The Washington times., 1915-04-27
MORE PLATT RULE
SECRETS REVEALED
Hidden Political History Barred
in Letters Of 7. R. and EASY
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was not present. having remained IN
Albany.
Roosevelt stepped to the. witness chair
win a grim, set face, and settled BACK
firmly.
Attorney Barnum started on Roose-
velt's opposition to accepting the Vlce
Presidency.
"Did YOU respect Senator Platt's ad.
vice with reference to his nomination?
the attorney asked.
"I can't answer that, yes or no.
said the colonel. admitting he discussed
the matter with Platt to get his ad-
vice.
Wanted Governorship.
Roosevelt said he desired TO be re-
nominated governor. He refused to ans
wer some questions categorically, that,
| he said. could not be answered that
way. Up to this time, Roosevelt said
his relations with Platt had been en-
you had enjoyed being GOVERNOR
the attorney asked.
Thoroughly" Roosevelt answered.
Largely because Of Mr.. Platts Kind
ness?"
| Yes"
Roosevelt denied that he accepted
Platt's advice regarding the Vice Presi-
dency. -,
| n
Platt did you finally accept2' was
asked.
Did Advise Acceptance.
HE did advise me to accept the
Colonel parried. He took notes on the
arm of his chair for future reference
in redirect examination.
More letters telling OF meetings be
tween Platt and Roosevelt, at break
fast and elsewhere in the spring o.
1900 were read.
In one Platt suggested Henry J. Pur
row as New York charter commits
sioner. Platt said It was necessary Il
have the commission composed of mel
of high standing. with no axes to grind
Platt said the canal question was i'm
portant and because the farmers objec
ted to taxation suggested 1t might b.
. postponed year.
Present expediency must some time
govern in such cases" Platt wrote.
Composed of Best Material.
Roosevelt said the New York charte
commission was composed of men o
very best material.
"Did Mr.. Platt suggest any Of thei
namcs?" Barnes attorney asked.
II do not RENE nber." was the an
swer. He was very much In favor o
Mr. Dewitt. l cannot remember tn
only the general purport."
| Roosevelt said the canal project wa
not abandoned as Platt suggested.
Another letter dated in February
1900, from Roosevelt to Platt said:
Il saw Kerens and told him l ha
written YOU that I would not take tn
! vice presidency but wanted nothin
said until had a chance to talk mat
ters over with you. The more I hav
thought It over the more ! have fel
that I would a great deal rather be any
thing. sav professor Of history, thai
Vice President"
Tammany Fought Bill.
Another to Platt said Tammany wa
lighting bill to improve Barre
Island. garbage and fertilizer plan
factory near Platts home and whic
. caused odors waited TO Platts porche
on the breezes. Roosevelts lette
tsaid the legislation was such "ths
/, the organization could very properl
: take hold of for the beneht Of rh
lpeople."
: Roosevelt testified, but ! told the
i | would sign a proper bill"
:, A proper bill was passed ar
signed by the governor.
4 letter from Flat regarding II
Legislation said:
= THE men who are receiving ben,
. fts from that Barren Island busine
. are high sachems OF Tammany Ha
and will do everything In their pov
er to continue their official existenc
| hope you will see Odell. ! will tel
graph him and urge him to line ,
the Republican forces In favor OF Il
r bill"
Wanted Bill Signed.
10 A telegram dated May 5. 1900 fro
= Platt to Roosevelt said:
al "Our friends Of New York Centr
IS are very anxious to have you sit
is the bill exempting from the franchi
~ tax grade crossings OF steam ra
"a roads. ! hope you can consistently
9 so.
., Senator Depew Is very anxious"
~ Roosevelt said Platt's telegrs
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