New-York tribune., 1902-10-25
ODELL'S VIEWS ON CANAL.
FORCIBLE ADDRESS MADE TO LARGE
GATHERING AT BUFFALO.
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visited the east side Of Buffalo and there In
hall containing one thousand persons. chieny
workingmen, expressed his political sentiments
The Governor was received with marked cordi-
ality. and what he said was heartily applaudeo'
The Governor and Senator Depew. who spoke
in Convention Hall, plainly gave an impetus to
the campaign of the Republican party in west
ern New-York by their speeches.
Robert r. HeTord, the chairman of the meet
ing at Convention Hall. introducing Governor
OdeII 10 the large audience which hhed the
auditorium. said;
Il have the honor Of presenting TO you the
next President mean the next Goverhor-oi
the State of New-York" Mr.. Henord hao oo-
viousIy intended 10 say tThe next Governor or
New-York" The Governor then came ior"aru
to the front of the platform. Most OF the per-
sons present in the audience stood and eheered'
When the cheering had ended, Governor odell
said in A voice that rang through the great
hall:
The only man that the Republican party OF
the State of New-Y York has in mind as their
next President is Theodore Roosevelt a man
who has taken up one OF the greatest propiehls
of times, and has solved it, 10 the great
disgust and dismay of the Democratic party
of the Empire State. We honor him, ana
with thousands of loyal citizens of the State OF
New-York look forward TO 1904. so that We may
go TO the Republican National CONVENTION on,o,s IN
his behalf. and subsequently cast our oaIlots
again for the election of that stalwart and cour-
ageOus American.
The Governor then began to deliver the speech
which he had already prepared. one of the chief
themes of which the Improvement of the
canals of the State. Buffalo. he declared, de-
pends 10 a greater extent than any other city
outside of New-York for its prosperity and ad
vancement upon artificial waterways
The Governor then at length discussed the
subject Of canal improvements. and declared
that the Republican party pledged TO it,
and could be relied upon 10 make such canal
improvements as are necessary without delay.
He said in part:
The canal always has been Of great importance
10 Ihs state and believe that u we are 10 main
tam the commercial supremacy of our state ana TO
retain our commercial interests something should
canal ADEQUATE 90 pSy fST the OF se6
merce as naturally seeks the port OF New-t tork or
building Of The West and in the Development Of its
which hitherto came a matter of necessity. now
&c mes as matter of choice, and that II the port
ot New ork Is Disseminated against because OF
the railroad combinations, because OF the made
guat facilities for handling the grain products Of
ne farmers OF the West an enlarged canal Will not
entirely cure the evils; but will be beginning
provide for additional docking facilities and other
posed 10 such Improvement the one under
the failure OF the last appropriation But the
greatest mistakes AZ that time were that there
ultimate cost OF the Improvement was not frankly
told TO the people The error. therefore. in the
'ceptiOn thus praCtsei which has led all to look
askance at every proposition since that time.
After reviewing the former canal legislation. the
Governor said the first step had already been taken
iE carrying the plan suggested in the Republi-
can platform. He added.
We have demonstrated the wisdom Of fastening
slowly and have placed the proposition In such
Iolm that II can be inteissnty passed upon by the
which would prevent this proposition from being
stacle has beer removed by the enactment OF laws
which provided almost funds enough to meet the
OF revenue. The Republican party while pledginE
TO freedom from direct stat taxes and has theTr.
fore. the important work before II Of providing
annual charges IN the sinking fund. The next step
tie period in Which fnSs NAV w bs sId For , ~
OF course a constitutional method must be devised
not be hindered because with the new revenues
which may be derived. and before the hrst bonds
framed and submitted which would permit the
funding OF the bonds TO be paid within fifty or sew
The point therefore. which Wish to impress
upon 20 make such canal improvements are
necessary without delay and " viii provide for the
hurdening the people through additional taxation.
that no Interests that now taxed will he dis
tUrbed In any
The Governor expressed confidence that. with
wise legislation and by properly financing a loan,
there would b, received enough additional revenues
fIom various interests that will both as a re-
improved
ration laws 10 meet not only the inCrea sed expense
but to provide enough money to meet every dollar
OF bonded debt made necessary by the canal I'm
proyement-
CONFERENCES ON CAMPAIGN
The Governor had conferences up 10 o'clock
AT the Iroquos Hotel with Senator Higgins and
the leading Republicans OF Buffalo in regard
TO the campaign Of the Republican party in the
Western counties of the State. Then. at 4
o'clock. the Governor gave "A reception at the
hotel 20 such OF the citizens of Buffalo who
chose 10 visit him. Later I'm the afternoon Sena-
tor Depew arrived from Rochester and was
welcomed warmly upon his arrival at the Iro-
quois Hotel.
Early this evening the Governor departed for
! the east side OF Buffalo 10 make a speech at
the Jefferson Park Hail. while Senator Depew
! went 10 the Convention Hall to make the first
address there The Governor was escorted 20
| the jefferson Hall meeting by Mayor Knight
| william G Warren. Senator George A. Davis
| and John 6. Wickser. The Governor found at
/ the Jefferson Park Hall large assemblage Of
| worhngmen. He was greeted with prolonged
| cheers The Governor in his speech referred to
| the successful efforts of the Republican State
! administration to lower the State taxation.
Until direct State taxation had been almost
abolished workingmen who owned their homes
| were. or course interested in such matters, and
| keenly deslrous Of keeping the taxes down.
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