New-York tribune., 1908-01-22
HE4R GOVERNOR'S LETTER
West Side Republican GLIB First
One to Act.

The text OF Governor Hughes's letter 10 James
g Lehnaier was communicated last night 10 men,
beTs Of the West SIDE Republican Club while it
was in session the clubhouse. at 40 1907 Broad
way. which is in the Governors oHS district. The
ssluo thus enabled he the first TO take action
as an organization the decision of Governor
Hughes although il not of final character,
nor did the announcement meet with the degree
cf enthusiasm that the supporters Of the Governor
expected.
Harry W Mack Republican leader of the 18th
Assembly District who was the framer OF the
resolution indorsing Governor Hughes for the
Presidential nomination which the county com
1nt7ee refused adopt. asked for the floor at
last nights meeting and addressing the chair
said; ..r'
I am lust Informed that The New-Yorl Tribune
has received a dispatch from Albany saving that
% tFt a. % Ieaxes he matter Of his nomination
for the Presidency in the hands Of his party and
ery 81.
Then Mr. Mack continued:
In view Of this decision by Governor Hughes. 1
wish to submit the following resolution to he con-
tdered At the next meeting OF the club:
Hughes for the Presidency. we heartily indorse
lis candidacy and express the hope that ms name
VIII be presented the candidate OF this state Tor
Wben M Mack finished his resolution there
was moderate applause. but hardly was it con-
sistept with the enthusiastic view of Mr.. Mack,
who said last night that the 18th and nth As
semblv districts both of which represented
sn the West Side Republican Club were strongly
An favor Of Governor Hughes for the Presidential
domination
Henry A. Wise presiding, explained that the
constitution Of the club would not permit action
sn the resolution until the meeting. to be
held in February. The resolution was then re-
euced writing and will be held until then.
Mr.. Mack said after tie meeting:
The action Of Governor Hughes has cleared the
situation very much. I think that IL is generally
recognized that diovernor Hughes Is the first choice
4 large majority OF the rank and file OF the Re-
suhlicaD lie would also UnqUeStionSbly re-
ceive ten thousand Democratic votes here If nomt-
mated The objection TO indOTse him cannot ne
based either the question Of his htneSs or OF a
failure TO recognize the esteem in which he is held
bur Is rather borne CT a fear of the effect which
delegation woule have on the chances Of other
candidates
when James ( I-ehmaier last night he
ssid:
The Governors letter speaks for itself II shows
that e responsive 10 the sentiment Of the Re
publican os the state who. with singular emphasis
have EXPRESSED themselves as favorable TO ms
roraina ton The Governors letter shows that he
i net end viii be the representative Of any
faction Of the Republican party. In the opinion OF
rhe Republican Club Governor Hughes viii be the
s4nifEine force which VIII bring together Repubh-
cans who simply looking for success next No
NenLber-
The s-xrressious received by the Republican Club
sommittee Of twenty-five have come from all parts
er the country and show that Republicans every
where look o Governor Hughes the candidate
who viii represent the aggressiveness as well as
she conservatism which the candidate Of the Re
publican parry in the next campaign must have in
order 10 win