New-York tribune., 1904-10-19
HIGGINS SAYS HE'LL WIN
Aessrs. PLatt, Depezo and OdeH Con-
fer Observations Upstate.

Governor OdeI at Republican headquarters
all day yesterday. In the course OF the day had
a long talk with Senator Platt and Senator Depew.
Senator Depew reached the hotel about o'clock.
and few moments later Senator Platt came in
They greeted each other cordially and then went
upstairs 70 the Governors room. There much
speculation about this conference, but II may be
said that there nothing unusual about It.
Senator Depew has been speaking in the State for
the last two weeks and has been in almos. every
county. He came in 10 tell the Governor how
things were getting along he found them Sena-
tor Platt has recently taken aggressive part
IN the campaign, and has sent out fifty thousand
letters TO personal friends asking them support
the State ticket He also wished to see what head
way is being made Governor OdelI told Of the
work he was doing and when the conference broke
up all expressed themselves greatly pleased with
the outlook There rumor that the confer
ence also partook OF a discussion of Senator De-
pew's candidacy for reelection
1t was announced yesterday afternoon by Gov
ernor Ode that he would not appoint successors to
Justice Cullen and Justice Werner whose resigna-
tons from the Supreme Court bench have been ac-
cepted that they may for Chief Judge and
Associate Judge Of the Court Of Appeals. they hav-
ing been nominated by both Republicans and Demo-
Gratis II has been stated repeatedly that the Gov
would Ill their places before election but this
he positively denied saying he would leave the
appointment Of their successors 70 his
cessor.
Governor OdeIl in the afternoon had a conference
with julius NJ. Mayer candidate for Attorney Cen
eral; ex-Judge William n Cohen. and George ".
Morgan. Superintendent Of Elections. After it he
was asked whether anything Of special Importance
had been under consideration
Not at all" replied Mr. OdeI. The gentleman
Just happened to drop in for quiet talk: that's
all"
Are there any special preparations to De made
for the last two days OF registration" he was
asked.
They are already made" was the Governors
reply
Asked whether he had any prophecies TO make
regarding the results. the Governor replied that
he had no figures Later in the campaign, in the
course Of a few days I may have something
say I have figures AT hand. but cannot at this
time make them public
He refused TO comment on the situation in the
upstate counties further than 10 say that Hig-
show general approval Of the Republican ad-
LOUIS F Payn state Committeeman from Chat
were making a supreme effort 70 effect the election
trying to induce Republicans 20 vote for Her
rick in exchange to- Democrats votes for Roose-
There Is NOT sensible Democrats voter, sad
TO elect Parker. his defeat being conceded by them
privately. II publicly. They are. therefore.
doing their best 90 ger votes for the gubernatoral
candidate the eXpen>" - their Presidential nomi-
nee. sacrificing Parker FOR Herrick"
Mr. Pawn said however. that Higgins would be
elected. in spite Of this EFFORT on the part Of the
Democrats.
Frank ". Higgins arrived at his headquarters
the Albemarle Hotel late Yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Higgins said that the conditions up the State,
where he has been srumptng tour. were much
brighter than when he started out and that at the
present time the conditions seemed 70 favor the
election of the Republican state ticket
The candidate for Governor added that he had no
engagements FOR to-day. other than his speech.
which ne s deliver ~ the Republican mass
meeting AZ the Madison Square Garden tonight.
Tomorrow morning NJ Higgins viii start for
Flmira where he and Charles Emory Smith. eN-
Postmaster General. Will speak at n Republican
meeting to be held IN the CRY to-uorroT evening
On Friday night thev will address meeting ar
Utica. Saturday night AIr Higgins said that he
would address a Pepuhlirar meeting At Buffalo. at
which he expected Eiihu Root and George A
Knight of California. 20 speak