New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-03

ship, to which George c. Holt was appointed by
President Roosevelt President Roosevelt at
the time told Mr. Bruce that he had reason TO
be proud OF his Inducements. and the President
regretted not being able to appoint him.
AS soon as Senator Plat wrote TO the Presi-
dent and to Governor Odell about the prospect
OF electing Mr. Bruce president of the commit
tee. they cordially assented. and Mayor Lows
friends were equally favorably impressed with
the selection. Mr.. Bruce has not promised to
accept the place. even If the committee should
be willing to elect him He has gone TO his old
home in Delaware County 70 be gone over the
Fourth and will not give Senator Plat an an
swer until Monday Tuesday. His position
IN the matter. when IT first was preached to him.
that he would not seriously consider the
honor unless he could feel assured that he
regarded by the President. the Governor and
Senator Plat entirely eligible. He par
ticularly clear about the propriety Of the Presi-
dent being consulted. he said II seemed TO him
that President Roosevelt would be more vitality
interested in the politics IN this State and coun-
ty next fall than any other man It is generally
believed that Mr.. Bruce will regard himself as
having been drafted" for the task. and will
accept
NJ. Linn Bruce was born in Delaware County.
this State. about thirty-eight years ago. His
father was minister. His ancestors were Scotch
Presbyterians After being graduated from
law school he became a resident of Greenville.
n. J.. where a brother stationed as
minister This was ten years ago. when the
feeling against Bob Davis. the Democratic
boss Of Hudson County. intense. Country
man though he at the time. he engaged with
great enthusiasm In the work of driving Davis
out Of power. Mr.. Bruce IS an eloquent cam
paigner. and he soon became the star speaker
OF the campaign against Davis After the over
throW Of Davis Mr.. Bruce moved to this CITY,
a md 81 oh
xXIst Assembly District where Abraham Cru
Der Is leader. Mr.. Bruce and Mr.. Gruber have
not always agreed on policies In the Austin
fight Mr. Bruce was with the Austintes. Per-
sonaly however. Colonel Cruber and Mr.
Bruce are good friends. and II Is understood that
If Mr.. Bruce IS TO be the president OF the
County Committee he will he elected as dele
gate to the organization by Mr. Gruber's friends
He is a tall. we'll built man, weighing ABOUT
two hundred pounds He is regarded by the
State Committee Of the best men on the
s+urnn that the committee ever has had He
has made campaign trips through the state,
both with President Roosevelt and with Gov
ernor Odell He is an elder in the Fourtn FreS-
frst-st.. and is a warm friend of ex-AssemoIy-
William S. Bennett. who is active IN tnat
When Senator Platt was seen yesterday with
reference to Mr.. Bruce. he said: II have mad
talk with Mr.. Bruce regarding the presidency
Of the County Committee, but nothing was set
tied definitely The matter will remain under
consideration until next week Both the Presl-
dent and the Governor are favorable to the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Bruce. and he has many otner strong
Endorsements"
Just before leaving for Delaware County to
spend the Fourth, Mr.. Bruce said. ! appre-
ciate the honor Of being prominently mentoned
for the presidency Of the County CoTnmlttee. l
am not sure that my experience in politics quail
fes me TO fill such position even II the county
Committee should desire to elect me MY
friends are kind enough 10 tell me that tneY
are the best judges Of my quali1ca tons ANY
man 10 be successful as president OF the CoIhty
COMMITTEES must have the support Of President
Roosevelt Senator Platt and Governor OdeIl.
and independent Republicans should nave con-
hdence in him