New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
ALL FAVOR MR.. PLATT.
ALBANY REPUBLICANS FAVOR RETURN
OF SENATOR.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Assembvrnen unon Senator Platt's candidacy when
he said Mr.. Platt. in his judgment would be sup
ported for the place United States Senator again
with unaumity by the Republicans of the State
Mr.. OdeH added that he had long believed that
Mr. Platt would succeed himself as Senator SIX
months ago the Governor made this prediction OF
Mr. Platts reelection did he change 1t when
Mr. PIatt seemed disposed positively to decline the
honor Friends of Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff
and of Ex-Governor Frank S. Black have lately
been urging their election United States senator
il Mr.. Platt should refuse reelection Mr. Platt
having announced his candidacy, Mr.. Woodruff
and Mr. Blacks friends who live In Albany I'M
mediatey announced to-day that neither MIR. wood
rufs nor Mr.. Blacks candidacy would be pressed
observation-disclosures Woodruff. upon arriving here
from New-York this evening and being INFORMED
of Mr.. Platt's statement said:
II Mr.. PIatt is candidate for United States Sen
ator, he will have the support OF every one III 'e
Republican party In this state
Senator William d. Barnes of Rensselaer, county
who may be considered to he Ex-Governor Black
personal representative the legislature said to-
night:
The Republican organization IN Rensseffae+ frst
II hss P,t aWas or Senator in 1905 and secondly
for Mr. Black Mr. Platt having announces S ths ihs
Rensselaer, County Republicans
Republicans in the legislature say they are hishiy
gratifed over Mr. Platts announcement because
they believe that his work for the Repuphcan
party deserves recognition by the bestowal OF
high or1ce upon him No part of that work has
more pleased Republicans living in the interior Oh
the State than Mr.. Platt's unceasing EFFORTS WINE
the fusion campaign recently in progress IN
NewYork City to bring about the election OF every
candidate upon the fusion ticket from Seth Low
for Mayor to the humbleet candidate on the hst
There always is a feeling of dependency IN the
upper part of the State when Tammany Hall is 10
he assaiIed within its principality around the
shores of New-York Harbor. Tammany's vote
looks stupendous; its riches incaIculable. That IT
beaten in this stronghold and a reform gov
ernment instituted Is therefore subject for great
qualification OF feeling among voters in the North.
Colonel George ". Dunn, the chairman or the
Republican State Committee was outspoken TO-
night in favor Of Senator Platt's reelection. He
said:
As have said t9r long tine past t. Senator f9 tstt fe
months ago, as was printed In The Tribune made
the statement that Senator Patt would be re,
It was understood that the Senator did not want re
just made IS the result to great extent Of the the
wishes OF the Republican leaders M 6 II TIE TIE
party appreciate as others DO the great at faorRce nee
publican party. He has given ceaseless work for
It's candidates II is therefore no more than right
Repubcqn party should receive We from Il III the a4nT honor
for what he has done.
'wiu there be any contest OF the senatorship
on the part of either Mr.. Black or Mr. Woodruff"
Colonel Dunn asked.
There will be contest was the reply. Sen
ator Platt's selection is the unanimous desire or
the party. do believe that Mr.. Black has ever
pushed himself forward for this place, and what
talk there has been about his candidacy has been
caused by friends OF Mr. Black who were over
jealous In their admiration for him. The same
thing can be said OF Lieutenant Governor Wood
run. Both Mr. Black and Mr. Woodruff will join
in the most cordial support OF Mr.. Platt"
Senator Davis. of Buffalo. said:
The rsPrssentatiyss Ct the Western part on, Of the
State will be solid for senator P!at There VIII De
eat ~ "A Ill
cans will elect good majority in each house of
Da h ssa2 @ cast h1Tf Her NOT Votes hs to Sn of Mr.
Platt Why? Because he deserves it,"
Senator Amber. OF Columbia County. whose
second choice FOR Senator beyond question Ia
Governor Black. said:
The rural legislators are unanimous in their de-
sire that Senator Plat be returned We had feared
sequently his announcement that he was willing
be returned viii cause great deal OF gratiica-
ton throughout all the upper counties OF the State
g Fred Nixon. Speaker of the Assembly, said:
I am gratintd TO hear that Senator Platt is will
ing 70 be returned 70 the United States Senate. 1
ton As long as senator & piatt Is wiling to rep
ization 70 a man Is not only loyal loyal 70 him. but
in giving TO him this honor.
Jotham b. Aids. leader of the lower house said:
The work that Senator Platt has done for the
Republican party entities him TO reelection to the
State at Washington The Senator through his
placed it in power which dozsn years ago go Was sim in
an e sJet won6 he 10 Seeysd all along thai
must know that such is the sentiment OF all r.
State There win be no contest. There be non.
Assemblyman Rogers OF Broome County. said:
The news of Senator Platts willingness to ac-
cept q reelection the United States Senate is
member of the lessiaf2re There never has bee
any doubt that the senator would be reelected un-
small to fully represent the loyalty which the Re
publican party has for Its great leader.
Assemblyman Adler. of w-York said:
The Republican party is fortunate in having a
leader who, is willing to continue his night in its
behalf. Senator Platt he is willing to do.
Assembyman O'Malley. of Buffalo. said:
Every Republican in the party desires the re-
the drift of things have known for some time that
he would finally consent TO reelection
Senator Fuller. of Brooklyn. said
Whatever candidates there may have been for
Senator Plntt, who. above all, deserves this honor
Senator Audett, of Brooklyn. sad
Too much praise cann9t 8, be given to the great
services which senator Plat has rendered TO the
state and the nation
Senator Hill. of Buffalo, said
| am glad to hear that Senator Platt has CON
deserves IT. that man is Senator Platt.
Assemblyman Morgan, of Kings County said:
The great work that Senator Platt did in the re-
cent municipal election in New York City has won
f9T hm Of that @ s nam from on R
rgness to accept reelection must nothing
will stay in the United States Senate Just as long
as he is willing TO represent this State there
Senator Thornton, of Sullivan County. said:
1t will be the legislature of 1903 which Will decide
this question, That legislature will no doubt be
as strongly Republican as ia the present legis-
Senator Plat continue United States Senator
and the announcement of his WILLINGNESS to accept