New-York tribune., 1908-01-10
THE Doth FOR HUGHES.
MR.. LOW GIVES REASONS.
Only Nan Sure to Carry State, He
Says at Dinner.

of the Prince of Denmark, as the Governor was
unabe to be present account Of previous en-
gagements The whole object of the dinner was
TO express the desire of the Republicans OF the
goth for the sending of delegation from this
state to Chicago instructed TO support the noini-
nation of the Governor
About three hundred sat down at the dinner.
which late in starting. Frank Hendrick,
who responsible with Bainbridge Colby. for
the affair, announced the inability of Governor
Hughes to attend and read the following tele-
gram which he received from the Governor In
the afternoon:
dinner this evening and regret that on account
of my engagements here cannot be present. l
can party has been and is the party OF progress S
and 1t should be the ga far @ b
may to making the party constantly effective s I've
Conserving the rights and opportunities of all by
impartial and straightforward administration so
express m aape fHat nothins should be left nndone
Nv cordial greetings to the enrolled Republicans
of the 18th District and to those who meet with
them -o-night
The principal speaker of the evening was ex-
Mayor Seth Low, who enthusiastically re-
ceived. In introducing him Mr. Hendrick spoke
of the pivotal character of the Goth, referring to
the variation of its vote in 1906 and 1907.
MT LOW SAID tfldt OoNeIntl 11uSHtS Nouiu
have less difficulty in carrying the state of New
York than any other Republican. although he
spoke in warm eulogy of Secretary Taft. He
said it would not be easy TO elect any Republi
can candidate. and that the party faced hard
struggle. His praise of the policies of Presi-
dent Roosevelt loudly cheered and every
reference to Governor Hughes applauded
enthusiastically.
SPEECH BY MR. Low.
His speech, in part. follows:
Committee last month. in postponing action upon
the resolution indorsing Mr.. Hughes for this nom-
OF the county to give expression their opinions
unon this subject if they have any; :. .s,. 6,-
trict. the 2sth is about to take postal card can
therefore. is exceedingly timely in calling the at
tention of the voters to this movement and to the
opportunity that is offered to exert their IN in
district, in this county and in this state ~an
r f it to the @ Huehea Of the at beago TO-
With united Voice as man certainty of Pres
Dental timber. and as the man who is most sure
n sas New f o %
the party Of its most @ , eligible candidate in the
do not make this suggestion because, use like like
rake a think he psGs n be ff eonn
on the contrary have been and am SO largely YIN N
what is substantial IN his policy that should rot
Willingly support any one who does f not represent
Mr. Low said he took it for granted that the
national convention would express its approval
of President Roosevelt and its intention to con-
tinue those policies. He outlined the most salient
features of those policies and emphasized the
necessity of electing Republican President
and one who would continue the work begun by
Mr.. Roosevelt. Continuing, he said:
I do say that the Republican party cannot
elect President without carrying the State of
the only Republican who can carry New York. But
l do assume that the Republican party. wants to
is the man who is most sure to win victory here.
The speaker then reviewed political events in
this state for the last two years to emphasize
his contention that it would mean a fight to
carry this state and that Governor Hughes was
the most likely to do it,
PRAISES OTHER CANDIDATES.
He spoke highly of the other possible candi-
dates for the Presidency, Messrs. Taft, Root,
Cortelyou. Fairbanks, Cannon, Knox and Fora
ker, and declared that any party was fortunate
that commanded so many men whose mention
in connection with the Presidency is at once
admitted TO be fit He especially praised Mr..
Taft, Mr.. Root and Mr.. Cortelyou. He con-
tinued:
President on the heels OF panic and it is childish
to suppose that that viii be an easy task re
judgment. owe it to their party to say to it with
carry the State of New York this year is our pres
ent Governor Charles E. Hughes.
experience Mr.. Hughes must, yield to several Of
h oe at but this IN bou7 h e sss yed Of the he
none An idealist in his conception of duty, he has
vate and in his public life shining efficiency that
M the "a % svra n his atode
he has shown his determination to secure govern
standing that follows inquiry.
vealed the statutes of the state relating banks
Fat a bank ne nd 70 ms
len r a up Of s % es % m m
remedied have been called plainly TO the attention
Some one has called him radical in ideals and
a conservative in method. and that. I take it. IS
Nor IS his fame confined 70 the State of New
York Wherever throughout the length and breadth
one Of the three large companies there Charles E
r Is Ks"es s e o ad sn iron IN
their trust and wherever street railroads used
m has hs rs rreed a s d long bee
concealed and that has not only reEeaed I've It but
cambridge Colby formerly Assemblyman
from the district. was introduced as prime
factor in the success of the dinner. and added
TO the praise already bestowed on the Governor
saying. also that ii would be Impossible for Mr..
Hughes to accomplish the best results without
hearty support.
TRIBUTE FROM CAMBRIDGE COLBY
In his tribute to the Governor he said:
There is little that need be added to the tributes
already spoken tonight of respect for Governor
Hughes's personal worth high public character
and great achievements public Now,
what should be the feeling of the great body the
citizens OF the state to such a servant? The Re-
publican party has always been a party of ideas,
pursuing nigh ideals, and addicted TO low ex-
and in no, hefra III Iet tie