELL the same
have several of the States. IF New-York and
Pennsylvania for Roosevelt in the next
tional convention, that will come pretty near
settling it. They were for him for Vice-Presi-
dent in the Philadelphia convention"
Even if you did have broken rib, suggest
ed one Of the Senator's friends. recalling the
cident 70 Mr.. Piatt the of that con-
vention
Broken ribs don't count when 1t GENES 70
putting through a political programme" said
the Senator. laughing.
What about the assertion of Senator Hill
and the Democratic State Committee that Gov
ernor Odelrs handling Of the finances is mere
jugglery. and that he has appropriated large
unexpended balances in order TO wipe out the
State taxi" was asked.
We'll. 1 can brand that statement big
lie,' replied Mr.. Platt.
The conversation continued on State politics,
and Mr.. Platt said;
Senator Ellsworth does not want to be leader
of the Senate any more. He told me so the last
time he here. l think the leadership will go
to some experienced member. I don't know
about Senator Higgins taking the second place
on the State ticket. The geographical distri-
button of the places may prevent his being
lected for Lieutenant Governor"
How about the suggestion of ex-Congress-
man James r. Howe, of Brooklyn, for Lieuten-
ant Governor"
II haven't heard his name mentioned before
Mr.. Howe always has been a good Republican
wherever he has been"
Senator Tim Sullivan has come out for
Lamont for Governor" it suggested
Well that will come pretty near settling
Lamont" the reply. Sullivan doomed
Coler. I was against Coler for a Republican
nomination.
Croker says to friends on the other side that
he is in favor of letting the Republicans man
age the Police Department and take whatever
odium there may be on account Of mistakes"
reporter said.
We'll" declared Senator Platt. personally
stand just where / always have stood on the
State police question. ] don't believe we ever
shall have a satisfactory administration of the
police in cities of the first class until the State
takes control. / do not say that / think the
State will assume control at once but there is
no telling what view the next legislature may
take of the subject. There will be many
faces there particularly in the Senate. l believe
that the Republicans would cheerfully shoulder
all responsibility for the conduct of the police IL
the State should take control"
Senator Platt said that he understood that
George j. Smith. chairman of the Ulster Re
publican County Committee, would be the Con-
gressman from the Observation-Disclosures
district Mr.. Smith is warm personal friend
of Governor Odel He is prominent in the to-
bacco business in this city. Congressman Lit
tauer has walkover in his contest for
nomination according to Senator PIatt who
says he understands that Congressman Stewart
and Congressman Emerson still in the
for the nomination. Mr. Platt said that the
Republican situation in Erie quiet" but
that ii was too early to speak Of the situation
in Kings.
"New-York is no longer a Democratic State"
said he land don't believe it Will be again."