New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-02

REPUBLICAN LEADERS AT ALBANY EN-
PECT 10000 OR 10000 PLURALITY.

Albany. Nov. ] CSpeciaD.-The political cam
raign has practically ended in this state. and
the leaders Of the Republican party are conf
dert that they will again upon Tuesday next
be Entrusted with political power in this State.
Governor Odelrs reelection by from forty thou
sand to fifty thousand plurality in their iudg-
ment VIII take place.
IL is expected that Governor Odel will receive
the most votes of any man upon the Republican
State ticket. owing to the admiration felt for
him by taxpayers. in consequence of his success
in accomplishing practically the abolition Of
direct State taxation. and also TO the support
given him by independent voters who admire his
record as an executive. There is every indica
tion that Senator Frank W. Higgins of clean.
the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Gov
eTnor. viii receive strong support all over the
State In recognition of the fact that, like Mr..
odell, he has labored zeaIously to reduce the
State tax rate and 70 keep down the States
peEdiiures. John F. OBrien, the Republican
candidate for Secretary of State, II is predicted
will sweep Clinton County with a tremendous
majority. and also receive earnest support from
all the counties in Northeastern New-YorE
Controller Nathan L. Miller has shown such
ability since his appointment to that Office. and
has won many friends, that ii is evident he
Will receive good support all over the State.
John G. Wickser, of Buffalo. the Republican
candidate for State Treasurer IT is believed will
run far ahead of the other Republican candi-
dates in Erie County as we'll as increasing their
vote.
There is considerable curiosity among poti-
clans TO learn if John Cunneen the Democratic
carCidate for Attorney General Will profit by
the success of his friends In getting him also
upon the party column of the blanket ballot
signed TO the candidates of the Prohibition
= D.
date for Attorney General will doubtless receive
the votes of many persons who grateful to
him for defending successfully the Franchise
Tax act from the attacks in the courts of ex-
Senator David B. Hill and other lawyers OF the
corporations Of the State.
Stale Engineer Bond will receive hearty sup
port from those who desire 20 see him continue
a. the head Of the department OF the State gov
ernTent charged with the duty OF improving the
roads Of the State. and Mr. Bond has great per-
sonal regard felt for him in his home county of
Jefferson.
LEGISLATURE SURELY REPUBLICAN.
No one. not even ex-senator HIN. the leader
of the Democratic party, would say that there
is possibility of the election of a Democratic
legislature. There were JOG Republicans. ~
regular Democrats and independent"
Democrats in the Assembly Of 1902 and Il
Democrats and - Republicans in the State Sen
ate. The Republican majority in both houses
was thus large. It may be slightly reduced. but
not 20 any great extent. Senator Platt's re-
election United States Senator in January
next is therefore assured.
The Republican party. to all appearances, will !
make a gain OF Congressman in this State. In
the present Congress there are % Republicans |
and L. Democrats from New-York The new |
Congress apportionment gives New-York State |
thirty-seven Congressman. There is a good
prospect OF the election Of twenty-five of the |
thirty-seven Republican candidates for Con- |
gressmen. which would leave the Democratic !
party with twelve Congressman. it's present |
number. but increase the Republican representa- !
tion by three. The Congress districts in New
York City were gerrymandered by the Demo- |
cratic legislature Of 1892 and. therefore, the |
Republican party put at a disadvantage in |
contests for Congress there, but that injustice |
was ended by the Republican legislature OF |
1901. when ii passed the act establishing the |
present Congress districts
Politicians anticipate large amount of indie /
pendent voting upon the candidates for judicial |
places In the western part of the State, from
Rochester to Lake Erie. including the city of !
Buffalo IT is apparent that Judge William r. |
Werner. the Republican candidate for Judge Of /
the Court Of Appeals win receive a phenome
nalIy large vote. Judge Werner was born in
Buffalo. and is highly esteemed there. as well
as in Rochester, and he also has hosts of friends
in the counties OF Western NeWYork Upon the
other hand it IS obvious that Judge John Clinton
Gray. the Democratic candidate for Judge OF the
Court OF Appeals VIII ahead of the rest
of the Democratic candidates for State office in
New-York City. where he has a large body of
friends.
PHASES OF LOCAL CONTESTS
There is also to he considered the contest be-