New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-19


would be commensurate with the responslpillty
and would justify its assumption. The result Is
certain Experience shows you cannot siop
short of it, If such course be taken, either the
GOYernor-and he cannot separate himself from
his office-will be in undisputed control OF party
management and become a party boss or he VIII
be involved in continual contests for the mann
tenance of his political influence and prestige
WON'T BE A PARTY BOSS.
Now do not aim to be a party boss. I want
simply TO be Governor during my term. Inc
only alternative TO the course that have cru
clsed is to divorce the governorship from potltL-
cal entanglements, to keep its influence IT.
from controversies that do not concern the olce
And my conception of the duties, the RESPONSE
biliies and the power for good of that once ior
bids me from throwing its weight or atIeIipIiHE
to exercise it's power except for the purpose Oh
performing its constitutional functions. -
have also frequently commented upon 'Ile ne
Importance of constant practical recognition Vi
the limits assigned under our system OF gov
eminent to the exercise of legislative judicial
ana executive f powers tba eEg in any de-
gree. 1t is my privilege and duty to recommend
to the Legislature such matters as deem eN-
pedient. And when a matter is deemed 10 ne
expedent it is my duty to urge it as vigorously
as ! may. 1t is also my duty to pass upon the
bills that come before me, and when DeheVe
that a measure is contrary to the interests OF
the state to express my disapprOVal in the con-
stitutional manner But 1t is not my province
to attempt to certail the privileges of the Leg
islature or TO seek TO control its action except
as it may be influenced by the expression or
sound opinion and by recommendations sup
ported by the people of the state.
! desire TO see our legislative halls filled with
men of strength and independenCe-men yield
ing 10 no influence and subject TO no control
. but that of reason and conscience and an honest
conception Of public duty. Undoubtedly oppo-
siton sometimes takes the name of independ-
enoe when it only expresses servility to inter-
ests which cannot be openly espOused or SuCh
counterfeit independence which attempts IN
the interest of special privilege to balk efforts
at honest government. ! do not speak mere
next Legislature. I do not ask for any blind
servile following. l ask simply for an nom
est consideration in the light of reason. and for
that support which men Of rectitude. faithful 10
their oaths legislators. true to their duty as
representatives Of the people, can give with
clear conscience
Fellow Republicans the future is bright with
hope. By his vigorous administration, his viz
fifty, his broad humanity and his determined
opposition to notorious abuses, our fellow citi-
zen. the distinguished President of the Repub-
lie. has the hearts of the people We have
not only his example but know that he is
ana has been in cordial sympathy with every
effort for efficient administration. for the cor
rection Of evil and for the improvement of our
laws. The Republican party has been a party
of ideals Of maSterful leaders and of COnstruc-
tive power We are proud that we are members
Of it. II is a national party, but its potency in
national affairs inevitably depends in large
degree upon its jealous pursuit in state affairs
Of those ideals of diSinterestei and capable adj
ministration which are treasured by the people,
irrespective of party. In this state our highest
duty to the party is to bring to public service
men who are resolute, efficient and single
minded. and to insure the exercise of govern
mental powers in the interest OF all the people.
Discharging this duty, the party cannot fail to
enlarge the area of its support, and the sue
cesses Of the future will far transcend the dis
tinction OF its past accomplishments.
state Chairman Woodruff In his speech. told
Of the great good done the country by President
Roosevelt and Governor Hughes
He said In part:
Conditions differ widely In tho two great counties
which comprise seven-eiglths of the population OF
the greater city. In Kings we have nominated for
the great county offices the election OF all
their terms, occurs only In every twelve years.
straight Republican ticket. 1t will receive the
votes OF q large number of independent Democrats
and of many active Democratic party workers, who
approval everything for which Patrick Henry Nc
CaTren stands in political and public NE particu,
by his every word and act. to the policies and
principles of Theodore Roosevelt In the nation and
Notwithstanding the great odds Of large normal
Democratic majority against US we hope to win
In New York County you, Congressman Parsons
the We and e asdsrs the are pSrY
have nominated fusion ticket We all know that
greatest care ana deliberation We are ali con-
scious Of the fact that only three or four Repub-
lican judges have ever been elected in the county
of New York. and that no Republican candidates
for city or county Offices have been elected except
upon some KIND or fusion ticket The opportuni
10 retain upon the bench such judges Bruce
NaG0amS, a
ReIubhcan candidates for the twelve newly Gre
ated municipal court judgeships and TO elect suf
sembly TO make certain that this branch OF the
Legislature will be in sympathy with Governor
course you have chosen to pursue.
Permit me, my friends. for a brief moment to
refer to the larger and wider field OF politics and
policies Wall Street is in fernent Of excite
fered President Roosevelt is held Responsible
Governor Hughes comes I'm for share OF their
condemnation. What have these public servants
dOne2 Thew brought
sors Of the law before the bar Of even handed
SOCIALISM Was ncTeasng rapdS IN this land OF
ours few years ago. 1t is making rapid Roadway
Checked by the wise ami farsghted policies Of
Theodore Roosevelt and Charles z. Hughes. Wall
Street should hall them deliverers. not as de-
stroyers. Had they not done what they have
done and did they not give evidence of the con-
been, perhaps ere this-there certainly would he
which all OF us including the men of Wall Street,
have been taught to recognize government of
do these words mean? For the people! Our great
President and our great Governor have admins
are greater than those Of most of the ruling mon
archs of the Old World, in the interests OF and
for the welfare OF the people
outside of the Governors speech the heartiest
applause of the evening came when Senator r.
NJ. Travis, Of Brooklyn, referred to Governor
Hughes as Our Governor and our next Presi-
dent" The applause died away and was re-
vived several times before the speaker could
continue.
When Mr. Woodruff started to speak Of the
local political situation saying: "Conditio = diff
fer the diners realized what coming, and
laughed. There was applause when he spoke Of
the straight ticket in Kings. little later
he said with a smile: Now, over here
There were bursts of laughter in various parts
of the room. Mr.. Woodruff looked as IL he was
expecting an outburst of disapproval as he
argued justification for the fusion movement
With evidence OF relief he stopped I'm his argu-
ment to say: "From all I've been reading in the