New-York tribune., 1909-10-20
NO FEAR OF HEARST
B-4NNARD PEOPLE READY.
Parsons Tells Hoo Nomination Vas
Made GOUernor's Letter.

Mdde-GoUernor's Letter.
Republican leaders are not at all displeased by
the attitude taken by william r. Hearst on Mon
day night. when he stated that he was out 10
win.'' and as his first step in that programme
made an attack upon Mr. Barnard Persons who
have studied the situation closely believe that the
issue is now clearly drawn between Mr.. Banrsrd
and Hearst, and the campaign viii be condueted
from now with shat point in view. That
Hearst. IN order to gain votes for himself stands
ready 10 make personal attacks on a business man
OF unmpeschabie integrity viii add 10 Mr. Ban
nRnd's strength, it is believed.
The personal attack made by Mr., Hearst upon
dent Parsons yesterday. 1t Was 10 be expected
and are glad that it has come"
Z am growing stronger every day., was the
comment Of Mr. Barnard. Il wish Mr.. Hearst
well-up 10 = certain point Both Mr.. Hearst ana
Mr. Twins are helping me in the attitude that they
have taken"
IN a speech a meeting in the Flatiron Building
yesterday noon Mr. Barnard said
Some thoughtful soul has been passing the word
around that don't care whether am elected
or Mr.. Hearst. J may be a philanthropist. but I
wont give myself away. I am in this fight to
win. and ] intend 70 win and stamp out Tammany
graft
Il don't say anything against the other two
candidates. ] an simply a business man. and
81 you want me TO try 10 give you business
{. administration give me your votes"
President Parsons in reply TO the assertion that
kssr. Barnard gvas not selected by the fusion con-
ference. but ~as the choice OF the RepuDhcah
leaders, issued the following statement;
For six months before Mr.. Bannard's name had
appeared upon the list OF ayaiabe candi1ates ne
Citizens Union. told me that ms naa Peeh o1 In
ef the names favored by his organlEauon-z IN IN
TACT mayoralty candidate was ever voted on
in the fusion conference or in the
PspdsnCe League 6olted The conferenee Not Until until
j
"a big business man
BUSINESS MEN URGED BANNARD-
Mr Bannard's name had been urged by business
men thap3yers ana people 1a,oixer "a on tie
part OF Mr. Hearst's followers was the one thing
that made IL useless TO consider MI BannaIq 20 ;
name while the Independence League was IN tile
50 Far as my own judgment in the matter went
Mr- Bannard,s nomination was the one which
Tammany forces. In that / was confirmed by the
opinions Of others
Accordingly. ] was prepared TO suggest his name
Immediately upon The bolt OF the lndepenaence
adjourned made the suggestion 70 Mr. NO Moodrp1f ngd
sItu lle asItso ~ Nds llt 49, Ss-
Dir Barnard would accept FROM things tlat Nj:
day We knew he would accept ana We nominated
Any one who knows Otto T Barnard knows
that ne Is Tie very opposite OF weak and that ms
pendent strength. as viii be his administration as
ig i aeei4 y = eie ~ il0 A"s n ne bsa s ~ ~
his legal and business experience his keen knowl-
HE service to the Republican party has been
rendered wholly out Of his sense of duty, and II
other business men holding such important posi-
tons as his would do as much there would be no
Esnoe waste and graft in the city's affairs
The statement OF Judge Gaynor that the Sugar
Trust had furnished money assist Mr.. Parsons in
defeating the leadership Of Governor Odel in the
local organization emphatically refuted by Mr..
Parsons. Never did any corporation. directly
indirectly. contribute cent TO defeat Odell in the
primaries" he SAID. we were hghting odell and
cuigg BY our victory cut the Republican or
sanitation here free from the domination OF any
lobbying interests
GOVERNOR HUGHES'S LETTER.
There was general feeling of regret among Re
l,uhlicans yesterday because Governor Hughes did
moi feel that he could lend his services TO the anti
Tanmany cause. IN order place the attitude of
1he Governor clearly before the public, General
Stewart T. Woodford made public Mr.. Hughess
letter in reply a request that he speak 1t read:
II is clear to that ! ought not 10 take part in
Governor Is t,e rete15i1sr offir % OU , ti I'm @ @
important local authorities accountable. The
Mayor, the Controller and the borough presidents
are removable by him upon charges SO also are
the district attorneys and sherfs
he GoTeTngT c. & has no 9igheI prerogatve and he
ifoEefsles that 10 The greatest extent possible he
tanning aid disnlssing charges without suggestion
of unfairness or Improper motive. / think the
10 become involved in local campaigns and this
TO continue 0es''e
The Business Mems Municipal Association OF
which John b. Clafiin IS president. is considering
the suggestion that a demonstration Of bushes,
men be made such occurred when the Sound
money parade" was organized in the McKinIe,
campaign. The organization is holding daily noon
day meetings al its headquarters. No. 4I2 Broad
way.
Letters are reaching the Barnard headquarteri
every day showing that business men are inter
eEted in ar. Bannard's campaign James r. Kei
ser. president OF a company that makes neckties
knothe Brothers, makers Of suspenders anc
LesheT. Whitman & Co, manufacturers o.
s3othiers' trimmings, among those who Mrot,
yesterday expressing the hope that Mr. Barnard
woSild be elected
BUSY NIGHT FOR BANNARD
ar. Barnard Will make bis first waterfront sneecl
ct noon today at 55th street and Eleventh avenue
unoer the auspices OF the Barnard Campaign Club
Al night he viii invade the East Side district of
.-'ChIssty" Sullivan, the Tammany candidate foI
Sheriff. speaking in Pacific Hall. under the auspices
.of the Barnard Campaign Club
Before that he viii speak il Carnegie HaI IN.
der The auspices OF the Republican Club then q
20 Brooklyn aud speak at the Union League Club
tle ZnvincibIe Club Congress Hail. in Brownsville
she Palm Garden, in Sumpter street, and at tho
Long Island Business College, in Williams burg