New-York tribune., 1904-10-08
ALL PREDICT VICTORY.
Woodruff. COrteIyou and Sheldon
Discuss Politics 5Cith the President
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Washington, Oct. T.-Ex-LieUtenant G0VcrnoN
Woodruff spent some time in Washington to-
day, and was the Presidents guest at luncheon
He spoke most hopefully Of Republican pros
poets in New-YOrk, and assured the President
that he was doing all IN his power TO promote
not only the success Of the national ticket. but
Of the State ticket as well. He declared that tho
Endorsement OF President Roosevelt was assured
beyond doubt
Il had a very pleasant and satisfactory con-
versation with President Roosevelt" said Mr.
Woodruff after leaving the White House 1t
would not be quite proper for me TO discuss for
publication the details OF our conference but I
may say that it related TO the general political
situation, with particular reference TO that III
New-York state. I think there is no doubt thar
President Roosevelt will carry New-YoTk by q
substantial plurality, and told him So There
is no disgusting the fact, however, that sharp
contest is being made on the Republican State
ticket but am entirely hopeful as 70 ths result
Mr.. Higgins. the candidate for Governor. is a
charming and able man. and would give the Peo-
pie OF Sew-York an excellent administration
The President desired to talk 20 me about the
situation in the State. IN which he very natu-
rally. is deeply interested. He wanted my views
and I gave them TO him. There IS one thing
wish YOU would make clear. The subject OF the
Postmaster Generalship was not mentioned at
the conference. received an invitation TO visit
the President the day Mr.. Payne died OF
course it never entered the mind OF the Presi-
dent 10 offer me the vacant place. and it did not
occur TO me that he might offer it to me- There
never was the slightest foundation for thu
ruInor and Z took occasion TO say so last nighs
in New-YOrk. 1 am returning directly to New
York where we all will do everything pOssibla
for both the national and the State tickets. Tn
doubtedly the State ticket viii run behind tho
national ticket That is almost always the case
in New-York. have received requests TO cam
paign some of the counties up State. Whether
or not 1 will be able to accept these invitations
cannot say definitely. but hope to be able to
accept some OF them
Chairman CortelyOu. who came to Washington
TO attend the funeral OF Postmaster General
Payne went from the church to the White
House where he remained some time with the
President but did not take luncheon. 0lr. Cor
teIyou appeared to be feeling very hopeful. but
declined to be quoted
Reports received in Washington IN the last
few days give cheerful view Of the situation
in New-York. Information received By the Re-
publican National Committee warrants the be-
lief that Mr.. Higgins viii be elected Governor.
and that New-York will give Roosevelt and
Fairbanks handsome majority.
The national committee Is acting in harmony
with the State organization. which is In perfect
working order. and the most conservative admit
that the prospects have materially frightened IN
the last week
George r. Sheldon. who called at the Wits
House TO pay his respects, assured the Presi-
dent OF his confidence in the success OF the na-
tionaI ticket IN NeW-York, and. while not deny
ing that there VIII be stiff fight over the State
ticket. expressed the belief that Higgins would
be elected. Naturally the President feels a
strong interest in New-YOrk- IL is his own STATE.
and he has every reason for desiring 20 see tha
State as we'll as the national ticket win. Men
familiar with the NeW-YOrk situation declare
that there will be developments before Election
Day which will amaze the opposition and cement
the Republicans of SeW-YOrk State into solid
and united party. WhSr these developments
viii be cannot be disclosed Tor obvious reasons.
but that they are OF a character to inspire con-
idence in the Republicans is evident.