New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-12
Strong Faction in Party
Against Governors
denomination.
SENATOR BENNETT
HIS CHIEF OPPONENT
Harvey D. Human Also Talked
Of-ROOsevelt's Hand Seen
in Struggle.
Firm, , star cor,spcod.nt Z. The rrbun.

fFron a STAR Correspondent Of The Trihun.
Saratoga, Aug. 11.-As a result of
series of conferences among prominent
Republicans in the last few weeks there
is a strong likelihood that Governor
Whitman will encounter vigorous oppo-
sition at the coming Republican pri-
mares. The opposition to the Gov
errors denomination has manifested
itself in all parts OF the state, and 1T is
now reasonably certain it will crys-
tallize behind Senator William NJ. Ben
nett. of New York, or some other ener-
getic Republican.
Several prospective candidates have
been discussed. among them ex-senator
Harvey Human, of Broome, who was
Governor Whitman's opponent at the
primaries two years ago. Senator Ben
nett, however, already has his hat in
the ring and may receive the support
of the Governors opponents.
Many Republicans of prominence
have come here TO watch the Demo-
cratic game from the side lines. and in
their spare moments they have gwen
much thought to the peculiar situation
that has arisen in their own ranks.
One of the things that has filtered
through the Republican ranks is the
gossip that Colonel Roosevelt is OPP
posed to Governor Whitman's renom-
nation and would welcome the oppor-
tunity TO get behind some one else. IL
was recalled that two years ago the
Colonel was for Mr.. Human and
against the nomination of Mr.. Whit
man. At that election Mr.. Roosevelt
supported Mr.. Seabury for the Court OF
Appeals. he being a candidate on the
Progressive ticket.
Ex-senator Edgar T. Bracket, of this
city, is looked upon as the leader OF
the anti Whitman movement, but its
ramifications include many Republicans
of prominence throughout the state.
Mr. Bracket does not mince words in
telling of his opposition to Governor
Whitman's denomination. He declares
that il will mean a present of the Gov
ernorship TO the Democrats, and that
he has found hundreds of Republicans
who agree with him.
Senator Bennett had a conference
with Bracket to-day, and his only
comment was that he would file his pc
tition next week, with the names OF
5,400 Republican voters attached TO 1t.
In talking of his chances OF beating
Governor Whitman at the primaries,
Senator Bennett said:
Promises a Good Fight.
az will give G werner Whitman a
good fight at the primaries, although ]
realize that am under a great handi-
cap. NV petition is ready for filing.
when | first started this fight ! was a
100 to shot. The odds are very much
shorter now ! expect TO receive the
support of at least half of the upstate
organization"
If the organization Republicans who
are opposed TO Governor Whitman fail
TO find satisfactory candidate between
now and the time fo- filing petitions
they will line up behind Senator Ben
nett. Efforts will be made in the
mean time TO induce ex-senator Hin
man to run against the Governor II
is known that he would have the sup
port of Barnes if he did so and would
also have the support of most OF the
Progressive Republicans.
Calder Also Opposed.
Opposition is also making itself
manifest against the nomination of
FIX Congressman william VI. Calder, of
Brooklyn, for United States Senator,
and against the denomination of State
Controller Eugene VI. Travis. State
Senator Elon R. Brown, president pro
TEN. Of the Senate, is being discussed
as a possible opponent of Mr.. Calder,
while James NJ. Hooker. of Science
tady, is already in the fight as a can
didate against Mr.. Travis
II is said that Governor Whitman is
behind the opposition to the renomina-
ton of Mr. Travis. The Governor and
the Controller do not get along well
together, and it is understood that a
new Controller would be acceptable to
Governor Whitman. Job Hedges is