New-York tribune., 1908-08-12
HUGHES LEAGUE IN KINGS
Regular Republicans Form Organi-
2ation 4mid Great Enthusiasm.

II the leaders Of the Republican state organiza-
tion wanted evidence of how the regular Repub-
noans in Chairman wcodrufrs county stand
the question OF Governor Hughes's renomina-
zion, they should have been present last night at
the organization meeting OF the Hughes League at
the Logan Club. 2 Sixth and Garfield
Place and observed the spontaneous enthusiasm
which greeted every laudatory reference TO the
Governor. It vas Hughes, Hughes. Hughes, as
demonstrated by prolonged cheering from the hun
dreds who thronged the assembly rooms. most of
whom have long been known stalwart supporters
OF the organization in the 18th Assembly District.
Of which Congressman William N. Calder IS leader.
Congressman Calder, who is 4 strong advocate OF
the denomination of the Governor, unable to
be present but he sent word that he was in entire
sympathy with the objects Of the meeting. which is
the beginning of a campaign 10 crystalline the
Hughes sentiment in Brooklyn and TO form a per
rnanent organization for carrying on an active
campaign in his behalf
Practically every election district captain in the
I2th and scores Of men who have long been identi-
fed with the organization in Brooklyn were pres
ent when Charles S. Aronstam. president of the
Logan Club, called the meeting TO order by stat
ing the purposes for which the call had been
issued. NJ. Aronstam read portions of the Gov
ernor's speech which the latter outlined his
views OF the duties attached to that position and
was vigorously applauded when he declared that
the Republicans of the state could not afford. with
any hope OF victory. 20 side with the gambling
and other vicious elements.
Governor Hughes stands on the same principles
IS does Judge Taft" said Mr.. Aronstam. "and it
Vii go hard with the ticket throughout the coun-
try this fall fail TO renomnate the Governor
The eyes Of the whole country are keenly watch
ing the outcome Of the state convention in New
York and failure 70 renominate the Governor
means loss IF votes only in this state. but in
every state Of the Union"
President Aronstam had 10 stop speaking for
several minutes until the applause which greeted
cf he lerte he
ernor had subsided:
ee an thank "a ts you eord for ha6 the friendly
expressions it contained, realize how deeply in
sysTyt6lns sba5 PeTisi1: the Success q the
and warmly appreciate its support
N Every one of the other speakers who followed
President Aronstam seconded his remarks heartily
and declared that they and the people Of the 18TH
which is proud of the part IL has contributed TO
Republican al the polls, would stand be-
hind State Chairman Woodruff only long as he
voiced the opinions Of Republicans but no longer
DR.. Eugene ". Shelton and ex-Supervisor Simon
Donovan stirred their audience when they declared
that though they were lifelong Republicans and
came from Republican families they would vote
the Democratic ticket II Governor Hughes were
not renomnated.
Similar sentiments were expressed by Harry
Brinkerhof. president Of the board of governors
OF the club, and the Rev James Grey.
After strong resolutions Of Endorsement Of the
Governors administration and policies had been
adopted and the club pledged itself to his support
the Hughes League formed by a unanimous
vote Charles F. Aronstam was elected president
Charles H. Lewis secretary and Herbert yelling
ton treasurer. Meetings Of the league will be held
st the house OF the Logan Club every Tuesday
night.
Several days ago Robert A. Sharkey Repubi-
can leader in the 5th Assembly District sent out
200 letters the enrolled of the district
70 find out the status Of the sentiment for Gov
ernor Hughes's denomination Out Of $50 answers
received up date z75 favor the denomination Of
the Governor, showing that there six Repub-
licsns in the district in favor Of the Governor as
against one opposed &c his denomination.