New-York tribune., 1906-08-24
HIGGINS A CANDIDATE.
BARNES ANNOUNCES IT.
OdeH Says Nomination UOuld Be
1{istake-Snifs at Jerome.

William Barnes. jr, chairman Of the Repub-
lican state Executive Committee. after a con-
ference with Governor Higgins on Wednesday
came 70 town yesterday and announced that the
Governor was a candidate for renOminations
and he predicted that the Governor would soon
have something to say in reply TO the various
statements Of state Chairman Odell about his
candidacy
Governor Higgins" said Mr.. Barnes. "Is
candidate for denomination. He never chased
after nomination. and he is not chasing after
a denomination He is candidate for renonli-
nation. but he does not demand the honor from
the state convention He did not expect 20
make any announcement with reference 20 hts
intentions prior to the meeting of the state
convention. 1 apprehend however. that the
talkativeness OF the state chairman VIII az an
early date prompt the Governor 20 make state
ment outlining his position.
THE friends OF Governor Higgins viii con-
troll the state convention and nominate him.
There is not the slightest doubt OF that. On
the showing made in the state committee last
week the Governor will have CD per cent Os tho
delegates and this percentage will be Increased
when the rolIcaH for New York and Kings
counties is had"
CONFERS WITH MR.. PARSONS.
Mr.. Barnes was In conference yesterday with
Herbert Parsons. The Parsons men are PEE
pairing to conduct aggressive campaign in
every election district confident that they can
beat the Quigs men,
State Chairman OdeH was in conference yes
terday with many Of the local district leaders.
He repeated his prediction that Governor Hig-
gins would not be renominated
DO you trIak Governor Higgins Will make
fight in the cOnventiOn?" he was asked.
If he has the ammunition he may said the
state chairman. Continuing. he said:
There is a strong sentiment throughout the
state against the denomination Of the Governor.
1t would be great mistake TO renOminate him
in the face Of this opposition"
DO you still think that Charles E Hughes
will be nOminated?'
II never insisted that Mr.. Hughes VIII be
nominated said Mr. OdeH. That is matter
for the convention to decide. have discovered
considerable sentiment for Hughes but none for
Higgins. 1 think Mr.. Hughes would make
good candidate"
Have you any assurances that he would ac-
cept nomination.
Mr.. Hughes will be home soon and he can
answer that for himself said Mr.. OdeTl.
The Higgins men figure that they will con-
troll the convention it was suggested.
This is time when you can figure out any,
thing you want" said Mr.. OdelI II have known
candidates to figure out that they were elected,
when they were beaten at the polls by 100Ooo'
CHANCE FOR COMPROMISE
what do you think Of the chances OF uorni-
mating a compromise candidate?''
There is always a chance for a compromise
in a situation lie this. Both parties may quar-
rel lot and then get together the last ninuts
in the convention take Il for granted that tIl.
Democrats will get together and unite on q.
candidate. think the Republicans should have
an open convention I am most decidedly IN
favor of that-a free-fOr-aIl convention. That
is the way TO settle all our troubles"
Some Of JerOmes friends say that II he
fails TO get the Democratic nomination he viii
run independent with Republican indOrsement.' %
was suggested.
What's that" exclaimed the Ex-Governor.
Republican Endorsement for Jerome? That's
absurd. Jerome always has been a Democrat
and speaks cOntemptuOusly Of the Republican
party and Of Republicans The Republican
State Convention never will indOrse jerome. He
is Democrat Political conditions in this state
ing every day. 1t is impossible to predict
with any certainty what will happen in state
politics in either organization
Mr. CdeH was asked il he thought Bryan
would be the Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent in 19tIS.
Yes 1 think he will II looks that way nOw.-
said he,
AID will President Roosevelt run again.
"Tzs says he won't. doesn't he?" said the state
chairman,
Mr.. Odell and members Of his family will start
to-day automobile trip to Rhode Island. to
be gone three or four days.
GOTERNOR WON'T TALK.