New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-27

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sonal advices as to the Gaynor statement
He expressed much interest in IT. but did
not care to make any extended comment
on it.
Those who profess to have been more
less familiar with the attitude Of the
Mayor toward the nomination in the last
Few DAYS say they were convinced the
Mayor had made up his mind TO take the
nomination. His statement at this time Is
thought 10 have been made at the urgent
request OF members of his family. who are
known to have been much opposed to his
endangering his health by going into
state campaign this fall
So far as upstate counties are concerned
Il is not at all sure that Mayor Gaynor
has taken himself out of consideration.
| They viii want TO know whether he really
would not accept should the convention go
ahead and place him in nomination.
So far as New York and Kings counties
are concerned the situation goes back 10
the question as TO whether Edward NJ.
Shepard is not the man they really want.
If Charles F. Murphy and John H. Nc
Cooey should stand out and insist that
Mayor Gaynor's wish not TO be nominated
should be respected il Is possible that they
could prevent a stampede in the convention
for the Mayor. Then the nomination of Mr.
Shepard could be sprung, and Kings and
New York would spring into line, giving
the semblance % acquiescing rather than
attempting to dictate.
II is certain, however. that the nomna-
ton Of Mr.. Shepard could not be accom-
plished without violent opposition Will
lam Lustengarten, secretary of the Pro-
gressive Democrats. who is here tonight.
was astonished when he heard of the Gay
T7Tfr7r cd
that It means the Mayor viii not run. He
declares, however, that If the Mayor is
entirely out of IL. the Progressive Demo
Gratis viii never permit the nomination
Of Mr.. Shepard without a protest. II is
believed that the forces back Of Congress
man Suffers boom would also stand out
TO the last against Mr.. Shepard, because
they believe his nomination would be a
victory for the conservative wing of the
party.
All the other booms would have to yield
to that of Mayor Gaynor. but with him out
Of the running. if he is. there is every pros
pect of an open fight for the prize IN the
convention. The more consideration that
is given to the wording Of the Gaynor let
ter. however, the stronger becomes the
conviction that the Mayor did not intend TO
eliminate himself entirely There are those
here who are willing to wager that the
Mayor will be nominated on the first ballot
in spite Of his statement
A man who Is friendly to Mayor Gaynor
predicted tonight that Thomas Mott Os-
borne. Of Auburn. probably would be the
nominee for Lieutenant Governor
So far the only man named as a possible
candidate for State Treasurer is John S
Kennedy. a former member of the state
I z---g-H,
A Fitzpatrick in the latter's recent fight
against William J. Corners for control OF
the Erie County delegation.
Thomas F Carmody. of Yates, has a
large hacking from upstate counties for
Attorney General. although Frank NJ. Pat
terson. Of New York City. has some strong
Endorsements from prominent members
from there.
As for the other places on the ticket il
would appear TO be reasonably certain that
Winfield A Huppuch. of Washington
County. former secretary Of the state com
n,fttee and z large paper manufacturer.
will be named for Controller
Other men who are looking for the nom
inarion are Martin H Glynn, Of Albany;
Mayor Frederick ". Ffske Of Mount Yer
non; Luke McHenry. OF Madison, and Sam
lei 7 Tilden. q granddaughter OF Governor
Iur17bfa County would be satisfied with the
nomination for Secretary of State, it is
said. in case he cannot get that for Con
rroi1er L IS not at all unlikely that John
6 Whalen. who IS strong labor man and
MAS Secretary of State in the first Hughes
administration. will be named for that place
again.
Changes IN State Committee.
shlv prevail in the convention Mason said
tonight that not a single notice Of con
tested delegations had been received by
him This VIII be q strong contrast 70 the
famous Epr7ng convention in Carnegie Hall
IN 1905 when Corners and Murphy rode
rough shod over Senator McCarren, Of
Kings. and a number Of the upstate lead
ers. some Of the strong arm work done
a that convention V1H be undone this year.
and some Of the men who were put on the
state committee az that time 70 take the
rIsces Of those who we're rJIthlessly thrown |
out 81 the organization viii be retired
Among them are William B. Harper. OF the !
Cav7lgs Seneca Cortland district He took |
41e place Of Charles 2. Rattigan. Of Au- |
burn. the right hand nan Of Thomas NJ
Osborne, This year Mr.. Rattlgan will 90
hack
NJ Cameron, Of the Clinton Essex Warren /
district. who owe their present places 70 |
the Carnegie Hall convention. are also |
slated for retirement this year. Ex-Sen- |
ator William : Townsend, of Utica. is
mentioned for Mr.. Pstton's place, and John
Anderson. If. is slated 10 succeed Mr. |
Cameron.
A fight IS also being made against Arthur !
4. Mclean. treasurer Of the state commit /
tee. His district comprises Orange and
Sullivan counties. Opposition to him arose
in the % Assembly District Of Orange. !
which includes Middletown. This. coupled
with the fact that Sullivan County wants
the state committeeman. makes the enemies /
~ Nr Mclean think they can beat him. |
n Is said however. that strong Influences
are being brought TO bear 70 keep Mr. Nc !
Lean on the state committee, which he has
served ably as trea
STEPHEN Ryan who was the right hand
man Of William J. Corners in the DAYS
when mo latter was running the organiza- !
ton. IS also facing a fight to return 10 the
committed. He won in Chenango, his home
county. after 2 vigorous fight, but Madison
and Oteeso counties are said 70 be forming
q combination against him. Otsego wants
the place
Robert Winthrop Chanler. Of Duchess, |
viii retire voluntarily in favor Of E z. Per
kins Of Poughkeepsie. There ia some talk