New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-17
SAYS ROOT WILL CONSENT
MEN FOR STATE TICKETS.
Democrats Worry Over Lack of
Campaign Funds.
IBE TELBGnApH TO THE rnIprNr.I

Saratoga, n. Y. Aug. 16.-The first definite In
formation that Elihu Root would acquiesce in
the almost unanimous call TO run for Governor
this fall on the Republican ticket was indicated
by remark dropped to-day here by Congress-
man James S. Sherman. Mr.. Sherman was
here on hts way home from New-York Asked
about the situation up State. he said: Il can
see nothing but Root. The call for him Is not
only unanimous. but it is also insstent I think
that every Republican in the State wants him.
and If he accepts the nomination I think it is
all over then but the shouting. He will add
thousands Of votes to the ticket. and surely will
be elected"
VIII he accept the nomination." was asked.
1 am convinced that he will. Within the last
week have ascertained somewhat Of his atti-
tude from within his own family Mr. Root
does not desire the nomination, and his family
have opposed It. The newspapers have got a
wrong idea, II II was the financial end as has
been cited, am convinced that neither he nor
his family would object. On the other hand
Mr. Root is sixty years old. The last haIf dozen
years have been years of unremittinz toll with
him. and he naturally feels the wear ans tear
OF this work. His family are opposed to his
assuming any more burdens. but l have good
cause TO think that when the time comes he viii
answer the call Of che party. He always has
been a faithful soldier. and is one OF the abIest
and sturdiest generals. We need him In this
fight, and 1 know you will find him wher his
name is caliad."
How about the makeup OF the rest of the
ticket?" was asked
Il suppose" said Mr.. Sherman. 1T will be .he
old ticket, Of course with the exception Of the
Attorney General"
Who do you think VIII be named for Attorney
GeneraI?'
Il believe" said Mr. Sherman. that former
County Judge Frank Robinson OF Steuben.
would make a strong candidate. hardly
believe that Henry B. Conan will be named
have heard talk of Senator EIon r. Brown.
but Judge Robinson, I think is a good man
for the place"
On the other side of the fence the Democrats
here seem TO be all at sea about the makeup
of the State ticket. The Tammany men say
that Mcclellan VIII not be a candidate for Gov
ernor and that Tammany will acquiesce in the
selection OF Daniel S. Lamont. The Erie County
leaders seem 70 have dropped the idea Of nom
mating Goodyear and are speaking kindly OF
Mr.. Lamont. This seems to narrow the contest
down between Lamont and John 3. Stanchheld
Of Elnra- Some Of the Hill people are urging
stanchheld but they are doing so in only a
half hearted way, and they speak kindly of
Lamont
It is CLEANED that the Democratic Fat fryers"
who have been in the financial district have
met with little encouragement. They have be-
lieved that the financial interests of the country
were opposed 10 the election OF Mr. Roosevelt
and would contribute literally 10 Parker's cam
paign fund They found almost the opposite to
be the case. AS a result of this conference, Mr..
Belmont. who had intended staying here until
the end Of the racing meeting, returned to New
York to consult with George Foster Peabody
and other Democratic inanciers and take steps
20 secure campaign funds.
This is the explanation Of the organization of
the finance committee announced the other day
and the Democrats are drafting every one they
possibly can to assist in this work OF raising
cempaign funds. which up 10 date have proved
anything but satisfactory