New-York tribune., 1905-11-16
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE
PL4TTf SEES PRESIDENT.
Talk of e. s. District attorney and
Marshal for This City.
EFrom rne Tribune BUREAU

Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Plat came
down 20 Washington today, arriving at $50
p. m. and went directly to the New Willard,
where he had brief talk with William Barnes.
tr-, chairman of the executive committee of the
NorYorh Republican State Committee. To-
night at o'clock the Senator called the
White House by appointment and spent hour
with President Roosevelt The object of the
Senator's visit to discuss with the President
the subject of the United States District Attor-
neyshp for the Southern District of New-York
and the appointment of United States marshal
TO succeed William Henkel, we'll as the con-
ditfon of the Republican party in New-York.
Within the last three weeks series of confer
ences have been held in New-York looking to
the organization of the party in the State and
in the city snnator Platt in the central figure
around which these conferences have revolved
Friends of Ex-Governor Black, William L. Ward
the New-York member of the Republican Ma
tionaI Committee; J. Sloet Fassett, William
Barries, jr. George ". Dunn John w. Dwight
friends of Governor Higgins and others have
participated in the deliberations,
1t was only natural. therefore. when Senator
FIatt visited the President tonight that the sub
Ject of the reorganization of the party came I'D.
Senator Platt would not discuss the subject to-
night, and there word whatever from the
White House after the conference. 1t is under
stood. however. that the administration is keenly
interested in the New-york situation. and that
the problem will be worked out harmoniously.
The primary step in the plan Of reorganization
may be confidently expected at the meeting of
the Republican County Committee late in De
ceInber. when il reorganzes for the year.
Senator Platt after returning from the White
House, was not inclined to be communicative
He was asked If he would say anything about
Ex-Governor Odell and the revelations in the
insurance inquiry. so far as it affects ex-Iov-
ernor Odelrs leadership Of the party in the
State.
No" replied the Senator. slowly. ~ see no
reason for saying anything about Mr.. OdeIl at
this time. Rather should we stand with barred
heads and hushed voices by his political grave
and contemplate the obsequies and mediate
upon the eternal fitness OF things
The Senator was asked about the appoint
torney for the Southern District of New York
Il am he said convinced that Mr.. Morris
will be appointed There are other people to be
seem but think you safely predict that his
name will he sent IN.
AS to Marshal Henkel it is known that Senator
Platt heartily indorses his candidacy for reap
pertinent. but that the matter is still open!
James S. Sheffield. who mas been discussed as
candidate for the post of United States District
Attorney was in Washington tonight.
1t is known that within the last few weeks he
has told the President that he did not for
the place. The senior partner of Mr.. Shef1eld's
law firm died recently. and this has thrown
great deal of work on Mr.. Sheffields shoulders,
and where a few months ago he might, have
desired the place. the situation to-day is such
personal sacrifice and the withdrawal from bus
in=ss that demands his time