New-York tribune., 1907-05-10
was heart to heart talk-a meeting man

a heart to heart talk-a meeting man
fashion"
Governor Hughes's attitude was expressed
then it has been to other visitors. He was
standing absolutely for what he said in his
speech OF acceptance and in his message 10 the
Legislature. He believed il was the Republican
party's duty to him Governor and TO the
people OF the state TO support him in the policies
he had outlined. For those things he was stand
ing, without compromise Anything he could do
consistently work with the organization he
should consider equally duty: but this must
involve no abandonment Of any of the reforms
or the policies he had mapped out.
This presentation of the case apparently
chimed in with Senator Ranes's mood. From all
accounts he met the Governor on his own ground.
and they agreed that while their ideas on some
subjects might be diametricalIy opposed each
maintained a high idea of party duty. If their
ideas on other subjects could not be made tn
3ibe. at least they could meet as men and get
the benefit Of a free discussion of the various
subjects. Then Senator Raines brought up the
epportionment question. 4 month ago he had
presented TO the Governor the plan agreed on
by most Of the Republican Senators-that Of
shifting Richmond County Queens and Mas
sau and changing the 18th Senate District in
New York County and leaving other districts
unchanged. This does not meet the Governors
ideas. No agreement was reached this sub
5ect, contrary TO reports in circulation to-day.
which said that the Governor IN return for the
unanimous adoption by the conference of tho
utilities bill had agreed TO accept the Ranes ap-
portionment. Instead, the Governor did sa
that he would do nothing further about appor-
iionment until the leaders had prepared their
complete scheme and submitted it to him, when
he and Senator Raines could have another talk
IMAM fashion," about it
HARMONIOUS SITUATION EXISTS.
The resulting situation is one of greater har-
,nony within party lines and greater good feel
Eng personally than anybody here week
would nave declared was possible. Many leeis-
letors, especially old-line leaders Of long service
tn the organization, seem to have had the idea
that Governor Hughes Intentionally kept himself
apart from them and chose to avoid personal
contact with them. They pictured him
tagonistiC TO them personally and to their ideas
and legislation. one of the standing complaints
Of friends of Senator Raines has been that,
though he vas the majority leader, the Gov
ernor seemingly did not want to consult him on
legislative affairs. Hughes men. the con-
trary. represented the old-line leaders
standing off in a pet. considering the Governor
whose pleasure consisted in thwarting
their plans. Both sides seem have been dis
abused of their notions.
ment with me on appOrtionment" said Senator
Raines. in answer 10 a query. but did agree
that when the time came we'd meet together and
talk il all over; and that's something even if we
can't agree he added with a chuchle
Naturally. with this feeling prevalent. Repub-
licans see ahead little but speedy adoption of
the entire Hughes programme The utilities bill
VIII be passed without any difficulty, Hughes
men predict. They expect that the recount bill
will be reported next week and passed. On ap-
portionment the prospect IS somewhat
certain. There the situation is one Of a tearing
apart OF districts and a building up of others
which may result IN political death for several
Of the present Senators That easily might pre-
the Senate. But just now all the Hughes men
are optimistic. and are not considering that side
OF tire picture.
Muc:l speculation is rife tonight orer the like
iihoOd Of outbreak tee apport:onrlent
problem; in the state COMMITTEES meeting on Sat
urday. The committee vrll without doubt ADOPT
an amendment indorsing In blanket form the
Governors policies. Indeed, some of The up
state men, according to a report received here,
they think .fe COMMITTEES Triii be little behind
time in such action when the Senate conference
alread! has put Itself 80 unristasa biy on record
as faToring tha Governors utilities bill the
chief part OF his Legislative programme.
Francis Hendricks. the story goes. will not
attend the meeting. and other members are said
10 have expressed similar Feelings But now
many politicians are wondering whether a COM
plete state redistricting is considered a part OF
the Governors programme. If so. and the ap-
portionnent problem comes up. some men here
problem in the committee then.