New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-01
HUGHES UPH0LDS
ARMS SHIPMENT
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of Hughes sentiment that appears TO
lave swept over Ohio and the Middle
West since Mr.. Hughes visited these
sections q few weeks ago. Mr.. Hughes
made four sneeches. but it seemed as
though he would not have had 70 say
"a word 10 win the plaudits and cheers
Of the crowds. lie Just had 10 stand
out on the rear platform ard wave ms
bat a. them and they we're of in a wild
burst Of enthusiasm.
Crowds in Democratic Towns
Before noon to-day he had spoken 70
1000 persons. Bedford, Ind, turned
out a crowd as big as that at Columbus.
Washington had a meeting OF lO'OUV
ucOple i'm front Of the courthouse, ana
Evansville tonight turned 70 in an ef-
fort 10 duplicate the Tremendous oVa-
ton accorded 10 Mr.. Hughes a month
ago in Indianapolis.
While nearly 10000 persons waited
in the Stadium. Mr. Hughes was leading
parade Of half that number, every
enc carrying a Japanese lantern ana
some Of the marchers legged out III
halloween regala. These great meet
'ugs to-day were in Democratic couh-
ties.
n looked tonight as though the Demo
cats had been hard put 10 1t to get
Wilson shouters packed into. the
crowds. for most Of the "Hurrah-for-
Wilson" people were boys or corner
hangers-on.
The days meetings left no doubt In
tho minds of those who have accom-
panied Mr. Hughes throughout his
campaign that now IL has reached the
"hurrah" stage. This seems to be the
time for the campaign temperature
10 rise 70 the fever point. The enthu-
siasm seemed 10 inspire Mr. Hughes
TO more vigorous utterances.
Brings Up Hatters' Case.
Another heckler tried hand at an
moving him at Washington this after
noon "What about the Danbury hat
tiers ." he asked.
"That case" answered Mr.. Hughes,
came before the Supreme Court OF
the United States when | was a mem
Der of that court. That court, accord
ing to its duty. and | as a member Of
IT, according TO my duty. enforced the
laws Of the United States. want 70
say that whether as judge or as Presi-
dent ] should not have any respect Tor
myself. and ] would not take any ONCE
ifI had TO take it at the price Of fail
inr 10 perform my constitutional duty
The crowd went wild over that dec
laration. 49,.
Change your laws" he declared, III
YOU find them bad; perfect your IN
situations if you want 10 improve thenj
but don't wreck the finest country Coo
ever saw or gave. Let us be true Amer
leans, serving the welfare Of the entire
people, conserving the American honor,
conserving American prosperity, build,
ing up the opportunities of labor, ana
counting as our priceless heritage the
fact that We do not do things by the
rule Of armies and strength. but by the
rule of reason. in a community talr-
minded and intent upon justice.
That is my platform, fellow eiti-
zens. II you want my services, take me
on that basis"
az would not want TO be President Of
r country that thought more OF dollars
than of human lives"
Impressed by Kindness
The popular enthusiasm Of these last
DAYS have made Mr.. Hughes more con-
fdcnt than ever. He was deeply I'M
pressed by the consideration shown
him by the immense throngs in Column
bus. Ohio, last night.
"The one thing that was the most
affecting of the whole campaign he
remarked to-day. Occurred while Twas
being taken over to the hall TO speak.
IL touched me deeply. II was very
difficult 10 get through the crowds.
Our car was held up at q crossing and