New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
PRIMARY FIGHT ACTIVE
SO GOVERNOR DECLARES.
Says Pubic Opinion Can Force Di-
rect Nominations This Fall.

Walden. " Y. Aug. 19.-That the question Of
direct nominations has not been put on the shelf
hut is rather. very live subject, was the asser-
. ton made by Governor Hughes to-day in adj
dress before large assembage at the annual out
ing OF the Waikiki Valley Farmers Association at
Gespie's Grove. Walden, to-day
In Orange. we'll several other counties, the
issue promises 10 be of the factors of the fall
campaign, and to-dsy's the first of series of
addresses the subject which the Governor plans
of the state.
THE matter of direct nominations is not a per-
sonal concern of mine said the Governor, land I
would not have recommended IL were Il not that
J believe it involves fundamental reform that we
must have in the state If the people take
charge of their own affairs
mo political leader OF party is worthy Of his
leadership. who is not willing TO, and indeed does
not wish 70. take his title on a direct vote in a
secret ballot. I want see responsible leadership
leadership that represents something more than
selfish purpose. There many who talk about
party loyalty. hut do not want party loyalty
capitalized for personal gain: want party loyalty
capitalized for true interest and advancement Of
the principles of the party.
What IS worst of all is this That too frequent
ly men seek these opportunities for purely selfish
reasons. They represent the desires of many men
To obtain from government what our institutions
were intended 10 deny-special privileges at the
rense Of the public and without regard the pub
tic interest. special privileges through legislation
advanced or defeated by the aid Of organizations Of
men not true To any party IN the sense that they
are true 10 the interests that provide them with
the means for maintaining political power. polti-
/ cal power for which they seek 10 pay through
legislative advancement and frequently I'm the
perversion Of legislative powers. That is the dis
grace of American politics
The Governor declared that the state had been
run by rlnSs almost from the beginning of its
government and had been a hotbed 81 political
strife. "But 10 better than have
done" he continued Public opinion has enormous
play. Even despots bow public opinion. and
I when the tide OF public opinion rises sufficiently
high the American boss will recognize it,"
Governor Hughes who was accompanied by
. Colonel Tresdwell, his military secretary. motored
10 Walden from Newburg at the head Of a dozen
automobiles CARRYING representatives Of the Wal
Of Newburg residents who had gone there To greet
him. In Newburg Senator John p. Rose gave a
luncheon for him.
Congressman Thomas w. Bradley introduced the
Governor, who after the address returned to
Albany.
Albany. Aug 1a.-Governor Hughes arrived in
Albany tonight from Walden. where he spoke
to-day and after spending hour at the execu-
tive chamber. left n o'clock for Saranac Inn.
Before leaving the Governor said he had all the
papers I'm the case OF Louis F. HaTen. Borough
President Of THE Bronx whose removal is sought
at his Adirondack cottage. with the exception Of
The additional brief which IIanens counsel has
until Monday file He WIFI take up the case
tomorrow.