New-York tribune., 1908-07-26
HUGHES GETS MESSAGES
MANY FELICITATE HIN
Republ;can Leaders SicHt-NO Fur
ther Statement from GOUernOr.


saranac Inn. " Y. July. 25.-while Governor
Hughes received scores Of congratulatory tele-
grams to-day regarding his public announce
rnent that he would accept denomination. II -
understood that he has not had word from any
of the Republican leaders in the state The tele-
grams expressed approval Of the>ciovernor's de-
cision.
Governor Hughes said he had not heard from
President Roosevelt or 31r. Taft. and that he
had not received communication from
Chairman Woodruff of the Republican state
Committee who is at Kamp Xiii kare. The
Governor declined TO comment the statement
made by Mr. Woodruff that the Governors an
nouncement was interesting real political
gossip"
The Governor said ne would not make any fur
ther statement to-day regarding his attitude
toward denomination. Governor Hughes. il IS
known having publicly defined his position, be-
lieves that there is nothing more TO be said or
done for the present, far he is concerned
He takes the position that the attitude OF the
Republican voters of this state regarding his
announcement should be made known, and in this
way the leaders can be guided by what they
believe public sentiment demands.
The Governor spent the morning and early
afternoon in looking after certain detail work
in connection with his Office. He also spent con-
siderable time in answering the letters he re-
ceived asking if he would accept renomina-
tion. These letters were laid aside until Mr.
Hughes was ready announce his decision In
his replies the Governor. in almost all cases.
sent copy of his public statement. The Gov
ernor also replied to the kilograms he received
during the day.
Governor Hughes later in the afternoon took a
two hours row on the lake. accompanied by
Mrs Hughes He attracted more attention to-
day at the hotel than usual as he from his
cottage for his meals Congratulations were ex-
tended him by the many guests who seemed to
be much interested in the Governors announce
ment.
The only caller to-day A B. Humphrey,
who acted as secretary of the Hughes National
League. Mr.. Humphrey had half-hOur's talk
with the Governor tonight. After he had gone
Mr. Hughes said that there was no special sig
nifcance TO be attached to Mr.. Humphreys
visit which was purely of a social nature. Mr.
Humphrey said he had not seen the Governor in
some time and called TO pay his respects Mr..
Humphrey will probably stay here over Sunday
He expressed himself as much pleased over the
announcement that Governor Hughes would ac-
I cept a denomination.
/ Asked as 10 his plans for the future. the Gov
ernor said that he had not decided upon them
/ as vet. but expected to be in position to an
nounce an itinerary soon. He said he had def
niteIy decided to remain here until August 10
He has received a large number of invitations
I to speak at various places Many of the county
fairs have extended invitations to him TO speak
/ All the mana gers seem to be anxious to ar
| range a Governors day and to have him as tho
principal guest. The Governor said he would
try to visit as many of these fairs as conditions
would permit.
, 1t is understood that Mr.. Hughes has received
invitations to speak at some of the meetings to
be arranged by the Republican National Com
mittee but yet has only accepted the invi-
tation TO take part in the meeting at YOungs-
! town. Ohio on September ,. when the Republi-
! can national campaign is to be opened in that
state.
/ The Governor said he had considerable routine
business to dispose of in connection with his
/ office. He hopes TO dispose of the greater part
Of these matters early in August, so as to take
a few days rest prior 70 his departure from
Saranac Inn II is likely that he will go direct
from here Albany. 10 remain a few days,
after which he will probably make tour OF
some of the county fairs
II is known that the Governor has not been in
communication with any OF the Republican
leaders in the state since he arrived at Saranac
Inn on June %. and that he has appoint
nacnts 10 meet any of them while here