Evening star., 1908-01-22
HUGHES IN THE RACE
ISSUES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
PRESIDENCY OVER SIGNATURE.

ALBANY, y. Y. January 22.-Formal
| announcement that he is a candidate for
| the republican nomination for President
| was made last night by Gov. Charles f.
Hughes On the evening of January 81
| Gov. Hughes will attend n reception at
| the Republican Club in New York city,
| and then announce his position more
| ella horatelv than he did last night.
The reason for Gov. Hughes announce
ment now was the necessity of replying
| to a communication from James s. Leh-
maier. the chairman of the committee of
| twenty-five of the Republican Club. ap-
pointed to all Mr.. Hughes nomination
| for President. The correspondence fol-
| lows:
The Republican Club of the City of New
| York.
January Is. 1908.
Charles E. Hughes. Albany, n. Y.
MY Dear Governor: AT a recent meet
| ing of the Republican Club Of the city of
New York, very largely attended. a reso-
| luton was adopted with practical unanim-
| ity urging the next republican national
convention to nominate. YOU for the Office
of President of the United States and to
that end inviting the cooperation of re-
publicans generally.
The president of the club has appointed
committee of twenty-five to carry out
the purpose of the resolution. The COM
mittee has entered upon the duties assign
ed to it and it's efforts have met with a
most gratifying public response. Under
the circumstances il has seemed to us that
some expression from you would be
timely.
As chairman of this committee and in
the hope that this suggestion may meet
with your approval l write to inquire
Fo1l or
bers of the Republican Club at its club
house at such time as may suit your con-
venience. Very sincerely yours
JAMES S. LEHMAIER.
Gov. Hughes Formal Announcement
State of New York. Executive Chamber
ALBANY. January 81. 1908.
James s. Lehmaier chairman of commit
tee. Republican Club. "a West 10th
street. New York city.
NV Dear Mr.. Lehmaier: Your letter of
the 18th has been received. / am deeply
sensible of the honor conferred upon me
by my fellow-members of the Republican
club In the passage of the resolution to
which you refer, and 1t will give me pleas
ure to accept the invitation. In accept
ing 1t. 1t is proper for me to restate my
position:
the party shall have the freest express
sion. and that such action shall be taken
as will be for it's best interests
/ do not seek Office nor shall l attempt
to influence the selection or vote of any
delegate. The state administration must
continue to be impartial and must not
be tributary to any candidacy. l have no
interest in any factional controversy and
desire. above all things. that there shall
be deliberation. honest expression of the
party will and harmony of effort.
l cannot fail to recognize the great
honor which the nomination would con-
fer or the obligation of service which it
would impose. Nor should l care to be
thought lacking in appreciation of the
confidence and esteem which prompt the
efforts of those who sincerely desire to
bring it about. The matter is one for
| the party to decide. and whatever its
decision shall be content
/ shall be glad to meet the members OF
| the club as you suggest. and to make
such further statement as may be appro-
pirate. In view of the engagements al
ready made l do not see how 1t will be
possible to have such a meeting before
| the evening of January 81 And If that
date suits your convenience arrangements
may be made accordingly.
Very truly yours.
CHARLES E. HUGHES