New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
CLUB INleRsfS NJsRES
VOTE NEARLk rNa4NIMO6S
Three Hundred Republicans Ch0ese>
Governor for Presidefif- ~

Charles Evans Hughes as the Republican gan !,
of America in 1905. and invites the co-operaS1F
of kindred ORGANIZATIONS and Of the people gen
orally throughout the city, state and nation 10
secure his nomination and election
Had IT not been for a substitute offered by
lob F. Hedges. which while eulogizing the Gov
ernor evaded an out and out indorsement OF
him. the other resolution would have been
passed without dissenting voice
President Young announced that he ~oulo
anDo;nt a committee of twenty-five In few
DAYS to carry out the intent of the resolution
There we're more than three hundred members
there when the final vote was taken, larger
number than had been present at a similar
meeting in some time. Charles H Young, the
president, on viva voce vote declared tnat
only three persons had voted for the Hedges
substitute The vote on the original resolution
was standing one Only those opposed We're
counted These were nine, including Mr. Hedges.
A A Anderson who seconded the Hedges sub
stitute, and W. D. Murphy
Mr. Hedges said that his resolution was not
opposed the best interests or Governor
Hughes and would really do more to obtain for
him the nomination at Chicago than any that
could be offered He said that he had not In
troduced it at the request of Herbert Parsons
who led the opposition to the proposed Hughes
resolutions I'm the county committee, nor by any d.
order from the White House.
Senator Martin Sake. who advocated the orig
inaI resolution in a ringing speech declared
that the Republican Club more truly represented
the Republican sentiment of the county than
did the county committee
GOVERNOR PRAISED
A. B. Humphreys who introduced the Hughes
resolution for the consideration of which the
meeting had been called. the first speaker
He called attention to the conditions the Re
publican party would have to meet in the next
campaign He showed how many states had
gone Democratic recently, and that this state
narrowly missed going over entirely 10 the
Democrats
Edmund Wetmore. an ex- president OF the club.
spoke in praise of the career Of Governor
Hughes and James c. TalcOtt. merchant.
spoke of him as a business mems candidate 1t
was at this point that Mr. Hedges threw a bomb
into the meeting by introducing his substitute.
which while excessively eulogistic of the Gov
ernor.. was clearly an attempt TO sidetrack the
Hughes Endorsement The substitute read:
The Republican Club of the city OF New York
takes this opportunity TO express its high appre-
ciation OF the executive capacity OF the Gover-
nor of the State of New York, its respect TOR MS
personal qualifications and its conviction that he
has brought 10 the duties of his office keen
talent and uninterrupted effort
AS the time for the Republican national ncmi-
mating convention has been set, we commend 10
the Republicans throughout the state and coun-
I try the executive course of Governor Hughes.
and We commend TO Republican friends
consideration of his mental and moral qualities.
We further suggest. in view .of the Importance
to the nation and 10 the Republican party, OF
Tho action of the convention to be held in Chi
Cago. the wisdom of sending pledged dele
gates until an opportunity shall have been Of
fered for all candidates mentioned in connection
with the Presidential nomination to express
their views Republican policies. We believe
policies and principles 10 be of primal impor-
lieve that Governor Hughes will be found in
accord with the high standards of the party
past and present. and prepared TO Cooperate
with the party for the best interests Of the ma
tion should he be intrUsted with the nomina-
/ ton and elected
II allow no one to outrank me in keen appre-
citation of the honesty and ability of Governor
Hughes" said Mr.. Hedges. but that does not
say anything about the tariff I declare We
have got TO do more than go to Chicago with
man of integrity. We have got to go with
man with a well defined stand national is
sues"
Mr. Hedges intimated that some persons were
trying to construct a bandwagon too early in
order that they could be sure of front seats.
II should like 10 say TO these gentlemen he
said. that when they make the seats for the
wagon they make enough so that
body outside of this state may ride. too I am
opposed 10 any resolution that assumes that
any candidate knows than all the voters
TALK ABOUT A BANDwAGON.
Senator SAKE then made fiery speech in
favor of the resolution. He declared that IL
was too late for Mr.. Hedges
else to question the Republicanism of Governor
Hughes. He said that Mr.. Hedges himself had
well described the character of the Governor
his speech nominating Mr.. Hughes for Cover
Saratoga
Leopold Stern said that Governor Hughes
would make an ideal President from business
mans point of view Ex-Congressman W. H.
Douglas said that the Republicans of New York
State should unite the Governor, who
deserving of the support Of every man.
we should lay aside all factionalism." said
the ex-Congressman. get back of Governor
Hughes and go Chicago with the idea Of
nominating him. If there is any band wagon.
then everybody should get on it,"
There seems 10 be an unmistaka BILE sentiment
here in favor of Governor Hughes for Presi-
dent" said James s. Lehmaier. THE county
committee at its meeting last week professed a
desire to be advised as 10 what the sentiment
of the Republicans of the city was. 1 think
this is a splendid opportunity to enlighten the
committee in that respect In the next cam
pagn we will require candidate not only ag-
gressive, but logical Governor Hughes demon
strates both qualities eminent degree Re-
pubcans who vote but have desire to profit
favor of his nomination.
Il have no doubt said MIR. HEDGES getting nm
for the second time. that il will be reported
to the Governor that Job Hedges was cutting
under him because he was not appointed a
public service commissioner. i have no doubt
OF the integrity and high character of the Gov
ernor. and actually know him, whereas others
simply think they know him. I do not want
my position misunderstood. simply do not like