New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-02
HUGHES'S CITY TOUR
CALLS OUT THR0NGS
CHEERS GREET SPEECHES
TO 5000.
GoUernor Outlines HIS Policy
Standing on Record Of His
administration.

Governor Hughes spoke TO some nine thousand
persons yesterday. stating the principles for
which he stands. exemplifed by his present
administration, recounting what he has accom-
pIished and what II reelected he hopes to
achieve in the interests Of the people. It was
his first tour of the campaign in this county,
and il was not the old-style "hurrah boys" sort
of campaign tour with red fire and frenzied
shouts, but there were evidences III abundance
that the people were with the Governor and
he was received with enthusiastic approval by
every audience to which he spoke.
Following a speech in Earl Hail. at Columbia
University in the afternoon, the Governor ap-
peared before five audiences in the evening In
widely separated portions Of the borough
IF our opponents are not in favor Of the
reforms we have accomplished. If they are not
in favor of those for which stand, let them
say So rather than to attack them IN general
terms" was the substance OF the challenge the
Governor made in all OF his speeches.
The Governor was aggressive. forCeful and
convincing in his arguments. and the audiences,
which gave him closer attention than is usually
the lot Of candidate. responded in a way that
showed what he said carried conviction. One
declaration which aroused roar Of cheers was
when he said, "A few months ago had no idea
that would be candidate for reelection. but 1
am not a ouitter" Bully" roared a voice in
the rear that's the best thing you've said to-
night"
Every meeting place was filled TO its capacity,
and hundreds Of persons, unable to get in
swarrned around the automobile In which the
Governor rode and shouted their approval
he came and went Starting from the Hotel
Astor at 7:25 O'Clock, the Governor spoke first
at an open air meeting in Mckinley Square,
1G0th street and fremont avenue. After that
he spoke at Camp Hughes, 149th street and
Third avenue; Camp Taft. 125th street and
Eighth avenue; Bethel African Methodist Epis
copal Church in West 25th street. and Lenox
Assembly Rooms I'd street and Avenue c,
the East Side.
BIG RECEPTION AT CAMP TAFT
The longest speech OF the evening was made
at Camp Taft. where Herbert Parsons. presi-
dent of the Republican County Committee. pre-
sided There were nearly two thousand per
sons packed into the tent wien President Par
sons introduced ''the great Governor of the
State Of New York" Flags and handkerchiefs
futtercd in the air amid the sound of mighty
cheering. After a brief eulogy of Mr.. Taft
Governor Hughes at once turned his attention to
state issues the topic of the evening.
Although it is sometimes said that a wave OF
discomfort is sweeping the country, the
Governor said. ne did not believe there was a
desire for anything revolutionary. What the
people wanted. irrespective Of party. was real
representative government, true Americanism.
You're right Charer' cried loud voice and
the sentiment was echoed by two thousand
voices.
In opening the Governor said:
In the last three days I have spoken IN fve
states. l have addressed eighteen or more meet
inzs s0ealting in three large capitals. 1 am
very glad bring 10 you a word of good cheer
from the states that l have visited. II one may
Judge from the intense interest that was shown
in the issues Of the campaign, from the enthusi-
asfn that manifested everywhere. there is
undoubtedly a happy ausury of national success
am glad To be here at the opening OF the
tent il. the name Of u man who by virtue OF
his experience his eminent ability, the success
that has distinguished his administrative efforts
his broad patriotism and sincere desire ntelH-
gently to promote the welfare OF the country, is
worthy Of the confidence and the support OF the
American public, ana believe Mr.. Taft will
receive IT,
Coming to state issues. the Governor con-
tinued
am anxious that every voter should under
stand precisely what the present administra ton
has stood for. what is involved in my candi-
dacy and why l should be entitled 70 support
| had never supposed that l would enter public
life For years l have gone my way a Pri-
vate citizen. attending 10 the duties Of my pro-
fession and Gischarging my public obligations
in the unobtrusive manner in which they are
discharged by those not called 10 public tasks
But | have thought deeply 1 have observed
the current of events I have considered the
lives Of public men And | have certain con
victions with regard 10 public service
80 WAVE OF RADICALIsM
We sometimes hear It said that there is
wave nj discomfort passing over the country II
is sometimes called a wave of r1dicalism pass
ing oyer the country. Now, my judgment is
that the American people are essentially con-
servatiye We are all In way another
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