New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-15
LIKELY TO BE BOYD AGAIN
HIGGINS MAY NAME HIN.
10 Confer 5oith OdeN To-day-Talk
Of Legislative Investigation.

Governor-eect Higgins came to the city last
evening. 1t was his intention to announce the
names OF the members of his military staff and
'ilat Oh MS private secretary and to make other
announcements OF minor Importance, but he
tailed to do so, owing to the fact that he was
unable to see Governor OdeH After he talks
win the Governor this morning ne will proba-
pIy make public the names of several appontees
me Governor-elect expected to arrive here early
In the day. but his train was delayed. BY that
time Governor OdeI had started for Harlem
where he attended the dinner for Edward H
HeaIey. He was unable. therefore, to see Gov
ernor Odell
1here was much interesting gossip around Re-
publican headquarters yesterday and some Of
1t came from usually trustworthy sources
Ohe OF the bits of information was that Charles
W. Boyd. present Superintendent of Public
works, would be reappointed. Mr. Boyd is a can
dloate for reappointment He is a close personal
friend and was a college classmate of Governor
Odeu 1t was said some time ago that N v v
tranchot, one of Governor-eIect Higgins's in
innate friends. would be named for this place
but last night it was said that Mr.. Boyd would
be reappointed. When Governor-eIect Higgins
was asked about it he was non-communicative
Can we state" the Governor-elect was asked
that you will appoint Mr.. Franchot State Su-
rerintendent of Public Works?"
No. replied the Governor-elect. ct have not
made up my mind to appoint Mr.. Franchot You
! know Mr.. Boyd has remarkably strong indorse-
ments"
''Wil you appoint Mr.. Boyd2" was asked
II not ready yet to announce whom shall
appoint" he replied.
1t was said that the Governor-elect would
probably name ex-senator Cuthbert Pound as
his private secretary, but he would not confirm
this. He said that he would not say word
about appointments for the present
Mr. Higgins was equally non-communicative
about the Senatorship. mo one but myself"
he said. knows where I stand on that matter
have preference. but not saying any
thing now
close friend of the Governor-elect said last
night that Mr.. Higgins realized fully what SEN
ators Plat and Depew had done to assist him
in the campaign and that he also felt grateful
to Frank s. Black for assisting to bring about
his nomination and that he preferred to remain
neutral
Governor Odell was at headquarters the
tons He did not announce the name of the
justices that he is to appoint. He will probably
make the names public to-day. He said he
! Gid not know what the Legislature would do
ebout probing excise and the gas case in this
city. 1t may be stated. however that It is prac-
tically assured that there will be a legislative
! investigation of police. excise and gas after
January l. Just what form it will take remains
to be determined
The Republican County Committee will meet
tonight and reorganize for the year. Charles
H. Murray be reelected president If he
cares to take the place Mr.. Murray has not to
date expressed any great desire for reelection,
and the matter was still unsettled last night
1t will probably be decided at a conference OF
the local leaders with Governor Odell this morn
ing.
s. Fred Nixon was one of Governor Odell's
callers yesterday and talked the organi-
zation of the Assembly for the coming session.
1t is practically assured that the present organ
izatIon will remain intact barring a few minor
changes. Mr.. Nixon VIII be reelected Speaker,