New-York tribune., 1904-09-13
CROMWELL BOOM SHORT.
Talked of for Lieutenant Governor,
but UnniLling to Ran.
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Saratoga. N. Y. Sept 1.-THE discussion of
the rival boorns for Governor practically elim-
Snated all serious talk of candidates for the
other places or the ticket. but several little
booIls were TO be seen lying fairly near the sur
face to-day. and advocates Of the candidates for
Idsutepant Governor, State Treasurer and At
sorney General labored earnestly all day.
For L1eutenant Governor, Borough President
George Cromwell, OF Richmond County, early
IN the day developed unexpected strength. Sub
ssquently however. the question of the effect of
his resignation frcm his present position seemed
10 eliminate him candidate. AS the sole
Republican member OF the Board of Estimate
and Apportionmsnts the wisdom Of permitting a
Democrat TO replace him failed 10 appeal to
party leaders To permit mick Muller once
more 10 obtain control OF Richmond County and
GUST the fusion officials appointed by President
Cromwell was a proposition that did not appeal
either 10 Richmond Republicans or TO Mr.. Crom-
well. who declared frankly that he felt it to be
his duty TO remain in his present ofice.
In eliminating himself from the contest for
the Lieutenant Governorship. Mr.. Cromwell said:
While 7 appreciate the honor that the nominal
tion would bring, 1 feel that l should be rec
reant 10 the trust placed in me at the city
election il / should accept l was then elected
in former Democratic county as the only
fusion candidate that survived the landslide.
= My resignation would surrender to the party
which my supporters defeated an Office which
within the next year will have the direction of
the expenditure of over S1000O00. My success
sor would of course be a Democrat and feel
that my duty is in my present position
When my nomination first suggested I
send word TO the leaders in Richmond County,
: and tonight talked with them over the tele-
phone. They seemed divided in their opinions,
but while some thought ought TO accept the
promotion, others felt that my duty lay at
home. and IN this view 1 coincide. 1 have no
political ambitions. and now prepared to
make this statement, the final elimination of
myself from the fleid.
II IS understood that there has been no little
gossip to the effect that President Cromwell
viii be the next Republican and fusion nominee
fer Mayor. His retirement was received with
general expressions of regret, and his name may
still be considered. but the consensus Of opinion
Is that his reasons for declining are too con-
gincing 20 be controverted.
Mayer Erastus c. knight of Buffalo was an
other man prominently mentioned for the sec
ond place. but here geographical considerations
enter into The question As 4 vote getter Mayor
Kuight demonstrated his strength when he ran
for Controller f. 1900. TO the surprise Of many
he aot enly ran ahead of HIS ticket in western
counties. hut even led Governor OdelI in Orange
County
If the Hendricks boom rnaterializes. Mayor
Knight would seem 20 have the first call for the
second place. Job E. Hedges and ex-Justice
julius N. Mayer. Of Manhattan, were also sug
gesteo, was IL Linn Bruce formerly chair
man Of the New-York County Committee. The
general impression seemed TO be that If Lieu
tenant Governor Higgins were nominated the
Lieutenant Governorship would go to New-York.
John F. O'Brien. Secretary OF State, who
reached Saratoga this afternoon. is apparently
in the field for denomination, although he
showed little active interest in the matter earlier
in the year. Otto Kelsey, OF Genesee. the pres
snt Controller, Will also run again. Henry A.
Van Alstyne who succeeded Edward A Bond
as State Engineer and Surveyor by appoint
rnent early in the year, is also regarded as GER
tain 20 receive the nomination for that Office.
The Lieutenant Governorship and the Offices
OF Treasurer and Attorney General are accord
ingly the only ones over which there is any con-
test. The Lieutenant Governor will be named
largely by reason OF the geographical location
Of the head OF the ticket but for the other offices
there host Of candidates. For Attorney
General Henry B. Cowan, who was defeated
because OF the Prohibition Endorsement of At
ious for another trial r. II. Robinson of Hor-
nellsvflIe. in Steuben County, is receptive can
oicate. and the names OF Job z. Hedges, Julius
II Mayer and NJ. Linn Bruce all of New York
Eyate-tOwn, who declined a denomination, was
also urged as candidate while James G.
Graham. OF Newburg, Governor OdelPs private
secretary. has a stable little boom.
Two men seem 20 occupy tho field for State
Treasurer. John y. Cordts OF lister County,
who Is urged Offset TO Judge Parker,
seems 10 have considerable support Ulster
Republicans urge that the Republicans should
make certain OF the Democratic Presidential
slomnees own district this fall and are willing
10 guarantee 20 roll up the usual majority with
an Ulster County man on the ticket.
James II. Macarthur, Of Washington County,
Editor OF The Granville Sentinel" is the other
candidate suggested
OF course. all the various boomers realize