New-York tribune., 1902-07-27
AT CONNECTICUT CAPITAL
TALK OF GovERNoRsHIP NOMINATION.
TROOPS TO GO TO STATE CAMP-BoRAIMA
AND LORD DERBY TO RACE

Hartford Conn., July 26 (speciaD.-NI Midsummer
politics is moving along a little. the meeting of
the Republican State Central Committee to make
preparations for the coming convention to be held
in this city September Is and 10 having every
thing the go. The convention is due here by
the arrangement that gives il alternately to New
Haven and this city. and II Is expected that the
gathering will be notable There can be no
facttonal disturbance as there two years ago.
Chairman Fyler is out. from his own voIition and
no issue be made against him. as was the
case last campaign, although without avail Chair
man Andrew F. Gates has been moving among
the party leaders OF the State since his election
chairman. and has made a good impression
usually large acquaintance with them. and has
will be the presiding officer OF the convention and
that he will deliver the keynote address of the
be on national rather than on State lines.
Now that the convention date has been fixed. the
crop OF candidates for Governor being kept well
in front, although many who have been freely
mentioned impossibilities, they will not
be dragged into or pushed into the canvass. Two
such noted this week. Judge Lynde
Harrison. of GuilfOrd and New Haven, has been
doomed little by New-Haven paper. Judge
Harrison says that while he is a Republican, and
hopes for the OF his party and will do all
he for il. yet he cannot for moment be con-
sidered as a candidate for Governor. Judge Harri-
of the attorneys for the Plant estate.
and his fees. according his statement in
court slightly in excess OF s1350c1- Under
these circumstances il is probable that the judge
would rather lead the life Of private citizen than
to enter politics. Congressman Nehemiah d.
Sperry OF New-Haven. has also been mentioned
for the place. but he is absolutely out Of it. and
will have nothing to do with it, There are others.
Andrew ]. Sloper. of New Britain. has been named
in this connection, but he would probably accept
a candidacy for the Treasurership IL it was ten
dered TO him. In this connection il is freely said
that the ticket. with the exception of the head,
will be the same two years ago 1t has been
customary for years to name the minor off,
GERS OF the ticket for second term and this year
there are some reasons why there should be
deviation from the rule. Controller Chamberlin
Is one OF the most efficient in the office,
and he has had a great deal of responsibility in hts
term of office. For thing, the lighting of the
Capitol by electricity. which has been in process of
installation for nearly a year. has taken up much
Of his time and the work has been finely done under
his direction. There has been no fault found with
the Treasurer. Mr.. Gallup of Norwich and the
Secretary Of State. Mr.. Vinal, of MiddetOwn, has
been an official who has commanded the respect
of the people and has giver the office great deal
OF personal attention. much more so than many
of the secretaries of the past. The nomination
for Lieutenant Governor. In John II. Perry.
of Fairfield should he named for Governor, will
have to be filled by some one other than the pres
ent incumbent. Lieutenant Governor Keeler. of
Norwalk. is from the same county as Mr. Perry,
dropped in case of Perry's nomination In that
case Senator Henry Roberts, OF this city, who has
served in beth houses of the lesiSlature with qn-
usual ability will be urged for the place by his
friends He would make fine run and would
undoubtedly be elected. Lieutenant Governor
Keeler has not been prominently named In con-
nectIon with the Governorship nomination, al
though he is what might be called logical
didate He is Acting Governor. and has been
since Governor McLeans physician ordered him
10 take complete rest and there is the precedent
OF Governor Cooke TO be thought or In this con-
necton. He was Lieutenant Governor. and
nominated and elected Goyernor Mr.. Keeler
place II Mr. Perry was not. in sense In his way.
Charles Hopkins CLARK, OF this city has been men
toned in connection with the Goyernorship. But
Mr. Clark as kditor of The Courant.'' would
much prefer 70 remain In the position where he
has placed himself in the last few years as close
F2rtsads orders have been issued for the encamp-
r,ent Of the Connecticut National Guard at Mantle
during the week of August II to Is There will be
a large proportion of field duty. for which detailed
orders are vet TO be issued. The camp is TO be
called Camp Keeler in honor of Lieutenant Cow
srnor Keeler. Acting Governor. This is the first
time I'm the history OF the camp that IL has been
named for Lieutenant Governor. the custom
and The next year for the Adjutant General. Adju-
tant General Cole. however. Is the permanent oc-
cupant Of the Office S by by . 5as new nS sT e ssed At the
Camp Cole There will be an effort made to have
President Roosevelt come over from Oyster Bay TO
spend one day in camp, and as he has partially
that ne will there, and as matter OF course
ne will receive splendid welcome. all Southern
and Central Connecticut going down to see him..
The sportng blood of this region is interested I'm
the coming race at Charter Oak Park between
Thomas w Iawson's Boralma and E. E. Smath-
erss Lord Derby. for the purse Of Sa.oo0 which is