New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-24
SARATOGA WATTS WORD
FEARS GOYERNOR,S NO"
Hughes Boom ReviUed-Bruce,
Woodruff and Black Talked of.
IBy r-legraph 20 Ths tribune. ]

IBy Telegraph The Trfbune.l
Saratoga. y. Y. Sept 23-Suspense pending
the momentOus decision OF Governor Higgins
to his acceptance OF a renonlinarion-a suspense
almost painful in its intensity-to-day character
ized the deliberations OF the delegates 10 the
Republican State Convention. The entire situa-
ton rests on his word and. while every possible
effort Is being made TO persuade him to make
the decision an acceptance OF denomination. the
feeling here is pronouncedy against the Hkeli-
hood OF his taking such action Nevertheless
discussion OF the names Of other possible candi-
dates always IS prefaced with -.E" Other
candidates there are. with respectable follow
ings. notably Charles z Hughes and Lieutenant
Governor Bruce Yet. until the Governors final
word reaches here. the politicians hardly are
naming their own personal preference for head
OF the ticket. let alone discussing probabilities
Governor Higgins will reach Albany early to-
morrow morning. He spent yesterday at Oleans
debating the situation with his family. and
though he went there 70 be free from outside
pressure. urgent messages from many state
officials were sent TO him to-day. setting forth
the necessity OF his leadership for the Republi-
IN this campaign
Failing Higgins" Mr.. Bruce and Mr.. Hughes
were Odds-on favorttes to-day. The Hughes
boom IN particular was revived with new
strength The declaration was made with con-
siderable directnsss ana authority that. II a
proper time came definite assurance OF Mr..
Hughes's position 70 his candidacy would be
produced That his position would not be un-
favorable 20 the consideration Of a unanimous
nomination was indicated Most OF the Hughes
strength lies with the New York City deIega-
ton. although some OF the upstate men were
decidedly favorably inclined toward him As a
group, the upstate delegates favor Lieutenant
Governor Bruce who also has his friends among
the New York City men The Bruce strength.
according 20 the expressions here. would lie in
his strong personality his clear record as presi-
dent Of the Senate. his claim TO sharing in all the
good works OF the Higgins administration which |
must form large part OF the platform. and. not
least. his acknowledged ability a campaisner
TWO WOODRUFF BoOMs.
Timothy L Woodrur the favored subject I
OF two booms to-day both largely tentative /
He again ts becoming possible candidate FOR \
the Governorship; he never quite. the political 4
wise say. has lost his possibility OF becOm-
ing Republican State Chairman. He declared /
that he was in no position to discuss his chances
for either place But the talk about state .
chairman all guarded. The candidate for
Governor naturally viii have a word 10 say
about the identity Of his campaign manager
Considerable talk was abroad concerning a
possible Introduction OF Ex-Governor Black as a
candidate for his old place. His political knowl-
edge and acuteness and his we'll known political
ambition formed the foundation for H. Post
master WILCOX was discussed. but a feeling
seemed prevail among upstate men thar re
was too little known
But it all came down 70 the one word wait
ing" the only one which adequately describes
the situation To-day it has not been a question
as 10 whether OF nor the Governor cared 20 ac-
cept the nomination for second term. but as TO
whether he would yield 10 the opportunities OF
his friends; for It was learned he had conhded
10 one or two OF his closest friends several days
ago that he had practically decided the situation
Hid not demand that he should sacrifice his health
and business interests by takins another nomi-
nation
The uncertainty was 50 puzzling and trying to-
lay that most Of the leaders gave up attempting
10 anaIyze H. As ex-Lieutenant Governor Wood
ruff put IL: What is the use talking about can
iidates for the state ticket or for the chairman
ship or the state committee until we have heard
from the Governor"
The confidential friends Of Governor Higgins
Railroad Commissioner AIdridge. Francis Hen
bricks. formerly Superintendent OF Insurance;
Public Works Commissioner y. V. V. FranchOt:
Banking Superintendent KHburn. John F.
OBrisn. Secretary Of State. and James 5. Whip
5le Forest. Fish and Game COnmissiOner-have
been on the scene all day They have disguised
among themselves the possibility OF persuading
he Governor 10 run again. and kept close touch
IN the various incipient boOms
Herbert Parsons. who IL seems 20 be con-
,eded holds the key 70 the situation. has been
me of the most prominent figures on the porch
II the United States Hotel He was much sought
Alter by those looking for An accurate line on :
he possibilities.
SPEAKER WADSWORTH ARRIVES.
James W. wadsworth tr.. Speaker OF the As :
embly arrived in the middle OF the morning ,
md had several long talks with Mr.. Parsons and
AssernbIyrnan Prentice. Mr. Woodruff who has
,een here since Saturday. despairing OF reaching &
NY tangible results to-day went for a long au- Y
omObiIe ride with Mrs. WOOdrUT and Senator p
Horace White this afternoon. Others went walk I
ng satisfied that al planning was futile until !
Governor Higgins made known his determine
ion.
Senator PIatt IS not here and Is not expected
Though no one seemed 10 have any definite r
rord from him on that point. II he does not
ONE. it will be the Arst Republican convention
70 has missed IN many vears- Ex-Governor
dell arrived at O'Clock tonight. greeted few
I his friends quietly and then passed down the
lng piazza alone 10 hts cottage al the extreme ,
nd Of the row. There he chatted with one or
wO friends. but seemingly took little interest in
he situation
He rode most OF the way from Poughkeepsie
lone in the smoking car. gazing refecttveIy on ,
he landscape
Louis F. Payn. former Superintendent OF In
urance. also seemed little out or his element
nd wandered about with members OF his family
lost OF the day. An enterprising photographer /,
-ied push him into group in which Her :
ert Parsons. Speaker Wadsworth ana several ! Y
their friends were posing for a picture The |
eteTan politician gasped with astOnishuneDt bur