The Washington times., 1908-08-26
HENDRICKS IS OUT
AGAINST HUGHES
Declares Governors Re
nomination Would Imperil
Success of Entire Party.

SYRACUSE. n. Y, Aug. 26-Francis
Hendricks, Republican leader of Onon-
dago county. came out squarely yes
terday IN opposition TO placing Governor
Hughes in nomination TO succeed him
self on the ground that such action
would jeopardize the party's success in
the State and nation.
Il am in full accord with the senu-
ment that Republican success in New
York state is essential 10 a Republi-
can national victory" he sgid, land
that the utmost care should be exer-
cised IN the selection of a state ticket
that Will be source of strength TO the
national ticket To insure party success
in the State, our nominee for governor
should possess the fullest conf dence ana
receive the cordial support Of his party
as well as command the respect OF all
Foters upon whom party ties rest lightly.
How the Press Stands.
II am well aware that the public
press is strong in support OF the goy-
ernor, and that a very large number
of influential Republicans believe that
his nomination IS essential TO party sue
cess. 1 am equally we'll aware that the
public press does not always accurately
reflect public opinion and that consid-
cradle numbers Of Republicans with
equal sincerity and positiveness believe
and assert that the nomination of Gov
ernOr Hughes means certain defeat. The
opposition TO the governor appears TO
be substantial and not confined u any
particular class or interest How far it
would be manifested at the polls in the
avent OF his nomination a. iiot know
In view of the fact that the margin
or possible party success is so very
small that any material party detection
viii seriously endanger success / have
believed and still believe, II1. every
possible effort should be made to Sc
cure as a candidate for governor man
of equally high character, standing anC
ability as Governor Hughes, but free
from the antagOnlSmS which h.S Caudi-
uacy seems TO arouse.
In the determination OF matter OF
this kind personal feeling, whether of
friendship or prejudice, should be ahsO-
lutely laid aside and a conclusion rea CHI
ed inspired by no motive save of uE-
selfish party devotion and patriotic
duty.
Must Please the People.
"It is the purpose OF the Republican
organization 10 fairly and honestly re-
fleet the Republican voters and 20 AXE
such course as will best subserve the in
Z
cerely trust that such may be the re-
suit this year, and that the outcome
OF the present unpleasant situation will
be satisfactory TO the people and the
party and result in Republican success"
Frederick r. Hazard, OF tEis city,
president Of the Solvay Process Com
uany, who was a delegate at large to
the Chicago convention, believes, on Jhe
ra g.
pUrtance to the success OF the RepubI-
can party I'm the state that Governor
Hughes should be placed in nomination.
Il believe" said he, "that any other
candidate named by the SeDl ember con
venti0n Will suffer defeat. A Republican
defeat IN the State OF New York means.
in nv estimation, a Republican national
defeat"
Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff, Of
the Republican State committee, ar
rived in Syracuse last night and VIII
remain here until Thursday. AIr- Wood
run said he came 10 SyTa Cuse TO look
after some business intere sts here. lie
refused 70 discuss the state political
situation.