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December 31, 1904
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
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In New York on Dec. 31, Senator Platt denies rumors of retirement due to coercion, expresses intent to remain in the Senate, discusses interest in Depew's return, and plans consultations on organization matters with Odell and Nixon.
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Senator Platt Says He Doesn't Return Under Coercion.
New York, Dec. 31.-"I never retire when other people try to force me to retire," said Senator Platt when informed that there was a rumor that former Governor Black is to succeed him in the senate.
"I probably shall remain in the United States senate as long as I can. I had entertained the thought of resigning if Mr. Black had been elected in Senator Depew's place. I was as much interested in the return of Mr. Depew as if I myself had been the candidate."
When asked what effect the return of Senator Depew would have on the organization Senator Platt said: "I don't see that it will have any particular effect."
"You now will resume active leadership of the organization," it was suggested.
"It is useless to discuss a matter of that character at this time," said the senator.
"Do you expect to confer with Governor Odell over organization matters?"
"I don't know what I would confer with him about," said Mr. Platt. "I may see him. I suppose he will send for me. I expect to see Speaker Nixon before the organization of the legislature."
"Will you have any recommendation with reference to committee places?" he was asked.
"I'm always interested in good government. I've got a little list of recommendations that I shall make to Mr. Nixon and the governor."
Senator Platt Says He Doesn't Return Under Coercion.
New York, Dec. 31.-"I never retire when other people try to force me to retire," said Senator Platt when informed that there was a rumor that former Governor Black is to succeed him in the senate.
"I probably shall remain in the United States senate as long as I can. I had entertained the thought of resigning if Mr. Black had been elected in Senator Depew's place. I was as much interested in the return of Mr. Depew as if I myself had been the candidate."
When asked what effect the return of Senator Depew would have on the organization Senator Platt said: "I don't see that it will have any particular effect."
"You now will resume active leadership of the organization," it was suggested.
"It is useless to discuss a matter of that character at this time," said the senator.
"Do you expect to confer with Governor Odell over organization matters?"
"I don't know what I would confer with him about," said Mr. Platt. "I may see him. I suppose he will send for me. I expect to see Speaker Nixon before the organization of the legislature."
"Will you have any recommendation with reference to committee places?" he was asked.
"I'm always interested in good government. I've got a little list of recommendations that I shall make to Mr. Nixon and the governor."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Senator Platt
Retirement Rumor
Political Succession
Senate Leadership
New York Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Platt
Former Governor Black
Senator Depew
Governor Odell
Speaker Nixon
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Platt
Former Governor Black
Senator Depew
Governor Odell
Speaker Nixon
Location
New York
Event Date
Dec. 31
Story Details
Senator Platt responds to rumors of his replacement by former Governor Black, asserts he won't retire under coercion, plans to stay in the Senate, mentions conditional resignation thoughts regarding Depew, and anticipates discussions on political organization with Odell and Nixon.