The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-02-01
Ov.HUGHES'S VIEWS
DISCUSSES NATIONAL ISSUES ANn
PRINCIPLES.
Attends Reception Given tn His Hon
or mt Republican Cauh-Was
Given Oyntion ut Con-
eHmsi0n of Speech.

New York, Jan. Ex-Governor Charles
T.. Hughes, whose nomination for the
Presidency by the Republican National
Convention In Chicago next June is be-
ing urged by the New York County
Committee and other Republican Coun-
~ Committees in New York State. to-
day made open declaration of his views
OF national issues and principles.
Until tonight. when he was welcomed
by scores OF we'll known Republicans
at reception rendered him at the Re-
publican Club, Governor Hughes has
remained silent on all questions AFFECT
Ing the public and definition of his po-
sikicn on Federal issues has conse-
quently been expectantly awaited.
Governor Hughes told hts hearers to-
night that he did not come before them
IN any spirit of rivalry or self seeking
and that there are many Republicans
who. BIZ virtue OF their character and
Distinguished services. are worthy az
~ highest homer ne party can be-
~: - -. - 81
When ha ss saS indsd isis ss speesb osas'0i'
In the course OF his speech Governor
Hughes said:
Since took ONCE have sought to
make IL clear that would not become
Involved IN factionai strife or use the
powers Of once to further any personal
interest I am and have been. con-
stantly solicitous that the administra-
ton Of the affairs OF this State shall
not be embarrassed by collateral con-
siderations ana that every question
shall be presented and decided upon
lts merits unaffected by. Interior mo-
yves. For this reason, have avoided
gratuitous discussion OF questions for
eign to my officiaI duty but when in
Justice TO those who have honored me
with their confidence and to the party
which, as we all desire. should act
rreeiy and with full information 1t be-
comes Q duty to speak, have no de-
sire to remain silent nor should I in
any event care to preserve availability
% the expense of candor.
Ehe country Is under a lasting oh
hkaLion 70 President Roosevelt for h is
vigorous opposition to abuses and for
tne strong impulse he has given tn
movements for their correction. Diff
tSrences OF opinion now, as always, ex-
~. Win regard to the best means of
sowing some Of the extremely dificult
problems that are presented. but those
VINO earnestly desire progress ana ~ a
establishment OF our security on its
necessary foundations of fair deaIirs,
ana recognition of equal rights. anne
ciate the great service he has rendered
ana the fundamental purposes he bas
wv SNAIL nave in the nexf
campaign a notable vantage rround
9ained through the general aduniratian
oI MS strong personality ana the no,,-
uiar appreciation OF the intensity -
his desire to promote the rirhtso''a
conquer OF affairs and the welfare Of
his fellow men. VI
The battle for free institution.
s.ways oeen struggle against special
privilege Against ever yattempt 70
make government the instrument oS
seIhsh purposes, a free people must
constantly be on the alert. EVER
franchise granted by the peonle T.
privilege justified only by considsrs-
lions OF the public welfare ana the cor
oitions of it's existence should he snch
as 70 insure the performance az r,,hIto
obligation. There must be no encros c,1
ment on the common right for the mr.
pose OF serving the interests Of the Ta,,
a. the expense of the many Iauprovs
the Roosevelt extension of authority "a
the Interstate Commerce Comrisst
by what is known as the rate hill anS
believe that the Commission should
have the most ample powers for mr.
poses Of Investigating and supervision
and for making rules and orders. wbfch
VIII enable It to deal to the fuiIaSt
extent possible within constitntionsi
limits with interstate transportation In
all its phases. :"