Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10

telegraphs and telephones under the juris-
diction of the pablo services commissions,
with authority to fix rates and REQUIRE
improvements and extensions as they
think necessary. It Is explained that
Gov Hughes left the telegraphs and tele-
phones out Of the law last winter because
they would have defeated the bill II he
had included them. They will come up as
a separate proposition next time. and the
operation Of the new law has been so sue
cessfuf and satisfactory that he does not
anticipate much opposition.
The policy of Gov. Hughes toward the
corporations and the conduct of the pub
lie services commissions has been so con-
sentative and Is so satisfactory to the
railway managers and the public that 1t
has strengthened him among the business
elements where President Roosevelt Is
the weakest. He commands the confidence
of the financial interests in Wall street.
and although they did not relish the mer-
CHESS manner in which he uncovered the
rottenness of the insurance companies or
the radical legislation he has obtained for
the restriction of Insurance and in the
regulation of railway ties. they are grad
ually beginning to realize that 1t Is wise
and beneficial to them. and they regard
him as a safe and sane" man.
Supporters Of Hughes.
Gov. Hughes will be supported by all Of
Roosevelt's enemies and by the elements
that are dissatisfied with the Presidents
administration and his policy toward the
corporations. The different manner in
which the two men have treated this
great question Is a common topic Of con-
versation, and in New York. PARTICULARLY.
1t is always to the advantage of the gov
ernor. His veto of the two-cent-fare bill is
considered as conclusive evidence of his
desire to be just and generous toward
the CORPORATIONS. and his record as cor
poration lawyer is an assurance that he
90 oy-
ciates the requirements of large business
enterprises.
The governor will be supported by Ex-
Representative Odell and his wing Of the
republican machine which has not been
hopping with the other wing since the
state committee was reorganized and
Odell was repudiated. There Is no doubt
that he still exercises considerable infiu-
ence, although he is out of place and out
OF power and his escutcheon has been
somewhat spotted. He is a man Of great
political shrewdness and energy and
his activity in the approaching Campaign
will not be because he loves Hughes, but
because he hates ~the governors enemies
and would like to make as much mischief
as possible.
Hughes will have the support Of only
part of the idealists and reformers Of
New york: They like him and approve
his administration, but many of them
IKE Roosevelt better and regard the two
Officials Cut OF From Activity.
AS 1 have stated in a previous letter,
Gov. Hughes has forbidden his subordi-
mates and the state officials appointed by
him to take any part in the approaching
campaign. They are not forbidden to vote
or to epress their preferences or to ex-
erc1se any other of the rights and privi-
legeS of an American citizen but, at the
same time, they are admonished that their
official duties require their entire time
and attention and that 1t is unbecoming
for any public official to show PARTISAN
ship. Therefore, II they desire to engage
actively in the work of the campaign, 1t
will be advisable for them to hand in
their designations.
The men who are managing the Hughes
campaign must necessarily be disinter-
ested. because they undertake their work
with a full knowledge that thereby they
render themselves ineligible for Office in
the event that their efforts are successful.
Gov. Hughes has made this perfectly plain
does SO with his eyes open.
Support Of cortelyou.
Matters have not been adjusted yet. but
it Is the general expectation that the
from New York state
and the district delegates who are not for
Hughes will vote for the nomination Of
will be no instructions Mr.. Cortelyou
was born in the city of New York in 1852
He was educated on Long Island. He be-
gan life as a stenographer in the courts
of that city: he was principal of a school
in New York from 1885 to 1889. and en-
tered the public service in the latter year
as private secretary to the post office in
spector. He was afterward stenographer
for the surveyor of the port of New York
and was brought to Washington as ste
nographer for Mr.. Maxwell. fourth assist
ant postmaster general under the Cleve-
land administration. He was transferred
to the White House as stenographer for
President Cleveland in 1895, and was in
herited by President Mckinley. He is,
therefore, thoroughly New York man
and the most popular of all the candidates
mentioned among the great financial in
terests Of that city and state. There Is
no Taft sentiment in this state: there is
no talk about Fairbanks, and although
Uncle Joe Cannon. is exceedingly popular
with everybody, he will get no delegates
nf he xUOndg