Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-30
HUGHES FINISHES
I'd CAMPAIGN TOUR
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tion as Governor and in manv instances
talking in the same halls where he ap-
peared to see public approval in the
early days of his political career. Mr..
Hughes made an attack upon the Adam
son bill and his own declaration in IA
vor of an eight-hour day, the feature
of his "barn-storming tour
| For the first time in more than
10000 miles OF campaigning MIR. Hughes
found he had to compete with heavy
rainfall. Fourteen speeches, most OF
them from the rear platform, had been
scheduled for him, but he made no eX-
tended addresses except those delivered
IN halls or theaters at Binghamton, Ell
mira, Corning and last night at Hor-
nell At other stops local politicians
spoke to the crowds that collected de-
spite the rain and Mr.. Hughes limited
his remarks to hundred words or less.
The campaign opened at Oneonta, and
Mr.. Hughes spoke for minute there
with the rain beating upon his face.
His voice was husky and he plainly
showed the effects of the exertion OF
the last two weeks. His physician
warned him and he stopped talking
abruptly.
At Binghamton Mr.. Hughes was told
thee were all out to greet him. Bing-
hamton felt IL to be quite a distinc-
tion. The cousins were p f. Field
l. Dudley Field, Mrs. C. L. Luce and
II. Connolly.
Declares For Eight-Hour Day
1t was here that the nominee made
his open declaration in favor of an
eight-hour day. He said:
/ l am not opposed to the princinle
of an eight-hour day. l favor the
general principle of an eight-hour
day. 1 should like to see an eight
hour work day. and what is the object
of it?
1t is a relief from strain. 1t is to
provide opportunities for recreation, it
is to give the sense of contentment
and reasonableness in life. free from
the pressure of overexertion.
Let us call things by their right
names and see If we do not get along
better. This railway wage bill (the
Adamson bilD is a bill which raises
wages by law. Now l do not object
to raise of wages if 1t is just. But
the burden is placed upon the pubic
and rates will have to be charged 10
meet the increased expenses: shippers
will have to pay the bills and it does
not stop there, for it reaches the in
dustries to an extent that they are
burdened and the workingmen in their
industries are burdened. iou cannot
raise transportation rates in this
country and put the burden on selec-
ted few. workingmen excluded. The
workingmen are part of the public
Now if rates are required to be raised
under just such conditions. l do not
object to it. but it is difficult and
serious matter.
Holds Brief For Common People
At Elmira the chairman of the meet
ing called attention to the fact that Mr..
Hughes had come here ten years ago
to attend a nonpolitical affair given by
the Chamber of Commerce. At that
time speaker made an attack upon
the public service commission bill, pre-
ceding his remarks by the statement
that he held no brief or retainer for
the big business interest which were
opposing the legislation. Mr.. Hughes,
the chairman recalled, had jumped to
his feet and declared that in favoring
the public service commission bill he
held both brief and retainer for the
common people of the State.
| In his speech Mr.. Hughes said: II
remember well the occasion of which
the chairman has spoken. And If I
wanted to condense all that l have to
say into one sentiment 1t would be that
as l thought then 1 think now; as /
was then so I am now"
In the front row of the seats at this
meeting were a score of veterans of
the Civil War headed by H. II. Spencer,
who was wounded at Antietam, and
who acted as bodyguard for President
Lincoln. These veterans had formed
the Lincoln club, to aid the cause of
Mr. Hughes and wanted to shake hands
with him.
1t is particularly gratifying to meet
here the members of the Lincoln Club,
who voted for our great leader" said
Mr.. Hughes in addressing them. Il
cannot think that the passage of the
years alters our ideals or changes our
principles"
Cooperation of Labor With Capitol
At Corning Mr.. Hughes predicted his
| election. He said:
I come here as a candidate for a
reunited party. 1t offers itself as an
agency of national service, and after |
have heard the very luminous and
forceful statement of the issues and
situation from the distinguished chair
man of the meeting l see no reason
why should not be elected. What ne
has said has been supported by all
that have observed during my recent
tour"
The nominee renewed his attack on
the administration for the Adamson
bill. He declared that he would like
TO see an eight-hour workday," but that
he stood squarely for investigation be-
fore legislation and would mot yield
an inch either to labor or capital" in
that principle.