New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-12
Politicians See Third Term
Purpose in Second Ad-
miniStration Moves
PARTY LEADERS
FALLING IN LINE
Old Guard and ReformerS
Placated-White House
Seen as Goal in 1920
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Albany, Feb. 1l.-Enough Of Governor
Whitman's second administration is on
record to show one interesting fact
Enthusiastically clear. While Washing
ton, Berlin and London are monopoliz-
ing the publicity limelight, Albany and
the politicians who look to it as their
Mecca are witnessing one Of the
shrewdest games of politics, they
admit, that has ever been played in
this state.
The ostensible object Of it is peace
and harmony in the Republican parry
throughout the state. Back of that, II
is evident even 10 the casual observer.
is Whitman's third term ambition, and
beyond that visions of the White
House in 1920.
Three factors at least contribute 20
the Governors dominant position in
the game: His distribution Of patron
age; his espousal Of popular measures;
his friendly social and political intin-
acy with men Of wealth who are IN a
position 20 help him carry out his
plans and crafty his ambitions.
Leaders Seeking Governor
Since the election of George Glynn
as chairman Of the state committee in
spite Of the opposition of William l..
Ward, Westchester County leader and
former friendly adviser TO the Gov
ernor. the other leaders throughout
the state find more and more occasion
20 come 20 the capital 20 talk to the
Governor.
Some of the things that have hap
pened recently prove the point:
The so-caled "Old guard" influence IN
the northern part of the state is said
10 be won over almost completely IN
Whitman's favor. Work in that dIrec-
ton was accomplished by Representa-
tive Bertrand r. Smell, OF POtsdam,
aided by support OF Whitman IN
Broome County and nearby sections
dominated BY Harvey d. Human.
Next came the peaceful settlement Of
factional differences M Erie county
climaxed by Governor Whltman's en-
tertainment at dinner two weeks ago by
the Erie County Republicans. Peace
was secured by appointing Herbert ).
Sisson state Excise Commissioner
thereby placating Fred Grleners or
ganizatiou and the Crane faction op-
posed 10 him.
Two DAYS ago the Governor sent to
the Senate the nomination Of George
r. Salisbury, a lawyer, Of Saratoga
County. for Supreme Court justice In
the 3d District he is now county
Judge. Saulsbury's designation looked
on the surface like a blow at whit
mans old opponent, former Senator
Edgar T. Bracket, but closer scrutiny
developed the fact that Salisbury rs
beholden not only 20 Brackett. but
10 Brackett's factional rival, Senator
George II. Whitney
Another Harmony Step
Another "step toward harmony is
being taken iu connection with the ap-
pointment Of an upstate Public Service
Commissioner 20 succeed Devoe p.
Hodson. whose term expired on Febru-
cry I. Francis Hendricks, Of Syracuse,
desires the appointment Of Willard A.
RiM. George A.drjdCe, Of Rochester,
wants q Monroe County man named.
Whitman rs casting about for q man
who will not be Objectionable either TO
Aldridge or TO either faction In OnOn-
daga County.
II is also expected that Whitman will
succeed IN winning 10 himself the
Bronx County support undivided by
the appointment Of John j. knewitz,
Bronx County leader, 90 be secretary
Of the State Industrial Commission.
The Governor also is making himself
bcholden 10 wealthy men Of influence,
such as George W. Perkins, f. H. Gary,
George D. Pratt, Cornelius Vanderbilt,
3d. Hubbcll, Smell. OF course,
and others.
tc.s.u-. according 10 observers, is
fro cmissary between Whitman and
Colonel Roosevelt, who appears 20 be
Whitman's only stumbling block In the
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