New-York tribune., 1903-02-12
ALL HARMONY IN PARTY.
say ODELL 4ND -PL4TT.
Hanbwry To Be Shipping Commits
Saoner- Governor V1at.
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lfE TELEGRAPH TO TEIBUNE.1
Washington, Feb. 11.-Governor Oden was the
Presidents guest at luncheon to-day. He re-
u1ained in conference with Mr.. Roosevelt for
three hours Before visiting the White House
he was IL conference with Senator Platt at the
Capitol After luncheon he saw Senator Platt
again at the Arlington Hotel Following this
he dined with the Republican members Of the
House at Harvey's. Then, in accordance with
another appointment with President Roosevelt
he went TO the White House, where the re
r1ainder Of the evening spent
BY 9th Governor Oden and Senator Platt the
statement is made tonight that there * entire
harmony in the Republican organization in New
York. That this entire harmony is the result Of
to-day's conferences there is disposition TO
conceal That the visit Of the Governor to
Washington at this particular time essen
tial 10 this harmony there is also no attempt
70 contradict. The appointment Of a shipping
commissioner is necessary. Governor Odel had
presented W. ". worden for this place, and
had urged him as not only qualified for the
place, but politically deserving as one Of the
wheel horses Of the party. Senator Platt had
tn6orsed ex-Represa antative II. A. Hanbury for
the same position. Besides this, Governor Oden
had appointed Joseph NJ Dickey as Railroad
Commissioner on his own motion. The situation
this morning, as viewed by New-York members
tween PIatt and Oden would come at the White
House to-day. Tonight II was announced by
both of them that Hanhury would be appointed
Shipping Commissioner and that Worden would
receive either federal or q State appointment
T equal magnitude.
There is entire harmony between Governor
Odeu and myself" was the statement Of Senator
Plat tonight. This is true, notwithstanding
the fact that efforts have been made for some
time by talebearers and some newspapers TO
make il appear that we were at cross purposes" !"
This statement was borne out by the cor
dislity with which the two New-Yorkers greeted
each other at the Senate end Of the Capitol this
morning. The Governor left his hotel with Rep
resentative Littaue~ at early hour. The two
arrived at the Capitol shortly after 10 o'clock,
and after greeting old friends on the House side
the Governor directed his steps toward the Sen
ate. He met the Senator in the chamber, and
the two Immediately retired TO seats on one Of
the huge leather lounges in the rear Their con-
versation YVES earnest, but apparently most
pleasant. It lasted for half hour, and then
the Governor gave himself up to general con-
versation with other Senators. He arrived at
The White House al exactly O'Clock, and il was
I when he returned 10 his hotel He Sen
ator Platt a second time, and then dressed for
the dinner at Harveys. Here the Governor was
entertained by the Rough and Readys," as the
New-York Republican delegation is called when
II goes TO Rarvey's for dinner. The Governor
was congratulated on the successful termina-
ton Of his mission 10 Washington by his former
colleagues in the House, and all were in good
spirits when he departed again for the White
House.
The Governor may leave Washington to-mor-
row although when he came II was with the eX-
recitation TO remain several days. If this should
be the case he can devote himself to rest and
recreation, in view Of the clearing up OF the
political clouds which appeared to be gather
ing
Besides settling the question of the appoint
rT7ent of a shipping commissioner, the President
md the Governor reviewed the New-York situa-
ton generally at great length IN view Of the
next national convention. 1t has been the
Presidents desire for some time TO have a con-
ference with the Governor, and he has had a
standing invitation to visit the White House for
six months. This invitation he has desired 10
accept on several occasions before, but some
thing has always intervened.