New-York tribune., 1906-07-16
GOV. HIGGTNS'S RECORD.
Correspondent Declares He Has
Earned denomination.
} the Editor Of The tribune.

Sir: AS the time for the Republican State Con-
vention approaches various rumors a1oat re-
garding possible candidates for the gubernatorial
| nomination.
To the ordinary citizen who is not on the inside
! it seems somewhat curious that there should be
any question about the denomination of Governor
Higgins. The Governor fought a good fight two
years ago One has but recall that campaign
! TO remember the cry that raised that if
elected he would be Odell's man. Mr.. Higgins
needed the charge to the extent of saying that if
elected he would allegiance to the people of
the state only. He has kept his word And the con-
viction strong that if he had been less his own
master during his term OF Office the honor of a
denomination would be his without doubt The
so-called leaders of the party who are now OPP
posed to the Governor would be strangel" silent
this time
1t is to the credit Of Governor Higgins that he
has been true to the best traditions of his great
party in that he has given the people clean,
honest. efficient administration, free from any
suggestion of scandal.
There has been criticism of the Governor
because of his apparent reluctance to take up the
insurance investigation. 1t would appear though
the Governor took false step at that time. But
It is well known that many schemes proposed
| in legislative halls that have anything but the
public veal their ultimate aim. Recalling those
turbulent days. one remembers that when the
Governor hesitated who at heart op-
posed the investigation raised great about
The duty to the public. etc. hoping doubt to
/
the Governor acted. And when we recall the neat
ness and dispatch with which the resolution ap-
pointing the investigating committee went through
the Legislature, we accord to the Governor large
measure of praise and gratitude. Who say
that if the Governor had announced his intention
of approving such measure, say a week ten
| days before its introduction in the Legislature,
II would have gone through easily? TO be
cessfu at Albany one must be wise a ser
pent, and familiar in some degree with the tricks
OF the crafty politicians.
When the hearings of the legislative committee
had come TO end man could have done more
to insure the success of its labors than did Gov
ernor Higgins. Practically every that the
Armstrong committee recommended that required
legislative action passed. At one time most
important measure the policyholders stand
point was in danger of defeat emascuaton.
when the Governor called a number of the legis-
lators before him. stated his views plainly. and
the bill was passed In ITS original form
Rarely mas a administration been called
upon TO face problems more important than those
Chief Executive. Governor Higgins was fully equal
to the emergency no man couiq d., haye cone peter.
And every man ana woman IN thls STATE VINO pay 5
. premium an insurance policy Is the debtor of
Frank ". Higgins. We cannot be expected to
by and witness these attempts 10 belltte the
Governor and to deny him honor that is right
Th6se Who are attempting to lead or boss. the
party had better take into consideration the policy
Governor Higgins performed another notable str
vice TO the state when, with his aid. Mr. Wads-
portance which he mas filled 70 the satisfaction OF
all healthy minded citizens There We're very lew
pilgrimages To Albany o oppose grab bills during
the recent session OF the Legislature. This In it
self Is worthy OF mention.
important measures approved by the Governor. he
did what he could 70 have the price OF gas reduced
preserve the splendid scenery Of the Palisades and
without pre1dice. the conclusion Is Inevitable that
he has been true 20 his oath OF office and Vatua-
We have il from two prominent members Of the