New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

by reception and birthday dinner by the off,
GERS Of that regiment.
Particular interest centred in the Lawyers
Club banquet, where Governor Hughes made his
only public utterance while here At the table
with the Governor were President E D. Strebel
OF the club, Colonel Fox Of the I4th Regiment.
Colonel Welch of the Goth Regiment, Colonel
TreadwelI military secretary 10 the Governor
and Justices McLennan. Robson. kruse and
Spring Of the Appellate Division OF the Supreme
Court.
In introducing Governor Hughes President
strebel read a dispatch from New York an
nouncing the action Of the New York State Re-
publican Convention instructing delegates 10 the
national convention at Chicago to present the
name OF Charles E. Hughes as New York's can
didate for President. The reading OF the dis
patch was followed by several minutes Of en-
thusiastic cheering.
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH
Governor Hughes said. in part:
This day, by reason of the cordial expression
Of your good will and because Of the many kind
sentiments that have been expressed since l
came to Buffalo this afternoon. is oy Tar Ilo
brightest and the happiest birthday nave spent spent
As l look back over the years, nnu theul
crowded with blessings and r1cn Win oppOr-
tunities II l were TO attempt to select from the
many advantages l have enjoyed shoulu st'0
thanks first that | vas born and bred IN the
State of New York, and. second, that IL was my
happy lot for over twenty-five years 10 De an
active member Of the legal profession, 10 nave
life impressed with the majesty OF ue lucas
of Justice and Of honor; 10 be stimulated u
devotion. TO those professional sentiments WniCh
are dear TO every worthy MEMBER OF our MUS
triolls professions and again / am most thankful
that during a brief period II has been my opp"r-
+unftv 70 attempt put into practice. according
n tho bast Of nv sbilirv-though I fully
scious Of the Shortcomings of my administration
the principles which underlie our government,
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purity and efficiency ~ our governmental al
rniuistration- And then I have been greatly
blessed in the splendid spirit of the people Of
the State Of New York. upon whose confidence
have continually relied, and As 70 whose judg
r1ant and honest desire - have the government
managed solely for the benedt Cf the people, and
without regard 70 the interests # any particu-
lar class. I have never entertained = doubt
II YOU were with me in the executive chamber
and saw me there surrounded by law books, and
understood the various questions which are pre-
sented for executive action, YOU would realize
that feel precisely as did in the days OF my
practice. I feel thai am practising law and
endeavoring simply for another and more i'm
portant client 70 decide upon the safe advice
and the right action. applause
We have at this time a fundamental question
presented TO US. I am addressing distinguished
jurists and I am addressing a distinguished
body OF LAWYERS. representing, with one excep-
tion, the largest city in the Empire state say
10 you all thar you know that the Legislature
has not done its constitutional duty tGreat ap-
plausel
Now when We come 70 a question squarelv
presented, whether the constitution shall be
obeyed there is no end to the discussion os that
question until It is obeyeJ. When We have a
test presented 10 Us Tor determination whether
the constitution is The law of the land and those
VINO have sworn 70 upheld that law shall do
their duty according to their oath os office, the
people OF the State Of New York will insist that
the test be met. and l shall stand. as Governor
Of the state throughout my term, insisting that
that test be met. (Applausa)
Il is very rarely that We are presented with
issue which IS 50 fundamental and SO i'm
portant Respect FOR the law and reverence for
the constitution of the state are essential There
is nothing else when You get down 10 H. We
are here tonight with the pleasant and orna-
mental suggestions OF the allied forces Of Justice
Uaughter) They are the arm OF the state the
security Of law and order. Bur all armed forces
in a civilized community must exist only 10 meet
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