New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
In a Perplexed Mood.

District Attorney Whitman told The
Tribune over the long distance tele-
phone from Breton Woods, n. H, last
night that he had not made up his
mind vet whether he would accept the
fusion nomination for District Attor-
ney. He said the chances were against
his making any definite statement on
the subject upon his return to-day
He intimated, however. that he was In
grave doubt as to the ACCESSIBILITY Of
mis- running for office on the Mitchell
ticket.
Since the District Attorney has been
out Of the city it is known he has been
i'm communication with various leaders,
and had all sorts Of pressure brought
TO bear on him by his political friends,
some in one way and some in another
with the result that he may not feel
it expedient TO make the sacrifice Of
lending his name to the fusion ticket.
Some of Mr.. Whltman's friends de-
clared yesterday that while he proba-
bly, would run away ahead Of the fusion
ticket as now constituted, if he ac-
cepted the nomination for District At
torney, his election would be somewhat
uncertain, handicapped as the ticket
would be by the believed weakness Of
Mitchell. They declared that IL Tam
many should offer to indorse the NOM
ination of Whitman for District At
torney he would be justified in &C.
cepting it. Judge Whitman is believed
TO feel the same way about the Tam
many Endorsement. If it should come
his way.
The letters promising support for
Mr. Mitchell from Henry l.. Stimson
and Isaac selgman, two strong Repub-
lican members Of the fusion commit
tee were pointed out as evidence that
Mr.. Whitman probably would accept.
Samuel S. Koenig. chairman Of the
Republican County Committee. de-
clared that Mr.. Stimson and Mr. Selig-
man merely were expressing their per-
sonal opinion. They In no way repre-
sented the sentiment Of the regular
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Koenig announced that the meeting OF
the executive committee Of the Repub-
lican County Committee which was
scheduled for tonight. following Mr..
Whitman's expected return. had been
postponed indefinitely. The committee
probably will not meet until early next
week, 1t was said.
Mr.. stlmsons letter to Mr.. Mitchell was
as follows:
las you know. | have earnestly sup
ported another candidate for the nomina-
ton for Mayor. Now that the fusion
committee has acted. however. and has
chosen you for the honorable and re-
sponsible duty OF leading the fusion
ticket, am very glad indeed to send you
my hearty congratulations on your being
selected for that post. ] am very glad 70
know that the honor has fallen upon one
for whom have personally such regard
and for whose character. energy and at
tainments ! have such respect / shall
do all can TO help your success.
HENRY L. STIMSON."
Mr. seligrnan, who was In the Adiron-
dack, and was unable 10 attend the meet
ing of the fusion committee on Thursday
night. predicted the election OF Mr..
Mitchell in his letter.
81 am sure that you will have the
strong support Of all independent fac
,lons." he said, land. I also trust Of my
Republican friends and party. have
full confidence in your integrity, ability
ana high sense Of citizenship, and ] am