New-York tribune., 1906-10-04

I the country has been directed TO correct stand
| ARDS of business morality and the conscience or
/ the people mas been aroused TO more insisJent
| demand for the strict discharge OF hduciary
/ obligation and for honesty in public and private
\ life.
| 1t is proper that we should rejoice. and we do
| frankly rejoice. that while these reforms nad
! the support Of the sentiment Of the state they
were accomplished under the Republican ad-
ministraton, And apart from his official rela-
/ tiOn to the legislation 70 which ] have referred
| il is with special pleasure that / refer 10 the
cordial support of which was constantly made
| tions on the part of Governor Frank w Higgins
A MASQUERADE IN OPPOSITION.
| What do we find in opposition TO us7
A masquerade. An Independence League,
whose independence has been betrayed. and
so-called but spurious Democratic party which
has violated every principle of Democratic gov
! No one can deny us the right to pay Just trib-
ute to "Jeherscnian Democrats or to Lincoln
Republicans" Our contest is not with them. and
the candidates opposed 10 US are not of them.
Vain is it for our opponents 70 parade in the
livery of virtue Empty are their professlons
and hollow their declarations and promises.
IL you would know the sort of administration
should have in the event OF their success
look at the Buffalo convention. for there you
will find their motives and their methods mir
rored-their motive selishness. and their
We test the sincerity Of their assertion OF in
dependence by their efforts TO procure the Demo-
cratic nomination.
We test the sincerity of their denunciation or
bosses by their deals with bosses.
We test the sincerity of their appeals 20
American ideals by their deSpOttc proceedings
We test the sincerity of their attacks upon tina
use of money IN politics by their use OF money
in politics.
interests Of the ceople by their efforts to fomenT
disorder and exploit ignorance in the interest
of selfish ambition
paign? IL is not an issue OF the Republican rec
ord. 1t is net issue of Republican principles
or Of Democratic principles 1t Is not partisan
issue az all Tt is the vital issue of decent gov
ernment IL is an issue which shall array on
one side all lovers OF truth. of sObriety and OF
honest reform, be they Republicans. Democrats
or independents
SHALL. UNHOLY ALLIANCE PROSPER?
The question is whether the unholy alliance
that succeeded at Buffalo shall capture the
State OF New York.
Loyal. then as we are to the Republican party.
we stand tonight upon a broader platform,
claiming right the support OF all good c1Ji-
gems For while Republicans are
citizens first and in this campaign we stand for
the honor of the state.
In my message 70 the convention stated that
If elected IL would be my ambition TO give tho
state "a sane. efficient and honorable adminis-
tration. free from taint Of bOsssm OF servi-
tude to any private interest"
This Is my position I'm a nutshell
It will be an Embossed administration. / be-
Ieve IN party organization-in clean. efficient
organization I promise all members Of the party
fair treatment and just consideration No indi-
vfduaI or zroup OF Individuals and no prfvata
interest will be permitted 10 dictate my policy
/ shall decide and act according TO my
science and as I believe the public interest
Qures.
I promise an honest administration
II viii not be necessary for any one to pay ono
cent TO defeat what is called strike Iegisla-
ton There will be no excuse for the improper
expenditure OF money upon that ground.
on the other hand. so far as in me lies. every
effort to obstruct just and impartial adminis-
tratiOn TO procure legislation departmental
action for the benefit of any individual
poration In opposition 10 the public welfare or
70 prevent action or legislation which the peo-
pie should have will be exposed and frustrated.
No interest. however prominent. will receive
any consideration except that 70 which upon the
viewed in the light of the supreme interest oc
the people.
AIMS FOR ECONOMY IN ADMINISTRATION.
II will be my aim to make the administration
OF the government efficient and economical
a., NOT committed TO specific measures. prom
,se an examination. careful and impartial, of all
matters within the scope OF my authority and
such action my honest Judgment shall APP
prove.
the Condition of our workingmen. Every prac-
teal measure for the real benefit of labor will
have my cordial support IL would be difficult
20 nOint 10 a more important field OF legislation
than that Illustrated by the acts relating 20
tenement houses. TO sweatshops. to child labor
and 10 hours OF labor. These are tmportanr
should he effectively administered believe in
the thorough enforcement OF the labor laws. and
shall favor such appropriations and such equip
ment will admit OF their proper execution.
shall spare effort 20 make effective the
reforms in the business OF life insurance 50
essential 20 the interests OF policyhOlders.
promise the enforcement of the law with
equal severity and with equal justice TO all. rich
and poor. corpora tions and individuals.
We all members OF one body polite. We