New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-18
mitchell PLEADS WITH
LOEB TO RUN CAMPAIGN
Former Port Collector Finally
Promises to Take Time to
Consider Proposition.
PLEASED. WITH PRIMARIES
Fusion Candidate Satisfied Lit
tie Republican Dissatisfaction
Now Exists-Independent
Democrats Complain.

John Purroy Mitchell. fusion candidate
Tor Mayor, urged William Loeb. jr.. TO
become manager OF the fusion campaign
yesterday. Mr.. Loeb said he did not see
how his business interests would permit
him 10 accept the place. Mr.. Mitchell was
insistent. however. that he take time TO
consider the proposition Mr.. Loeb said
he would do so and would give his final
answer when he returned tomorrow from
Washir gton. where he went on business
last night
Friends OF Mr.. Loeb say he is so en-
crossed with the executive management
Of the large Guggenheim interests. which
he assumed when ne relinquished the COL
lectorship OF the Port, that 1t will be i'm
possible for him TO devote any time 10
the campaign this fall.
Mr.. Mitchell saw Mr.. Loeb by appoint
ment at Mr.. Loebs office. No. l65 Broad
way. late yesterday afternoon. The may
orally candidate was accompanied by
Arthur II. Woods. one Of his personal ad-
visers- The two talked with Mr.. Loeb for
an hour in an effort TO get him TO consent
20 take up the burden OF the fusion cam
paign.
For many reasons Mr. Mitchell consld-
cred Mr. Loeb an ideal man for the cam
paign managership. In the first place the
former Port Collector has never been con-
nected in any way with factonal differ
ences in the local Republican organiza-
ton. ana would be acceptable 10 all Re
publicans. Secondly. having been secre-
tary TO Colonel Roosevelt when the colo
rel was President. he enjoys the conf
dence and respect of all friends Of Mr.
Roosevelt. For that reason he would be
acceptable 10 the Progressives.
Mr.. Loeb also IS On friendly terms with
the business interests Of the city. and 1t
might be presumed he would be able TO
inspire IN them confidence in the stability
OF Mr. Mitchell. At present some OF these
business men look upon Mr.. Mitchell as
rather too much of a radical.
Finally, Mr.. Loeb has had long ak
perience in political work, and has
reputation for political sagacity and d.
plomacy. He also Is a great worker and
has always lseen able TO get results
wherever he has been.
Mr. Loeb pointed out 10 Mr.. Mitchell
he was heartily in favor Of his can
didacy and would be glad 10 do any
thing he could 10 further his election
If ne were differently situated he might
assume the managership Of the campaign.
However. he had plunged directly into
business on retiring from the Collector :
Office and had not been able to take a
vacation as yet He did not see how II
would be possible for him TO drep tha'
work and enter actively into the cam
paign.
Mr. Mitchell then asked Mr. Loeb II
he would not be willing to head the cam
paign committee and give what time ne
could spare 10 the direction Of the cam
uaign. To this Mr. Loeb replied the
csnpaien should be directed by some one
who could devote his entire time 10 Al
and who would have full authority.
From Mr.. Loebs Office Mr.. Mitchd
went 10 fusion headquarters, where ne
met the members Of the executive com
rnittee from Kings and Queens. lie had
met the other members Tuesday. Inc
candidate for Mayor also conferred FOR
come time with Frank l.. Polk MT
Woods and other personal friends VINO
have undertaken TO act as his advisers Tor
the present. "a.
Mr. Mitchell said he did not care TO talk
politics for publication. as he had oecloeu
not 10 do so until after the funeral oil
Mayor Gaynor. He asserted. however ne
was much pleased with the result oil the
urinary vote. showing as it did there was
not the dissatisfaction among the kepuo-
rcans that some persons had said existed.
county Clerk William F. Schneider ana
q number Of other independent Democrats
called on Mr.. Mitchell at the custom
l5oYse IN the morning. and complained
-. ...h,,e had been done toward get