New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-06

country above party affiliations have broken avg ~
from old associations and are supporting me re re
publican candidate for President 9eeV ing fact
that they are not with him in all the details
Let US to our homes. therefore more frgtben
the hands of the President. whose tact saea n
and grasp of affairs become ne, more vate for Nc
f KineS and H this state nat
viii gladden. that "kindiy heart whose days are
spent in work and prayer for the honor ana wei
1 thank you most st' Sincerely
Mr.. OdelPs speech was greeted with pro-
Ionged cheers. and after II was over ne SAT
down on the platform. Then it was that cog
geshal and Krum became mixed up with con-
hicting resolutions about the nomination OF the
other State officers.
Senator Krum offered a resolution that the
secretary be instructed to cast one vote each
for John T. McDonough OF Albany, for Secre-
tarv of State; for William J. Morgan, OF Erie,
for Controller; for John P. Jacket OF Cayuga'
for Treasurer; for John c. Davies, OF Oneida
for Attorney General; for Edward A. Bond, or
Jefferson, for Engineer and Surveyor ana that
they be declared the candidates OF the conVeh-
ton for these Offices This adopted. and the
names of the five candidates for the minor state
offices were balloted upon together and with
out a dissenting vote they were nominated.
GOVERNOR ADDRESSES CONVENTION.
Then came a resolution that Governor Roose-
welt be invited to address the Convention ana
a committee of three including General Francis
V. Greene Congressman Littauer and w Z.
Warren, was appointed to escort him 10 the
platform The Governor cheered loudly
and frequently interrupted by applause as he
spoke. He said:
ROosEvELTS SPEECH.
Gentlemen of the Convention: deeply appreciate
the honor you do me In letting me address you TO-
day congratulate you upon the character ana
qualifications OF the men whom you have nominated
and upon the declarations which you have put FOR
ward behalf of the great party you represent
First. as TO our candidate for Governor. during
my two years term OF service Mr.. OdeH has been
not merely my close and stanch friend, but my
trusted helper and adviser in every crisis 1t would
not be possible for any Governor TO ma IN the
of the State organization a wiser and
again some important measure of legislation or
administration has ben perfected only IN conse-
quence of his advice Let me mention but one IN
When the Ramapo measures, concerning which
this convention has made its position so I'M
owing s Si 10 the Of Mr. 6de
that the bill passed finally put in such shape
ctys interests II was TO MI odeI that we owed
ya srea to the of Ere and d.
visions power which so far ,a as human wisdom
Mr. odeii will be elected in November, and two
years hence shall all of as feel. not merely as
have done this day; for We shall have put in the
Governors chair a man whose courage, sagacity
resolution and integrity fit him to render the high
est service TO the State.
PRAISE FOR COLLEAGUES.
The other nominees are the men who have been
my my Goeagbes for the last Two years TINS MS state
scientous State officials with ali Of them have
so with the Attorney-Generai, my Of
fetal adviser Not merely has the Attorney-Gen-
Office in way that must Challenge the respect Of
DPOinDtlV reference
vigilance on behalf Of the people of the State. but
he has outside Of the regular duties OF his office
aided in every effort 10 better laws and the
In especial shall never forget the action he took
az the time OF the enactment Of the Franchise Tax
been enacted in this State in recent years which
ing importance No man was more active ri than the
A torney-General in working for its passage at
first came to me with the news that it had been
The Republican party has now been in power for
six years 1t is not with US a mere case of the
lenge the closest Investigation Of every branch Of
the State Government, from the top to the bottom,
from the office OF the State Engineer and Surveyor
to the departments of Public Works and Buildings.
through every bureau and commission. Nor is 1t
credit, as right IN no corresponding six years
Of the States history has there been much wise
fected taxation. the agricultural interests and the
interests of labor.
REFORM IN TAX METHODS.
These six years have revolutionized much Of our
return the State from various species of prop
erty which had hitherto ESCAPED bearing their
proper share Of the burdens of the Commonwealth
r'r result being that in the present year we have
with labor legislation We have for the FIRST time
put upon the statute books really effective eight
abolition Of the sweat shop. We have provided
against excessive hours of labor in certain trades
dren in unheathful trades for an unreasonable |
In speaking Of this labor legislation, I wish to
express the obligations have been under. rot only |
TO my own ap2oi4tees in the different labor bu-
ough, upon whom have been able at all times TO !
call for assistance in matters vbereoP he had ne
cuiiar cognizance. exactly as have been able 70
call upon each and every of the State officers
regards any question with which they espe-
We ask you to compare all we have done in this !
state not only with what we promised do but |
also with what our opponents have done. our op- /
most a half Of the population of the State. They
have had ample time 70 show the metal they are |
mace or and we ask all honest citizens TO take !
the State government. branch by branch and com !
branch by branch. and then decide on their conI
sciences which stands the comparison best and |
interests Of the State We feel that we have a !
right to challenge the support OF all men who |
wish 10 the government administered with |
cleanliness and efficiency.
GREATNESS OF NATIONAL INTERESTS.
The interests at stake for the State are great.
2r1 nose az stake in the nation as whole are
to vote not only as New Workers. but as Ameri- !
,ans, and we appeal to all men who are fin heart |
and purpose. and not merely in name Americans |
10 stand with us for the recollection of President |
Mckinley; because against him are arrayed tho !
forces Of chaos and of evil, the forces repudia-
ion and dishonor
We appeal not merely 10 Republicans we appeal |
o all men, whether bound by party ties indie !
pendent OF party ties, who value greatly the good
lalne OF their country and the welfare its peo-
ne. 70 support as in this great contest. Funda- |
mentally. the issue is whether shall keep
he material well being have gained during the |
asst four years and the proud sense of duty well |
lone which has accompanied It, If our opponents