New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-26
The men handling his defence. That IS a

or The men handling his defence. That IS a
thing apart
'Kelseys case appeals to the heart. and that
IS one reason the organization Is up IN arms
about IL. II is remarkable the sentiment which
has been displayed over this There is a man
Acknowledged by the Governor himself 20 be OF
frreproachable integrity. a man who has served
the state for years with marked ability in what
ever high Office he held: who has served with
honor 10 himself and honor and credit 10 the
party 10 which he belongs. These things are
not forgotten up the state where he is known.
and even in New York If you 10 go into
a district clubhouse ard get an honest opinion
Of the members views TN guarantee that only
odd fish here and there would side with the
Governor"
Yet another mar active in district politics who
, IS close 20 the legislators who are taking the
lead IN Kelsey's support, argued thar Kelsey
would be sustained by the Senate, and other
things likely TO become an issue between the
Governor and the Legislators would be settled"
The organization IS unanimously against the
Governor on the Kelsey case" he said. Il don't
believe il viii 60 any further than that myself.
I think that after Senator Raines and the others
have settled the Kelsey business. probably the
Legislature will give the Governor the utilities
bill II may be changed some. hut believe the
organization VIII take the stand that the Gov
ernor has the right TO have these things if he
believes the party welfare demands the enact
ment Of such laws. Whether the bill viii have
all the things he put into it is another question
There's the removal proposition. I doubt if the
Senate viii agree 10 that"
GOVERNORS FRIENDS NOT ALARMED.
Views held by men in the Governors camp
differ somewhat widely from these expressed
by the Kelsey adherents and those predicting
an open rupture. Though not alarmed the Gov
ernor's friends realize well the seriousness Of
the situation and are not inclined to believe If
st goes 50 far as a defiance by the Senate Of the
Governors wishes the Kelsey case that It
will end there. The charge was openly made
.to-night by some men, without assuming 10
speak the Governors mind. that the work of
the corporations against the Governors plans
was showing first in the Kelsey case, 10 be
continued in drawing the teeth of the utilities
bill If the Kelsey work succeeded. In this the
ory the attitude taken to-day by Senator Raines
assumes a considerable part.
. His sympathy with Superintendent Kelsey has
been known from the beginning, and his sup
port Of Mr.. Kelsey has been predicted since he
left sick bed for his dramatic visit 10 the
judiciary Committee in the early stages Of the
proceedings. But not long ago he publicly took
Senator Armstrong 10 task for an interview in
timating that there were ''sides" in the COM
mittee. Therefore the Governors friends, re- |
alizing Senator Kaines's long experience and 4
careful adherence TO closely considered plans OF
action, say that his open championing OF Mr.. 1
Kelsey to-day was meant TO crystalline opinion /
and bring about another stage in the campaign !
They realize that the long delay in the Kelsey 1
case has resulted in. opportunity seized by I
corporation agents 10 set upstate Republicans 4
with real or fancied grievances against the /
Governors policies. This would be easy through /
the great respect and affection felt for Otto 4
Kelsey; the break once made between the Gov I
ernOr ana the Senate and sustained by the or 4
ganiZaIion on the Kelsey case. the real oppOr- !
tunlty OF the corporations would be al hand
i believe the Governor would regret deeply |
any attitude by the Senate or the Republican 4
organization which would put him in the posi- 1
lion OF direct antagonism," said one man who /!
comes into daily contact with the Governor.
l know he has wherever possible done things /
IS the leaders would have liked him TO do he /
mas given Tim Woodruff whatever he could /
Herbert Parsons got his appointments. The I
Governor has not taken a stand which would /
aiialr; on the contrary. he has tried TO recon
c.lc FACTIONS But the Governors duty is not TO
en- organization, nor even party; II read his I
miad Alright he considers himself the Governor
OF the whole state and If the interests Of the 4
people at large should conflict with the inter-
ests OF his own party even he would stand for
the people. IN this very Kelsey case. some Of 4
the leaders who have promised their support ,
and The support Of their legislators 70 the Cow 4
erNor have gone around condemning his course. 4
, That is SO in Albany County
IN my opinion. the Governor. no matter What /
comes. VIII not abandon his policies He will /
nor felfe2t ne VIII not retract In all this affair
ne never has lifted a finger While the other
people have brought all sorts of pressure 10 bear
ne has kept absolutely alOof Now II he is
-orced INTO war he will abide the chances Of Z
war ana play mans part like man no mat
ser whether his organization or his party OBJ
poses him supports him