New-York tribune., 1906-10-28

GREAT pay FOR HUGHES
INTRODUCED By HIGGINS.
Governor and Candidate Praise EacE
OMer-Latter at Nine Places.
TBy Telegraph to The TrIbuue.1

IBy Telegraph The Trhune1
Olean. N. Y. Oct. 27.-Here in the home Of
Governor Higgins, Charles E. Hughes. the candi-
date TO succeed him in that Office. had en-
thusiastic and cordial reception tonight. He
spoke In the Opera House, which was crowded
to the doors with 1900 persons
Introduced by Governor Higgins as my
cessor as the next Governor of the State of New
York" Mr. Hughes was loudly cheered by ths
fellow townsmen of the Governor who had hoped
that he might accept denomination.
Governor Higgins made a graceful speech. in
which he praised Mr. Hughes highly. and made
this assertion:
II have been familiar with recently written
pages OF political history and say truth
fully that Mr.. Hughes did not seek the nominal
ton. but his party sought him"
Mr. Hughes. in opening his speech. referred to
the admirable accomplishments of the admin
istration of Governor Higgins. Speaking of the
gas and insurance legislation particularly, Mr.
Hughes said the Governor had been its active
champion. He referred particularly to the
prompt action of Governor Higgins in saving
that section of the insurance law for the public
fling Of policyholders' lists, and gave thanks for
the passage Of the original bill to the Governor.
Some time before the meeting the streets in
front Of the Olean House and the Opera House
were filled with people. This was In spite of
the storm, which was misty rain. with
and then suggestion of snow. The Opera
House filled up rapidly until 1t was necessary
to close the doors. When Governor Higgins
came in with Mr.. Hughes. shortly after s o'clock.
the audience broke out in rounds Of applause.
Mayor E. D. Westbrook introduced the Gov
ernor as the presiding officer.
--THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
Governor Higgins spoke slowly and with much
feeling as he said
Two years ago in this state there were cast
1,0OOOJ0 votes. In this vast multitude of peo-
pie from the crowded cities, villages and farms
representing a hundred different mother tongues
and over thousand diversified interests and
being made appeals to the reason, and regret
also to the passions, the prejudices, the envy,
the hatred and the selishness of man.
fortunately, in this state of ours the average
intelligence Of the citizen is high and the re-
sponsbities of citizenship are so we'll under
stood that the noblest ideals and the best man
need not fear the ordeal of a political campaign.
Although the strife may be long and at times
unequal, truth will triumph and error will per-
ish. and in the end no party need hesitate to
face the people with free speech with honest
thought.
To govern agreeably to the interests of all the
people is the vowed purpose of all parties and all
candidates. From the past of parties and par
tfcularly from the character of candidates, the
voter must determine upon which party and
which candidate he can best rely for the
tnuance of present good and the correction OF
that which he believes to be evil To this test
in this campaign the Republican party proudly
and confidently appeals.
The last year of Republican rule in this state
has seen the direct tax rate for state purposes
abolished the laws governing the great life in
surance companies have been revised and cor
rected In the interest of the policyholder and
those dependent upon him; the Employers Liza
bility bill passed, gives the protection
under the law to all railroad employees; the
Eight Hour law passed. governing all public
works. and numerous other bills, at the request
and with the Endorsement of those who toll
blaSt CITIZEN n hat
the little home has been freed from the burdens
of state taxation, and at the same time more
of his children than ever before in the history
of this great country. Political contributions
from corporations have been prohibited. and the
divorce or politics from business has been de-
creed
I might add greatly to this list but it is un-
necessary. This is good-yes, l may saw it
is a splendid record of achievement in the in
terest of all the people. Does il not promise
more for the future in the way of advancing the
general prosperity and welfare than do the
demagogiCal appeals TO discomfort and distrust
which pervert the calm Judgment and prevent
intelligent action? I feel that it must. and that
the results of this election will show it.
In its work In putting the corporations below
the administration at Albany. We have had no
more efficient agent than Charles E. Hughes
His ability. zeal and industry crowned the labors
of the gas and insurance committees with sue
cess and demonstrate his fitness for high office
l have been quite familiar with the recently
written pages Of political history, and | can
say with knowledge and truthfulness that Mr.
ernor. But his party sought him. He stands
neither for riot nor rottenness tapplause), but
for equality under the law for every man, be
he rich or poor. Back Of him We find. not the
yellow implements of a reckless press but the
splendid traditions OF glorious party, the party
of Lincoln in its dawning and OF Roosevelt in its
bright MONDAY.
take the greatest pleasure i'm introducing 10
you my successor. the next Governor of the
state of New York. Charles T. Hughes
MR. HUGHEs's SPEECH
After the applause had died down Mr.. Hughes
said:
esteem it a great privilege to visit Olean the
home of your distinguished citizen the Governor
of the state of New York.
We 1--we a time when the people Of this
state and of the other states are very much
alive to wrongs that exist both in political life
and in business life. 1t is a time OF great
achievement. II is a time when can look
upon the capacity of the American people to
accomplish needed reforms with absolute
confidence. 1t was found that in connection
with interstate commerce there were abuses
and Determinations by which the few. prohting
by secret advantages, were enabled to take ad-
vantage of the many. II was found that free
dom OF transportation. the life OF trade
interfered with by secret agreements and eva
sion of public tariffs.
On the one side there the greatest fnan-
cial power on the other side there was tho
American idea of fair play. The result has