New-York tribune., 1910-12-31
COHALAN'S BOOM GROWS'
Rumor That He Will Be Chosen
As Compromise Candidate.
SHEPERD'S FRIENDS ACTIVE
Expect to Create Public Senti.
ment That Will Have Effect
on Legislators.

There was a story abroad last night that
the cards had been all laid for the election
TO the United States Senate of Daniel F
CohalaD as a compromise candidate after
the Democratic caucus had been split 5v
Edward NJ. Shepard and William F. Shee-
han. 1t was declared that Mr. CohaIan was
the real choice of Mr. Murphy, and it was
understood that at the right time Mr. Shee-
han would step aside in favor of Mr. Coha-
Ian.
Mr. Sheehan and Mr.. Cohalan have been
warm personal friends for many years and
the former some days ago took occasion
to say that Mr. Cohalan was a man of ex-
traordinary ability and would be credit
TO the state and the country if he should
be sent to the Senate It was declared
that Governor-elect Dix had indicated that
he did not favor the election of Mr. Shee-
han, but was not at all opposed to Mr..
Cohalan. although Edward NJ Shepard was
his first choice
Friends of Mr.. CohaIan were emphatic In
declaring that there was no foundation for
the story. They asserted that he did not
even want his name considered for the
place.
The best Information is that while Mr.
Sheehan stands at the head Of the list of
candidates for the Senate at present no
definite decision has been reached. 1t is
certain a. anything in this life can be-
according to friends of Mr.. Murphy, that
he will never consent to the election of Mr..
Shepard; but, the other hand, they
say. he has not decided who the fortu-
nate man shall be. He wants to wait and
let the other men lay their cards on the
table, hear the comments of the spectators
and then make his decision in the light of
the latest information and sentiment.
Kings Democrats to Caucus.
There is to be caucus Of the Democratic
members of the incoming Legislature from
Kings County at 10 o'clock this morning
in the Jefferson Building. in Brooklyn.
There was g report that they would line
up for Mr.. Shepard at that time In view
of the fact that the general Democratic
caucus on the Senatorship does not come
for number of weeks yet, it was believed
that the Kings County members would
scarcely commit themselves at this time
Although the Senatorshtp may be dis
cussed. it is believed that the real reason
for the caucus is to determine the attitude
of the Kings County men on the organiza-
ton of the Legislature. John H. McCooey.
to go to Albany until tomorrow night
The TaSnmany chiefs, however, are going
to Albany on the Empire State Express this
morning and conferences with upstate leg
islators on the organization Of the Legis-
lature and on the Senatorship will be start
ed at the Hotel Ten Eyck tonight AS the
new leader of the state Democracy, Mr..
Murphy believes 1t necessary to be on the
ground early. He will be accompanied by
Mr. Cohalan. J. Sergeant Cram, Philip T.
Donohue and Thomas F. Smith
Mr. Sheehan, August Belmont. Justice
James W Gerard and several others inter-
ested in the Senatorship will get to Albany
tomorrow. The ordinary garden variety
of leaders and some of their constituents
will go up on Monday morning in time to
reach Albany for the inauguration
Tauamany will probably be represented by
several hundred braves. Kings County viii
also have a large representation The Ma
tional Democratic Club will send q COM
rr1ittee of twenty 10 be present at the his
toric reoccupatlon of the state govern
rnent by the Democratic forces
Mr.. Murphy refused to shed any light
on the Senatorship situation yesterday.
When he was told that story came rom
Albany that he had a prediction agree
naent with Mr.. Sheehan that the latter
should be the United States Senator IN
case the Democrats won the Legislature, he
repIied with q. smile: Well. you Will have
TO go to Albany for your news
Sheehan, Say Wise Ones.
That there must be something substantial
behind the Sheehan boom is shown by the
general belief of men Of affairs both IN
notifies and in business that Mr.. Sheehan
will he the choice of the Democratic
caucus
William 3. Ellison. former Corporation
Counsel. said last night: 1T looks to me-
as though Mr.. Sheehan is to be elected
The antipathy among organization Deiio-
Gratis to Mr. Shepard and the latter con-
tinued support by influential elements 10
my mind make the election Of Mr.. Shee-
han most probable.
.eyybether the efforts on behalf OF MI
sF1epard, if directed to some other candi-
date, would encompass MI Sheehan oe-
feat. ], of course, cannot say IN my mlho
It would make his campaign more DOUBT
full than it is now
The Kings County Shepard committee.
of which David A. Boody is chairman.
will open headquarters at the len Eyck
Hotel. in Albany, on Monday. The commit
tee now has three thousand helhpefs- Inc
New York County Shepard committee. OF
which William c. Osborn is chairman, VIII
also have a representative in Albany from
the opening Of the Legislature up TO tle
time the Legislature elects Senator.
I'VE are Just getting down to work. SAID
Mr.. Osborn last night We expect TO
show the legislators the eminent quannca-
tions of Mr. Shepard and to create public
sentiment that will have its influence on
the legislators
The fact that William Church OSBORN
had at last consented to become the lesai
adviser of Governor Dix was cause Tor
rejoicing among independent Democrats
last night. In the selection OF Mr Os-
born" said William B. Ellison. Mr. DIX
has nut up between him and the undeslr-
able elements in his party the greatest
nossibIe hurdle I have known MI U.s.
horn for years and know absolutely OF ms
entire fitness for the position, both oy
wav of character and legal ability Tne
Governor is to be congratulated on Mr.
osborn's acceptance of the place.