The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-26
BOTH ARE FOR ROOSEVELT
They Will Devote Their Ener-
!gies to One Purpose.

MT Odeil said that the conference
brought about harmony in place of the
badly strained relations which had ex-
listed; that Senator Plat is still the
leader OF the party III the state, but that
he himself would hereafter take a more
active part in its management; that the
restoration Of cordial relations had been
brought about by concessions on both
sides, and that further details of the
conference were not of interest to per-
sons, but to the party"
In regard to the vote of this state in
the Republican national committee he
said that he had always expressed him
self as believing that it would be given
TO President Roosevelt.
do you care to make any formal state
ment about the result of the conference
at Washington yesterday on the condi-
ton of affairs in this state?" the gov
ernor was asked.
No, there is nothing / can say in that
way he replied. we simply had a con-
ference and arranged matters in a way
satisfactory to both sides. Senator Plat
is still the leader of the party in this
state. There has never been any dispo-
sition to take the leadership from him"
Governor OdeH was then asked if he
would not assume the management i'm
the future. but did not answer directly
stating that he would work to the best
of his ability for the success of the party
In this state. To questions whether he
would assume charge here, he replied that
such matters were things to be decided
in the future.
Il do not care to say anything further
about the conference, he concluded, Eek
cept that it resulted in harmonizing mat
ters which were in a badly strained con-
dition last week, and that the result was
attained by bending on both sides. We
are all united now for the success of the
party in this state"
How about the vote of this state in
the Republican national convention"
Il have never expressed any doubt that
IT would be given to President Roosevelt
and | do not like repeated questions on
that point he replied.
Senator T. c. PIatt on his arrival here
late today from Washington confirmed
Governor Odell's statement that harmony
In Republican politics in New York state
had been restored as a result of the con-
ference with Presiden. Roosevelt at
Washington. He was asked about Gov
erhor Odelrs assertion that there had
been a very strained condition Of affairs
In the state organization but replied that
Mr. Odell would have 10 explain what he
meant thereby.
Il have seen accounts of what took
place at the conference yesterday" said
he but | do not care to make any state
rnent about it. There is no public interest
In it We had a very pleasant time with
the president and entire harmony was
restored Yes, l am still state leader and
] don't know of any one in authority who
disputes it
There was absolutely nothing in the re-
port that the federal appointments would
be arranged by the governor, he said.
In regard to the political situation in
this city Mr. Oden says 1T reeds reform
DO you think it needs reform Mr..
PLATTE"
Yes
In what direction
Il don't care to say" the senator re-
piled and he declined to commit himself
when asked what means would bring
about the reforms suggested by Mr.. Odell
Was Governor Odell correct in stating
that Mr.. Roosevelt would get the New
York delegation to the next convention
he was asked in conclusion. Yes, Mr.
Oden believes that AIR. Roosevelt will get
the delegation as does every one in the
Republican organization.
washington. Nov. Ex-senator Thomas
c. Plat and Governor Benjamin b. odell.
of New York. have reached an absolute
and entire agreement politically. Both
will work in perfect harmony with each
other. and with President Roosevelt.
This is in brief, it was announced. is
The net result OF a conference held at the
White House last night The parties to
the conference were the president, Senator
Plat. Governor odell and Chairman Geo
W. Dunn. of the Republican state COM
rnittee of New York.
For several months it has been known
that political differences existed between
Governor oden and Senator Platt These
differences were of such a character as 10
cause concern in the minds of their
friends. although they did not take the
form Of an alignment of factions in New
York state. They grew out OF state ap-
pointments Originally. and it is stated
practically were confined To state affairs.
The fear was expressed by some friends
pf President Roosevelt that the trouble
between The governor and Senator Plat,
sooner or later, might include national
political features; but il can be said au-
thoritatfvely at no time has either Gov
ernor Odeu or Senator Plat wavered in
his Loyalty TO President Roosevelt. Yes
teriay Senator Plat returned from New
York TO Washington. accompanied by
Col. Dunn On Monday, by invitation OF
President Roosevelt. they took luncheon
at the White House. At that time the
president expressed 4 strong desire that
whatever differences existed between the
senator and Governor odell should be adj
tusted. After the luncheon the president
telegraphed To Governor odel an invita-
tion to come to Washington to discuss
the New York situation with him and
Senator Plat and himself. Governor Oden
arrived here today in response TO the in
yitation. he and the other parties 10 the
conference dined with the president at
the White House this evening. The
president believed that the time had
come. in regard To the uimors abroad
10 have Governor Odel ana Senator Piatt
meet him at the White House.
Both OF them. it is stated, always have
had a thorough understanding with the
president and there has never been any
question of the entire loyalty of each 10
the president. The conference tonight
was stated after its close to have been
more than satisfactory. Senator Plat aud
3Goyerner odell have come 90 an agree
r,ent and both viii work in perfect har-
-sony with each other and with the presi-