New-York tribune., 1908-09-29
GOV. HUGHES ON BRYAN
WORDS, NOT DEEDS"
Election WOuId Mean Business Dis
aster and Depression.
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


South Bend. Ind Sept. 2S.-Governor Hughes
finished his first day of campaigning for the
National Republican ticket before monster
mass meeting here tonight, after making an
eloquent address at q big MONDAY meeting in
Indianapolis and five speeches from the rear
platform of his car between that city and South
Bend. At every meeting the Governor, TO the
manifest delight of his audience, dWelt on the
irpossibility of Bryans trust remedies and con-
trasted Mr.. Taft's proved efficiency as en- exeeU-
tive and Bryans shifting theories. Incidentally
he answered Bryan's criticism Of himself as
lacking in the qualities of constructive states
manshiD by detailing his reforms in New York
State.
Those are deeds. not words he said,
At a meeting at Anderson he made a state
rnent of considerable interest," in his own cam
paign Said he: Il am most 'desirous that every
evil practice should be stopped; that trade
should be fostered and every improper encour-
agement of particular interests at the expense
of others shall be disposed Of; that every special
privilege should be discountenanced; that every
attempt to make the power of government serve
selfish interests shall cease. 7 put my whole
official strength to that task in the State of
New York I want TO see that done throughout
the entire country; but I want TO see it done
wisely. conseryatively, saney and properly, so
that the great business enterprises of this coun-
try can succeed and have prosperity return and
advance"
Everywhere the Governor was received with
enthusiasm, equal to that which greets him in
the most ardent Hughes districts in his own
state References to his aims and record as
Governor brought forth from every audience
bursts Of cheering like those which marked the
mention Of President Roosevet's name. 1t was
evident the people out here know his record
IiLxa i'm for hey i'm
on every possible occasion, and their demonstra-
tions of approval in Indianapolis and South
Bend were so great and so vehement that the
Governor blushed with pleasure.
A POWERFUL VOTE GETTER.
Politicians here believe Governor Hughes will
be a powerful vote maker for Taft because of
the hold he has on the popular mind through
his sincerity and splendid record Everywhere
along the line this showed itself in the imme-
date demonstrations Of approval of his tren-
chant sallies at Bryan and his warm conmen-
dation Of Mr.. Tafts qualifications for the Presi-
dency Republicans in this part of the country
are much relieved over the national phase of
the New York State situation, new that Hughes
has been renomnated, and declare that any
thing less than heartiest support of the Gov
ernor by the organization, resulting in his tri-
umph and reelection. inevitably must be sui
cidal
Governor Hughes reached Indianapolis at
II 80 a. m. over the Big Four" He was met
at the station by Senator Beveridge Vice
Chairman Dinwoodie of the Republican State
Committee and President Miller and commit
tee from the Indianapolis Taft Club, whose
membership is increasing by leaps and bounds
It had been planned to have a great open
air meeting and platform had been erected
outside the courthouse. but the day was so
raw that this had TO be abandoned. and Tom
Hnson Hall was engaged hurriedly Gov
ernor Hughes was taken 10 the hall in an
automobile and was '1troduced by Mr.. Bev-
erdge.
went up, and the mixed handcIappng and
cheering was continued for couple of min
utes.
Dangerous Bryan and dangerous Bryan poi
icies" was the line Of his argument
Governor Hughes in his speech said:
We are devoted to a line of progress. straight
forward honorable administration above every
selfish advantage, against every attempt 10 ex-
ploit the people for private interest. We are
devoted to the public welfare in establishing the
stability of honest enterprise. We serve the
Republican party because believe that
through it these things can be accomplished.
In the heat and turmoil Of political campaign
II is important that we should preserve a true
and proper sense of proportion.
We are considering the choice OF the chief
magistrate OF the people. We considering
whom we shall elect TO that office OF vast power
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