New-York tribune., 1921-12-03
Impression That Speeches
for Canal Indicated a
Change in Governors
Mind Seems Erroneous
Aspirants Await
Final Declaration
Newton and Kincaid Re-
ceive Most Attention as
Cubernatorial Timber
Special Dispatch to The Tribune

ALBANY, Dec. "A report, ema-
mating from an authoritative source,
was current here to-day that Governor
Miller stands determined to live up to
the declaration he made last year upon
accepting the gubernatorial nomina-
tion--that he would serve only one
term as Governor.
While it is recalled that Governor
Miller at the close of this >year's legis-
lative session said to certain friends
that he would not be in the running
next year, the feeling continued to
prevail that before the year was ended
he would change his mind and consent
to accept denomination.
This feeling was given substantial
ton by many of the Governors recent
acts. Chief among these was the ex-
tensive canal trip he made and which
resulted in an advertising boom for
the states inland waterways system
Those who analyze the Governors
actions from the standpoint of their
political values were of the opinion
that Governor Miller could have chos-
en- no better course if it was his desire
to get in close touch with ~up-state
voters for the purpose of acquainting
them personally with his policies and
principles.
Addressed Large Crowds
The Governor on his canal trip spoke
to large crowds at virtually every
landing on the canal, and while he did
not give any direct indication in his
speeches or his attitude that he would
be in the field next year opinion was
general that he believed the interest
Of economy and retrenchm made it
necessary that he continue in office
until all problems now before the state
administration were settled
AEcther act by the Governor which
hae been given political .nterpreta-
sion was his announcement last week
that he proposed to xcall an extraor-
year for the consideration of legisla-
tien which would revise New York
Clty's charter. Those WHO read be-
tween the lines of the Governors state
ment argued that it presaged desire
on the part of the Governor to have
the charter revision carried out quick
ly and efficiently, so that the benefits
Of this work would be reaped at the
November elections. Their conclusions
were that Governor Miller, if candi-
date for reelection, would benefit con-
siderably by this, as it probably would
do much toward increasing his popu-
larity in the greater city.
His Announcement Awaited
The lieutenants here of Republicans
who are looked upon as gubernatorial
timber are keeping quiet. They will
not prepare to make any movement
openly, at least, until the Governor
personally has announced his with
drawal. Governor Miller will have
the refusal of the nomination, not
alone because this courtesy is usually
extended to every first term Governor,
Dut also because he is the recognized
isader of his party in the state and
has the undivided support of cold
guard chieftains whose word carry
weight
This situation does not, however,
prevent speculation as to who stands
the best chance of receiving the
nomination if the Governor insists on
Withdrawing. The candidates who ap-
parently occupy leading positions are
both members of Governor Miller j
eaoinet. One is Attorney General
Charles D. Newton and the other is
sdJutant General j. Leslie Kincaid
uthers in the field are Lieutenant
Governor jeremiah Wood, Fred c..
Iannel, Of Westchester; Speaker H.
Edmund Machoid, of the lower house,
and Jesse S. Phillips, former state
superintendent of Insurance.