New-York tribune., 1906-10-22
HUGHES GAINS UP STATE
SPEECHES BIG FACTOR.
Lobonng Men Especially attracted
By Utterances of the Candidate.

Charles E Hughes is gaining and William
Randolph Hearst is losing in the districts which
the Republican candidate covered in his last up
state trip which included many manufacturing
centres. There is question that a no ircon-
siderable Hearst sentiment did exist in these
places prior to the Buffalo convention and prior
TO the nomination of Mr.. Hughes At once a re-
action set in. which has been accelerated by Mr..
Hughes in every place he has spoken. His
straightforward declarations of freedom from
any bosses. and the statement of what he be-
lieves to be the principles of an honest govern
ment for all the people, carried conviction and
won his hearers. The enthusiasm shown by his
converts are expected not only to lead them to
vote for him but also to work for him heart and
soul
These declarations some OF which are printed
elsewhere IN this paper. have been taken not
mere words. coming they did from the mouth
OF a man OF the character and evident honesty
Of purpose Of Mr.. Hughes The things that
impressed his audience more than others were
his sincerity and ability. Men who to
scofr went away singing the praises OF the Re-
publican candidate and denouncing the sham
pretences OF Hearst
When one mingles in an audience of labortn8
people and listens TO their unconscious COM
ments of approval OF Mr.. Hughes's declarations
he realizes what a strong impression hs makes
Of workingraen as He's the boy for us!" -ISn't
he corker?' He'll do for mel" may not b
polished eulogy, but they are taken TO mean thaA
the eyes Of the workin gnen are being opened to
the true character of Hearst. and that these man
realize that the Republican candidate Is a man
who will represent the whole people IN an honest
fearless way. free from the dictation OF any poll
tcian or any corporation
Those who have not had the opportunity q
hearing Mr. Hughes haya read uha ha haa
printed by the newspapers, and his clear.
logical style IN stating his position Is gainine!
him votes In that way. 1t Is a campaign OF edu-
cation and illustration UP the state. and the
longer It continues the larger viii be the plu-l
rality Mr.. Hughes VIII get above The Bronx
Many OF the laboring men. through feeding On
the pretences Of Mr.. Hearst presented In his
newspapers and in other advertising schernaA |
had come to consider him the savior of The
common people Up the state all are not faIz,il-
far with the political conditions here, and N
some cases have been slow 10 understand how
their idol had been shattered by Hearst's attS-
tude toward the bosses at the Buffalo conven-
ton and in his later chickering's with Murphy
here But they are learning IT.
The campaign of illustration comes from the
opportunity the people up the state are getting
TO both candidates IN the flesh to hear them
talk. and then to form their own Judgments
people who have the opportunity of seeing and
hearing both candidates the stronger the swirs
toward Hughes is expected to grow.
Mr.. Hearst has spoken in many Of the places
covered by Mr.. Hughes last week MIR Hearst
has had large crowds TO receive him. but they
have been formed largely of those who had a
curiosity TO see HIM He has gained little
strength In his trips. and in many districts has
lost support. Even his strongest supporters do
oIa
his own. On the other hand Mr. Hughes has
made friends and won votes wherever he has
been.
There is not the slightest doubt that the con-
servative Democrats up the state are going over
to Hughes in large numbers. Many were found
who had come out openly for him. while in other
cases they had told their intimate friends but
did not wish to have their names published an
having bolted the regular nominee OF the Demo-
cratic party For instance. a member OF the
leading social club in Ogdensburg. composed of
both Republicans and Democrats. said he had
not heard of a single member who would vote
for Hearst
Among the Iaboring men polls have been taken
in many factories. They show that many Demo-
Gratis will vote for Hughes and that the Repub-
Iicans who had been out for Hearst are now
deserting him. If there are any manufacturing
towns or cities where the normal Republican
plurality will be cut down by Hearst. they will
be more than compensated for by the rural COM
munities where the Republicans are solid for
Mr. Hughes and the Democrats are boiting
Hearst IN great numbers
To hear some Republicans talk 1t might be de-
duced that Hughes would come down to The
Bronx with plurality of 10000. There is dan
ger in such optimistic predictions many OF the
more conservative point out There is danger,
they say. that overconhdence in the final re-
suit may lead to apathy that will keep many
Republicans away from the polls and will keep
them from working right up TO the last minute.