New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
WOODRUFF TALKED OF,
as ODELL'S SUCCESSOR.
Ramon Has 1t That He VIII Join
Higgins Forces.

BY way OF Brooklyn yesterday came the story
that ex-Lieutenant-G Governor Timothy L. Woodruff
had decided 20 cast his fortunes with the Higgins
forces and that. in return for this he would be
the Higgins candidate fer chairman OF the Repub-
lican State Committee and later would receive
their support for the United States Senate fill
the first vacancy that might occur.
Investigation proved that information had come
from certain sources which made the story seem
probable. Mr. Woodruff would not discuss it him
self. neither would Governor Higgins commit him
self the subject. When asked about IL before
he started for Rhode Island. the Governor asked:
Would Mr.. Woodruff take the Craftsmanship OF
the State COmmittee?''
He told IL was understood that Mr. Woodruff
had decided to make the sacrifice.
We'll" he replied. afr. Woodruff is able
man, and stands high in the party. I know Of no
one better fitted for the state craftsmanship"
1t is fact that the great ambition OF Mr. Wood
ruff for several years has been go the United
States Senate. There time when he thought
that IL might come through the GOvernOTship, but
when he failed TO get the gubernatorial nomina-
ton two years ago he almost persuaded TO
retire from politics. His business interests took
him TO Syracuse. and it rumOred that he was
going 20 give up his home in Brooklyn and live
there. But in spite Of his absence he retained his
power in the Kings County organization, and is
now in active control again. His business in
terests are large however, and it is said that
eral times in the last year when asked 70 stand
candidate for chairman Of the State Commit
tee he has replied that his business would not
permit il. But If through the acceptance of this
position ne could his way clear 70 go 70 the
United States Senate, he would unquestOnably &C
cept his friends say.
Mr. Woodruff is old friend OF Senator Platt
and has always stuck to him. although he has man.
aged 10 get along with Ex-Governor Odell without
any great amount of friction. Since the Platt-
Odell alliance formed he has been careful TO
refrain from announcing his attitude. except 70
say that he was for harmony Although. he was a
candidate for the Governorship nomination that
went TO Governor Higgins Mr.. Woodruff has never
entertained any except the most cordial feelings
for the Governor, and Republican leaders in this
city last night said il not at all improbable
after the state convention Governor Higgins would
be in favor OF Mr.. Woodruff for the craftsmanship
Having had years of experience as the head or
the Kings County organization Mr.. woodruff Is an
able caInpaigner and in that respect, IL Is said,
would be a valuable man 10 succeed Ex-Governor
Odell.
ernOr the votes of the Kings County delegation
would be a powerful factor in determining the re-
1t was said by friends of Mr.. Woodruff yesterday
talked OF state chairman has expressed MS
willingness retire in favor Of the Kings County
leader. One of them said last night:
''Mr. Woodruff is the only man can THINK OF
who could successfully bring together the various
factions in the party. There is no doubt in my
mind that Senator Plat will favor his selection
Craftsmanship TO Mr.. Woodruff more gracefully and
with less regrets than to any other man
Brooklyn politicians last night were enthusiastic
over the mention of Mr.. Woodruns name Tor the
state Craftsmanship. They believe he is a states
man and that there is nothing too good for him in
the realm of politics