The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-25

Saratoga, Sept. 2l-This village begins
to dll up tonight with those who are
directly. and many who are indirectly. in
terested in the result Of the Republican
State convention. which is 10 nominate a
complete State ticket from governor down,
and 10 adopt a platform which promises
20 be OF vital interest 10 the country at
large.
Most Of the Republicans on the field
tell you that the convention. the first ses-
sion 0 which is TO be held on Tuesday.
viii be more far-reaching In its con
clus!ons than any convention OF their
party in the State since 1850. when. at
Utica. eSnstor Roscoe Conkllng. then in
the zenith o fhis power and fame, forced
that convention TO adopt d resolution
committing the Republicans Of the State
TO the denomination Of Gen. Grant
The Republicans at the national con-
vention refused to obey these instructions
and the delegation was split in twain.
The nomination OF Garfield and the poll
cies OF his short administration brought
upon the State OF New York the Stall
wart-half-breed war. which, in turn. re-
suited in the election OF Grover CIeve-
land for governor in lSs2 by $4,000 plu-
rality. and in 1854 the national govern
ment, controlled by the Republicans since
1869, was turned over to the Democrats.
shermRn's Status fn Doubt.
The fact that Vice President Sherman
has been selected TO be temporary chair
man by the State committee. the only
| tribunal having such authority for such
selection and the further TACT that Col.
Roosevelt and his friends. led BY Presi-
dO~t Griscom. OF the New York Repub-
lican county committee, have determined,
If possible TO unseat Mr.. Sherman. is
considered here OF little or no moment.
The question is, Shall Col Roosevelt
and his friends control the operations Of
this convention. including the enuncia-
ton o. its principles and 10 send II broad
cast to the world that the former. Presi-
dent Will be in position 10 name in 1912
the seyenty-eight delegates from the
State OF New York 10 the national con-
vention?
II Roosevelt wins here" said a wag-
gish Republican, we viii have Roosevelt
in 1912, 1916, lg20. and after that Kermit"
Both Sides Make Claims.
There is an air OF mystery in both
cambs tonight Each side is feeling its
way. The RooseveIt-Griscom men pro-
claim that they VIII have 100 majority in
the convention with which 10 unseat Mr..
Sherman.
The Woodruff forces tell you
that Roosevelt and Griscom are bluffng.
and that TO sustain and To bolster I'D the
cause misleading reports are circulated in
their interests. The Barnes " oodrtIf peo-
PIE and their friends are banking TO a
great extent on the delegates who come
uninstructed and unpledged TO this con-
vention
Mr.. Griscom late tonight. after a con-
ference with friends. said that he and
Col Roosevelts adherents would have
so delegates out Of the LOIS with which
10 unseat Sherman. Griscom added that
neither he nor Col Roosevelt would make
any fight in the State committee al its
meeting on Monday night. unless their
plans are changed and that the test VIII
come III he convention on Tuesday when
Chairman Woodruff calls the convention .
10 order and announces that the State
committee by a unanimous vote recon-
mended to the delegates Of the conven-
tion that Vice President sherman be their
temporary chairman
In the event Of Roosevelt people win
ming, there is possibility II was stated
tonight. that Roosevelt may decide upon
a new departure in the makeup OF the
committee on resolutions. From time
immemorial it has been the custom in
Republican State conventions for each
Congressional delegation TO name a mem
Der Of the committee on resolutions.
making thirty-seven in all But Col.
Roosevelt's friends said tonight if he is
elected temporary chairman he may in
sist upon the passage Of a resolution
giving him authority 10 name the com
mittee on resolutions.