New-York tribune., 1906-07-13
PLATT ADMITS PACT.
JOINS HANDS WITH ODELL
Parsons's Friends Say They Are Not
Alarmed at alliance.

Although the Odeli-Platt compact acknovl-
edged formally by Senator Platt yesterday, with
the accompanying promise that he would resume
his oldtfn1e activities, the Parsons party tn New
York County, judging from the expressions of Mr..
Parsons's close friends. not at all alarmed.
Mr. Parsons himself would not say word about
the new coalition which is threatening his de-
struction at the primaries declining to talk poll
ities in any phase. Political associates OF his how~
ever, declared that the odell-Platt alliance had
been foreseen for two months, and that 1t did not
alarm them in the least. IL would. they predicted,
prove a heavy boomerang
The chief value OF the accession Of Senator Platt
20 the odel ranks according TO the analyses Of the
situation furnished here, the prestige the
possession OF Senator Platt's rank and name would
confer on the odeil camp. and their possible in-
fuenee over the views OF the federal and state
oficeholders whoss attitude in the coming pri-
maries would prove Of great Importance. This
value. Mr. Parsons's associates declare VIII be
almost minus quantity. Thnly veiled intrnations
made that the support and good Will Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt would be in the opposite camp, most
vigorously and that the Washington construction
of the situation that in great measure it was
a fight against the Chief Executive.
And the President is not so much over nifty
yet remarked OF the Parsons ieutenanfs.
significantly. that he does not enjoy good night
TO Mr. odei the Platt alliance would mean a
nossibIe increase of one vote in the state COM
n1ittee on his side one OF Afr. Parsons's workers
said. Little else of value would be gained for him.
while the situation in New York County would re-
main practically unaltered. On Senator elatt
side. this worker said, the spectacle appeared fas
pitiabe since he was being used frankly and
badly and the alliance could not be OF beneht 10
him in any way-in fact, was likely TO result III
still further estrangement between him ana the
heads of his party. Little harm could come 70 the
Parsons party CT to Governor Higgins IN case ne
1,sbed 70 he renominated It was declared.
Meanwhile the declaration of Serator Platt that
he intends 70 take up his political work again may
cause some slight hesitancy on the part or TWO or
three politicians as to what camp they VIII Jolh'
but the prediction is made freely by the PARSONS
peopIe that little other effect will be produced Sem
ator Platt was at his Office. No ~ Broadway, yes
terday morning before he went for the weekend
% Manhattan Beach, as has been his custom FOR
years. .
me last week al Highland Mills said he. He
csme on a mission Of peace, and I received him IN
the same spirit That's about all care TO say now
about our interview. In few days may make
pePS id You talk politics well as peace7 Senator
FiaIt d was o1 nIease await Developments. he res
r,,sS ~ am going to Manhattan Beach this after-
noon. to stay until Monday; when return may
heTe %og eX6eet to hold Sunday schoOl? was
asTeo s9Soe Of the cd-fashioned Sunday schSols?o
he oueried Maybe, and perhaps the OLD schoiais
"" what h IS the political situation in the state at
'ns ScRaotic'' R'' said the Senator with enphssS
..Sbo js going TO succeed ex- Governor Odel when
the state Committee reorganizes! =. ... -.
one. No. I have not heard any talk Of ex-CfoV-
sHDt aDo you think it is possible that Mr. odell may
be re-elected?' .. "A >, ,os eu
''I don't know; haven't discussed IT, "@o an
the Senator would say. -, -.4,.o ttov .ha
AgFt between NIr. Quigg and Mr. Parsons! 1.
9'Tm not familiar with the local stua1on. y-s uS
avvait deVelopnaents they will come in rev Gays
de-Piatf reconciliation visited Senator FlatI ano
fsIked with him for nearly an hour Mr, Qulss
ToIiid not talk about his visit or the poitlca stua
sion The Indications here point 70 bitter contest
Of nearly every district by the Parsons ana QulgB
sides Mr. Cuigg has proclaimed himself the pro,
spectve victor: Mr.. Parsons and his aSsocaes iee
Teat confidence. The situation after the primaries
IL fhe Odell- -Cugg win, viii leave little room
FOR a renewed fight on the candidate for the gov
ernorship. A Recognized part OF MI OdeltS cam
Fenomination. To that end various men nave been
sdvanced as promising candidates-Charles e.
Hughes Timothy L. Woodruff, Senator Brackett
and others Mr. Woodruff's attitude just now is OF
interest. AS the opposing forces gain strength ne
power, and he and his friends recognize that fact
He declared yesterday that he planned TO visit Sen
ator Platt in day or two and talk over the sltua-
ton with him.
Il am not committed. and shall not commit my
self. the governorship ana state chairmanShip
until have consulted my friends" said he