New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-03
RlDDER AGAINST LOW.
WILL NOT SUPPORT HIN.
ULtimatum Sent to Senator Plat
The Ldtter's Comment on German.

The final word in the municipal campaign from
Herman Ridder. leader of the German-American
Reform Union has been delivered to SEN
ator Platt- This ultimatum declares that Mr.
Riders organization cannot support Mr.. Low
for Mayor if he is renominated. In explaining
his position to the Senator. Mr.. Ridder declared
that he had received patronage save the ap-
pointment of Commissioner Lindenthal. who had
afterward turned against him.
"Mr. Ridder and are in about the same posi-
tion," said Senator Platt. yesterday. Justice
Mayer is the only appointment that have
cured. and the reformers the people that Mr..
Low has appointed"
What will you do If Ridder and his organiza-
ton bolt the ticket?" the Senator was asked
Well wen have to do the best we can with
out him." he answered softly.
do you still regard Mr.. Low as the most
available candidate?'
IF he desires it,
How does it happen that you have changed
your attitude? Two years ago you favored an
independent Democrat bystander suggested
We'll, the Republicans OF New-YOrk are pc
culiar: besides. the circumstances have changed
so that we can elect a Republican, or, at least.
an Ostensible Republican"
Senator Platt discussed the German boom with
considerable animation.
"I think Mr.. German is handicapped by his
locality" said he.
Don't you think he is a good Wall Street
candidate-the best available for the Dem
ocrats?'
II shouldn't consider German pre-eminently a
Wall Street candidate He has friends there.
but so have others IF Mr. Roosevelt hasn't any
friends in Wall Street think he would better
Hquidate 1 agree with Senator German that
the negro question is not political issue at the
present time. 1 also agree with him in regard
to the uselessness of financial legislation at the
present time.
Senator Platt then reverted to his nomination
of Senator Aldrich for Vice-President. Il claim
all the honor for that" said he. Some people
seem TO think that because Rhode island is a
small State it has no chance for its candidate in
the Electoral College No, haven't decided on
any other candidate I don't want two. do -?
When he was asked if he regarded John Hay
as a possibility as Vice Presidential candidate,
Senator Platt answered;
There is something in the fact that he has
been practically Vice president for two years.
There is a good deal in it, though I have heard
no talk about his candidacy. I suppose he would
be nominated as from Ohio Any State would
be glad to claim him. Still l for Aldrch-at
| least until he is heard from.
Il don't see any use in the proposed extra ses-
sion We will just get organized. and then ad-
JOuIH IOF liie llOiudNS- SuPpOSS tHC NNSN---
Treaty is the main reason for the session, and
that will be disposed Of"
Don't draw me out on that" he said appeal
ingly when asked to discuss ths proposed hnan-
| cial legislation.
Reference made to the rumor that, as j.
A. Outerson had declined to oppose the re-elec-
tion of Senator E. r. Brown, Issac Hunt, Of
Watertown, vas to enter the contest.
Hunt is good candidate for any Office" said
the Senator.
In regard 10 the alleged conflict between
Woodruff and Dady in the Brooklyn organiza-
ton. Senator Plat said
I'm not worrying about it. I have respect
for Dady, for he's man that thinks for him
self but 1 am not borrowing trouble"
Colonel Dady expected at Manhattan
in the afternoon. but was corraled by some
friends, and missed Mr.. Platt who had retired
for his afternoon nap. 1t understood that
Dady wished to consult with the Senator regard
ing the situation in Brooklyn.
The question of the location of the next
tional convention was raised to Senator Platt
yesterday. and he declared his preference for
Saratoga. He also expressed his opinion that
Judge O'Brien would be indorsed by the Repub-
ican State machine this year.
Herman RiddeT was asked last night what he
had to say with reference to Senator Platt's
comment on his ultimatum
L prefer to see the Senator's statement in
print before 1 discuss it, said he