New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-28
HUGHES ASKS SUPPORT.
APPEALS TO HIS PARTY.
Says Republicons Must Gire Nezc
.lssMrnnccg to PeOpLc.
+ BY Tolsgrarh - The Tribure.l

~Ni'''il.' u Al Il Giiilitl Oh llI6
can organization of Albany County tonight
Republican support III party house cleaning.
With William Barnes il, Julius NJ, Mayer and
many Of the local lights Of the old Republican
regime sitting by, he urged that for the partyS
good the party organization uphold him IN his
effort TO carry out promises made to the people
during the campaign. He declared that he was
anxious TO make good, not for any personal am
5ition but for the reputation Of the party The
Governors speech follows:
regret thet an event which has saddened
all has prevented me from fully participating in
the festivities of this occasion The tragic sud-
dcuness and the pathetic circumstances attend
ing Mr.. Buruetts death have intensified our
sorrow. i is lameutabe that one in the full
tide of vigorous manhood should he cut on at a
time which he felt to be rich with promise OF
public service. l desire to pay my tribute or
respect to his memory, and ! should not nave
come here tonight had emphasis not been placed
upon Your disappointment if l failed 10 keep my
engagement. I sure. however, you will un-
deTStand the circumstances and VIII excuse my
late appearance at the dinner and my with
drawal after ] have concluded my remarks
We are all interested in the success OF the Re-
publican party. l have been Republican from
the time l Of age. | am grateful for the
splendid services il has rendered to the country
and for the memories of the noble men uIlder
whose leadership In repeated crises the party has
proved itself equal to the task of preserving and
administering government. There IS no polltcal
has such opportunity Of serving the people
by efficient administration and by wise construc-
tive effort in the correction Of known evils. The
party has its future in its own keeping and II
ii viii measure up to its traditions and meet its
opportunities. it will for many years be invinc-
bic both in state and nation.
do not condone any public wrong because it
IS committed by a Republican any more than
should We're 1t committed by a Democrat Nor
do / think that loyalty to party requires sup
port Of anything wrong either in policy or in
administration which we would feel free TO con-
demn If the wrongdoing could be charged to
those of a different political faith No one can
convince that he is Il loyal Republican. with
the interests of the party at heart who will mis-
use oTncial position or VIII be content with any
thing short of the best service to the people.
I count it the highest loyalty TO the party 10
insist that the work done under Republican
auspices shall be honestly done and well done.
and that our record of administration shall not
be smirched by either corruption or inefticiency.
ORGANIZATION ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESS.
Organization is essential TO successful effort,
ana no sane man would expect any political
undertaking 10 be successful when IS not ski
fully organized and wisely managed But the
success of political organization, important as
is practical management viii depend upon It's
ideals. No matter how sklfully constructed
astutSy led, the people will smash any organiza-
ton that is devoted 10 selfish interests
Give the people the idea that the main pur-
pose of Organization is 10 secure control for
personal advantage or for favored interests, and
sooner or later Trey will bring TO grief the best
laid plans Of the most astute leaders. But on
the other hand convince them that organization
IS directed to the purpose OF maintaining an
honorable party policy and Of promoting an ad-
ministration Of government in the interest of the
people, and they will rally to it's support.
The lessons Of the day to the Republican party
in this state are not hard 70 learn In 1894, as
a rebukc 10 organization that had over
reached itself, Governor Morton was elected by
years OF Democratic rule and Democratic oppor-
tunity In the last three presidential elections
the state has given remarkable pluraliues TOT me
Republican candidate. Mckinley had 2bSO0O IN
1895 and 143 900 in 1900, and Theodore Roosevelt
received over 175,00O in 1904
The Republican candidate for Governor in
these years, while having the advantage Of
the sentiment created in favor Of the candi-
dates of the national party. fell consplcuously
behind the national candidate. While McKin-
ley had 26S0U0 in 1895, Governor Black re-
ceived 212OO0. Where Mckinley had $4,000
in 1900, Governor Odell received 10000. While
Mr. Roosevelt had 1I5OO0 in 1904, Governor
Higgins had 10000.
But We have far more striking divergence
when We compare the votes cast in the inter
mediate years when there no Presidential
campaign. Thus, while Governor Black received
212,OOO in 1896, Governor Roosevelt was elected
in 1898 by a little under $4,000 While Gov
ernOr OdelI received 111,OOO in 1900 his plu-
rality in 1902 was short Of 5000 While Gov
the last election all the Republican candidates
for state Offices save one, were defeated.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES IN EACH CASE.
The Republican who fails to realize the signif-
canoe OF these figures is paying little attention
10 the demands Of the people of the state and
the relations Of thAse demands to party success
Undoubtedly there special circumstances
in the case Of each election, but II is clearly
evident that on state issues the Republican party
viii be doomed to defeat unless # gives
surances to the people OF its capacity to govern
in their interest.
Now, I don't profess to be versed In the wis.,
dom OF politics, and l make claim 10 knowl-
edge Of political strategy But do know this:
That if the Republican party expects to sue
ceed in this state il must support every effort
to give efficient administration. No is
friend of the Republican party who asks me
any in authority to appoint a man or
to retain a man who is not equal to his Job
IF you want a strong party organization, then
let it be insisted upon that no man expect
the support Of the organization who does not
make good Make II point Of honor TO de-
nand the best service for the state. Let us
devote ourselves to meeting the need Of the
hour by providing just and effective measures
for the correction OF abuses The Republican
party has the vantage ground; IL has the oppor-
uliity; there is no reason why II should yield IL
to its opponents
make no request for personal support So far
as I am personally concerned my interests lie
in a profession TO which l should be glad 10 de-
vote myself. But ! am desirous that the Repub-
lcan party should take advantage Of its oppor-
tunity to convince the people that it can he
trusted to meet their demand in furnishing COM
petent administration of every department Of
government and In the enforcement Of the laws
and in the enactment of the legislation that Is
required to protect the people against the mis-
use Of the privileges they have bestowed.
For that policy do desire support. l desire
the support OF the Republican organization I
am grateful for the assurances that have been
received. Let there be a demonstration that we
are a party Of the people, and that the interest
OF all citizens is safe in keeping. Let us put
an end TO graft and to faVors to special inter-
ests. Let organization be skilful and leaders be
lnasterful, but let all seek to secure an admin
and the party which has given the nation Lin
coln Grant, Mckinley and Roosevelt need not
fear defeat