New-York tribune., 1906-09-27
by Telegraph to The tribune. ]


Saratoga. y. y, Sept. 26-Ex-LieutenantG Gov
ernor Timothy l. Woodruff of Kings County,
was unanimously elected chairman of the Re
publican State Committee 10 succeed ex-Gov-
ernor OdelI at the reorganization of that body
Immediately after the adjournment of the con-
vention to-day. meeting 10 map out the plans
for the campaign will be held in New York the
latter part Of next week.
Senator Armstrong, chairman OF the cOnven-
ton, empowered TO name a committee made up
Of one man from each Congress district TO in
form the candidates of their nominations, asked
the state committee 10 act in that capacity The
notification will be held in New York, and the
meeting of the committee TO outline the cam
paign will be held after the notification
William Barnes, jr., chairman Of the executive
committee who had been a candidate for state
chairman. gracefully retired in favor Of Mr.
Woodruff lie also made the suggestion that
no executive committee be named This year, but
that the chairman have power TO call any of the
members Of the state committee 10 act in the
advisory capacity formally taken by the execu-
tive committee. This is an innovation, and
places almost absolute power in the hands of
Chairman Woodruff.
Along with the retirement of Ex-Governor
Odeu from the craftsmanship came that of
Colonel Reuben L. Fox from the secretaryship.
Id
elected to succeed him. Mr.. Woodruff was en-
powered 10 name an assistant secretary and
treasurer The former place is 20 be given -
Raw b. smith. Of Syracuse, now assistant clerl-
OF the Senate.
The roll Of the committee is made W as
printed in The Tribune this morning, save for
substitutions made IN three districts a. the last
moment. Horace c. Tenant was substituted for
J D. Lawrence IN the 24th DIstri,t. John X.
h-rE,
and Henry E O'Brien for Herbert Parsons in
the 18Th Al the last moment. il was SatC, Mr..
Parsons thought that # ne was placed o. ne
committee it might look if he H. IT -:1g
to press himself forward too much
The meeting Of the state committee was h-ld
on the platform of convention hi. 1r wood
ruff and MI Barnes occupied r." ro7-te .ets
topatAer White ex-GOyernor C5t1 a. at one
side with William Halpm and M.,hael J. Dady'
chewing reaectively - long ioC ti-ar. 1e
mad nothing To say uutG MI Wo'ar1n remarked
that the question had arisen in his mind whether
or not il was necessary 70 adopt any rules or
bylaws for the conduct of business.
Il understand" re SAID turning 60 the old
chairman with a smile, that such a course is
not necessary ana that the chairman can do
about as he pleases.'
THAT is about right, guess replied the old
chairman, grimly.
Colonel Fox called the new committee together
and Mr. Barnes nominated Mr.. Woodruff for
chairman. Colonel Fox seemed 10 he a little
ratified for he said. half TO himself "Ihats
good" ana fGiled TO put The question until
prompted AIR Woodruff was named by ac-
cIamation. He said:
Y sincerely appreciate the confidence that has
been reposed in me. There is no necessity OF
long speech now. so we had better get right down
to business
As was the case last year, Charles w Ander-
son. Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Tor the
port OF New York, made member at large
OF the committee under a special resolution He
is chosen to represent the Negroes OF the statA