New-York tribune., 1907-11-11
PLATT SAYS IT'S TAFT.
Senator Thinks He WiU Get PreS'-
Dental Nomination.

Senator Thomas C. Platt who, in spite of his
physical nfrnites. still maintains keen interest III
political affairs in the state and nation said last
night he believed Secretary Taft would be nominal-
ed for President at the Republican National Con-
ventIon. The Senator, who, with the exception VI
a few months spent at Manhattan Beach last sum
mer. has been living since last May with friends
at the Emendorf No 133 West nth street was
seen there las: night by 4 Tribune reporter.
He had lust been wheeled into his library from
the dining room, and had settled himself In a DIE
easy chair His face is fuller and his color Is pet
ter than it has been for some time The Senator
said he feeling better than for long time lie
is looking forward to going to Washington, where
he VIII take his seat in Congress the senior Sena
from New York state He will leave here Tor
Washington Saturday. November so, and VIII
go his old quarters at the Hotel Arlington. Mr..
and Mrs. Abel, with whom he is living ana VINO
went with him to Manhattan Beach, VIII accom-
pany him to Washington, but may not stay. Mr.
Abel will have his vacation from the Custom House
at that time.
DO you think that President Roosevelt will con-
sent take third term?" the Senator was asked
Il do not" he replied. Il believe. with others,
that he afford to take another nomination
view OF his declaration that he would not do So
It is true that he is impusive. but 7 cannot think
that he would go back on the declarations he has
made"
"Who do you think will be the next Republican
candidate for President?
II think II will be Secretary Taft was the reply.
1T is evident to me that President Roosevelt would
have placed Secretary Taft in the field unless
he purposed TO stand by him. II is true that the
IolitCa. aspirations of many have been killed
nv starting their boons TOO soon but think Sec
retary Taft's case is somewhat different Presi-
dent Roosevelt will undoubtedly dominate the con
vention and il. I believe, he Is sincere in his
advocacy of the nomination OF Taft he will nomi-
nate the Secretary of War as his successor.
Senator Platt seemed TO think that the New York
State delegation would probably vote according TO
the ideas Of the President
DO you think that the Presidents alleged oppo-
sition 10 Governor Hughes is caused by the fact
that he believes the Governor would carry out
the Roosevelt policy
Not altogether. It is because the Governor stands
in the way of his friend. Taft do not believe
that Secretary Taft would be radical the
President II he should get into the White House
He would be much stronger candidate than the
President for that If the President should
be forced 10 take another nomination it would be
h tremendous fight The East. largely on account
OF the financial troubles, would be opposed 20 him.
while the West would be almost solidly for him"
The Senator thinks that the coming session Of
Congress viii be one of the most important and
liveliest in years due the opposition 10 the
policy of the President and TO new currency lcsis-
lation that will be proposed.
The Senator did not seem inclined to talk much
about the recent campaign in this county. II was
not pleasant subject for him 10 dwell on, appar-
entity. do you as campaign manager OF many
years, think that the action of Herbert Parsons in
fusng with the Independence League was justi-
fed?" he asked.
I certainly do not he said. 1T was the most
foolish thing that could have been done. He ought
TO have known that n join forces with political
organization like that OF Hearst would tend Ia
weaken rather than strengthen the Republican
organization"
Senator Platt thought that the victory Of Tim
othy l.. Woodruff in Brooklyn proved he was
much keener politician than many persons gave
him credit for Mr.. Woodruffs position in Re
publican politics in this state is much stronger
than it several months ago" he said. ANY
who takes him for novice at politics is great
ly mistaken. He insisted on nominating a straight
ticket and a great victory"
The Senator's table piled high with Sunday
papers. which he had been reading all afternoon.
There is not piece of political information from
any part OF the country which escapes his atten-
ton In the public prints. and, although he is not
IN touch with active politicians as IN tho old days.
he keeps himself well informed Of all that is go