The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-14

waters OF the Moose River the wilder.
ness held undisputed sway here. Now
the low rumble Of a Dix pulp mill
blends With the muffled roar OF tho
Moose River, and new row Of work.
ingmen's cottages Hanks railroad sta
ton and a post-office, as an evidence
that nature has been made to Yield her
toll to industry. s
II love this spot" said Mr.. Dix, "be-
cause have seen 1t grow from nothing
to what 1t Ia to-day, and because ]
have had a hand In its development.
I come here frequently for rest. This
time have come to combine rest with
work. thought this the most seclud-
ed spot for q man temporarily out OF
politics."
Mr.. Dix explained that he had ex-
acted from the party managers
pledge that he would be left absolutely
to himself for what remains OF the
present month.
II will see no politicians: will re-
ceive no would-be office holders; !
Will not concern myself In any way
with the cares of my prospective work
at Albany" he went on. ~ am here
to answer mass OF correspondence,
mostly congratulatory messages con-
sequent on my election. and to place
my business affairs In safe hands for
the two years that ! shall be occu
| pied with the business OF the state of
New York Next will begin to pre-
! pare my message to the Legislature
and consider appointments and other
questions Of government with which i
/ necessarily will be confronted"
National. Not State Victory.
ho vt1S al
the correspondent in his beautiful
camp. the wigwam of which is some
little distance away from the railway
| station on little secluded knoll In
| the woods. he was fianked on one side
by a stenographer framing replies to
! consratulatory messages and on the
other by his brother IN law, Or. Coffin.
and his nephew. John Dix Coffin, who
were busy opening letters and tele-
dictates the replies to all missives con-
veyinS to him the we'll wishes of DEM
ocrats in all parts OF the country. and
| even abroad.
| Since I have been here engaged in
this pleasant work" said Mr.. Dix, 1.-The
great responsibility that will rest on
the next Governor of this state has
been borne in on me with tremendous
| force. We have had a national cleo
| ton rather than State election I'm
| New York. FROM every State in the
| Union. and even from foreign coun-
! tiles / have been receiving letters.
kilograms. and cablegrams expressing
| the hope that the Democrats OF New
4! York would be instrumental In the up
| building OF the party. Everywhere
! Democrats seem to realize that the
first Democratic administration this
State has had for sixteen years will
have an important and a vital influence
| on the national election two years
hence. The eyes of the world are on
the Democratic party and what 1t
stands for.
II feel keenly the responsibility
that will devolve on me as the humble
| instrument of great cause. hope
| and ask for the cooperation and the
| advice whether to suggest or to cor
rect in my coming administration. of
all good citizens who have the good
| of that administration at heart, re-
gardless of party affiliations. I hope
| they will realize that they, too, have
responsibility. as a reform, to prove
permanent. must originate with the
! people and nave the support of the
people, for. after all. Legislation is
only effective when 1t is the outgrowth
of healthy and enlightened public
! opinion"
i He reiterated a statement he made
many times during the campaign, that
he stood squarely on every plank in
i the platform adopted at the Democratic
State Convention which nominated him
for Governor. That document NJ. Dix
said. would be his guide in the recon-
\ mendations he would make to the Leg
islature In his annual message.
There was no effort in that docu.
ment TO play hide and seek with the
people," said Mr.. Dix. .and the people
seem to have realized that"
! No Debt to Tammnny Hall.
1t was suggested to the Governor
elect that in the Wholesome legislation
he might recommend and in the ap-
pointments he would be called upon
to I'LL Tammany Hall might seels to
WELD an influence that would be detri-
mental to the best interests of the
; State. tIe smiled, and without any no.
ticeable infection in his voice. but in
that quiet manner and In the same low
tone that had been In evidence
throughout his talk. he said:
II am not looking for any trouble
from Tammany Hall. ! believe there
will be a united purpose making fol
Democratic achievement among all the
forces that are behind my nomination
and election. | can assure the people
,
: will be no undue influence either from
Tammany Hall or any other source"
For moment he sat quietly smiling
!, and looking at his interrogation, then
. added: Il have no political debts to pay;
:. owe my nomination. not to Tammany
h Hall. to any other Organization, or to
) any individual 1t came to me un-
f sought, and. in fact, was sorry al
. first the duties and responsibilities in
E VOWED We're not placed on shoulders
o other than mine. But at this moment
81! stand unpledged except for what
t pledges are implied in the Democratic
platform or what pledges have made
: In my campaign speeches-pledge!
) that shall renew with the solemn
: binding accompaniment Of Jan cath Of
office few weeks hence"
: Baker-Sprntt.
~ 1900. Especial to The Times. DiSpatch.l