New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-20
HERE TO WORK FOR DEPEW
Senator Platt Says He BeLeUes His
Colleague JFM Be Reelected.

Senator Thomas c. Platr Yesterday talked frankly
about the reason for his visit TO this city at this
time He said that he would remain here until
after the holidays. and that IN the time he
would resort to every resource he could reach
bring about the reelection Of Senator Chauncey
NJ. Depew. He declared that nc believed the sent!
ment Of the State favored the election Mr. Depew
and that he would do all he could In the interest OF
his colleague When asked about the attitude OF
Governor Odeu he said that he had heard repeat
edly from the Governor that he would under
circumstances be candidate personally. and that
he didn't know how he would stand otherwise.
Probably there will be conference this week in
regard to the Senatorship. and afterward may be
able to give you some news said Senator Platt.
VIII it be Depew conference" was asked.
1T will be Republican conference" replied the
Senator sharply
Who will be present.
Republicans who interested n the election Of
a United States Senator-msn from different parts
Of the State. ] shall not turn anybody away. Any
body who wishes to me for consultation can
find me. That's what I'm here for I want to find
out where we stand. l purpose getting at the bot
Of the matter
DO you expect to see Governor OdeI1?'
WILL NOT CALL ON ODELL.
IF he calls on me shall certainly see him. But
l shall not call him. I shall be glad to any
body who is interested in this senatorship.'
Ex-Governor Blacks newspaper organ in Troy
has announced that Mr.. Black is a candidate" said
the reporter.
rs that so? Well l guess that's official said
the Senator
The paper also says Mr.. Black will he elected"
That's not Official replied the Senator. with
emphasis the mot
How does Governor-elect Higgins stand?"
the next question
I'd be much Obliged to you if YOU would tell
me- said the Senator That's interesting ques
ton, and an important one. l wish 1 could an
swer it,
He says he has preference" said the reporter.
so I understand. Well. | had preference for
Governor YOU remember
Might not Governor Oden be elected Senator.
after alp was asked.
NO think not" said the Senator. ''The Gov
ernor has told me over and over again that he
wasn't candidate. and wouldn't be- and didn't
want the place and wouldn't take it. and believe
he really it."
do you still think Senator Depew will be
elected ."
"Of I believe he will he reelected. I'm
certain of it, Would I have come up from Wash
ington if I had not been certain of it But that's
while. But after I've talked with folks a bit
think I'll he able get public opinion In this
matter, and I'll be glad to let you know"
BLACK A CANDIDATE IN THE OPEN
Senator Patt last night at the Fifth Avenue Ho
tel after comforting yesterday with friends in Wall
Street. said he considered that Ex-Governor Black
candidate in the open for the United States
was supporting Mr. Black
The announcement OF Ex-Governor Blacks can
didacy by The Troy Times the latter part of last
week no doub, was inspired and official" said Mr..
Platt Governor OdeH is fo- Ex-Governor Black.
There isn't any doubt about that But Governor
Odeu hasn't one hundred members nor ninety. nor
eighty. nor seventy-One. majority OF the caucus.
and he knows he hasn't"
IF you find the night of the that you
haven't majority for Mr. Depew. will you go intc
the caucus" the Senator was asked.
Yes we shall go into the caucus if We haven't
more than two votes" said the Senator.
VIII you personally go to Albany for the Sen
atorship contest?'
4 haven't decided yet" said Mr. Platt. But if
don't so l shall have number of Representatives
there"
Containing Mr. Plstt said:
There will be a gathering OF Republicans from
around the State here Wednesday 1t is not
actly formal conference. but the Republicans who
will be here will fully and fifty represent the Re
publican sentiment of the State. 1 have been down
in Wall Street to-day. among of means. who
Sentiment among Republicans i'm the United States
Senate is unanimous for Depev'S return
Where does Governor-elect Higgins stand?" Mr..
Il don't know said the Senator, but think We
shall smoke hH out ;s d0F SupP%sf 3 m ne sefs
to keep out of It. 1t IS about the same way with
what about the election of Mr HaIpin as chair
man of the Republican County Committee Mr.
HIS eleS9% ,st Was f2rgsd % H s2id the h S eP%t9r E
of Claims was 20 get rid OF him
DO you indorse the suggestion of running a
straight Republican Mayoralty ticket in this city
Yes, said Mr. m Plat tio ithout mo vi hesitation itat} Il
made spGeehef gR P4nPg b IN 'hat f Thsy
for for Republicans to take, As a Republican, in
dOrse that"
PLATT CALLS A CONFERENCE
1t is understood that Senator Platt yesterday
out fifty letters and kilograms. calling for a
conference OF the Depew men at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel on Wednesday forenoon at II O'Clock
On Saturday afternoon The Troy Times pub
lished double loaded editorial which is interpreted
as an official announcement In behalf of ex-Ciov-
ernor Frank S Black that AIR. Black is a candidate
for United States Senator. TO succeed Senator
Depew. The salient features Of the editorial in
The Times follow
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Hon. Frank s Black will be a candidate for elec-
ton by the State Legislature in the United States
Ex-Governor Blacks to this candidacy
Republicans in all parts of the State When this
desire: approaching the dimensions and insistence
ers with whom Mr. Black has shared the respOnsi-
pinues Pm OF counsel the burdens Of campaigning and
one answer from Republican who has always
service Of RebubMcaaisnl. Mr.. black becomes the
candidate for his party5 choice because MS party
The spontaneousness with which the Republicans
o. the Wnole State have turned 10 Mr.. Black
me man TO represent them in the Senate OF the
1 nted states is sufficient recommendation. The
tDe. brave and loyal Republican and citizen who
led the redemption OF Rensselaer, County from
l)enocratc violence and fraud whose administra-
tlpA (aS GoNernor) OF the best In the
States history; this is q statesman who. by
common consent. will adorn the Senate chamber of
the nation and will make New NOrk's voice felt
In debate, and her commanding position respected
in the making of laws and in the affairs of gov
eTnmeut
With a Theodore Roosevelt in the White House
u IS eFnlrlentiy NJ that such another OF New
York as Frank ). Black should be iE the United