New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-28
GERMANS CHEER THE
GOVERNOR WILDLY
PERSONAL LIBERTY HIS
THEME IN KINGS.
Starts Day at albany and Makes
Many Speeches Along Hudson,
Winding Up in Queens.

terday al
the Hudson Valley. with frequent stops for
speeches on the way, Governor Hughes left the
Hotel Astor last night shortly after his arrival in
this city for tour of Kings and Queens counties.
addressing four rousng meetings in these ball
iwfcks of Senator Pat McCarren and joe
Cassidy. In his day speeches he made as the
feature reply to Chanler, in which he said:
Il note that my opponent said last night that
I seemed to be at a loss to understand why
he running at all That was a pearl OF
wisdom. OF course, IT might be suggested mat
he running because he wanted the office
The first meeting of the night, at Schwaber
Hall, Myrtle and Knckerbocker avenues, was
a distinctly German affair, where the staid
personal liberty loving Teutons extended
demonstrative greeting to the Governor. at the
same time resenting the imputati0n that they
stood on a beer and wine platform.
They displayed particular pleasure at Gov
ernor Hughes's announcement in his speech
that he was not opposed either TO horse racing
or horse breeding but that he opposed unal-
terably the gambling feature of the sport The
Germans applauded and cheered this senu-
ment, rising from their seats in their euthu-
siasm.
Another meeting. composed largely Of the Ger
man element, was held at Schuetzen Park in
Long Island City. This the last that the
Governor addressed, and the audience awaited
his coming patiently until a late hour. The
| large hail. seating about two thousand was
crowded TO its capacity. A tremendous roar OF
applause and cheers went up when the Repub-
lican candidate for Governor appeared.
The other two meetings were at Flushing and
Richmond Hill. where also the audiences were
large ard in a receptive mood for arguments
for efficient, capable government.
SPEAKS TWICE IN sCHwABEN HALL,
Governor Hughes spoke twice in schwaben
Hall. When he arrived there he went first TO the
lower part Of the building, where the German
committee Of the Hughes Alliance at din
ner. There were about two hundred present, and
on the arrival of the Governor the "Deutsche
gemutlichkeit' gave way TO American demon
strativeness.
Henry Weissman, who presided. in introducing
Mr. Hughes said that the personal liberty
snare advanced by his opponents would be dis
regarded by the Germans.
He said that it not an issue. The Gov
ernor. he said had invaded only the personal
liberty" of some insurance grafters. racetrack
gamblers and politicians. The Germans, said
the chairman would not follow the bier kessel
as a sign. Of craftsmanship. He said that the
Germans Notwithstanding the statements OF
Herman Ridder, did not fear at the hands Of
Governor Hughes the invasion Of their liberty.
Governor Hughes made a vigorous defence
of his administration, and said that everything
had been done in the open He said that he
had always had a special sympathy with the
German citizens, gained from visits to the
fatherand. He praised General Franz Sigel
and Carl schurz as fine examples of their
people
The Governor announced that his one amni-
ton was to secure an honest and efficient ad-
ministraton in the interest of all the people of
New York State, and renewed his pledge to go
straight along that line. He also upheld the
Public Service Commission as a much needed
institution. The Governor said that he never
had any idea of interfering with anybody's
personal liberty. but in attacking gambling
was only standing for the constitution of the
State OF New York
GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
Governor Hughess speech follows:
1 esteem it a great privilege to meet with you
to night. AS l travelled through the country
during the last few weeks | have been again i'm
pressed with what is So conspiCuously evidenced
in this great metropolitan city, that We have in
the first place a constantly growing sentiment OF
national unity; and in the second place, a con-
stantly growing appreciation of the different
elements that have contributed national
strength. AS l went through the country 1 was
again profoundly impressed with the fact that
were not simply united by formal relations.
that were not simply united by particular
kind of government embracing US all. but that
from the Atlantic to the Pacific there a
genuine feeling OF actual community of ideals
and devotion TO the common welfare Whether
l am in Minnesota Illinois Nebraska
New York I find the same intense earnestness
with regard to the issues of the campaign, the
same loyal devotion to the interests of the
country, the same anxiety that everything done
shall be wisely done to maintain our common
prosperity and secure the basis of honorable
business enterprise.
have also as have said been impressed
again with the different elements that con-
tribute to national life.
my privilege something
go to be present at the dedication of the monu-
ment General Sgel on Riverside Drive. His
life was one of the illustrations of the conspicu-
Gus contributions made by fellow citizens of
German birth and descent. l love 10 read of the
work Of those young men in that early revOlu-
ton fighting for German liberty and national
unity 1t is inspiring to think that when they
were unsuccessful in the fatherland they sought
this nation, not in a mOrOse or cynical spirit.
The old ties were parted. and yet they did not
give themselves up TO regret They came here
with genuine zest and interest and devoted
themselves to the welfare Of country: and
during the war for the maintenance of the Union
there were none more patriotic, more self-sacri-
fCing than those OF German descent The
names of the generals in the Civil War of
German American birth, and. again. the great
statesman, Carl SchurZ and the names Of many
who have contributed in professional and bust
ness life to the great work of the country suf-
ficiently attest the fact which is not an exag
geration. that no people have done more for the
life OF the United States than have those who
trace their origin to the old fatherland. which
they still love none the less because of their
devotion to their adopted country.
TRAVELLED IN GERMANY.
Now, my friends, said here by your chair
man have had the pleasure OF spending many
happy days in Germany. That is true. Again
and again 1t has been my good fortune in
cation times when free from the burdens Of
professional work TO seek the other side of the
Atlantic: and l have had many opportunities to
become acquainted with German life we'll
TO become most interested in German ideals.
I think fairly say that am in deep SYM
pathy with the simplicity the absolute freedom