New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
GOVERNOR AT DUNkIRk
MAKES SPEECH At FAIR.
Greeted by Cheering Thousands--
Talks on Lazc's Enforcement.
LRr Telegraph to The Tribuns. !


Dunkrk. y. Y. Aug. 27-Using the keynote
Of an address delivered more than ten thousand
persons at the Chautauqua County Fair at Dun-
kirk to-day the right Of the people TO demand
the enforcement of the laws on the statute
books and the unquestioned duty Of the Gov
ernOr of the state to that this demand was
carried out. Governor Hughes was greeted with
cheers, and throughout the speech was frequent
ly interrupted. His hearers. regardless of party.
gave him of the most enthusiastic receptions
ever rendered a state executive In Chatauqua
County.
From the moment that the Governor. accom-
panied by his military secretary. Colonel Tread
well. stepped from the train at 2:3O D. m. until
he left Dunkirk for Buffalo this evening. he was
assured every hand that the masses were
with him. and that in the almost certain event
of his denomination, he could count Chau-
tauqua County to return for him of the
biggest majOrities ever piled up for Republican
candidate. On every side of the fair grounds
visitors crowded. anxious to catch glimpse Of
the man who largely drove from the state race
track gambling. who has refused to enter into
deals" and who has always regarded his oath
of office the most sacred pledge can
give.
WELCOMED BY CHEERING THRONG-
Long before the train which brought him TO
Dunkirk arrived the station platform
crowded The moment he appeared in the door
way of the coach a mighty cheer went up. and
from then until he reached the fair grounds
groups of people along the streets plainly showed
the feeling of Chautauquans by rendering him
a welcome such as Dunkirk had never before
seen
At the fair grounds record crowd. estimated
from ten thousand to twelve thousand. was
in attendance From every corner OF the county
excursions had been run, and the gathering to-
day was one Of the most representative that
ever attended county fair. Tillers Of the soil
mingled with the clerks of the towns and cities
of the county: bankers jostIed shoulders good
naturedIy with mechanics. Exhibits were al
most forgotten in the desire to see and hear ths
Governor. and long before the hour scheduled
for the arrival of the distinguished guest the
space in front of the stand from which Mr.
Hughes to speak was jammed.
People waited hours uncomplainingly in order
to get vantage spot from which to hear the
address Except for the outburst of cheering
which greeted the Governor upon his appearances
at the fair grounds and the frequent applause
which punctuated his address. the crowd
very quiet Every word which fell from the
Governors lips was eagerly drunk IN by the
vast assemblage.
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH
The Governor started his address by saying
that "one of the happiest days for Governor
was when he could get as far from the execu-
tive chamber as Chautauqua County He con-
tinued:
am glad and proud to be the guest of the
people of Chautauqua County and TO De given
an opportunity to address an audience of such
proportions and which seems TO be thor
Oughly in accord with the policy of enforcing
the laws of this state as they appear uFon the
statute books
The object of government is the safeguarding
of the rights of others. We think Of the state
as the union of individuals and every has
his interests The states business is not car
ried or for any coterie. but with recognition
of the wants of all the citizens The executtve
should carry out the laws with the common in
terests as the end. No man is too good for the
states service. and when considering the ad-
mniStratiOn of government no difference should
be made on account of friendship
The American people freed themselves from
despotism at a fearful price and secured the
privilege of governing themselves I am most
desirOus that no obstruction be placed in the
way of the people in choosing the candidates
they desire. The country is founded upon
credit and credit cannot exist without honesty
If honest business can have full liberty there
can be no difficulty in solving political prob
lens
SO far as I am concerned the burdens of Of
fee burdens in which the glOrieS are almost
iuperceptibIe but realize that the great
ioritv of the people of this state want things
done as they should be DONE and while I am
Governor can assure you that if anything can
be done have things done right shall do IL