New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-31
DEPEW CONGRATULATED.
Senator Receives Many Letters
Mr. PlottS Comments.

Senator Depew spent most of the day yester-
say IN receiving and acknowledging congratu-
sttons on account OF his prospective reelection
de called on Senator Platt in the afternoon and
ftayed with him for half an hour. Ex-Governor
Black went TO Troy In the afternoon to spend
New Years with his family Republican poll
acians seemed 10 drop back into the even
groove that they occupied two weeks after cleo
ton
Senator Depews desk was piled high with
kilograms and letters when the newspaper men
called On him
Ihere Isn't anything new to say about my
prospective reelection" said the Senator ''I
guess / said it about all yesterday. I notice
that some Of the papers try 10 convey the i'm
preston that the Governor was working against
all the time. AS 1 said yesterday I am
satisfied that the Governor cid not oppose me
when he learned that the sentiment of the party
was in my favor. At time did the Governor
wish 10 DO anything but serve the party Gov
ernor odeu never let his personal feelings in
terfere with what he thought was best for the
party. I feel very happy. OF course. over the
prospect OF being returned"
Senator Platt was so taken up with business
that he was inaccessible until late in the after
noon When ne was asked by the reporters
what effect the return OF Senator Depew would
have on the organization. he said:
I don't see that il will have any particular
effect"
Your friends. Senator are saying that you
TOW will resume active leadership of the organ
ization.' II was suggested.
1T IS useless TO discuss a matter of that char
acter ct this time" said the Senator.
do you expect TO confer with Governor Odell
over organization natters?''
Il don't know what should confer with him
about" said 1fr. Platt. Il may see him. I
suppose he will send for me. 1 expect to see
Speaker Nixon before the organization of the
legislature"
'TYiu you have any recommendations with
reference TO committee places?" he was asked.
Tn always interested in good government.
I've got little list of recommendations that I
shall make to Mr.. Nixon and the Governor"
1T is rurnored that Ex-Governor Black is TO
succeed you IN the Senator" was the next sug-
Eestion-
We'll" said the Senator, with a broad smile.
hell have 10 wait a long time. I never re-
tire when other people try to force me to retire.
I probably shall remain in the United States
Senate as long as I can. I had entertained the
thought OF resigning if Mr.. Black had been
elected in Senator Depew's place. / was as
much interested in the return of Mr.. Depew as
hat do you think Of the appointment OF Mr..
FTanchot?" Mr.. Platt was asked.
1T is an excellent appointment II is the
best evidence that Mr.. Higgins intends TO be
the real Governor Of the State
When Louis F. Pay1l seen, after his talk
with Senator Platt yesterday, he said:
Il told Senator Platt I WAS perfectly satisfied
with the election Of Senator Depew. The SEN
storship would not be a good thing Tor Black.
told him as much six months ago. It would
be too great a sacrifice for him. as he is max
plenty OF money n his profession. He
agreed with me II has al TUNED out for the
hesI. Oepew has been my friend for forty years.
and am glad that he is going back TO the SEN
ate The result has not weakened odell in the
leadership Of the organization He is as strong
ever"