New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-21
HARDPR0BLEMF FOR ODEu
THE STATE TICKET
He Wants Black. Who Would
Rather 90 TO the Senate
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widespread and immediate irnno-+a,,a. '-o'
leaders OF the N-w-York delegation -. N--7
than the present convention is tha rro,,,..
the makeup OF the State ticket "a h. -, -
Eated this fan Senator Platt openly ana franz
y says THAI he favors the nomination OF Fr,,b
Root Tor Governor and there is a widespread
feeling that Mr. Root would make a., g. -
didate BE, il is understood, does not desire the
nomination. but Senator Plat SAYS that g poo+
should be drafted. he would accent ul.a = ,roos
soldier. Il is understood that the pras,sa,,4
feels that Mr. Root would be the hest NO., :,
n0minate.
Governor Odell. on the other hand II is known
does not Eavor the nomination OF krr poo+
The Governors friends say that he baltayas
Mr.. Root 10 be TOO independent When Coverno-
Oden was asked about the matter. he saia
brusquely:
There viii not be 4 word TO say about that
for AT least six weeks. Until then everv-bin1
IS unsettled
It became known to-day that there will be a
late State convention. probably about Sen+ar-
Der Is Il is said that the Governor does NOT
Ike the situation and he wants to hold hack
and. ike Micawber wait for sor,e+b,no -
turn up.
While he is counselling delay and taking M
stand. Senator Platt is aggressively taking the
field in The interest Of Mr. Root. and he is win
ming recruits The strongest leaders here are
taking kindly 10 the Root boom. and some Of
Governor Odells stanchest friends and support
ers are saying that if Mr.. Root will accent #
IS all over but the shouting
Governor OdeIl has won his point here in put
ting William l. Ward the national com
mittee and is now making fight TO hold the
situation IN hand until he can make up suit
able State ticket. He is afraid that the Root
he travelling, viii get beyond his control. and
he is working hard TO keep The situation IN
haDd.
TALK OF BLACK FOR CANDIDATE.
There has been a great deal Of talk With,
ne last TWO days about nominating ex-Gover-
nor Frank s Black for Governor Mr.. Black
has been regarded as a candidate for the Senate
10 succeed Senator Chauncey NJ Depeyv. and
the talk about him for Governor is new M
Black is IN closest alliance with Governor OdaIl
but IL is known that he does not want TO be
Governor, and is fighting the proposition hard
Il is said by some OF the Governors friends
on The other hand, that Mr.. Black may have
10 overlook his personal preferences and step
into The breach, the Odeu men think he Is
the only one who can stand between Mr. Root
and the nomination. The understanding is that
Il M Black makes this sacrifice the nonnina-
uon Tor United States Senator 10 succeed SEN
ator Plat VIII be promised TO him
There has been talk here that Timothy Z.
Rsodrutf would make a good candidate for
Governor, and some of his friends are making a
determined fight in his behalf. but il is not re-
garoed as likely that he VIII be named s
Fred Nixon, Lieutenant Governor Higgins and
others are talked OF for the nomination but the
general impression now is that it VIII be either
Root or Black
The nomination Of Mr.. Black, il is pointed
out, would carry into the executive chair a man
thoroughly in accord with the Governor. and in
sure continuance Of his plans and policies
On the other hand. If Mr.. Root is nominated.
so Governor OdelTs friends say he would care
nothing for the party machinery or the plans
OF the policies OF any one. he would be IN
Taninelled and Free and act practically without
auFlce rom any one. This is something that
Tie OGeA men want TO prevent and they ara
casting about Tor n candidate, and tonight I.
Is said that when Governor Black realizes the
situation and understands the need for him. he
VII consent 10 make the sacrfce and run for
Governor
PREFERS THE SENATE TO ALBANY.
One OF M-. Blacks most intimate friends said
tonight.
M Black does not want the nomination He
want 70 60 TO the Senate, but Chauncey
- n 20 De reckOneC with. Mr.. Depew
"a 1S many ana powerful friends in all parts Of
ne state L would take a pretty strong lever
- Pls THESE friends away from Depew and he
- max winning fight against almost any
us DepeW Is unique in that he is nobody's
candidate. He IS personally friendly with both
oeLalor Plat and Governor OdelL He is not
geo ~ the party machinery. and has
sslSpeo al factional feuds He has the respect
S Slu esteem Of both sides and with friendship
- DOM me Governor and Senator Plat he
:. = out IN the open as a candidate. This is going
= make I hard for Black 10 be elected Senator.
wen II he be elected
believe that Mr. Black viii decide when the
..alleT is az thrashed out 10 accept the nomina-
S.SA lot Governor He is away and beyond any
olner man we could name for Governor. He is
o.stsTihg Republican, and would add thousands
~ votes 10 the ticket. II would put him il line
-or higher honors later II would prevent a
Selatorship fight, and insure the return Of Mr..
SPrh 70 The Senate, a condition which many
me- on both sides hope FOR. I think the prob
FHl VIII De solved along those lines.
When Governor Odeu was asked about the
Aal'er tonight he just shook his head and said:
AL mat VIII be decided later"
Ex-Governor Black would not say anything
9ut many OF his friends vehemently protested
maj ne would not accept the nomination
Despite the non-committal attitude OF the lead
e's' the air is charged with gossip about the
nomination, and il is safe 10 say that the great
's' problem facing Governor Odel now-even
Greater than the problem Of who shall be nom
mated for Vice Presidents the construction OF
SKATE ticket which VIII be satisfactory TO him
@na perDetuate the organization he has been
s-aoing up n the State. Those close 10 the
1o'ernor are saying tonight that Fr@nk s.
11ek VIII be the one named for Governor this