New-York tribune., 1908-09-27

and
Of the character Of its policies and the honesty
and ability of its administration.
have recommended the adoption OF a simpli-
sed form Of ballot. without the party column in
which the names Of candidates for the respective
offices shall appear but once grouped under the
1srnes Of the Offices do not regard such a
fo--n of ballot as rendering IL more difficult for
she voter 10 exercise his constitutional privilege
~ designating upon the ballot the candidate
whom he wishes so support on the contrary,
s,Ich ballot would have the advantage not only
of giving him this opportunity, but Of encourag-
inf the nomination Of candidates who would not
suffer by reason OF separate consideration.
Whatever may be the present state Of sentiment
in the state TO this. believe that in the light
Of the experience of other states the arguments
in its favor viii steadily gain ground.
The Republican platform states that il is of
the highest Importance for the preservation of
our representative form of government that pri-
rnaries and conventions should truly express the
will Of the voters Of every political party With
this am in accord
We should have the most thoroughgofng pro-
visions for the prevention Of fraud in primary
elections including official ballot l believe
that the surest way of securing the expression
Of the will of the voters of party with respect
10 candidates for office is by taking that
preston directly. There has been marked de-
velopn1ent Of public opinion upon this subject
I thoroughly believe in party organization. Co
operation and loyalty, leadership and organized
effort are essential 10 party success
EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION.
The best way to make the organization effec-
tive is 10 keep it in closest touch with the vot-
ing strength of the party: to secure the largest
participation of the enrolled voters in party af-
fairs and TO stimulate interest and the feeling
OF responsibility for party action.
This enlarges the just opportunities Of leader
ship and dignifes its efforts. Whatever tends
10 separate the activities of party management
from the voters upon whom it relies necessarily
weakens the party and deprives ii Of its proper
capacity for effective work 1t may be impos-
sble TO devise any plan~which will at all times
that active interest in party affairs which
il is the duty of every member of the party to
take, but provisions for participation should be
so arranged as TO encourage it and not repel it.
There should be the same freedom within the
party in the choice OF candidates for office as
there is in the choice of officers by the direct vote
OF the electorate at large
The present method of choosing candidates is
inadequate The voter feels that he has little
no influence in determining the result He feels
that candidates are selected for him and that
the selection is not even made by those whom
he chooses TO perform this duty. Against this
system he is in revolt. He is willing to abide
by the decision of the majority. but he wishes
the majority TO decide. The movement in favor
OF direct nominations is acquiring. 1 believe, an
irresistible momentum. 1t is instinct with the
spirit OF democracy. 1t is not revolutionary but
consistent with our theories Of government
Party government is likewise based upon the
free choice Of party candidates.
For this I stand. and because believe that
they essential to secure such choice am in
favor Of direct nominations by every party. and
II reelected shall recommend TO the Leg1slat-
a mandatory law for direct nominations.
II has been my object TO give administra-
ton which should reflect credit upon the party
20 which have the honor 10 belong by serving
the best interests of the state. Every officer
whom have appointed has been counselled to
think solely Of his duty to the people. have
scrupulously respected the prerogatives Of the
other branches of the government and have
rested the recommendations which have made
exclusively upon their merits Executive power
has not been used either TO reward to pun
ish. either to confer favors or to secure per
sonal advantage
We shall aim to conserve all interests.
agricultural, industrial and commercial We
shall foster home rule in local communities
We Shall continue 10 oppose unnecessary special
legislation We opposed to any perverSion
Of governmental machinery TO the service of
special interests; are opposed to every at
tempt TO secure special privileges at the expense
of the public welfare; we are opposed TO every
form Of injustice TO business enterprise, and to
every attempt to exploit the people for private
advantage.
The path of progress is the way Of delibera-
tion. Of patience, of justice. We cannot foresee
the future. and il would be vain to attempt TO
forecast the exigencies Of the next two years
One can but do his best. I have sought to serve
the state the extent Of my ability, and if
reelected I shall continue in the effort TO
give impartial administration and shall strive
10 deserve the confidence Of my fellow citizens.
The meeting in the Rink was the opening of
the campaign in Brooklyn, and never a
campaign opened more enthusiastically and with
q greater disposition on the part Of the leaders
10 wage winning campaign. This shown
not only in the speech Of Chairman Woodruff,
who is the head Of the Kings organization but
also by the way in which the various political
organizations turned out TO greet the candidate.
Chairman Woodruff was introduced the pre-
siding officer by Darwin r James. president of
the Brooklyn Young Republican Club which
conducted a pre-convention campaign in favor
OF the Governors denomination.
WOODRUFF ON HARMONY
In presenting the Governor. Chairman Wood |
ruff made a happy speech, in which he referred |
10 the fact that the meeting was held under the
auspices Of the regular organization the Union |
League Club and the Brooklyn Young Repub- |
lican Club. which was an illustration Of the |
harmony that would prevail throughout the |
campaign.
THE Democratic candidate for President has |
asserted" saia Chairman Woodruff. that under |
{ Republican administration the people do not |
rule. 1 can bear competent testimony here to-
night that the people do rule in our party"
This good natured reference to the opposition
Of some of the leaders to the Governors renoni-
nation was received with shouts Of laughter
I viii say for the benefit Of any benfghted
Democrats" he added, that when it comes to
nominating a Republican candidate for Gov
ernor the people most assuredly do rule in this
state At the Rochester convention Conners
and Murphy ruled. Ask your friends if they
would not rather vote for the nominee of the
people on the Republican ticket than for the
nominee Of Conners and Tammany.
I want TO say here that the Republican State
Committee and the county committees will do
more earnest work and more of il this year
than has ever been done by our organization
within the recollection Of any person in this
audience. ] have now only TO present to you the
Governor of the state, and. by reason Of the
great and grand administration he has given
70 US and which has commended itself to the
people. our next Governor"
James " Wadevorth ir Sneaker of the As |