The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-22
ODELL IS FOR JEROME "lF."
INSISTS THAT A REPUBLICAN
MUST HEAD CITY TICKET.


That tho Cts VIII Run Jerome for
Mayor with or without His Consent
Murphy in Town. but Says kothlng.
Ben !amin B. Odell and r. Fulton Cutting
Of the Republican organization and the
Citizens Union talked little yesterday on
their hopes and fears. 1t Is the opinion OF
many men who are wise In political knowl-
edge that the two leaders have reached q
point where all their talking IL a game OF
blum on both sides.
Mr. Odell. as usual, would not tie him
self to any positive statement, but he
sought to impress on those who talked
with him that the Republicans would not
indorse Mr.. Jerome for District Attorney
and would not have anything to do with
the Citizens Union unless the Republic
cans can name q man for Mayor to head
the combination ticket.
IfMr. Odell could have his way he would
not listen to any proposal that the Re-
publicans indorse Mr.. Jerome, but the
local leaders in the last week have told
him that without some kind Of a fusion,
and one that would contain the name Of
Jerome, there would be no earthly chance
to beat Mayor Mcclellan despite the al
lance Mr.. Odell made with the Hearst Mu-
nicipal Ownership forces.
As result of this advice friends OF Mr..
Odell said last night that the chairman
OF the State committee would be willing
to swallow Jerome IL he could have the
choosing OF the Mayoralty candidate.
But il the Republicans cannot have this
then the party will run straight ticket, '
was the decision which Mr.. Odell's friends
said he had reached
On his part, r. Fulton Cutting made a
statement that the nominating committee
Of the Citizens Union would meet this week
and that there was every probability that
1t would agree on Jerome for Mayor. He
frankly admitted that Mr.. jerome had not
been consulted and he was quoted as say
ing that II the committee determined to
nominate Mr.. jerome for the Mayoralty
It would go ahead and do 80 without ask
ing him, depending upon his public spirit
to accept such nomination. Mr.. Cutting
explained that there were no bosses in
the union but his views would probably
be the views OF the majority
As a matter Of fact, there are good
many members Of the union, and among
who are inclined to think that their or
eanization Is boss ridden. Apparently
Mr. Cutting Mr.. Hinrichs and a few others
are endeavoring to commit the organiza-
ton to a plan that lacks the support OF
large part Of the membership OF the union.
1t Is known that many who have been among
the leaders OF the Cts will not consent to
support candidate put forward for Mayor
by Odell, and it is equally we'll known that
there is q strong sentiment in the organiza-
ton in favor Of the reelection Of Mr..
Mcclellan.
The statements which have been made
by Mr.. Cutting and Mr.. Hinrichs are re-
garded by some az threat to the Republi-
can organization) While Mr.. jerome is
disinclined ia present to talk on political
matters, he has declared daily to his friends
that nothing would induce him to run for
Mayor. especially on an independent ticket
and has commented In somewhat vigorous
language on the liberties that Mr.. Cutting
and some other Citz are taking with his
name.
Charles F. Murphy was at Tammany Hall
for the greater part Of yesterday and saw
many Of the district leaders. Just now.
however, he is not talking for the public.
He s satisfied with the way things are
shaping themselves and Is saying privately
that Tammany does not need to decker with
other organizations, so assured Is the re-
election of Mayor Mcclellan. The Demo-
cratic city committee will meet again next
week when the prelimdnaries for the opening
NJ the campaiRn will be completed,