New-York tribune., 1920-05-15
Judge Miller Non-Committal

Judge Miller, when seen to- day by
the tribune correspondent, refused
utterly to indicate his choice of a
nominee for the Presidency, and like
wise refused to talk on the recurring
discussion Of his own name in connec-
tion with the nomination for Governor
next fall.
Proof mutiplies that the New York
delegation, following the Chicago con-
venton, will give their attention to the
New York gubernatorial nomination. 1t
probably is not overstating the case to
say that the leaders Of the state are
of a mind to offer the nomination for
Governor to Judge Miller, subject to
ratification by the unofficial state con-
venton. 1t will not surprise those on
terms Of close friendship with Judge
Miller to say that he will not consider
the nomination. He is devoted to the
practice Of his profession, and if he
had desired to remain in public life
ne would not have resigned from the
Court of Appeals.
Miller Decribes Ideal Candidate
When asked to-day to describe the
type OF man Republicans should nomi-
nate Judge Miller said:
The type of man we need is one
who has grasp of economic conditions
United States. but throughout the
world; q man who has constructive
ability, and no; only the capacity to
formulate policies out the courage to
execute them; man who has the dis
position to restore representative
party government in this country, and
who will stand for the interests of all
the people as distinct from those OF
particular classes
When the Tribune correspondent
asked Mrs. Knapp, who is handsome
middleaged and well-informed woman
the possessor of beautiful country
home, just east Of Syracuse in the
open country whom she wanted fo,
politician and gave nothing resembling
a direct answer.
Il shall give especial attention to the
interests of the formers and the farm.
ers wives, to education, and to the
| Improvement of country living, SO fan
as is possible to reach those subjects
in political convention, in all my
! functions as delegate after | rea c
/ Chicago" said Mrs. Knapp. after all
tie most important thing is to get the
right kind of a candidate. We can well
afford to subordinate personal predis
positions provided we are enabled tc
choose the right sort of standard
bearer.
81 am assuredly aware of the fact
that there is a very strong sentiment
for General Wood in this part of the
state. am unwilling, however, at this
time, to indicate my preference. II
will be we'll to wait till we get to
Chicago and interchange views before
trying to make a cnolce
Il am surprised and impressed with
the large number Of letters and calls
that | am receiving from people all
around this part of the state. The
wives of farmers are writing me and
advising me about what should be
done. 1t is great privilege and at
the same time great responsibility
to serve as delegate from New York
the Empire state delegation might
have almost deciding weight when it
casts its vote. There is quite a general
sentiment for giving DR.. Butler first
ballot vote, but even that is a matter
| do not wish to discuss at this time. >
Dr. James R. Day, chancellor of Sy-
racuse University, is an ardent Woo
man and wants every one to know it
, 81 am for General Wood as my first
second, third, fourth and subsequent
choices,' said DR.. Day to the Tribune
! man. II had the ear OF his campaign
managers ! certainly would advise then
to stress the very significant civil ad-
ministrative triumph of General Wood
as it has been in the periods of peace
and in civil underta kings that he has
worked most brilliantly.
"ln this period Of our countrys his
tory we need man like General Wood
There is sure to be more or less Boil
shevism and violence on the part OF
men and women who do not fully com.
prehend what American civilization
stands for. Woods name is a SYNONYM
for wisdom and tirmness and progress
| He does excellcntly whatever he has
! to do. He is wise and constructive ir
his thinking. 1t looks to me as if Gen
era Wood is going to be nominated
and if he is nominated he will be
elected.
81 do not believe that Senator John.
son will leave the party again. If he
should do so without due provocatior
he would have only a small following
he people as whole desire change
of administration at Washington. The,
have it in their power to effect the
change, and all indications point tf
their doing it this year Genera
Wood is leading in the race for the
nomination and he deserves to lead
lie is the best man for President ir