The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-10-05

New York. October 3.-with the
declaration that the issue in the forth
coming campaign in this state is not
to be one Of republican principles or
of democratic principles. or a partisan
issue at all, but the vital issue of de-
cent government, Charles Z. Hughes.
of this city tonight formally accepted
the nomination for governor which
was brought to him by a committee
from the republican state convention
recently held at Saratoga.
The ceremonies OF the notification
of Mr.. Hughes were held at the Re-
publican Club in West 40th street
Former Governor Odell, and Former
Governor Frank S. Black were among
those to congratulate Mr.. Hughes
upon the conclusion of his brief
speech.
Mr.. Hughes said in part:
Highly appreciating the honor you
have conferred, and realizing keenly
the responsibility to be assumed, i ac-
cept the nomination. AS life long
republican, as one loyal to the prin-
ciples and best traditions of the party
l respond to the unanimous call OF
l.
gency which has made us the trustees
Of the conscience and sober sentiment
of the people of the state, and has
charged us with the duty OF leader
ship in contest for decent govern
ment. To this contest, / commit my
self heart and soul without doubt
as to the result.
1--WE enter upon the campaign in
spired by the example and fortified by
AMI Of
Theodore Roosevelt The national ad-
ministration, with its record of estab-
lished reforms, has strengthened its
hold upon the confidence OF the peo-
pie.
The paramount issues in this cam
paign, however, are state issues. But
in the matters which 1 have mention
ed, We find a notable record Of
achievement which presents a striking
contrast to the noisy pretension of
the hour.
Our state administration has also
accomplished many genuine reforms"
Mr.. Hughes enumerated the re-
forms with special reference to life in
surance companies.
What do we find in opposition to
us?" he asked
league, whose independence has been
betrayed and a so called but spurious
democratic party which has violated
| every principle OF democratic govern
ment.
If you would know. ;he sort Of ad-
ministration We shocid have I'm the
| event OF their success look at the
| Buffalo convention: for there you will
| find their motives and their methods
| mirrored, their motive selfishness, and
| their method, intrigue.
I'VE test the sincerity Of their fnde-
| pendence by their efforts TO procure
| the democratic nomination. We test
| the sincerity Of their denunciation OF
bosses by their deals with bosses.
I'VE test the sincerity OF their ap-
| peals to American ideals TO their des-
4, potic proceedings.
we test the sincerity OF their at
tacks upon the use Of money In poll
| tics by their use OF money in politics
We test the sincerity Of their de-
| votfon to the interest of the people by
| their efforts to torment disorder and
| exploit ignorance in the interests Of
| selfish ambition.
What then. is the supreme issue
| of this campaign? II IL not an issue
| Of the republican record. IL In not an
issue Of republican principles or Of
democratic principles. II is not a par
| tisan issue at all. II In the vital issue
| OF decent government.
The question Is whether the unholy
| alliance that succeeded at Buffalo
| shall capture the state Of New York
In my message TO the convention
| stated that IL elected IL wOuld be
| my ambition to give the state a sane.
efficient and honorable administra-
ton. free from taint of bossism or Of
| servfiuce to any private interest. This
| Is ny position in q nut she'll"