New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Fight at Albany
Promised Over
Women's Votes
Both Parties Will Seek to
Win Over Newly En-
franchised Feminines
Few Offices Vacant
Governor Handicapped, His
Opponents Believe, as New
Session Approaches
Few Offices Vacant


Albany. Dec. Ex-Governor Whit
man has few big state appointments
d., make during the coming legislative
,.ss.oa. which promises TO last longer
.ssr dc ordinary business of the state
require, because politics will be played
rerhars stronger than in any session
az rcccn. years.
legislative leaders who have dis
egsse5 The situation went over the
Governor list Of vacancies in an
esort 60 check up the patronage at
his DISPOSAL in the expected fight for
poliacal asccudaucy. They were de-
lighted 90 find that what they con-
ddered ono Of the Governors strong
weapons was rather weak.
Some Of the legislators believe the
session VIII be proiractcd because OF
,brce distinct political fights. They de-
clare Che first viii come over the ques-
ion o. Governor NhitmaD's renonna-
ton JOY % third term, which IS TO be
opposed from every angle by followers
81 william Barnes. 10 IS not conslG-
cred unlikely that efforts may be made
during the session 90 bring out prom
rertv some Republican who would
have some chance OF beating the Gov
ernor iu O. primary tight for the nomi-
nation ucNt iall
Fight for Momen's Votes
Then there will be the political
struggle between the Republicans and
the Democrats for the favor Of the
newly cnirauchiscd women Of the
state. j. is known that Governor
Whitman viii ask Oh Legislature, IN
his message. 20 give the women all the
rights they ask, including the right TO
register 20 they may participate m
the spring prohibition elections, and
the right 20 enroll with the big polit-
ical parties, so they can take part IN
the primaries next fall.
Senator Henry II. Sage, chairman OF
the senate Finance Committee, and one
OF the Senate leaders. has predicted
that the Senate will pass bill re-
pea.iug the direct primary laws and
providing for q return 20 the state
convention system Of naming candl-
dates for state Office Governor Whit
man is expected 10 oppose this. as he
did last year, thereby preventing its
passage by the Assembly. The women
of the state are said TO be inclined 10
favor retention of the direct primary
system. as they will have their first
opportunity nest fall or expressing q
preference for state Office candidates.
The third political fight viii come
over the attitude the Legislature, con-
'rollet by Republicans, viii take on
New York City legislation. The incom-
ing Democratic administration is eN-
ucctcd Co seek the repeal Of virtually
all the legislation put ON the statute
books by the Mitchell administration.
and this offers another opportunity for
q partisan lineup. So far the New
York Democrats have not stated exact
ly what their demands viii be. so the
Republicans Of the Legislature have not
had q chance 20 make up their minds
about what they viii do.
The Governor has told his friends
shat he does not expect 90 take part
,n these fights. preierriug 70 watcn
from one side. and assuming that n
tne people want him renominated next
FAN they viii rcuominatc him. How
ever. none of the politicians at the
capital expects 20 see the Governors
forces lic by idly and have anything
"put over on them.
Nevertheless. much surprise has been
occasioned by the positive lack Of jobs
at the GOVERNOR disposal. The biggest
places. of course. arc in the Public Ser
vice Commission. lie already has
named j. J. II. Kracke, of Kings, and
Charles Bulkley Hubbcll for the places
vacated by Commissioners Hayward
and Hodge. and their nominations will
De sent Go the Senate for confirmation
soon after the Legislature convcnes,
uc.. Wednesday night.
May Rename Oscar Straus
Tta ~rro'rtmerts Of the chairmea Of
both the First and Second District COM