New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
GOV. HUGHES HOPEFUL,
Continued from first page.

TO necessities of the great masses of the people
In democracy stability depends upon the reign
of reason, and it is the fact that we are com
mon sense people that gives US assurance i0i
the future.
nent of publicity is not meant scrappy sehsa-
tfOnalsm distorted emphasis 1t IS the ue
mand that public affairs and business Wnlch 10
of public nature because or It's relatioh 70
the public interest shall be conducted IN the
light of day, and that the public shall nave III, l!Ie
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the lImIh @
in regard to the matters that concern thenl- Inc
emotions, in proper control. supply the power
necessary to accomplish results. but the judg-
ment must not be displaced by passion
Reason implies patience. This is the hardest
lesson for democracy to learn II is not meant
that unnecessary delays should be tolerated, or
that obstacles should not be surmounted py
determined effort. 1t does not mean weakness
paltering; it simply means a desire TO prlns
about good order by orderly processes 1t means
recognition of our mutual dependence, OF our
complex relations in society and OF the necessary
that our efforts in social progress shouio not oe
haphazard nor spasmodfc, but steady, sober and
persistent. Reason fights evil with the drill ana
precision of regular troops
REASON DEMANDS LAWS ENFORCEMENT.
Reason 10 its rule of governmental activities
demands even impartial and consistent enforce
ment of the law. Stability and confidence can
never be assured save by strength and hrnness.
Nothing so quickly undermineS society as a
failure to enforce its laws. No one is secure IN
his life in his liberty or in his daily wage save
as this is a government of law whose strong
compels obedience to its mandates. the ex-
preston of the peoples will. 1t is an egregious
I
ton Of government and the enforcement or law
matter of caprice involves danger only as TO
the subject directly concerned. The evh cannot
be so confined, but poisons the whole govern
mental system
Care in making laws and hrmness and i'm
partiality in executing them the securities
of our peace Lax. corrupt, unntelligent or
vacillatng administration not only causes oiS-
satisfaction but inevitably leads to ignorant and
extravagant demands. Strong, even tempered
and dignified admnstratiOn-relent and I'M
partial, favoring neither rich nor poor. knowing
motive but it's manifest duty-compels re-
spect and by the very certainty of its operations
conserves the public confidence. In this way
alone can we secure intelligent consideration OF
existing defects or of needed remedial measures
Pure and efficient administration is the founda-
tion of social progress
| Whatever natural causes may account for the
development of any particular form of govern
ment at any time place, the object of govern
| ment. phiosophically considered is to secure
| the happiness Of the individual! who so conducts
himself permit the equal happiness of
others. Democracy has constantly to struggle
against three abuses.
A FAIR CHANCE FOR EVERYBODY
The first is the abuse of the freedom allowed
| for individual effort. This is illustrated by
concerted attempts the part of those who
find themselves in a strong position to put 9TH
ers at disadvantage by unfair means. 1t Is the
business of a free government, desiring so far
| as possible TO give each individual fair chance
to put a stop TO improper practices designed 20
restrict the of opportunity.
Then there IS the abuse OF privileges received
from the government itself, the misuse OF public
franchises granted upon condition that they
shall be used TO benefit the public. II is the
business of free government to secure the
just use OF such franchises for the public BEN
eft.
There Is also the abuse of the system of gov
ernment itself by prosttuting representative
powers to selfish advantage.
To guard against these abuses and put an end
TO them where they exist the people must be
stantly alert. Faithful representation of the
people IS of the essence OF the matter. DemOc-
racy upon a large scale would inevitably fail
r1ps rha aoria oh To O,,gh fhp
chosen representatives. II is only upon simple
and broad propositions of policy that the people
can act directly 1t Is difficult to procure conf
plete understanding. even by those charged with
its consideration. of any complicated measure.
We have republic only in name If those
chosen to represent the people serve other in
terests In their insstence upon singleminded-
in the public service the people will have
no compromise. They demand a greater voice
in the selection of candidates for office. They
insist that those whom they choose shall recOg-
nize their representative responsibility. We
have had too many men posing as the peoples
choice who were simply the representatives OF
particular business interests or the appointees
Of political leader put in office TO do his bid
ding. Party organization must find its bond OF
union in devotion to certain common principles.
There are relatively few communities IN which 1t
can longer hope to win public support IL its po-
litical power is devoted TO the advancement OF
the selfish interests OF its members.
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP NEEDED.
We shall always need political leadership. The
work of analysis. of careful study of existing
prODlefnS or deFlSlnS necessary remedies Tor ad-
mitted abuses. OF representing 20 the people the
course to be taken for their protection, must be
done There must be organization in order that
measures conceived TO be in the public interest
may have proper support But leadership and
organization, to recommend themselves to public
confidence. must be purged Of the vice of self
service.
Let there he no vague fears about the out
l place full confidence in the sob-iety
and integrity Of motive of the American people.
| have profound belief in their ability To cure
existing evils without disturbing their prosper
ity. l am convinced that shall have
and more intelligent and unselfsh representation
OF the peoples interest: that political leadership
of it's counsel and the disinterestedness of it's
ambition. | believe that with an increasing
proportion of true representation, with increas-
ing and discriminating public discussion, with
the patient application of sound judgment to the
consideration of public measures, and with the
nfexible determination to end abuses and to
purify the administration of government of self
interest we shall realize a greater prosperity
and a wider diffusion of the blessings of free
government than have ever hitherto been
able TO enjoy.
Governor Hughes arrived at jamestown last
night from Camp Hughes He was entertained
this morning at luncheon at the Hotel Athen-
aeum, at which were present Mayor Weeks of
jamestown, Commissioner Frank w. Stevens
members of the board OF trustees of the Chau-
tauqua Association and prominent persons in
terested in the association from Buffalo, Cleve-
land Pittsburg and other places.
Buffalo. Aug 24-Governor Hughes arrived
here shortly after o'clock tonight, and imme-
diately started for Albany.
CON1TTSSTONE "REST"