New-York tribune., 1908-01-27
HUGHES CLUBS FORMING
GOOD REPORTS COME IN.
Upstate Counties Enthusiastic for
GorrrnOr as Candidate.

p.,isv;,r that the most important work now lies
in assuring election of delegates to the Repno-
Hcan National Convention who VIII be for the
nomination of Governor hughes first. last and all
the time the Hughes League, of which ex-senator
Edgar q Bracket is president, is directing every
effort to organizing the entire state, and Is reach
ing out into other states
One of the officers of the league said last night
"It cannot be said too emphatcally that the work
of the New York State Hughes League is now re-
rarded rs more important than at any previous
time az It is essential that all of New Yorks dele
gates shall be who will not only vote for the
Governors nomination from start to finish. but that
they shall be men regarding whom there can be no
doubt that their loyalty TO Governor Hughes wilt be
shown in the earncsness of their efforts in behalf
OF his candidacy among the delegates from other
states at Chicago.
Letters pouring in from other states and terri
tories swelling the chorus for the Hughes can
didacy In Saturdays mail word received
from number of states that Hughes leagues were
to be organized at for the purpose of crystal
lizng into concrete and effective form the spor-
taneous, enthusiastic and growing demand for
Hughes's nomination. The officers of the league
are being overwhelmed with requests for enrolment
blanks in the Hughes League
A correspondent from Madison County reports
that at a recent meeting of twenty-three men rep
resenting four towns the talk drifed into politics
poll on the choice for the Presidential nomination
was taken with the following result: Hughes, II;
The enthusiasm is strong for Hughes in Onon-
daga County. is reported at the headquarters of
the league No. 500 Fifth avenue, that they are
begging the managers to increase their activity.
request has come from Oneida County that ex-
Mayor Seth Low be there to talk at some
meetings to be arranged in the interests of the
Governor.
Word has come to the league headquarters from
Herkimer County that certain influences are try
ing suppress the Hughes sentiment, but are
making little impression.
The Hughes Club of Walton, Delaware County,
the pioneer organization of its kind in the state.
has adopted the motto. Hustle for Hughes for
President" Senator Fancher is reported say
ing that Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties
are ALI for Hughes" The reports from st. Law
renee County are encouraging TO the Hughes
workers and Hughes leagues being formed in
Lewis Franklin. Orleans Fulton and St. Law
counties.
Democrats are joining many Of the Hughes
local leagues in different parts Of the state, said
the officer at headquarters. "the sentiment
among many that party in Westchester. Queens
and Rensselaer, counties being especially strong.
We believe that if the Governor for the
Presidency he will not only sweep this state but
will bring adjoining states safely within the Re-
publican column
Although Timothy l. Woodruff says he is not
ready 10 say just what the Republican organza-
tion in Kings County of which he is leader, will
do in the way of holding special meeting for the
Endorsement of Governor Hughes, the various dis
trict organizations going ahead and enrolling
under the Hughes banner. The last to pass
strong resolution calling for the election Of
Hughes delegates TO the national convention is
the Unity Republican Club This is the organiza-
ton club of the goth District, Of which John K.
Neal, Commissioner Of Records. is leader.