New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16
THE RESULT AT SARATOGA,

THE RESULT AT SARATOGA.
! The ticket nominated yesterday at Saratoga
will have the cordial support of Republicans III
every part of the State, and is entitled TO the
votes of all independent citizens. Notwith-
standing the -Tivalries which led TO division IN
the convention. Mr.. Higgins had the good Will
of every delegate and Mr.. WOOdrufs friends
were not TO be outdOne by others in tributes 10
Mr.. Higgins's character and ability. His nOmi-
nation came about a matter of natural Sc
lection Governor Odell went to Saratoga I'M
committed to any candidate, and, as is well
known, was willing 10 support Mr.. Hendricks
or Mr. Fish or any other strong man on whom
all elements of the party could unite. But Sena-
tor Platt was determined TO give Mr.. Woodruff
a complimentary vote without expectation of
nominating him. just as the friends of Gov
ernOr Black did in the convention or 1875
which nominated Theodore Roosevelt; and Gov
ernOr Odell finding accommodation impossible,
declared, as between the only two candidates
in the field. for Mr.. Higgins who was evidently
the favOrite of a large majority Of the dele
gates After Mr. WOOdrufTs friends had made
an enthusiastic demonstration of their admira-
ton. Mr. Woodruff himself took the platform,
and in a handsome and manly fashion with
drew his name paid glowing tribute TO his
rival and moved that unanimous vote be
cast for Mr.. Higgins. This was done. and be-
hind the candidate for Governor is party
thoroughly united Notwithstanding preliminary
differences of opinion
Mr. Higgins has allied himself with no fac
ton. but has steadily refused to make any deals
10 secure the nomination If elected. he will
take the Governors chair free from obligation
10 serve anybOdys political interests or am
bitiOns His past record is ample guarantee of
his sterling honesty. sturdy Independence and
complete devotion to the welfare Of the State.
As a member of the State Senate for many
years and chairman of the Finance Commit
tee he made high reputation for enforcing
economy and preventing unwise and improper
legislation. Probably no man in the State IS
more familiar with the problems of admins
tration or more competent to conduct the eXecr-
tive Office. He was always numbered In the
group OF legislators who could be relied upon to
oppose any corrupt measure and he IS by tenn
permanent and association a man sensitive to
the best possible sentiment This conscious
ness. indeed, has sometimes annoyed more
cynical politicians. who like lawmakers who
will "stand for" measures without examining
them too particularly; but it is a trait which
the great body of voters admire. The Gov
ernOrship viii come TO Mr.. Higgins as a nat
ural and deserved promotion. With State
campaign waged on State issues against those
who seek to restore the old Hill crowd 20 power
at Albany he should he as strong with the
voters who desire honest government as Presl-
dent Roosevelt is on questions of national In
terest.
The nomination OF Mr. NJ. Linn Bruce FOR
Lieutenant Governor will be popular in this
city. Mr.. Bruce made an admirable record
as head Of the New-YOrk County Committee.
as lawyer Of ability and an excellent cam
paigner. Ex-Judge Julius NJ. Mayer also OF
this city, who is nominated for Attorney
General. is a popular and respected lawyer
Of large experience. and is well equipped for
the discharge of the States legal business
With the exception of Mr.. Wallenmeier, nomi-
mated for State Treasurer in place of Mr..
Wickser. who did not desire another term. the
| candidates for the other State offices are
the present incumbents. and their records for
honesty and efficiency amply recommend them
for reelection.
The nominations for the Court OF Appeals are
those proposed by The Tribune last July In
naming Judges Cullen and Werner the Republi-
cans take a stand for the independence and high
character of the Judiciary. regardless of what
the Democrats may do. They have not sought
a deal nor been diverted from their high pur-
pose by the possibility that the Democrats
might try 10 put forward Judge Cullen for Gov
ernOr and leave them an embarrassing problem
They have gone on TO do what seemed the right
/ thing with regard to the Court OF Appeals I'm
dsinterested fashion, and have left the political
results to take care Of themselves
The whole ticket, as put before the people by
/ the Republican convention is one which must
command the respect and confidence OF the
voters and give them assurance that under
these men the State government will continue
10 be honestly, Independently and efficiently
conducted.