The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

that the issue In the forthcoming cam
palgn in this state is not to be one OF
Republican principles or OF Democratic
principles, or n partisan issue at ALL but
the vital issue OF decent government,
Charles II. Hughes OF this city last night
formally accepted the nomination for
governor which was brought 20 him by
q committee form the Republican state
convention recently held at Saratoga.
The ceremonies OF the notification OF
Mr.. Hughes and OF the other candidates
for the state offices chosen by the Sara
toga convention were held at the Republi-
can club In West Fortieth street and fol-
lowed a dinner at which Mr. Hughes met
the members OF the new Republican state
committee, swho. had been In session here
yesterday.
When the candidate mentioned the
name OF President Roosevelt. the promi-
nent Republicans present from all over
the state and from many other parts Of
the United States broke into cheering.
HUGHES SPEAKS
Mr.. Hughes said I'm part:
MIR Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Notification Committee-Highly apprecia-
ting the honor you have conferred, and
realizing keenly the responsibility 10 be
assumed. accept the nomination. AS
lifelong Republican, as one loyal TO the
principles and best traditions of the party,
i respond TO the unanimous call OF the
convention l especially claim 10 repre-
sent true Republicanism when i promise
TO administer the affairs OF the state in
the Interests OF all its citizens.
Il recognize the exigency 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 leadership In contest for decent gov
ernment. To this contest, humbly con-
scious OF my own limitations, but strong
In the strength OF the cause, l commit
myself heart and soul without doubt as
TO the result
After referring TO the efficient work OF
President Roosevelt and the last congress
In the way OF remedial legislation. Mr..
Hughes touched upon reforms he ac-
credits 20 our state administration" in
oluding cheaper gas and the purging OF
life Insurance companies. He adds:
1T is proper that we should rejoice. and
we do frankly rejoice. that while these
reforms had the support of the sentiment
OF the state, they were accomplished un"
der the Republican administration. And
apart from his official relation To the
legislation 10 which have referred, II is
with special pleasure that / refer 10 the
cordial support Of which was constantly
made aware during the gas and insur-
ance Investigations on the part OF Gov.
Frank w. Higgins.
DEMOCRACY A MASQUERADE.
What do we find in opposition to us?
"a masquerade. An Independence
league whose independence has been be-
trayed, and so-called but spurious
Democratic party which has violated
every principle OF Democratic govern
ment.
"No one can deny us the right TO pay
just tribute 10 Jefferson Democrats or TO
Lincoln Republicans our contest is not
with them and the candidates opposed to
aAN Of NFalW L.
opponents to parade I'm the livery OF vir-
tue. Empty are their professions and
hollow their declarations and promises.
IF you would know the sort OF admin
their success, look at the Buffalo conven-
tion. for there Sou will find their motives
and their methods mirrored. their motive,
selfishness, and their method, intrigue.
I'VE test the sincerity OF their assertion
OF independence by their efforts to pro-
cure the Democratic nomination.
I'VE test the sincerity OF their denun-
citation OF bosses by their deals with
bosses.
I'VE test the sincerity of their appeals
10 American ideals by their despotic pro-
ceedings.
I'VE test the sincerity of their attacks
upon the use of money In politics by their
use Of money In politics.
I'VE test the sincerity OF their devotion
to the interests OF the people by their ef-
forts to foment disorder and exploit ig
norance I'm the interests OF selfish ambi-
ton.
What, then, is the supreme issue OF
this campaign? II is not an issue OF the
Republican record. Ii Is not an issue OF
Republican principles or of Democratic
principles. IL Is not a partisan issue at
all. IL is the vital issue OF decent gov
ernment 1t Is an issue which should
array on one side all lovers Of truth of
sobriety and OF honest reform, be they
Republicans, Democrats or Independents |
'''rhe question Is whether the unholy |
alliance that succeeded at Buffalo shall |
capture the state OF New York"
Continuing, Mr.. Hughes said that If |
elected he would give the state "a sane. |
efficient. honorable and honest admins |
tration."
WILL BE UNBOSSED. |
"It will be an Embossed administra-
ton" he said. 'T believe in party or
ganization. In clean, efficient organiza- |
tlnn. l promise all members OF the |
party fair treatment and just consider |
alton. No individual, or group OF indi- |
viduals, and no private interest, will be |
permitted TO dictate my policy. / shall |
decide and act according to my con- |
sefence and as | believe the-PHbiie-in I
terest requires.
Regarding the labor situation, he
Il am deeply interested in all efforts