The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-31
IOWA ALSO FOR ROOSEVELT
REPUBLICANS EXPECT HIS RE-
ELECTION AS PRESIDENT.
Ticket and Platform of the state
Conventfon-Last Years Tarin
Plank Reaffirmed.

OYSTER BAY, July 3otPresident
Roosevelt will have a solid delegation from
New York State 10 the next Republican
national convention" This statement was
made this afternoon by Senator Thomas
c. Platt after a conference with the Pres
ident at Sycamore Hill. Senator Platt was
accompanied 10 Mr.. Roosevelt's country
home by Col. George W. Dunn. OF Bing-
hamton, chairman of the Republican State
committee of New York. The visit to the
President was by appointment
Senator Platt and Colonel Dunn boarded
the Government yacht Sylph at New York
at $50 a. m. and fifteen minutes later the
trim little ship was under way for Oyster
Bay. They arrived off the j. West Roose-
welt landing about noon and were con-
veyed Immediately TO the shore in a launch.
At the landing they were met by one OF
the Presidents carriages and driven di-
rectly TO Sycamore Hill. After a cordial
welcome by Mr.. Roosevelt. luncheon was
announced. During the two hours con-
ference 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
and State fields. He already had declared
himself to be a supporter Of Mr.. Roosevelt
for the Presidential nomination in 1904. and
he expressed the opinion that. barring
serious contingencies the President would
be named to succeed himself. IL was in
this connection that he made the state
ment which is quoted at the beginning OF
this dispatch Mr. Platt assured Mr. Roose-
harmony
the leaders 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
The story that Governor Odell might re-
tire from politics TO accept a handsome
business offer was referred TO, but merely
in the form of a denial OF its authenticity.
Governor Odell has had, il is understood
several offers during the past year or two
10 go into business in a way particularly
advantageous TO him, but all have been re-
jected. He II d candidate for reelection,
and viii be nominated in September, IL is
confidently stated by Senator Platt.
Shortly after o'clock Senator Platt,
leaning on the arm ef Colonel Dunn, de-
scended the steep flight of stairs 10 the
j. West Roosevelt landing 10 take the
launch for the Slyph. Physically he looks
stronger and better than for several
months. To an interviewer he said he felt
very well, indeed" In response 10 IN
quiries, the senator said that he and Col.
Dunn had had a very pleasant talk with
the President. The object OF our visit 70
Sycamore Hill, suggested Colonel Dunn,
was TO discuss pending national matters
with President Roosevelt, and 10 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: Perfect
harmony exists among the leaders and
among the rank and file Of the Republic
an party in New York. President Roose-
welt will have solid delegation from New
York State 10 the next Republican national
convention. He will meet no opposition
in his own State" AS TO his conference
with Mr.. Roosevelt the senator said:
I'VE did not discuss local appointments
with the President The names of Ray
Sherman and Davies referring 10 the con-
test for judicial honors i'm the Northern
district of the State) We're not mentioned.
Our talk particularly national and
state politics, conditions rather than per-
sOnal matters"
In response TO other inquiries, Senator
Platt said. after announcing the assump-
tion. of course, that Governor Odell again
on the state ticket will not be decided on
until the Republican convention meets Al
Saratoga in September. OF course, the
President has no candidate for lieutenant
governor He is urging the claims OF no
man"
In the brief conversation IL was said by
Mr.. Platt that he understood Governor
Odell, in a few days, would visit the Pres
ident at Sycamore Hill to discuss New
York affairs with him.
An inquiry concerning the political fu-
ture of Lieutenant Governor Timothy l..
Woodruff elected only a shake OF the head
by Mr.. Platt and the brief statement that
Mr.. Woodruff would not be chairman OF
the Republican state executive committee.
At 3:25 D. m. the Sylph weighed anchor
and sailed for New York IL being the pur-
pose of Senator Platt and Colonel Dunn
10 go at once 10 Manhattan Beach
Aside from the visit OF Senator Platt
and Colonel Dunn the President passed a
notably quiet day