New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-30
DEPEW TO BE REELECTED
ODELL SO ANNOUNCES.
General Belief That This Means
Prolonged Republican Harmonu.

states senate. Governor Odell In statement
issued last night said that party harmony would
best ne subserved by the return of Mr.. Depew
as sentiment manifested itself ell the State
IN favor OF ths Senator. He declared that it
would have been the worst kind of party gener-
alship to have ignored that sentiment
Ex-Governor Black sent Senator Depew a fe-
Hcl1ous letter yesterday. and Mr.. Depew replied
in kind
"A controversy which might have injured
The party is over. leaving the Republican OF
san2ation united and aggressive On all sides
last night prominent Republicans rejoiced over
the settlement of the contest and predicted that
the republicans would enter the Mayoralty fight
next fau in the best possible fighting condition
GOVERNOR oDELEs STATEMENT.
Governor Odell went home to Nevburg last
night on the e:15 train. Before leaving the Fifth
Avenue Hotel he made the following statement:
As chairman of the Republican State COMMITTEES
2s tenie Ne m 0rk & after long series of inquiries
S!eslon that party harmony will be best subserved
Ton s the ST TTeesetion Of Senator Depew In the post
to pass upon the claims OF friends and while my
Senatorial Contest with one Stronger m s fba9 p5esfns s
other yet one must recognize the fact that person
success " W ~ PAI'
State not as complete as it is at present IN an9 s
those Of my friends who thought that a change
ognize the sentiment which has manifested Itself
Senator Depew Such being the case e Il wod ba4e @
neen the worst kind of party generalship to have
run counter to this expressed public opinion.
Before he made the formal statement the
newspaper men saw the Governor who good
naturedly submitted to a. rapid fire OF questions
1T is practically settled" said the Governor
In fact, might say It is entirely settled that
Senator Depew is to be reelected. His name
will be the only presented in the caucus
I understand that Ex-Governor Black will with
draw. L have several of Ex-Governor
Blacks friends, who have acquiesced in this ar
rangement, but there are some that I haven't
seen"
Did you have preference?'' the Governor
was asked.
well. wouldn't be human If hadn't had
personal preference; but, then, my preference
was the choice OF the party. have all along
wanted the man selected who was the choice OF
the party. I tried not to let my personal pref
erence interfere. The result is entirely satsfac-
tory to me, because believe it will be salts
factory to the party"
Did Governor-elect Higgins come out for
Depew?"
II can't say anything about Mr.. Hgg1ns's
attitude L only Judge Of his attitude by
the attitude Of his friends
Senator Depew says that he is grateful to
State who could have brought about the result
IT suggested.
THAT was exceedingly kind of him" said
Mr. OdelI.
SENATOR DEPEw TELLS OF IT.
The first positive news of the victory of sena-
tor Depew was given out by himself after
conference with the Governor.
It's all settled. gentlemen said he to the
newspaper men. IT to be reelected Op-
timisrn wins. I have always been strong in the
belief that would win. This outcome of the
contest is due entirely to Governor Oden. He
has managed a difficult situation with great
skill and am much indebted to him No other
man could have handled this affair as he has
OF course I feel very grateful to him for his
part and am very happy. which is about all
can say at this time. When the newspapers
seemed to be almost unit in saying that the
Governor was working against me. said that
could not be convinced of it.
Several OF Ex-Governor Blacks friends have
already congratulated me. and the best of feel
ing prevails. The fight is all over, and we now
are all friends. Everything has been settled in
the best Of spirit. as it always is in the Re-
publican party"
MR.. BLACKS LETTER TO THE SENATOR.
At $50 o'clock a messenger from Ex-Governor
Blacks office reached Senator Depews office
with the following letter:
Hon. Chauncey N. Depew. Grand Central Station.
Ny Dear Senator: My name has heen consider
ably discussed in connection with the Senatorship
desire NV private interests and personal tastes
have both been distinctly against entering a con-
without controversy. II seems clear to now
Cnnt any IrtRe T use & 0t my Sf may Te5p + IN
prospects of Republican success. while they served
useful public end My duty q. Republican IS,
therefore, complete
sentiments
shall be earnestly for your reelection and in
conveying this assurance 1 wish 10 express my
tude toward myself. I am. with great respect very
sincerely yours. FRANK S. BLACK.
New-York. Dec %.
Senator Depew kept the messenger waiting
till he dictated the following reply:
. Ny Dear Governor: Thanks for your kind letter
II is generous and magnanimous and its spirit in
harmony with my most cordial regard for yourself
! have been fully aware of your own reluctance to
re-enter public life present Of the insistence
of friends so difficult for any one to resist For the
the party is under great obligations TO you.
personal friendship intensified by the eSPPeisons Of
your letter and your action Faithfully yours.
Hon Frank S, Black. New-York
DECISION REACHED AT REPUBLICAN
CLUB
The decision the part Of the Governor to
come out for Senator Depew was reached after
a forenoon conference at the Republican Club.
Senator Depew reached the club at about II
o'clock. The Governor was waiting for him.
Senator George r. Malby and Speaker Nixon
soon reached the club and went into conference
with the Governor and the Senator. 1t did not
take long for the news OF the end of the Senator
ship contest TO spread. Senator Depew's hearty
laugh was heard from the Corridors and it
served as an informal announcement that the
Governor had broken the good news to him.
Senator Malby of the first to leave