The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-11-24
TIL BIZ BOSS, SAYS HUGHES,


| slected delegates 10 the number Of 1000 met
at Saratoga to nominate q ticket and to
elsct q Stats committee. Mr.. Hughes would
not DO here tonight a. G-overnor-elect
I pledge to Gov. Hughes the unqualified.
undivided support Of what may be termed
the Republican machine In his efforts 70
carry out the wishes Of the people OF the
State. 90 that when his administration is
ended and the acclaim is. We'll done. good
and faithful servant" there will be no note
Of disoord in the hosanna because the party
which presented him to the people fails to do
It's duty. lApplause.l
WheuMr. Woodruff gave way TO Governor
elect Hughes after q eulogistio introduce
ton there was a oar Of cheering In the
grand ballroom, q demonstration in which
every one seemed to take part enthusi-
astically. In the gallery, where Mrs.
Hughes sat with other women, there was
waving Of handkerchiefs and gloved hands.
Goyernor.Elcct Huwhes's speech.
Mr.. Hughes thanked the club for its
cordial expression OF good will and said
il was pleasant to recall that he had been
invited to the dinner before election.
Whatever the result Of the count" said
he, Il felt sure OF the friendship which
would find equal expression, whether in
10y or grief, in coincidence or congratulation,
and, rs it turns out, 1 presume o are
dealing with both emotions" Laughter
and applause.l
MIR. Hughes spoke of.hi long member
ship in the Republican Club and expressed
the belief that he had maintained good and
regular standing. He could count on the
support, he thought, Of the friends Of so
many years. He added:
Since the election I have been overwhelmed
with messages Of felicitation. Of sympathy.
Of anxiety and of premonition. Laughter.
| have been congratulated, counselled ana
adjured. Optimist and pessimist, thetimid and
the Courageous, the sanguine and the bilious
have made me the repository OF their hopes
and fears. their gloomy forebodings and
their triumphant Civilizations. Out OF IL all
| spell opportunity. responsibility and god
speed. lLong applause
Mr.. Hughes suggested that il was not
well 60 indulge in die jubilation or be
troubled with nervous dread. Persons
might not agree on the causes OF existing
discomfort. ne thought. but certainly they
must agree on immediate duty. Then he
said:
We should meet conditions as they are
squarely, not srudgingly or with hesitation.
but candidly and with readiness to serve the
public. II there are those who are alarmed
at discomfort as such and who, satisfied with
their lot. view with III concealed impotence
and disgust efforts at Improvement, l am not
one of them. tApplause.l ] should be more
ala rmed at Snug Indifference. We have no
reason TO fear, but rather should we welcome
Candid criticism, the exposure Of wrongs and
tina rank discussion Of remedies. Applause
But we should visit with swift condemnation
I every effort to substitute vituperation for
4 --.~N - ealao na1aNapfivn nd
10 give rein to the passions of the thoughtless.
Applause
We NAV well be concerned at indications
| of impatience with law and the orderly pro-
cessee OF government. And il should be our
aim as far as possible TO remove the causes
Of irritation by insistence upon a just and
impartiai administration We desire sober
earnestness. Jealous regard for facts. We
want a spirit Of fair play toward individuals.
toward institutions, toward the public. lAp-
plause and cheering.l
The people expect aud are elfitled TO have
the Government administered for their benefit.
They will not tolerate leadership which serves
self interest or connives at the sacrifice Of
the public welfare TO private advantae.
at rs a short sighted policy, Mr.. Hughes
declared with great emphasis, which would
regard Offices as s~trongholds by the possess
sion OF which, through clever tactics, popu-
lar assault might be resisted Mr.. Hughes
conveyed a broad hint with his next few
words. He said:
Il do not believe it IL necessary for me to
| say but l do say that in the case OF every
appointment | shall require apart from
other evidences OF illness satisfactory as
! surances Of complete devotion to the public
interest.
There was an outburst of applause at that
which interrupted Mr.. Hughes a minute or
two. He continued:
This IL the lust demand of the people. IL
is the demand OF the Republican party. And
NAV Il that. while l hope to have the
cordial cooperation of all who share in the
work of administration. ] shall be solicitous
that every man who does his duty by the
| people shall receive the credit TO which he is
Individually entitled. He should be held
! in honor by the party as a worthy representa-
tive OF its aims and should enjoy the popular
esteem which is the unfailing reward OF recog-
ni7ed fidelity. lApplauscl
Mr.. Hughes said he believed it was a
healthy sentiment which demands the rig-
orous enforcement of law, but that II IL
not for the public good that legal processes
should he used TO compass sensational
! ends or that the law should I've strained To
meet cases not fairly within it, purvlew
Some persons at the>dinner took this part
of the speech al an almost direct approval
| of thee course Of District Attorney Jerome.
Mr.. Hughes went on:
But we cannot AFFORD TO permit our ~institu-
lions to be disCrPdited by the spectacle Of
wrong ~condoned and Of the evasion and dis
regard of restrictions which have been i'm
posed in the public interest, Particularly
il this true in relation to corporate activities
which are carried on by the consent of the
state and subject TO well defined conditions.
| II is easy when personal comfort and cou-
venience suffer TO overlook the difficulties
in the way of a speedy solution Of our prob
| lens, particularly with reference to trans
narration. But what the people want and
rightly expect is 10 have these matters taken
nm in an intelligent and direct effort, with
public spirit and recognition of public needs.
70 achieve the desired result. IApplause.l
Mr.. Hughes said it was not his purpose
st this time to formulate a policy or antici-
nate his message 10 the Legislature. He
simplv desired TO indicate that the people
are in no mood to tolerate Indifference
and that effective effort to remove abuses
is necessary. He said he would not refuse
counsel or advice and added distinctly:
at may he proper to add. that | shall be
nv own spokesman. Pleasant as lave
been the intimate relations which have
sustained with many Of you and DESTROYS
"a | am at all times TO lave the full benefit
of your friendship, it Is proper and neces-
sary that 1 should reserve for myself the
privilege and duty OF stating my personal