The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-31
After Long Conference Pfesi- dent is Given Solid State
 Delegation by Senator
SAYS NOMINATION OF
 ROUGH RIDER IS CERTAIN
odelI Will Not Retire, But Run Again This Year-Harmony Is Said to Exist Among the Leaders
 and in the Ranks.

Oyster Bay, N. Y. July 3o.-"President Roosevelt will have solid delegation from New York state to the next repub- lican national convention" This state ment was made today by Senator Thomas c. Platt of New York. after conference with the President at Sagamore Hill. Senator Platt was accompanied to MT. Roosevelt's country home by Col. George w. Dunn of Binghampton, N T., chair man of the republican state committee of New York. The visit was by appoint ment.
 Senator Platt and Colonel Dunn arrived off the J. West Roosevelt landing about noon, md were conveyed immediately to the shore in launch. At the landing they were met by one of the Presidents carriages and driven directly to Saga more Hill. After a cordial welcome by MT. Roosevelt luncheon was announced. During the two hours conference which ensued both national and New York state politics were discussed, the discussion quite naturally revolving principally around state affairs. Senator Platt briefly but comprehensively reviewed the polit- lcal situation in both the national and state fields. He already had declared him. self to be a supporter of MT. Roosevelt for the presidential nomination in 1904, and he expressed the opinion that, bar ring serious contingencies, tte President would be named to succeed himself. It was in this connection that he made the statement which is quoted at the begin ming of this dispatch.
 Mr. Platt assured Mir. Roosevelt that perfect harmony existed among the lead CTS and among the rank and file of the republican party in New York, and that without doubt the entire republican ticket will be elected this fall.
 odeII to Run.
 The story that Governor Odell might retire from politics to accept handsome business offer was referred to, but mere ly in the form of a denial of it's authen- ticity Governor Odell has had, 1t is un- derstood, several offers during the past year or two to go into business in way particularly advantageous to him, but all have been rejected. He is a candi- date for reelection and will be nomina- ted in September, 1t Is confidently stated by Senator Platt
 Shortly after 8 o'clock Senator Platt, leaning on the arm of Colonel Dunn, de- scended the steep flight of steps at the l. West Roosevelt landing to take the launch for the Sy1ph. Physically he looked stronger and better than for sev eral months. To a representative of the Associated Press, he said he felt very we'll indeed" In response to inquiries. the senator said that he and Colonel Dunn had had very pleasant talk with the President.
 ''The object of our visit to Sagamore IIill," suggested Colonel Dunn, was to discuss pending national matters with President Roosevelt, and to inform him of the condition of the republican party in the Empire state. Our interview was entirely satisfactory
 Discussing the political situation in New York state. Senator Platt said:
 Harmony in Ranks.
 Perfect harmony exists among the leaders and among the rank and file of the republican party in New York. Pres ident Roosevelt will have a solid dele gation from New York state to the next republican national convention. He will meet no opposition in his own state."
 As to his conference with MT. Roose- welt, the senator said:
 .'We did not discuss local appointments with the President. Our talk was particu- larly on national and state politics, con- ditions rather than personal matters
 MT. Platt said he understood Governor Odell would in a few days visit the Presi- dent at Sagamore Hill to discuss New York affairs
 At BPS the Sylph weighed anchor and sailed for New York.
 Aside from the visit of Senator Platt and Colonel Dunn. the President passed a notably quiet day.