The New York herald., 1922-08-06
SEEK STATE TICKET
TO RUN WITH MILLER
Republican Leaders Hear
Lieut. Gov. Woods Place Will
Be Open for Certain.

With the denomination of Gov Miller
and Senator Calder as good as assured.
Republican leaders have turned their
attention to the make up OF the re-
mainder of the State ticket
Many annoying problems have de-
veloped. No stronger evidence that the
Governor is considered the leader OF
his party in the State could be given
than the weekly, almost daily. pilgrim
ages made to Albany or Lake George,
the summer capital, by those who
want the Governor to exercise his in
fluenca in settling the nominations.
At present the situation is unsettled.
1t is hoped. however, that conferences
this week will straighten it cut.
For geograp phicai and other reasons
it is deemed best by many leaders that
there should be some changes in the
present personnel of State officers.
There Is no desire, however. 10 precipi-
tate an intra-party fight by refusing
q denomination il it should be desired.
1t was definitely stated by influential
leaders that Lieut.. jeremiah Wood
of Nassau county would not seek re-
nomination. but would devote himself
to his law practice. Some of his friends
declared as positively that he had
reached no such decision, and it would
be distinctly bad politics TO pick new
candidate for Lieutenant-Governor.
Mr. Wood himself. who two weeks
ago was outspoken in his determina-
ton to run again, will not talk about
his position now. lie has lost some OF
his friends by his connection With those
instrumental in bringing the charges
against Justice selah u. Strong and
interesting himself in some OF the
prosecutions of officials in Nassau
county.
Fnvors Col. Donovan.
Fred Greiner, the boss of Erie county
and influential in other western coun-
ties. has desired representation on the
ticket. 1t has been suggested that Col
William j. Donovan, who commanded
the Fighting Sixty-ninth" in France.
might be named for Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor. The southern tier, also claim
ing representation on the ticket, wants
the place for Mayor Thomas A. Wilson
OF Binghamton.-
The southern tier folks say Col. Dono-
van would make an ideal candidate for
Attorney General. But that possibility
depends on the decision Of Charles u.
Newton. who is finishing out his second
term IN that office.
Efforts have been made TO persuade
Mr.. Newton that two terms are enough.
that il would be better for the party
not 10 keep officials in office too long.
| He construed that as an attempt to
shelve him and promptly resented the
effort. His friends announced he would
stick and fight. More diplomatic efforts
have been adopted since, but there
seems to be no authentic information
about his decision.
Frank williams May Remain.
Frank M. Williams, who has served
all except five months of five terms as
State Engineer and Surveyor. had
definitely told his friends he intended
TO resign and not seek another nomina-
ton. Now he Is not sure he would not
care to remain In the State service, and
he has some powerful backing.
| There are those who would like to
see another than John J. Lyons named
as Secretary of State. But lie Is yet
agree the question OF a denomination
rests entirely with him and Samuel ;.
koonig. his leader. Mr. Koenig has no
disposition to encourage any movement
to retire Mr.. Lyons.
William j. Maier Of Seneca took the
appointment as state Comptroller after
the death OF James A. Wendell on the
distinct understanding he would not be
candidate for denomination, that he
would be free TO accept an attractive
business offer in this city.
But the competition for the nomination
became so keen as to threaten trouble
The leaders all like Maier and are try
Ing to persuade him to run again. lie
is a loyal organization man and may do
so. Not the slightest suggestion has
been heard that any other than y. Mon
roc Marshall. the present State Treas
urer. be named for that post