The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
KINGS RISES FOR WOODRUFF.
TROUBLE THREATENEDIF ODELL
BLOCKS HIS CANDIDACY.
Dsdy Went to warn the Governor-Chairman
and Returned Expressing Confidence
George II. Sheldon Promises TO
Help-Candiciate Visits Brooklyn.

-Ieorge II. Sheldon Promises to
Heip-Candidate Visits Brooklyn.
The Hon. Timothy l.. Woodruff holds
the centre Of the political stage In Brooklyn
at present. and the Republican hosts OF
the borough, who have been harmonized and
| soldifed under his management, are
keenly interested in his candidacy for the
Gubernatori nomin alton Nor Is 1t any
exaggeration to say that friendly interest
in their Republican fellow townsman in
this crisis in his political career Is alsoshared
by Democrats OF high and low degree
both in the McCarren and anti-McCarren
camp.
1t seems to be the prevailing sentiment
of Brooklynites in general regardless Of
party lines, that all things considered
Mr.. Woodruff is most entitled to the honor
Of leading the Republican State ticket,
and that he can only be set aside by the
most selfish display of his power on the
part of Governor Chairman Odell There
is remarks able consensus Of opinion in
Brooklyn that Mr.. Woodruff is the strong
est and most available candidate now in
the field and that there would not be a
question of his nomination If 1t were not
for the supposed secret antagonism OF Odell.
W hOV dS
this criticism Of Odell, but has all along
given his closest friends and the Republican
| managers to understand that he had no
doubt that the Governor-Chairman would
faithfully adhere to his promise to leave
the convention as an open and fair field
for the candidates, unaffected by the power
full interference OF the State organization
II Mr.. Woodruffs wishes alone had been con-
suited the emphatic Endorsement OF his
candidacy made a few evenings ago by
the various Republican Assembly district
conventions would have been omitted.
These Endorsements were insisted upon by
the district leaders in response to the de
mands OF their constituents.
Since the conventions were held and solid
Woodruff delegation OF 1872 chosen to the
Saratoga convention not a night has passed
that one or more Republican clubs repre-
senting the militant members OF the party
have not taken similar action. 1t is also
we'll known that several non-political
bodies, who for one reason or another
feel very friendly disposed toward MIR.
Woodruff have shown an interest in his
candidacy. A few days ago the directors
Of big trust company after a business
session, had free discussion Of the Gov
ernorship question and there was a unani-
nous agreement that MIR. Woodruff was
the best selection that could be made on
the Republican side.
A complete and specific understand
ing appeared yesterday to have been reached
by Mr.. Woodruffs stalwart supporters
in Broo klyn that Mr. Woodruff could not
be brushed aside by Odell in favor of Hig-
gins, Fish, Taft or any other unknown candi-
date One Of them said:
Mr. Woodruff would have stood ready
to have withdrawn il Root or e1-Gov.
Black had been the organization candi-
date, but il Odell picks some other man
he will 20 into the convention and not only
fully aware Of the true situation, 30 far as
Mr. Woodruff is concerned. for several
days. and he must know that he risks the
fight Of his life u he attempts to close the
my opinion, and i believe am speaking by
the book, when say that he is not going to
take this risk. Woodruff has the votes,
and he is going to be nominated
Col: Michael J. Dady, probably next to
Republican leader in Brooklyn, yesterday
declined to outline at any length what
took place at his conference with Odell
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on Wednesday
morning. 1t is well known, however. to
II
that he crossed the Bridge for the explicit
purpose OF notifying the GOVERNOR Chair
man that Mr.. Woodruff was the first choice
Of the well organized Republican forces
in Kings county that solid hid and nad aggressive
toga, and that he was. in the judgment
OF vast number OF thoughtful Republicans,
the strongest candidate who could be named.
Furthermore, Col. Dady, 10 it was posi-
lively asserted, was also to give Odell
Iiat ipcfly n nnIarata nd that ho
Brooklyn organization would not tolerate
any understand work on his part no matter
what the consequences might be- When
seen yesterday, Col. Dady had only this to
say about the Odell conference
Il had a pleasant talk with Gov. Odell
and told him what we thought about Mr..
Woodruff In Brooklyn and why we were
supporting him for the nomination. The
whole situation was discussed and l came
away with the inlpi ession that there was
no doubt thst the convention would be an
open one and that Mr.. Woodruff had tn ex
cellent-mlst excellent-chance to win
the prize
Col Dady very likely gave more detailed
publican managers, all Of whom yesterday
we're more jubilant over the prospect Of
Mr.. Woodruff's nomination than at any
stage Of the game 30 far.
for few hours yesterday had the effect Of
increasing the confidence OF his followers
in his success He dined at the Brooklyn
Club, meeting there by appointment Col.
Daddy, the Hon. Sias B. butcher, Chairman
Jacob Bremen OF the Republican executive
committee. Chairman l.. L, Fawcett OF the
county committee. Commissioner Of Rec
ords John h. Neal, William Berr and few
other important Republicans.
On all sides Mr. Woodruff was hailed as
the coming candidate, some prominent
Democrats who happened to be around at
the time joining in the wishes for his sue
cess at Saratoga. Mr.. v oodruf assured
his friends before his return to Manhattan
that he had every reason to be pleased over
the situation. He requested ChairInen
Bremen and Fawcett and Secretary John
+. Smith to impress on the delegates 10 the
convention that they would consult his
wishes by going quietly 10 Saratoga with
out any fuss or feathers
For himself and few friends. Mr.. Wood
run has secured quarters on the Sunday
night Albany boat. The party will reach
Saratoga on Monday morning and immedi-
ately open headquarters at the United
States Hotel A few Of the delegates will
accompany Mr.. Woodruff. the others going
by rail on Monday and Tuesday. Wood
ruff buttons will be in evidence at Saratoga
bright and early on Monday morning:
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