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Elihu Root. Many. however, profess to
believe there is little chance Of this, be-
cause. they say. the Governor will want
man more apenable to suggestions.
That the platform will leave nothing
unsaid in pledging the party to whole
hearted and unselfsh efforts in the
prosecution Of the war. goes without
saying. II will stress the services Of
the whitman administration In making
New York State an efficient unit in up
holding the hands of the Federal Ad-
min'stration. 1t will compare the
whitman administration with those of
Governors Dix and Sulzer. Democrats.
and appeal to the loyalty of the people
In keeping the Republican party in
power.
Fassett TO sound Keynote.
All Of this will be treated in detail in
his keynote speech after j. Sloat Fassett
OF Elmira calls the convention to order
on Thursday noon. After the appoint
ment of the various committees the
convention will be addressed by Col
Roosevelt. There are those still fondly
clinging to the hope that in some way
the Colonel can be injected into the sit
uation as a compromise candidate. D..
To that end they are planning to give
him demonstration that will warm the
cookies OF his heart, and they hope will
lead him to reconsider his unqualified
No to those who journeyed TO Oyster
Bay In an effort to drag him into the
race. They are hoping without hope.
those closest to the Colonel confidently
assert.
Thursday evening Elihu Root. Chair
man Hays OF the National Committee
and Miss Helen varick Boswell. head Of
the woman's division OF the New York
county committee, will speak. Former
President Taft's address has been re-
served for Friday.
Long for Good Old Days.
Republicans have been drifting into
Saratoga all day, and tonight are seated
on the verandas surrounding the spa
cious oak shaded court, discussing the
memorable battles of former years. when
states were made and broken in the
clash Of forces. Entirely apart from its
theoretic value in the scheme of govern
ment all are wishing tonight for a
return OF the old stirring days of nomi-
mating conventions.
Whitman and Lewis headquarters
have been opened in cottages on the
south side OF the court. and their plac-
ards are plentifully distributed around
the hotel and other places in the village.
The features Of the Governor look down
on one from every angle.
His opponent IL not advertising his
personal appearance, being content with
the legend printed in blue Ink. Lewis
will win" Across Broadway in front
OF the Grand Union Hotel has been flung
a banner which reads: Lewis will win
In tho nrtDoa ri nd in ha aIactinn"
For the first time women will officially
participate in a party convention in this
State, and they are planning to take full
advantage OF their opportunities. Few
OF them have arrived tonight. but they
will be On hand in full force tomorrow.
Both the Governor and the Attorney
General will have woman annexes to
their headquarters.
Mrs. James w. Wadswcrth. wife OF
the Senator, is expected tomorrow.
Butler Opposes Personal Squabbles
Speaking tonight about the impor-
lance OF the gathering. Nicholas Murray
Butler said:
This is the most momentous gather
ing of Republicans in many years. We
must realize national considerations SO
transcend all private interests that there
iilUSl Oe ITO purely per
sonal preferment We have an oppor-
tunity for the greatest national service
I believe that this meetingNwill come
nearer being the voice of the Republican
party Of the country than any since the
days OF President Lincoln
William Barnes will be here in the
morning and. behind the scenes, will
direct the Lewis fight. What he plans
will be not so much for the momen tary
effect as for its influence on the cleo
torate in the primaries. 1t Is said he ID
considering the presentation Of resolu-
ton at the meeting Of the State COM
mittee tonight, calling for the with
drawal from the committee of the
leaders whose names were connected In
any way with the primary frauds In
New York city last fall Former Sena.
tor Human has been asked to introduce
the resolution, but It is probable after
mature thought. the question will moi
be brought up.
Unless some other way of heckling
and worrying the Whitman forces car
be thought out. the meeting of the State
committee is likely TO be brief AFFAIR
consisting merely Of the adoption of the
report Of the committee which has
selected ]. Sloat Fassett as chairman OF
the convention.
John kissel OF Brooklyn brought a
neat parcel from his home to-day and
unwrapped 1t on the porch of the United
States Hotel. To all interested he ex
planned Il WAS his boom for the nomina
ton for Comptroller. He is trying tc
get the Lewis people interested in run
ming him in opposition to Comptroller
Travis.