New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-05
REPLIES TO HUGHES.
Hearst Says Candidate Did Piece
Work for Corporations.

at Fonda yesterday and at Livonia to-day with IN
terest and non-partsan friendlness rather IMAM
enthusiasm the two large audiences before which
he spoke tonight gave him ringing cheers both
audiences contained many women and large pro-
portion OF workngmen. Congressman Lamar OF
Florida. and Clarence J. Shearn. OF New YORK.
spoke before Mr.. Hearst arrived.
In the course OF his remarks Mr.. Shearn declared
that Mr. Hearst II elected. would use the pitch
fork among Others upon the sleepy District After
ney of New York"
Mr.. Hearst attributed the inequalities of the pres
day conditions to "our failure to put into prao-
tce the principles profess" According TO
American theory. people should choose their
public officers: actually. Mr.. Hearst said. "candi-
dates nominated and by political
machines manipulated by bosses in the interest Of
corrupt corporations
Both political machines usually controlled by
the corporations Mr. Hearst declared and cand-
dates favorable 10 the corporations nominated
on both tickets
Mr. Hearst said:
Under the present radical and often revolutionary
departure from the American system citizens are
sometimes deprived of their fundamental right to
tributed by the corrupt corporations to oppose a
candidate they DO not is used to hire repeaters
ence public oftcers whose duty should lie in the
enforcement Of the law.
As result of these departures he said we arc
represented by public officers who first obliga-
lions TO the corporations and in the present cam
paign the lines sharply drawn between those
who believe in special privilege and those who be-
lieve in popular rights.
Mr. Hearst reiterated his former personal dec
laraton OF prnciples-action, rather than words by
pubic onicers impartial enforcement of law;
equality of opportunity; purity in politics. and
fairness In the distribution OF wealth.
or the State Railroad Commission Mr.. Hearst
said:
I believe in the regulation OF railroad rates. and
realize that while the railroad commission in this
state has the < railroads IN
fortunately have the power fix the railroad
mission
Mr.. Hearst declared that he was proud Of the
opposition Of Mr.. Ryan. Mr. Belmont. Mr. Morgan.
Mr.. Rogers, Mr. Rockefeller and those Captain
Kids OF industry" who, he said. were in doubt
TO his keeping his promises II elected, and there
fore opposed him.
The statement that he had been
poration lawyer in any proper sense OF the word.
attributed 10 Charles e. Hughes, Republican candi-
date for Governor, in a published interview was
the subject Of statement issued this afternoon by
Mr.. Hearst. The latter drew attention TO Mr..
Hughes's assertion that he had never received
annual retainer from any corporation" adding:
Mr.. Hughes apparently makes distinction be-
reporter who does work on space: between
bo bos h sells sells fues by e barrel snd
bottles; between contractor who does time work
1 define a corporation LAWYER as a man who has
served the corporations either on time or piece
poets TO serve the corporations either on time or
sGe Who E atsT sg cut of and Is
on time or space while he is in politics
After pointing TO Mr.. Hughes's approval, in his
letter of acceptance, Of Governor Higgins and the
Republican state administration. Mr.. Hearst says:
Furthermore in the nomination of corporation
attorney by the Republican party, we have def
mite Endorsement OF corporation control in gov
Mayer we have definite Endorsement OF the late
election frauds the investigation OF which Mayer
In the selection Of Sheldon. director in twenty
epe Corporations and promoter Of the swindng
have definite indorserent Of piraticai fnance; in
and oS at Rb az Sn a5 @
Teor as campaign MANAGE WE have
Mr.. Hearst expects to speak tomorrow afternoon
ar the Columbia County Fair, at Chatham.
Railroad delays and rain interfered with the
schedule OF William R. Hearst in this region to-
day. Instead OF being brought through from Fonda
TO Rochester last night, his special were side
tracked several hours at Utica, and reached here
at noon, nearly six hours late Instead Of reaching
Lavonia. Livingston County. where he was 10
speak, at 1919 a. m. Mr.. Hearst did not arrive
there until nearly $50 p. m, and then found a
four-rnile drive IN the rain between him and the
fair grounds.
The fair. which was held at the Hernlock Lake
Fair Grounds, represented a union of the agri-
cultural societies OF the counties OF Monroe, Gen
esee. Livingston and Ontario large crowd gath
cred and elaborate arrangements had been made
by the representatives Of the independence League
for Mr.. Hearst's welcome. The delay in his ar
rival and the beginning OF hard rainstorm COM
PEELED the modification of the programme and de-
pleted the crowd materially before he arrived, but
there was still a large gathering.
Mr.. Hearst cordially welcomed, the scene
being almost duplicate of that yesterday at Fon-
da- Again there comparatively little cheering
or other demonstrations OF enthusiasm. but Mr..
Hearst heard with close attention frequent
hand clapping and audible expression Of hos
fifty
His speech ut Hemlock was substantially the
same as that yesterday at Fonda. The greatest
expressions OF approval followed HIS declaration
that he wanted TO see fewer corporation attorneys
in politics. end aspired be known as the Gov
ernor who stopped the trusts from robbing the
people"
William r. Hearst gave out this afternoon q
statement explaining the attitude OF the Independ-
ence League in the matter Of the judiciary nomina-
tons in New York City as follows:
There has been persistent. complete and appar-
and actions of the Independence League in regard
to the Judiciary tickets in the various judicial
The. Independence League has no deal or under
standing or agreement with any individual any
oTganlzaton or any party
II has no desire except to nominate and elect or
To help nominate and elect candidates for the jI-
dietary that will be above reproach and superior to
,o The League has not demanded place for
among It's representatives. certain individuals of
such distinguished probity and ability that they
might properly be considered among those fit for
such nominations.
The league would be willing to indorse a ticket
nominated by leading lawyers and leading business
men. but ii believes that the present so-caled law
yers ticket has been too largely constructed by
corporation lawyers, and that the influence OF TIL.
corporations is already too great In the government
We have no disposition not TO unite with the
Democrats, but compulsion unite with the
Democrats. The whole question is not a matter of
politics. but matter of qualification of candi-
dates
HEARST'S MONDAY NIGHT PLANS