New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-06
Senator Roosevelt Says He Never
Heard of Alleged Offer of
Sheehan'S Withdrawal.
PIG BOSS DECLARES 1T TRUE
He Returns to Albany with Ex-
Lieutenant Governor-Pub-
licity Latest Weapon in
Senatorship Contest.
tPu Telegraph 20 The Tribune. J

,.orters and the antl-1 alnHldhN' o'
sbeehan insurgents issuing defances or
zach other and declaring they will tght
,ndeAnitely. the beginning Of the fourth
ueek Of the senatorship deadlock brings
little indication of an early settlement.
privately each side says it has informa-
,,on that the other Is beginning TO
u.eaken. but the disintegrating process
does not seem 10 come TO time as pre-
dicted
The feht appears 10 have reached the
stage where each side is taking up pub
ljcitv as a weapon. Murphy's statement
IN New York is interpreted by the in
e,rgents as a palpable effort to influence
public opinion in Sheehan's favor. Shee-
hams letter 10 DR. Mann, word Of which
reached here tonight, was taken by
them 10 be a second instalment of the
r1hlicitv feht. They themselves have
not been una ware Of the advantage of
having public sympathy with them. and
the letters and newspaper clippings
which pour in on them with every mail
show that their fight against Tammany
snd sheehan has caught the public in
terest.
Boss Murphy and Mr. Sheehan came
here tonight on the same train. Shee-
han went at once 70 his room, without
saving anything. Murphy said that all
ne could do would be 10 repeat what he
said in New York yesterday. that the or
eanization was committed to Sheehan
and the issue had become one Of whether
or not there should be majority rule.
No. Interested in Hsre's Views.
"Nr Hare. of The Shepard committee,
saws it is untrue that Mr.. Sheehan
agreed u withdraw if Mr. Shepard
would IL was remarked 10 the hig chief.
He drew his mouth tightly together.
Il never knew that Mr. Hare was au-
tnorized 10 talk for MIR. Shepard" he
said. "I knew he was around here with
those other Shepard men. but l did not
know he had authority to talk for Shep-
ard Auyhow. its true. 70 matter what
Ee SAYS"
And with that he turned away.
Senator Roosevelt returned 10 this city
TODAY on the authority Of Mr.. Hare
and Colonel William Gorham Rice he
denied the alleged offer of Mr.. Sheehan
10 withdraw. This he characterized as
an endeavor 10 shift responsibility for
the deadlock from Sheehan 10 Shepard.
WHY do YOU suppose it is" he vas
asked that Mr. Murphy returns from
New York each week so strong for Mr..
Sheehan?"
You know what happened down there
Two weeks ago to-day he replied.
You mean your statement that Shee-
han and RYAN had a conference? Mr..
Sheehan denied that and asked for an
apology"
Well. YOU haven't seen me apologiz-
ing laughed Roosevelt
i have not communicated with Mr..
Shepard on this or any other matter at
any time" said he. and I have not even
the pleasure Of his acquaintance; but 1
am told by Montgomery Hare and
Colonel W. q. Rice. who ] understand.
were representing Mr.. Shepard in Al.
hany during the days before the caucus.
and that there is absolutely no founda-
tion I'm truth in any statement that Mr..
Sheehan or Mr. Murphy offered 10 with
draw Mr.. Sheehans candidacy If Mr..
Shepard would withdraw also.
Thinks Murphy Was Misinformed.
q fear that Mr.. Murphy has again
been grossly misinformed by some ma
Ncious persons who are endeavoring TO
SHIFT the responsibility Of Mr.. Sheehan's
candidacy TO Mr.. Shepard's shoulders.
was not interested al any time in the
Shepard boom. As to the so-called ma
joriy staying here all summer, l can
Only say that there will be less incOn-
renierce during the hot spell to the
thirty men who now are opposing Shee-
han than 10 the eighty-odd who at pres
ent are opposing us. The outlook and
position of the thirty are unchanged.
The next move is still up TO the other
side. We are. Of course. willing and
ready % confer at any time with the
other side. but Mr. Sheehan can never
Be elected during the year 1911 without
the aid of The Republican party. have
no reason 20 expect such possibility"
Senator Roosevelt expressed the opin-
ion tonight that Mr. Shcchan's letter TO
Dr Mann, Of Buffalo, defining his atti-
iude with reference TO the senatorial
contest would not change the situation
80 far as his associates were concerned.
In my judgment" he said. Mr.. Shce-
hans letter does not at all change the
situation. His story Of his past life and
lis statements Of his qualifications mean
little 20 US. I do no: think that Mr..
sheehan is a Democrat equal 10 repre-
senting this state in the United States
Senate Nevertheless I agree with him
That the crux Of that matter is not who
shall be- elected. but shall this state con-
'nue 10 be- a firm believer in representa-
i've government?
Mr.. Shcohsu's support is not repre-
tentative of'the people of the whole state.
do not care 10 make any further COM
ments / think his letter speaks FOR it
self
However he added. nothing that
mas happened has changed or will change
'he attitude Of myself or my associates
N the slightest particular"
Senator Roosevelt believes that some Of
he men now supporting sheehan may
come over with the insurgents before
long
DIX Taking Nc Hand in Fight.