New-York tribune., 1906-09-27

ing remained for the Bruce-woodrun comprO-
mise party. They. too. became for Hughes.
So ended the confusion Other details Of the
necessary union were easy. The rest OF tbs
ticket practically shaped itself. A conference &C
the leaders little before the convention named
the men
Not much difficulty was encountered in arriv-
ing at the solution OF the state COMMITTEES prob.
lem William Barnes. tr.. OF Albany. for sew
eral years the chairman OF the executive ecm-
rnittee. who had been mentioned many times a.
prospective chairman Of the state committed.
announced his intention no, 70 make contest
He also said that he would like 20 be relieved %
the place he was holding although he would
retain his membership in the committee.
Victory had come to Herbert Parsons pointed
out in the beginning as the dominant figure in
this Embossed convention" and 10 Senator
Page, his right-hand man. Victory had perched
on the standard raised in the New York County
fght-the announced determination to take the
Republican party out Of the dickering Of poll
tics. with all that II entailed. the standard sup
ported by President Roosevelt
The attitude of the Oden people was Indicated
by statement from him after tns convention.
He had a little conference with Lo:IIs F. Payn
on the porch Of the hotel Asked for state
uent he said:
We would like 20 say that whsn we saw
these other people fddIing around last night
nd arr nothing decided
hand. Before that we had locked Hr ana 'er
them go ahead, content 20 see the r3dole, o1s
az 3 o'clock this morning We decided 70 SerVs
rOtice-and did il in no uncertain faShiesF.
that we were going to put our forces oenh;d
Hughes We had between $40 and $50 votes IN
the convention Mr.. Payn. Mr.. Malby
went 10 Mr.. Aldridge. Mr.. O'Brter. and MI
A little later Mr. Barnes tod Corae rs Y. Col-
lins of Troy. what he should do.
MARKED ENTHUSIASM FOR ErGHES-
Enthusiasm for Charles T. Hughes was
marked after the adjournment Of the conven-
ton, and on every side We're heard expressions
| Of satisfaction that after All. the New York
man had been nominated. This attitude was par
| ticularly pronounced among the upstate men.
who when they came. had absolutely no senei-
| rnent OF the Hughes brand
The feeling took hold OF the upstate men.
who have been declaring that Hughes was LITTLE
} known in the state at large. that he was Dig
man who would make The strongest possiblel
race for the Govern0rship. ResClute determira-
ton TO work for the success OF the ticket and
| confidence IL the ability Of the party 20 elect
| ii characterized all the leaders and the dele
gates.
President Herbert Parsons Of the New York
| County Committee said:
7 said we'd nominate the strongest candidate.
and we have done So UnquestiOnably. Now va
expect every Republican IN the state 70 turn in
and work for him. know that Governor Hig-
gins IS completely satisfied with our choice al
though IL was his wish that Lieutenart Gov
ernor Bruce head the ticket It has been Presi-
dent Roosevelts desire known 10 his friends,
that the strongest man be named at this tunc-%
ure, and I feel sure that this meets his appro-
baton
Senator Alfred r Page. Charles E. Hughess
authorized representative at the convention.
said:
The wisdom OF what we have done cannot sue
cessfully be questioned. A man OF extraordinary
ability, strong personality, and answering tn
tegrity, as Hughes is, will make a candidate 70
command the respect OF every man and the loyal
adherence Of every member OF the party which
put him on the ticket This feel assured We
shall get as we'll as the support Of many OF our
opponents in other years who cannot vote for
Hearst We had a hard fight 20 name Mr.
Hughes. but never was I or any other OF his
friends IN doubt for a moment that he would Do
nominated by this convention. The situation
here was much the same as the situation IN the
primaries IN New York County. The sentiment
OF the people, the people who vote and are think
ing right now about how they viii cast their
who would take the Office OF Governor out Of the
muck OF political manipulation and endow &C
with It's rghtful dignity and respect We hap
pened 20 get nearest 70 that sentiment and have
the man best fitted 20 appeal 10 the voters
that and the other vital issues of this newer
political epoch
Ex-Governcr Frank s Black said
II is a splendid ticket and one that has every
element OF strength. I feel sure it VIII suit
every Republican down to the ground
Ex-Governor OdeIl said
The ticket Is I'd thing and I am heartily
In favor Of It, I and my friends wiz do svery-
thing IN our power 70 accomplish its election and
| IL will be triumphant.
| Ex-IIeutenant Governor woOdrufr said:
| lam very much delighted with the outcome OF
| the convention Mr. Hughes will make strong
| candidate.
Congressman John W. Dwight. OF Broons
| County said:
II Is winner. You can't beat it. The Re-
| publicans. usual. have done the right thing
William Barnes jr.. OF Albany. said:
IL is unquestionaby the strongest ticket tha.
/ could possibly have been named The intells-
| gence and good sense OF the people viii see that
/ IL is elected
| Colonel George W. Dunn. OF Binghanton. said:
/ The ticket Is one for which no Republican need
/ apologize. Mr. Hughes viii make the strongest
| candidate we could have found
] Congressman Serene E. Payne. OF Cayuga
said:
There Is no question that the candidacy OF MA