New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-04
PINNED FOR WAR
ON PARTY BOSSES
Young Republicansto Fight
ANY Cut and Dried Con-
ference Programme.
UPSTATE SOUNDED
ON SPEAKERSHIP
Ogden L. Mills to Report on
Ten-Day Tour-May Agree
on c. T. Horton.

The Younger element among the indie
,sndent Republicans arc going into the
s,atewide conference at the Waldorf to-
morrow prepared TO put through a def
mite legislative programme, and to sound
tho call for progressive and anti-boss
principles They are determined not 10 ac-
cent any "cut and dried programme, or
n hermit the meeting TO resolve itself into
merely a Barnes pow-wow,' as one of
the Republican Assemblymen-elect ex-
dressed IL yesterday.
The independents are not likely 10 force
an issue on the state leadership of Will
lam Barnes. However, some Of them are
rrirned for a fight against the state
leader should he attempt TO put in any
defence as 10 his position. or II the ques-
,ion should be brought up by any of the
"old guard" in the form of criticism OF
the attitude taken against Barnes recent
IL bv some of the younger Republicans.
Various leaders. among them Samuel ;.
Koenig Henry l.. Stimson, ogden l.. MINIS
and others. arc said 10 have counseIed
against any fractional fight at the present
time as being detrimental 10 the pros
rects Of rehabilitation Of the party
throughout the state.
7, Is understood. however. that most OF
fine leaders arc I'm favor Of giving ful
swing 10 the discussion on any future
legislative matters which may be sus-
gested.
This will include direct primaries re-
vision Of the Assembly rules, the Massa'
chusetts ballot workmen's compensation
and other progressive measures.
Mills Sounds Upstate Men.
Mr. Mills returned yesterday from
ten.day tour Of upstate counties. trip he
was authorized TO take at conference Oh
= score Of Republican Assemblymen-elect
from the greater city, 10 sound upstate
Asscmblymen-elect as to choice LOT
Sneaker and on political issues. Mr NILS
said his trip had been highly satisfactory
hut that he could not discuss the names
OF any candidates for the Speakership pe-
fore he had reported to-day TO the COM
mttee.
II vas reported. however. that CLINTON
r Horton Of Buffalo. would probably be
satisfactory candidate TO the majority
OF the Republican Assemblymen-elect up
state and the independents here MI
Horton would also be sure Of following
among the independent Democrats ana
the Progressive members. Il was SAID.
The executive committee Of the Young
Republican Club met last night and De
termined to insist upon an open discus
sion or various progressive measures be-
fore the state conference. Some thirty
members OF the club will attend the con-
ference. and lively time is expected If
a disnositior is shown by the reaction
aries" 10 sdetrack the definite pro-
-rsmmc which various members VIII at
tempt 20 present The executive commit
toe discussed various matters which are
likely 10 come up at the conference TO-
morrow
Robert McC Marsh. member OF the
Republican County Committee from the
18th Assembly District. submitted a re-
mort as chairman of the committee on
the special national convention, in regard
10 the proposed readjustment Of national
representation. Mr.. Marsh or some other
10 the conference. II was agreed TO pre-
sent specific recommendations for the re-
vision of the Assembly rules. and Walter
AIndt a member OF the executive com
nlttee. is preparing a memorial on that
subject which promises to be radical
Tine principal features Of the plan for
revision Of the Assembly rules are:
Fublicitv Gf committee reports.
Registering Of the vote on every bill in
committee
Restriction Of the extraordinary powers
Of the rules committee.
Possible Limitation of the time during
which certain classes Of legislation may
b proposed.
Reforms in connection with the misuse
Of the short rollcall.
Young Men for Reform.
Direct primaries Cof the non-conven-
ton sorD, the Massachusetts ballot,
workmens compensation and the inStitu-
ton Of a state budget are other matters
which various members Of the club will
insist upon being brought before the con
ference, il was said. All Of these meas
ures have been the subject OF investiga-
ton and study BY various committees OF
the club, and definite reports and pro-
srammes in regard 20 them have been
made
Members Of the executive committee Of
This club said last night that conferences
had been held on these progressive mat
ttrs with many Of the older and more
prominent Republicans, and that most OF
them had expressed themselves as In
sympathy with the views Of the younger
men IN the party
There is some question az TO whether
The subject Of the Speakership OF the As
s'mbly will be discussed az the state con-
Terence. The independent Assemblymen-
elect, fifty OF whom held conference at
Inc Hotel Breyoort recently, and meet
again at the same place Saturday. VIII
De prepared 10 discuss candidates, If the
subject arises
A committee from the Brevoort confer
thee. Of which Assemblyman-elect :. Clin-
ION Crane Is chairman. will meet to-day
Z" Discus the reports on nine receptive
eShdidatcs' 10 whom the committee sent
list OF questions, soliciting their views
w various legislative matters