New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-24
GOVERNOR HIGGINS BACK.
HIS HEALTH IMPROVED.
REPLIES to Many Questions, but Dis
closes Little.

c-o,s-nor and Mrs. Frank ". Higgins,
@vno have been abroad since August lo' retuIne0
.ssterdav on the White Star Line steamship Cei'
4te The boat reached the pier about D oclocA'
1u4 It was nearly before the Governor reacneo
fhe Hotel AIbeuaarle. He remained there oa4S
. 1bor+ tins. and took the O'Clock trdln L0l
.o,asn. where the Governors mother Is III a
marty Of the Governors friends wenI o""H 'A'e
Rsv On the revenue cutter to meet him among
go vvho made the trip were Frank S. Perley'
.a-rs+srv to the Governor; n. Y. V. branchot'
s+a+A s1,per.ntendent of Public Works; senator
r-s,1,x ex-senator Cuthbert W. Pound. Otto heI-
zev. state Controller; Adjutant General Henry
ana Lieutenant Governor Bruce On the pier
were Miss Higgins, the Governors daughber'
william Halpin, president Of the RepuDHcah
County Committee; John + o'Brten Secretary
Of state; Attorney General Mayer ana " Imam
Barnes. IT., OF Albany.
The Governor looked robust and was mani
testify much benefited by his trip. He had little
- sav about politics or other subjects. He said
that he had been away long that he had
Inst track Of local affairs, and would have to
make himself familiar with what had been going
on before he could intelhgently discuss the pres
ent situation. He was asked about various sub
sec.s including the insurance investigation He
declared that he had read the testimony Of
George Perkins, and that Of the secretary Of the
Mutual Life.
.of course you understand II 7 knew the full
details Of what has been going on since I left
here. in insurance matters, could not express
sn opinion, as am in the position of jury in
the matter. And, as I do not know anything
sbout the subject" said the Governor. L can
say even less
we had very good time abroad he said,
while waiting on the pier. I'VE went away for
= rest. and we got it. Politics know nothing
Of heard nothing of, since left
This was his reply to a question about the
local fusion combination;
ct have been our of touch since left I re-
csivsd three letters and two cables since last
August
Whist do you think Of the fusion nomination
ts,-e o4rere6 to Justice Gaynor? OF course you
heard OF that?"
..r have heard nothing" said the Governor.
.Iu5re CSaynor was on the steamer with me
when I went abroad He never mentioned any
thing tn lead me to think he had the remotess
idea that he would receive nomination coming
10 him. In fact, I didn't know he would be
considered"
What do you tfizk Of the deVelopneh's IN
the Insurance Investigation
Nv answer to that is: know nothing about
them"
Was there much comment in the English
newxpapers?"
Z have seen very little in the London papers
and the affair caused but little interest aoroao-
read Mr.. Perlinss testimony. and. think Ihe
testimony Of the secretary of the Mutual Lie.
Of course, you understand, that if knew alI OF
the facts I would not discuss them, and SO "he'i
/ know nothing cannot talk at all caii''o'
Try a case without the facts before me.
Did you hear about the testimony or read the
testimony about campaign contributions from
The insurance companies
7 heard a man say, a little while ago. some
thing about that" replied the Governor. i Go
not care 10 talk on that subject except to say
hat nave no knowledge of any contributions
To the Republican campaign fund
Il was called TO his attention that It had been
alleged by Judge Parker that President Roose-
velt had been elected by the contributions of
corporations and trusts.
Roosevelt" said the Governor. was elected
Independent Of any contribution from any cor
poration He was elected because the people
voted for him"
DO you know Judge Hamilton" the Governor
vas asked suddenly.
DO YOU mean Judge Hamilton, Of Albany
Anthony Brady's lawyer? Yes know him
Have you heard that he a legislative
sqe,+ of the New York Life Insurance Com
pany?"
I heard nothing about that" said the Gov
srnor smiling
There have been great many editorials pub
is7Tsstigstion ana coEdemntng the State In
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