Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-01
HIICHES' VIEWS ON
NATIONAL ISSUES
us is UnguaIifiedIy Opposed to
government Ownership Of
The Railroads.
uF FAv0RS TARIFF REVISION.
s,onnan Antitrust Law Should he
C1arified--Doesn't Believe In
Filming Corporations.

New York. Jan. 31.-Gov. Charles
T. Hughes, whose nomination for the
r,ssldency by the Republican nstior-
ii convention is being urged NY the
Now York county committee and 9TH
Or Republican county committees IN
New York state. today made oper dec
loratlon Of his views on national is
sue, and principles.
Until tonight, when he was welcome
ed By scores of well known Rcpubh-
cans with reception rendered lin
nj the Republican club, Gov. Hughes
has maintained silence on all questions
affecting the country, and the datinl-
tion OF his position on federal issues
has consequently been eagerly awaited.
Gov. hughes told his hearers to-
night - he did not come before
them in any spirit of rivalry or self
seeking and that there are "many
republicans who. by virtue of their
character and distinguished services,
are worthy of the highest honor The
party can beStow."
The governor was given an ovation
when he concluded his speech. Dnciar.
INK klt INEplOllAAil pal " WAS IL DaftH
Of progress and stability, Gov. Hughes
In his speech commended the admin
stration of President Roosevelt as
one, which, ito a degree almost rn-
paraeled, had impressed the popular
Imagination and won the confidence Of
the people,
The country, he said, was under
lasting obligation to President Ronse-
welt for his vigorous opposition IN
abuses and for the strong impulse he
has given to movements for their COR
rection,
Gov Hughes asserted his unqualified
opposition to government ownership
of railroads, but said that regulation
of interstate transportation Is essential
to protect the people from unjust dis
AS a means of railroad
the governor suggested
an administrative board. The gov
arnor declared that the Sherman anti
trust act should be clarified and be
made stronger and more effA' tive by
being more definite.
Il am not in favor of punishment in
The shape of fines upon corporations,
except for minor offenses. The bur-
den of fines imposed upon such cor
poratlons is either transferred tn the
public or Is borne by the stockholders"
leclared Gov. hughes.
FOR TARIFF REVISION.
Revision of the tariff is advised
by Gov. Hughes, who suggested that
the readjustment of schedules be eff
.ected by an expert commission, so
hat the facts be ascertalned without
ielay and that Congress may dispose
IF the matter in the fairest possible
manner
Coy. Hughes declared that he did
not believe in arbitrary action, and
that the rule OF the people must be u
rule Of reason, and every effort p1ust
be dominated by sense of Justice.
I'VE must be patient, impartial and
thorough. investigation must precedc
action; good will must displace pas
sion, and the sole motive must be TO
seek the truth and do the right" said
Gov. Hughes.
"Since ! took office ell have sought to
make it clear that / would not become
involved in factional strife or use the
lOwers of office to further any personal
interest. | am, and have been con-
sanity solicitous that the administra-
ion of the affairs of this state should
not be embarrassed by collateral con-
and that every question
ihall be presented and decided upon
rs merits. unaffected by suggestion of
Interior motives. For this reason | have
avoided gratuitous discussion of ques-
tons foreign TO my official duty. But
when, in justice to those who have hon
lred me with their confidence and to
he party which, as we all desire, should
lct freely and with full information. it
becomes a duty to speak, have no de-
sire TO remain silent. Nor should l
In DNnilD.-
blity at the expense of candor.
COUNTRY ROOSEVELT DEBTOR.
we are contemplating new admin
isiration at the close of one which to a
degree almost unparalleled has ex-
pressed the popular imagination and
Won the confidence OF the people. The
country is under lasting obligation to
President Roosevelt for vigorous oppo-
sltion to abuses and for the strong inn
pulse he has given to movements for
their correction. Differences of opinion
now, as always, exist with regard to
The best means of solving some of the
extremely difficult problems and the es-
Enlistment of our security on It's nee
essary foundations of fair dealing and
recognition of equal rights. but
We appreciate the great service
he has rendered and the fun
damentM importance of the pur-
poses he has had in view. We shall have
IN the next campaign notable vantage
ground, gained through the general adj
lnliation Of his strong personality and
the popular appreciation of the intens-
NY OF his desire 10 promote the right
eols conduct of affairs and the welfare
OF DIS fellow men.
The battle for free institutions has
1een struggle against special privi-
reyes II ls not won merely by the cree
auon Of new forms of government,
against every attempt 10 make govern
mont the instrument OF selfish puT-
poses a free people constantly must be
on the alert Every franchise granted
by, the people Is a privilege Justified
only by consideration of tho public
welfare and the conditions of it's ex-
uIelse should be such ms 10 insure the
performance OF public obligation. There
must be no enoroachment on the COM
mon right for the pruopso of serving
we interests OF the few at the expense
OF the many
approve the Roosevelt extension OF
we authority of the Interstate COM