New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-11
GOVERNOR HUGHES
DEFINES PARTY DUTY
MIKES Detailed REPORT
OF ADMINISTRATIONS.
Machinery Must DO Viii of People,
He Says at Interborough

Governor Hughes. forsaking his custom OF not
discussing political questions during his round
OF the county fairs. yesterday at the INTERIOR
ough Fair at Dongan Hills. Staten Island. de-
livered an address before three thousand persons
which was at once a report in detail on his ad-
ministration and definition OF his IDEAS OF
party duty and party responsibility His max
ing such an address Immediately following the
decision by party leaders that his denomination
was practically certain was especially signif-
can't and more than one politician who heard
him declared that he was virtually writing the
party's state platform.
1t was Republican Day at the fair. with the
Governor as guest OF honor. which gave him a
reason for overstepping his rule about political
addresses. But though noTninally IL was Re
publican Day there were many Democrats IN
the audience who did not seem to be especially
enthusiastic Once toward the end OF his
speech. when. discussing the national situation
he termed Bryan visionary whose schemes
would if carried out plunge the country into
disaster from the grandstand Immediately fac
ing the Governor there came few Kisses.
uingiing with the applause
little later Just about at the end OF the
Governors speech. a troupe Of tumblers began
10 prepare for an exhibition group Of spec
tators in the end OF the grandstand furthesr
from the Governor began 10 stamp their feet.
the beginning Of a demonstration against ths
Governor continued it until it threatened 70 in
terrupt the Governor in the middle OF sem
tence Two of the policemen duty at the
fair grounds walked over TO the end OF the
grandstand where the disturbance began, and II
stopped Immediately.
GOVERNOR AT LUNCHEON.
An occurrence earlier in the day. though.
showed that a cordial spirit existed in Rich
mond County. Governor Hughes the guest
OF honor at an informal luncheon at the Rich
mond County Country Club before his address
In the course of that luncheon Borough Presi-
dent Cromwell arose and proposed toast to
our next Governor" at which there was much
cheering. Thomas A. Branif. chairman OF the
Republican County Committee. said he agreed
absolutely with Mr.. Cromwell that PROPOSE
ton. Richmond's delegates. it is declared. with
out doubt will be for the Governor at the state
convention.
Governor Hughes and his military secretary.
Colonel George Curtis TreadweIl. were met at
the Hotel Astor yesterday morning by
n1ittee representing the fair association, con-
sisting Of Borough President Cromwell. William
s. Van CIief. president OF the Richmond County
Agricultural Society; Mr. Branifr Charles W.
Hunt ex-president OF the Staten Island CHAM
Der Of Commerce. John 3. Pearson. David J.
party went in automobiles 70 South Ferry.
where a company from the 6Gth Regiment was
waiting as guard of honor. From st George
the party went to the Country Club. where
luncheon was served
After luncheon the entire party. preceded BY a
band and the guard Of honor. wound down the
steep hill from the club the fair grounds
The entrance gate was some distance from the
stand arranged for the Governor. and the
procession moved down the trOtting track to-
ward the stand there applause
President Van CIief introduced Borough Presi-
dent Cromwell who in turn introduced the Gov
ernor. Mr.. Van CIief brought out considerabls
applause when he declared the Governor had
been right in his course at all times. and would
always be right in whatever he did
Then came the Governor. who after sOns
pleasant compliments 10 the Borough OF Rich
mond plunged at once into a report Of his
and the accomplishments Of the Re-
publican party
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH
Il am and always have been a Republican,
he said. 7 believe the party gives unexanplsd
opportunities for doing things and getting them
done right"
Further along he reused enthusiasm when hs
declared;
Il am a party man and organization man.
but want organization for the benefit Of the
party and party for the benefit CT the people and
1nselish work
The Republican party, intrusted with the
powers Of administration in federal and state
government has justified itself by works and -
entitled TO the continued confidence OF the peO-
pie" he said again.
After few words of introduction the Gov
ernor spoke as follows
1t il a great pleasure to so from enc tart OF
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1er 10 come into direct contact with the peopis
Df the state. Within the last three weeks
rave jsurneyed from Chautauqua 20 Rensselaer,.
md from ST. Lawrsnce to Richmond. Every
where is found the same sarnestness, the same
-especr for the fundamental principles Of our
government. the same desire 70 protect and con-
serve the interests Of the people. I ike these
occasions when all days are. despite or dir-
-erencss. American days.
We represent different angles OF vision. We
cherish different views Of gOvernrnentGl policy
out after all differences are mainly super
icf may be found the true American the true
sentiment which after all Is the security Of our
common government and the assurance OF our
continued progress
exhibitions Of the agricultural societies are ra-e
,DD0rtunitfes for social intercourse for pleasant
md helpful rfvalries and for talking over the
matters IN which agree and which must ever
1e continually emphasized Therefore % IS thar
IS have gone about visiting TIE different coun-
y fairs / have avoided anything that might be
leemed TO be controversial or partisan have
,een DESTROYS to reinforce the healthy sentiment
II the state. and deStrQuS IN appearing as CuleI
Executive upon non political occasions and be-
ore non-partisan gatherings. u talk and act
n such a way that all might feel wOrtht.y rep
sseuted in the executive position
But this. I understand, i Republican day, aHd
and always have been Republican
believe that the Republican party gives uneX-
IMPLIED opportunity for doing things and for
,etting them done right Il is not my purpose
m this occa sion 20 indulge IN any personal de-
lunctstiOn anything that may smack OF Bit
crness IN argument We are all together. my