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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
5
Ex Governors Black and ONeill attend as factions vie over renomination of Governor Hughes. Conflicts focus on Erie County and Wadsworth White angles, with John Woodward and William Bennet discussed as potential rivals. A Mass ballot and direct primary debate threads through the talks as leaders push for platform harmony and anti gambling measures.
In Saratoga on Sept 13 speculation centered on General Horace Porter former Ambassador to France as a potential governor candidate. discussion was lively and generally favorable among many, though anti Hughes factions showed notable opposition and lack of unanimity.
Albany Sept 13 Senator Alfred R Page of New York will present Governor Hughes name for renomination before the Republican State Convention at Saratoga The Governor it is understood sent for the Senator and informed him he would like to have him present his name The Senator willingly consented and spent today and tonight preparing his speech He will start to-morrow for Saratoga He appeared confident that the Governor would be renominated Senator Page was one of the Governors most loyal supporters in the Legislature He introduced the Public Service commissions bill which was enacted into law General Stewart L Woodford of Brooklyn president of the Hughes National League who presented Hughes name to the Republican National Convention called on the Governor today at the Executive Mansion He departed later for Saratoga He was of the opinion that Governor Hughes would be renominated
Senator Owen Cassidy arrived at Saratoga and said he seeks only what is best for the Republican party. He supported renominating Governor Hughes if that preserves party interests and predicted the Governor would be nominated on the first ballot unless circumstances change. Assemblyman Murphy indicated Kings delegation could back Speaker Wadsworth if needed.
William Jennings Bryan declined to speak at the Mountain Lake Park gathering in Deer Park Maryland. About twelve hundred residents assembled at 3 pm seeking a talk, but Bryan refused, then relented to a brief handshake tour and non speaking stance amid modest applause as he departed for a busy campaign week.
The Rochester scene buzzes with talk of Chanler, Ely, Sulzer, and Murphy clashing for the party’s future. Chanler’s backers claim strength upstate while Ely’s backers cite Wall Street support. McCarren and Conners push for Chanler amid rival bids from Adam, Jackson, and Glynn, with committees and contests shaping the convention.
Buffalo dispatch reports the Democratic National Committee will not back a governor candidate or favor any contender. Norman E. Mack states the committee seeks the strongest nominee, while William J. Bryan likewise claims no preference. Senator Grady notes Tammany Hall support for a strong unifying candidate. leaders may meet before Rochester convention.
Tammany Hall leader Charles Murphy and confidential adviser Daniel Cohalan left New York on the 11 20 train for Rochester with secretary Thomas F. Smith treasurer Philip F. Donohue and aides Robert Luce and John Quinn. They would not discuss the governor nomination, saying the convention would decide on Tuesday. Murphy called Judge Herrick a strong man and a good candidate.
The Kings County Democratic executive committee moved to send contesting delegates to Rochester to challenge McCarren allies. Saturday elected anti McCarrenites won in sixteen Assembly districts, eight delegates were selected after review, including reps from the 6th and 9th districts. John H. Delaney left for Rochester to present the challenge.
Albany reports Senator McCarren and aides on the Empire Express reviewing campaign plans for the Democratic State Convention. He endorses J N Adam of Buffalo for governor and notes Chanler’s uncertain strength. McCarren expects no trouble seating delegates and denies interfering in Cassidy’s independent bid.
In a clash between Public Service Corporation of New Jersey and Arcade Block Lighting Company, Thomas F. Quinn of Public Service was arrested at 10 am after allegedly assaulting James G. Sharpe, president of Arcade Block Lighting. Wires were cut by both sides, leaving Clinton Hill areas dark Saturday night until repairs. Quinn was paroled to Alderman Joseph Wright custody.
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