The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-10-29
COY. 0DELL ON STATE ISSUES.
HE MAKES TWO SPEECHES AT
BINGHAMTON.
He Defends His Course Relative TO the
state Charitable Institutions - says
K He Does Not believe In MUD sling.
Ing and win Have No More OF II.

BISGHAMroN, ". Y, Oct. 2s-Gov.
OdeD addressed two mass meetings here
to-day. La the afternoon he spoke prin-
cipally on the State hospitals, their re-
lation to the State, their mana cement
and the charges that had been made against
him by Democrats.
THE Democrats, She said, are sending
10 the homes Of those who have unfortu-
nate friends III the State Institutions. even
going 30 far as To attack some officials of
the State. Because you have one Of these
institutions iii your city IL is important you
should know just what has been done.
Previous TO 1902 boards of managers,
who undoubtedly TOOK "A great interest in
their work, existed. | found on assuming
Office that 10 reports Of any kind regardii z
these institut ions were ever with he rea, b
of the Z .ecutive until the end Of he year,
when il was too late TO determine what the
amount required Of the State Treasury
would be.
Therefore, boards Of viEitors we're ap-
pointed, who make their report monthly,
and have had morn information since they
have existed than during the whole term Of
my administration heretofore. Through
them l found that the dietary Of the usti-
tutions was not up 70 the standard and
$4,000 more was appropriated from the
Treasury this year than ever before 10 bet
ter feed the patients.
-On my trip around the State ] found II
was impossible to retain good attendants
because of the small pay and $40 600 more has
been appropriated this year TO increase
salaries. If any one knows of ill-treat-
ment of patients | have two months yet
to serve and will severely punish any
guilty Of in-treating or ill-fecding these
State wards
Il would sooner 60 down in defeat than
ask the support Of any man through har-
unfortunate throughout the State
i do not propose TO reply TO base ISLANDERS
because / believe the Office Of Governor
rs too high for its occupant, no matter OF
what party. to descend to the things now
charged | do not believe in mud-slinging
and will have no more of it
Judge Henry B. eman was chairman
OF to-nicht's mass meeting. The Gov
efnor seid the enthusiasm with which he
had been greeted to-day argued Re-
publican victory next Tuesday
1T Is charged by the enemy" said the
Governor, that we are using part Of the
surplus TO reduce taXati, n and deceive
the people. From a deficit of 100000 In
1898, under Republican administration we
have gained a real surplus Of 5000 600
Do you believe great party could deceive
the people and remain in power?
Through the enactment of corporation,
inheritance and franchise laws, the sum
Of $23 900 900 has been raised by the State
but David b. Hill wants to repeal these
laws The Republican party ! as given
The workngman of the State shorter hours
lf labor while working for the State and
las said to him: You shall have the right
10 combine the same as capital
The building of good roads has received
! greater impetus under this administration
ihan ever before. We propose in our plat
form to build up State highway. which are
AZ essential As the waterways of the State,
and il one is to be improved at the States
expense. the other should follow az matter
Of course.
1T was charged at meeting in New
York last evening that the Republican
party had imposed tax on savings banks.
the savings of the poor. The tax Is upon
the banks surplus and not one cent is
taken from the savings. II is upon the
accumulated capital of the bank which the
depositors would never receive. / Am
confident ! can safely leave these issues
with the voters Of the State on next Tues
day"