New-York tribune., 1906-09-27

indorsing the nomination of Mr.. Hughes spoke
of the remarkable character of the coming con-
fict.
Eve must realize" he said that the eyes of
every thinking American throughout this Repub-
lie are directed toward the present situation in
the State of New York
We about to enter into a contest which
do not believe has ever been resembled in all
its particulars in the history of this state
nation We about to enter into a contest TO
overcome the powers of passion, of fanaticism
and of demagogy, backed up by unsCrupuous
press in the hands of one Individual in an effort
TO break down the traditions the customs and
the principles which have made this Republic
the greatest nation on the face of the earth.
I'VE about to enter into a contest to
preserve those greatest OF American attributes
individualism and personal initiative We are
about TO enter into contest to overcome and
throw down the vicious menaces of socialism"
PARSONS NAMES BRUCE.
The speech in which Representative Parsons
renominated Lieutenant Governor Bruce was
made dramatic by the fact that he, more than
ANY one else. had been the instrument to defeat
Bruce for the Governorshp nomination Said
| he: Il somewhat fear that. after Won have
heard all the suggestions that we from New
York have to make, you will not characterize
| US as distinguished for modesty. We are proud
/ however that we can come here be selected by
| those from the rest Of the state. and be allowed
| TO place before you for your selection and for
! election by the people men who live in our
! county,
THE times demand men," said Mr. Parsons
and he described Mr.. Bruce as known through
| out the state; man who has served the party
/ is better known in every hamlet of the state
/ lie is well known to US for the loyal party SER
vices that in responsible positions he has per-
/ formed In the past. He has been holding the
! position to which we hope he will be reelected
! Therein he has been faithful servant. He has
! been tried and found true. We know that If he
| is nominated our cause will be strengthened by
! the splendid work from the platform that he
Will do throughout the state. We wish every
/ delegate here to know that we are proud OF him
and that we love him in New York
11nfHa Sow II
onding speech and claimed the candidates for
| both Governor and Lieutenant Governor were
/ came citizens Of the metropolis. Mr.. Hughes at
4 one time taught school in Delaware Coanty.
! while Mr.. Bruce was born there.
OTHER DENOMINATIONS.
The oratory shut off. after the first and
! second places the ticket had been filled, by
a blanket resolution covering nH the other places
! 1t unusual proceeding. but no more so
than the fact that all of the present state off,
| GERS were renomnated with the exception OF the
! head Of the ticket One additional nomination
was made for the Office Of Controller State SEN
ator Merten Z. Lewis of Rochester being named
/ for the vacancy caused by Governor Higgins ap-
! pointing Controller Otto Kelsey to be State
| Superintendent of Insurance in place Of Francis
! Hendricks, of Syracuse.
This completed the most important proceed
ings Of the convention, and the spectators AID
nearly all the delegates left the hall during the
conclusion or the routine proceedings.
PROMISE OF MR. HUGHES
Interest was revived, however, when Chairman
/ Armstrong announced that the following tele-
gram had been received from Mr.. Hughes. which
he read:
! "I thank you for your confidence The Re-
publican party has been called defend the
! honor of the state and to represent the common
sense Of the people and the cause of decent gov
ernment. 1 shall accept the nomination without
pledge other than TO do my duty according 10 my
/ Z elected ! ambition
TO give the state a sane, efficient and honorable
/ administration free from taint or bosssm or
servitude to any private interest \ united
party, making appeal TO good citizenship
must win"
The usual routine business then COM
pleted Chairman Armstrong and a delegate
| from each Congress district were created IA
! committee To inform the candidates of their
! nominate n The old party emblem was adopted
the state committee named and authorized to fll
! vacancies on the ticket, and the, convention at
i:29 p. p. adjourned without day.