New-York tribune., 1906-08-16
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Senator Platt a spectator throughout
After the committee adjourned Mr. Odell wen'
over and sat down by the Senator. who was
asked 10 comment on the result.
what can say?" said the Senator. II have
fallen into OdelIs arms and he has fallen into
mine"
The committee was called TO order by Chair
man oden Secretary Fox called the roll which
showed that ali Of the committee except George
II. Witter. Of the 37th District were present
either in person or by proxy.
The proxies were as follows: First District, J.
w Demarest for Leander B. Faber: I'd Dis
trict T. L. Woodruff. for r. N. Johnston; 1th
District. d. H. Ralston for N. ]. Dady; 10th
District. L. Z. Quigg. for J. F. Pegnam: 10th
District. w n X. Olcott. for A. Gruber-
William c Warren Of Buffalo. introduced a
resolution fixing Saratoga. September %. as the
place and time for holding the state convention.
This was adopted unanimously without debate
BETS CRITICIsEs ODELL.
Charles H. Belts. OF Lyons. read statement
criticising Chairman Odell for statements which
appeared in the newspapers as coming from him.
I assume said Mr.. Belts. that we are all
equally interested in the welfare Of the Repub-
lican party and its continued success.
Therefore every member of this committee
should do everything in his power 10 adjust diff
ferences and promote harmony in the ranks OF
the party
But. gentlemen. this cannot be done by either
attacking candidates or supposed TO be candi-
dates in the public press.
In this committee. member of the COM
rnittee I wish 10 make earnest and emphatic
protest against the action Of its chairman in
attacking Governor Higgins he has done in
an interview published in the papers this morn
ing
There can be no legitimate objection to any
Republican advocating the nomination of any
candidate he desires for Governor but it i'll be-
comes the chairman Of this cominittee-the head
of the Republican state organization-to attack
any candidate. much less the chief executive of
this great state.
i wish 10 say here and now that if there are
any clouds the political horizon which tend
to dsrken the prospects OF Republican success,
let it be sufficient 10 say that they not Gre
ated by Governor Higgins.
The availa bility non-availability Of any
candidate for Governor is a question 10 be de-
cided by the intelligent and duly elected repre-
sentatives OF the party in convention assembled,
and not by the chairman of this committee, or
the chairman of any other committee
And let me say TO you. gentlemen. that you
may rest assured that the next candidate for
Governor. and the next Governor Of this state.
viii be nominated by the duly elected delegates
10 the Republican state convention and not by
any one else"
Mr. Quigg objected to Mr.. Bettss remarks,
but he was permitted 10 proceed.
HENDRICKS PRESENTS BRUcE's NAME.
Francis Hendricks. of Syracuse, moved that
the committee designate Lieutenant Governor
NJ. Linn Bruce TO be the temporary presiding Of
hcer Of the convention at Saratoga.
Louis F. Payn, of Chatham, spoke in opposi-
rO lie baiT ad for
the state committee TO do so long in advance Of
the convention, stating that it was customary 70
select the temporary officers OF the convention
at the meeting held the night before the con-
Vention.
Mr.. Payn moved that the motion be laid on he
table. Mr. Hendricks replied. stating that if the
temporary chairman was selected at this time it
would give him ample time prepare his speech.
He said that in other states it was customary to
select the temporary chairman considerable
time in advance OF the meeting of the conven-
ton. In reply the question, he said that so
far he knew there was no precedent in this
state for the action which his motion proposed.
William Halpin Of New York asked if Mr
Bruce had indicated that he would accept this
position. The question il his mind was if rhe
present action might not be prejudicial 10 Mr.
Bruce possible candidate.
George W. Aldridge. of Rochester. replied that
Mr. Bruce had been sounded On the matter aud
had indicated that while he would not ir q sense
declare himself candidate. he would accept The
position if the committee should vote TO 1ffer il
10 him.
Mr.. Quigs again opposed the motion. because
Il was unprecedented. He said that A;r Bruce
had 10 warmer friend than himself ana that
there was no one whom he would more gladly ce-
light TO honor, but ii this unprecedented action
were taken ~ this time infeIences would be
drawn by the people and by the newspapers
which would be prejudiciaI
a vote was taken on the motion TO Law Mr.
Hendrickss proposition on the table The line
up was as given, with the exception of Mr Ltv-
ingston. who voted at first with the Higgins
men
The motion TO lay the table was lost by
a vote OF 10 TO IS
The original motion making Mr.. Bruce tenn
porary chairman then carried by a vote Of
10 10 is, the members voting as before,
Mr Bruce was elected chairman by vote OF
II to IS
Mr. Ten Eyck then introduced a resolution thai
when the committee adjourn il be TO the United
States Hotel. At Saratoga. on the evening OF
September p This was carried unanimously.
LIVINGSTON MOVES TO RECONSIDER
Mr.. Livingston. Of Brooklyn then said that he
had not understood the significance of the pre-
vious rollcalls when he had voted and accord
inely he moved 10 reconsider the vote by which
Mr. Bruce was declared temporary chairman OF
the convention
This motion 10 reconsider was seconded by
Mr. .RaIston, and carried The roll was called
again on the question Of making Mr. Bruce
temporary chairman. The result OF this was
70 against and Is in favor. SO the motion was