The sun., 1906-01-21
HIGGINSFOR FRANK ANDFILE, I"
SAYS THE PEOPLE SHOULD con-
TROL PARTY MACHINERY.
Declares Political ORGANIZATIONS Must
stand for something and Must be
above suspicion WadswOrth's Elec-
HON a Significant Victory Over Odell.

lion a Significant victory Over Oiell.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20.-"Whenever polit-
icat party or when political leaders 80 far
forget the real purpose Of parties and or
ganiHations that they seek to take the
gowirnment out Of the hands Of the people
and make men and parties supreme theA
they are sure to be reOuked,
This ia the opinion of Frank W Higgins
Governor Of New York state, expressed as
he and his rarty passed through Milwaukee
early this morning in the private pullman
car Signet on the way TO New YORK
The Governor was asked if he considered
recent elections il Wisconsin Ohio and
Minnesota a. Illus rative ofthis idea
"yes. said the Governor. Il should take
them to be-.
. is it not true that party lines are being
broken down everywhere.'
mo, i don't think so. Repuhlicanism
j. just as strong in New York State to-day
a. it ever was. But parties now must rep
resent the people and must stand for some
thing They must I've above suspicion.
When they fail in this then the people VIII
kick over the traces. They will assert
themselves And it is all right, too. 1t Il
a good sign. Political parties, however,
will remain. It is inevitable
1T is asserted, Governor, that you are
breaking up the old Republican machine
in New York State. l. that true?'
Il am not trying to break up anything.
But. remember, am trying TO build up
want to see it representative organiza-
ton. ! believe it should be more fully
controlled by the people the rank and
file than it has been in the past That
is all"
byman Wadsworth as Speaker OF the New
York Legislature is in line with this move
ment' was suggested,
1T il. assuredly. Wadsworth is a young
man who will represent the PEOPLE. Yes,
he IL opposed to the old machine.
1T is claimed that you and President
Roosevelt were largely responsible for his
election
Yes, | suppose So have heard that.
elected. didn t YOU"
Il spoke In favor Of him Because
man is chief executive of State IT Is no
reason why he should bc stopped from
expressing his views publicly upon, any,
question. It s only natural that should
have my preference.
You were criticised in Congress for
having taken hand in this conflict.
"Yes, | believe it was by Wisconsin
Senator. too. said the Governor, laughing.
Srooner was applied TO both you and Gov.
La Toilette: was it,
Il suppose so.
"Do you consider the election OF Mr..
Wadsworth a. an important victory over
Chairman Odell and the old machine?'
Il consider it most important and signif-
cant. 1t has a tendency TO strengthen the
party in New York.
1T is said that your next move Will be
10 defeat the reelection of Chairman Odell
ha banI nf the RpIIlbipa rlOD
ard to secure complete control of those
who like YOU, believe in reforming the
party. Is that tr,e?"
Il can. say that. | am no politician.
That is arm no politician in the sense that
make nv living out Of politics. OF course,
have always been interested in Republi-
can affairs. But do believe the Repubi-
can party is being made more representa-
tive and will continue to be-"
at is said too, that the result will be the
refinement of Senators Platt and Depew
Is that contemplated?'
Il do not care to say what I think the
results of the present movement may be.
What is the feeling toward Senator
people of New York with reference to his
yart in the New YORK insurance dis closures?
Do they think he has been honest and Is
there demand for his resignation from
the Senate'"
"The feeling is divided. | rather think
it favors him. Many attack him, but
hers believe he has not done anything
dishonest
what will be the effect of the disclosures
in the insurance investigation? Will it
hurt busne .s?"
MY opinion is that it will temporarily;
in the end. no. On the contrary it will
he a great benefit. 1t will result in legis-
lation which will greatly strengthen the
system of life insurance. 1t will result in
better protection for the great army OF
policyhoders.
What do you think Of the anti-graft
movement throughout the country and of
disclosures such as were made in Mime
apolis. st. Louis and Mlwaukee?'
Its all right. 1t is a good sign. The
PEOPLE are beginning to demand better
public service and cleaner government.
How about grating in New York? Do
you have any there?"
Il suppose go, But conditions ARE being
improved
sYour name is being coupled constantly
with that of President Roosevelt in the
movement in New York to break the ma
chine. l presume you and the President
entertain the same views"
well, the President is COOL friend of
mine and greatly admire him
"Eour name has been mentioned as a
possible candidate for President
THAT is all nonsense. | have no po-
litical ambitions.