New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
CONFER AT OYSTER BAY
TALK OF STATE POLITICS.
President Thinks Delegates Should
Decide Gouernorship Matter.

IN regard to the Governorship nomination re-
mains practically unchanged. Mr.. COCKS saiu
afterward that absolutely no steps had oeeh
taken by the President and his conferrees as 10
the selection of the man who will be nominated
at the Republican State Convention at Sara
toga next month to head the Republican TICKET
in New York State at the election next fall. or
in any other matter. So far it is possible TO
learn. President Roosevelt approves leaving the
question of Governor Hughess denomination
open until the conventions meets. and then let
ting the delegates themselves decide the matter
Herbert Parsons, president of the New York
County Committee; William Barnes, jr, Of AL
bany. and Francis Hendricks, of Syracuse.
members of the newly appointed State Repub-
Iican Executive Committee. which was named
by Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff at the meet
ing of the state committee in New York yester-
day, were the three who took part in the con-
ference besides the President and Congressman
Cocks Their visit to the President to-day, fol-
lowing that yesterday of Senator John Raines.
is taken as showing that the President is care
fully watching the development of Governor
Hughes's candidacy for a denomination. Messrs.
Barnes and Hendricks openly opposed to
Governor Hughes's denomination, while Mr.. Par
sons's attitude is not definitely known.
Mr. Parsons is thought to have brought with
him from New York the reports received by Mr..
Woodruff at the meeting of the New York State
Committee yesterday from the leaders through
out the state regarding the sentiments of the
people in their districts on the question of the
denomination of Governor Hughes. These re-
ports were to allow the President to for him
self just how the people of the state feel in the
matter of the denomination of Governor Hughes
Messrs. Parsons Barnes and Hendricks came
down from New York by automobile They
carefully avoided the newspaper and
reached Sycamore Hill at 1245 p. m. Congress
man Cocks drove over from his home in West
bury, Long Island. and reached there a little
while later. For three hours the politicians
were in close conference with President Roose-
welt Together they thoroughly discussed the
entire state situation. After the conference
Messrs. Parsons, Barnes and Hendricks departed
in their automobile for New York They were
again careful to avoid meeting the reporters.
CONFERENCE WITHOUT RESULT
Congressman W. w Cocks was seen and con-
rented to talk. He said that nothing at all had
been decided upon by the President and those
who took part in the discussion. Continuing ne
said:
I'VE thrashed the entire situation pro and con
from A to z. 1 personally believe that the
ter of the nomination should be left entirely to
the convention. Let the Hughes people elect all
the delegates they can and the anti-Hughes
vention and fight 1t out Down here in my dis
trict we are rather tired of seeing the thing
all framed up beforehand. and merely going to
the convention to ratify the matter"
"Are you in favor of Governor Hughes's re-
nomination, Mr.. Cocks?'' he was asked.
why, yes. I am partly so. at least, and I
think my district favors Governor Hughes's re-
nomination. he replied.
"Of course, I realize" he continued, that
Hughes not only among the racing element, but
in other quarters yet think he Is the strongest
man.
Charles S. Francis. Of Troy. N Y, American
Ambassador TO Austria Clifford Pinchot. chief
OF the Bureau of Forestry, and Walter l. Fisher.
of the Conservation of Resources Commission.
reached Oyster Bay on the noon train to-day
Ben Greet, the Shakespearian actor. also came
on the same train and guest at luncheon
of the President and Mrs Roosevelt
Ambassador Francis said that he was on his
annual leave OF absence, and had come I'D TO
pay his respects to the President.
"The Emperor always inquiries after President
Roosevelt whenever he sees me- said the Am
bassador land he Is a great admirer OF the
President" The Ambassador said the relations
between the United States and Austria Hungary
at present were most friendly and cordial
Messrs. Pinchot and Fisher remained with
the President after his political guests had de-
parted They said they were able to report to
the President very satisfactory progress in the
u-or,x of making an inventory of the countrys
natural resources to be embodied in a report
which will be made to the President next jan
,,ory They left here on the 6:O3 p m. train
for New York
PRESIDENTS REPLY TO SPERRY.
President Roosevelt has received the following
cable message from Admiral sperry' command
er-in-chief of the American Atlantic fleet, now
AT Auckland. New Zealand. on its way round
the world:
The government and people Of New Zealand
oosordinp the fleet remarkably enthu
siastic and cordial reception. The Prime MIN
lister and other members of the Executive Couh-
eli acting for the people of the dominion nave
nresanted President Roosevelt through me a
beautiful token and a message OF admratlon
and regard for him and his ire Work; cohcIuo-
ing with earnest ana coruldl lii'lIatioi "
him to visit New Zealand
The President to-day sent cable message to
Admiral Sperry in reply. as follows;
zraat1v nleased with your telegram Please
convey to the Prime Minister my hearty thanks
and the expression of the sincere regard, friend
shin and admiration which the people OF thls
country entertain for the people or New Iea-
land. Extend my congratulation to the heet
while playng his morning game of lawn ten
,4s today President Roosevelt was surrounded
nv, a score of young women and young men on
borsaback wearing their sleeves white bands
NTH red crosses. They informed the President
that they were holding up people IN Oyster
Raw and collecting funds for the beneht OF the
Nassau Hospital. at Mineola, and that he was
their victim The President quickly put his
hand in the pocket OF his crash trousers and
willingly produced his contribution He wished
them good luck in their raid
THE Presidents sons, Archibald and Kermit,
~. r,arnber. of the riding set, but contrary to