The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-02
LEWIS CONFIDENT;
WHITMAN CERTAIN
Both GubernatOHal Candidates
Sure Of Winning in Pri-
maries Tomorrow.
FINAL PLEAS TO VOTERS
War, Subway Fiasco, Prohibi-
ton, Hearst and Labor
Among the Issues.

Both OF the rival Republican camps
claimed victory for their respective lead
ers in statements issued yesterday.
William w. Cocks. chairman Of the
Whitman committee. repeated that the
Governor stood firmly on his record and
said that he would carry every county
in the State except Albany tomorrow.
Attorney General Merton e. Lewis was
just as positive In saying that he would
be nominated in to-morrow's primaries.
The Lewis statement said in part:
From the information which have
from all of the counties Of the State I
am prepared to assert that I shall be
nominated. For the last several days
I have been receiving reports from all
sections. am satisfied that shall
carry more than twenty OF the counties
Of the State. The counties in which
I shall receive majorities are the larger
counties. My majority over Gov Whit
man probably will be at least $4,000.
I am not prepared to specify the counties
which l expect to carry, nor am I pre-
particular county My information,
however. Is reliable and / believe accu-
rate.
Gov. Whitman has beer losing
ground for the last two weeks. His
refusal to discuss the subway situation
in New York will cost him heavily.
The farmers. some of whom were in
clined to follow the Governor earlier In
the campaign on the prohibition issue.
have determined to vote against him.
He has declined TO discuss tine question
and many of the farmers are doubtful
at the present time OF his goo: faith on
this issue.
Charges Pledge Violations.
"They have had their experience with
him in other matters. fie. has pledged
himself from time 70 time in matters
In which they have been interested. and
they claim that he has violated his
pledges. They are In a frame of mind
In which they are unwilling to trust
him on the prohibition matter even after
his action in attempting to force the
approval Of the Federal Government in |
the Assembly last winter. Several
months have passed. He is not as sure !
as he was that prohibition is popular.
There are also many voters in the !!
ernor's relations with Mr. Hearst. Had |
the Governor repudiated absolutely all
connection with Mr.. Hearst and declared |
his entire independence OF him he would |
undoubtedly have saved himself many |
votes which. because of his failure. will !
be cast against him on Tuesday.
THE well understood programme Of |
the Governor to secure his nomination |
and election for a third term as a step |
In the accomplishment OF his purpose to |!
secure the nomination for President in |
1920 has also cost him many votes, both |
in the cities and in the country There |
Ia strong feeling throughout the State
that COL Roosevelt should be the NOM |
inee for President in 1920. and there is !
also belief that Tire Governor is plot ,
ting to prevent Col. Roosevelt from [
receiving the nomination"
Declares whitman VIII Win.
The statement by Mr.. Cocks said in
part:
Every county in the State except Al
bany will be carried by Gov. Charles S.
Whitman in the primaries Tuesday. Gov
Whitman stands on his record, a record
of fair and able administration, covering
the last four years. Following the con-
fusion of the Dix, Sulzer. Glynn admins
tration. he has placed the State depart
ments on a basis OF business efficiency
and restored public confidence.
He has thrown the resources q the
State into patriotic endeavor for the
support OF the war against autocracy,
Military training, New Yorks quota of
men and a greatly increased food pro-
duction testify to the militant patriot
ism which has marked the Governors
a administration.
"Since January |. 1915. the business
OF the State has been administered by
the departments efficiently and without
a breath Of scandal. Departments which
had been broken down and much criti-
cised In tie preceding Tammany admin
istratons have been built up by heads
who have the highest standing in the
public eye
Unfair attacks which come from
Lewis supporters. such as those inspired
by William Barnes of Albany. will not
influence any great body of Republicans
against Gov Whitman IN view OF his
record as a war Governor and the
strength of his administration. The op-
position TO the Governor Is OF the same |
stamp as that to others opposed by Mr.
Barnes.
strong Point Made on War Record.
Letters expressing support of the
Governors administration. and com
mending his war record and bis strong
support OF labor laws show that per-
sonal attacks upon him have been with
out effect His approval OF the vesti-
buled cab bill. protection for the trav-
cling public as well as the railroad men
and other acts in labor's behalf are
appreciated.
Completion of the Barge Canal In
the administration of Governor Whit
man, progress In agricultural develop
ment which has brought commentator
OF Informed, fair minded farmers and
representatives OF agricultural organiza-
lions, restoration of the prison depart
ment from chaos to high standards OF
with return Of conf
dence. Adequate care OF the insane and
of charitable institutions az compared to
reduction OF appropriations in PREVIOUS
administrations to a point which brought
disgrace 10 the State has met with ap-
proval. The adoption of the budget sys-
TEN which shows how evefy cent of State
money is expended Is a most commend
able advance step in State finance
'"Repoits from all parts OF the State
indicate stanch support Of the Governor
in the primaries. Candidates for cleo
ton of few and committeeman with
the same exception stand with Gov
ernor Whitman because OF his record.
This support assures his denomination
Lafayette Guards Celebrate.