New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-18
GOVERNOR HUGHES
STORMS EAST SIDE
GRAND CENTRAL PALAC II
RINGS WITH CHEERS.
Tremendous Enthusiasm UheH He
Sdus He'll Stick to the Middle
of the Road.

Reassertinz his determination TO stand square,
" on the policies that he has outlined and again
calling on the Democratic candidate fOr Gov
ernor 10 come out and declare where he would
stand on the questions of the Public Service
commissions law and the Agnew-Hart racing
BILL Governor Hughes thrilled between -FOUR ana
five thousand persons in magnihcently enthu-
siastic and fervent meeting last night IN the
Grand Central Palace. 1t was the principal
speech Of his whIrIwind tour through the city
Referring to the deceptive cry OF personal
liberty" that has been raised by tie opposition.
the Governor declared impressive = This Is a
serious political campaign. 1t is not a masked
ball I want to know what Is meant ny this
fathering of forces under these delus1ve banners.
so 1 said to my opponent: Are you IN favor OF
the repeal of the Agnew-Hart bill2 Are you IN
favor of the restoration Of public gambling at
the racetracks? Are you in favor Of an amend
ment TO the constitution 10 strike out the
prohibition against public gambling? No an
swers. These fair questions
so far as I am concerned. I not against
sports or any mans enjoyment. but do not
apologize for what I have done. 1 stand Just
where 1 did stand and there I will continue to
stand"
This straight-fron1- -the-shoulder utterance
caught the audience and they responded with
roars of applause The Governor also showed
I'D the evasfons of Lieutenant Governor Chan
Ter on the question as to what policy he believed
should be pursued in the regulation Of public
service corporations
AN INSPIRING AUDIENCE
1t was a marveIlously inspiring audience This
historic hall. which usually draws audiences
from the East Side, where it has been repre-
sented there is much opposition 10 the Gov
ernor. held one of the most enthusiastic crowds
he had ever seen there according to one of the
old attendants
When the Governor arrived at 9:43 O'Clock. the
people surged 70 their feet. and. turning toward
the door where he entered. cheered shouted and
stamped their feet. This demonstration con-
tnued for FIVE minutes. and when it was ap-
parent that it might go indefinitely Senator
George B. Agnew. the chairman. reminded the
excited people that the Governor had ether meet
ings tc go TO. and they must give him atten-
tion if they wished TO hear what he had 10 say.
The effect was magical Immediately there
was a hush and as the Governor began to speak
the auditors leaned far over in their chairs in
order not to miss word Of his clear. logical
exposition of the issues and his ideas CT duty
Frequently they restrained themselves from ap-
piause because the Governor had asked il. but
it was impossible keep from giving expression
to their approval of some of hi- more ringing
declarations.
This was one that caused an outburst: There
right Let the consequences be what they
may
When he was through speaking several hun
dred admirers surged around the Governor as
he left the stage and accompanied him 70 his
automobile.
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH
Mr. Hughes's speech in full follows:
1t is very cheering indeed. to have this cordial
greeting. but / must ask you. if you viii. 10 re-
fran from applause and show your interest and
support November s. For, as the chairman
has said, | have other meetings yet TO attend.
which it is very important that. I should meet
and / am most anxious TO have the opportunity
of discussing with you some of the issues Of the
campaign: that while ! should be very gad.
indeed. 10 have the inspiration of your general
Outbursts. I am most anxious for the few mo-
ments which are all can spend with you 20 naFt
your undivided attention
During the last two weeks. three weeks, IL has
been my privilege to visit many states. some
thirteen states and I have had the pleasure OF
addressing audiences notable for their size ana
representative character In Baltimore 81 Faui'
Chicago and Omaha the capacities OF the iaTg-
est buildings were test and everywhere was
evinced the greatest interest IN the issues OF
this campaign
/ wish l could go through with you discus
sion of some of the important national queS-
tions but you will have those abundanty dis
cussed during the next two weeks. and shall.
during the time allotted To me tonight talk
over with YOU the state issues II is impossible.
with this restriction. To review the work
of an administrative and legislative Character
"
my desire to 90 all in my power 70 bring
the administrative departments OF the state to
the highest degree Of efficiency.
LEGISLATION ON ITS MERITS.
It has been desire that legislation should
proceed upon its merits. that desirable measures
should be promoted without trades OF bargain
ing and solely in reliance upon the support OF
the people after public discussion. It was MY
desire that every member of the Legislature
should enter that body d man. accountable
to his constituents. loyal 70 his party. doing
his duty hOnorably. according To his conscience
and his best Judgment
1t has been our purpose TO purify electoral
methods. to improve the machinery Of party
goternment- IL has been desired 10 place the
action OF the party in the interests OF the party
and because OF the Importance Of party govern
ment, upon the bToadest possible base. and
bring the voting strength of the party into d.
rect relation with the management Of the party.
SO that all the enrolled members OF the party
might feel that they were directly represented
in and responsible for the action Cf the party
in the nomination Of candidates for office
1t has been desire 70 maintain OUR funda-
mental law. and within the constitution enforce
it in its integrity without permitting any power.
however strong or unSCTupuiOUs. TO evdde the
clearly expressed viii OF the people
DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENT.
We have had through our departments great
deal of Improvement under beneficial legislation
In the machinery of the departments. in the
facilities for dons their work I cannot take
YOU through the varied departments in the few
minutes that have. I may mention. fOr exam
Pile the Pankins Department.
You may remember that after the financial
disturbance Of last fan. IN order that the Legis-
lature upon It's convenng might promptly have
before II recommendations Of weight I called