The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-09-22
BARNES INTRODUCES HUGHES
uB,Ny REPUBLICANS SERE-
MADE THE GOVERNOR.

tgb
u,r crowd at the state Capitol-Barnes
saws That He iOpposed Hushes's
Nomination. but Bowed to the VIII or
the Via orlty--The Goyernor'ss Speech
ALBANY, Sept. 2i.IGov. Hughes and
wiIiam Barnes, Jr., met tonight in the
Executive chamber. .
How are you, Governor? Glad to see
RON exclaimed Mr.. Barnes.
How are your" quickly responded the
Governor, shaking hands with Mr.. Rarnes.
MFR. Barnes led a committee OF promi-
mont Republicans who we're to escort Nh.
hughes to the front steps Of the Capitol.
where several thousand people had
gathered to serenade the Governor.
After the others members OF the COM
mittee had been introduced they all
hurried out, as the crowd was waiting
and there was no further opportunity
for a talk between the Governor and Mr..
Barnes. The parade continued its march
TO the City Hall, where Mayor Charles
H. Gaus, the Republican nominee Tor
State Comptroller. also was renad
A week before the Republican conven-
ton. as q result Of the work OF the newly
organized Taft-Hughes League. 1t looked
as though an ugly quarrel would result IN
the local Republican situation. which MT
Barnes has dominated for almost ten
years without real opposition WITHIN the
ranks Of the party. h Ill ieeiins
threatened to defeat for reelection Hepre-
sentative George N. Southwick and sen
ator William j. Grattan. who voted against
Gov, Hughes's anti-racetrack moi
bills.
But since returning from Saratoga MI
Barnes has been a political marvel to his
friends. For probably the first time IN
his rigid political rule Of the local Repubh'
can situation he has been practising diplo-
macy and practically taking the tait-
Hughes League into camp. The president
Of the league has been named by Mr.
Barnes as State committeeman for this
district, to represent this section on the
committee appointed to notify
Hughes Of his nomination. Io-night
James F. McElroy, another prominent
Taft Hughes Lacquer, accompanied Mr..
Barnes as the head OF the committee
which called on Gov. Hughes.
In the parade tonight all Of the Barnes
political clubs turned out In force M the
local organization treasury paid for a
lot Of red fire and several bands Of music.
The ssrenade was to have been a League
affair. but Mr.. Barnes swamped them
With the presence of. hundreds Of the
faithful Of the machine. In introducing
Gov. Hughes Mr.. Barnes got a great re-
ception. He said:
BARNES INTRODUCES HUGHES
Nry AND WoMFS or ALBANY: 1t IL a
Measure for me TO be here tonight at the
oreniny of another campaig n IN the State
of New York, a CAMPAIGN which, In order to
he successful, must be conducted aRgres-
si,elv against a hopeful adversary. AZ the
Saratoga convention | favored for nominal
ton for Governor the able and popular
NJ. akrr Of the Assembly. Mr.. Wadsworth.
The iau,s which j ADVANCED
there in hchalf OF his candidacy and In opro-
si:ior to the denomination Of the Governor
tho e Of patty responsibility and part.
r.rulari.y-I now invoke in behalf OF the
l,cvprnor's reelection.
The state convention is the supreme au-
ttortty Of the party. and It's action IL binding
anon all who sd vocatc the PRINCIPLES! ~ the
Ecbutlicdn party 1t would be Impossible
lOT all vi VIZ " - hlOh ''SI''' -
Ecislafion OF administration. But. agree
ing in the main. 1t becomes the duty OF the
minority. in order to preserve tho solidarity
of the PARTY. to how to the will Of the ma
jority and 10 proceed In united column
against our opponents.
IT is unnecessary In view Of the record Of
the past, to pledge the earnest and skilful
aid OF the Republican organization Of the
county OF Albany ia the Governor and the
other Candidate on the Republican State
ticket, but l do so here pledge II.
tato preat pleasure In introducing to
you the Republican candidate for Governor.
Charles f. Hughes.
Gov. Hughes received a fine welcome
from the crowd. His remarks follow:
THE GOVERNORS
thank YOU for your corliel greetings
and for the good will which is expressed by
this assemtlase. 1t tcstifes to the strength
and earnestness Of the support which has
made this occasion possible and 1t Is elo-
Guent Of the loyalty and devotion tn the Pc
publican party. which insures effective and
harmonious cooperation In our work for
the success Of the Republican national and
State tickets.
The Republican party. In nation and In
State, with a lne record OF achievement.
'p~uulppcd with experience and inspired by
high ideals, Is ready to go forward securing
.~tricient and honorable administration and
provldin: for the correction OF abuses.
while at the same time conserving the sta
bility OF honest business.
In the nation VIC are confronted by poll
.cies OF folly aud disaster. Our opponents
propose remedies which are worse than
the disease. II they had their way they
would PROSTATE the industry OF the coun-
try. They advance reckless proposals
which they annot defend. They ofer
schemes which viii not bear sober discus
sion and failing argument their only refuge
is assertion. We know what We have es-
capped at their hands In the past. and escape
from their v~agarics is Just as essential now
az then.
In the State We confront n party OF re-
action. IN the nation our opponents oner
Tightly schemes Of GENERALIZATION and vision
ary suggestions OF arbitrary prohibitions
which would work havoc In business. In
the 81 a.e they condemn the provision which
has been made to secure Justice 20 the pub
lie aud the proper discharge Of public obli-
cations. The forces who are behind the
attack upon he public service commissions
do no. want any effective agency OF the
state 10 supervise public service cornora-
'iions. In whatever words they may clothe
their designs, what they really want is FREQ
don to resort to old methods. freedom to
hood wink the public with bc~devilm"nts aud
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