The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-05

YORK, Nov. 5.--Heralded by marching
thousands, illuminated by red FIRE, and
cheered for thirty-eight minutes In the
hall where he wound up his guberna-
torial campaign eight years ago. Repub-
lican Nominee Hughes concluded his
campaign for the Presidency last night
In a speech that breathed confidence OF
Tuesdays vote in every sentiment.
His speech came as the close of one
OF the candidates busy days OF the
many busy ones he has had since
August 8. It was a day chuck full of
massed. surging crowds. Of gay bunting,
Of cheers, of yells, OF freworks-and
six speeches for Hughes.
Probably 10000 people lined Fifth
avenue Is he headed the parade in his
honor, and there were thousands
massed about him as he reviewed the
5000 marchers, enthusiastic despite a
drizzle OF rain.
Hughes closed his appeal with a pow
erful plea for unified America.
Close of Perfect Day.
1t was the close OF n perfect day for
the nominee--a day where he had been
whirled at breakneck pace through the
city for Ave afternoon speeches and en-
countered extraordinarily friendly audi
ences everywhere.
Hughes was thrilled by the cheers OF
thousands In the afternoon and by the
all agog with excitement and a-glItter
with dancing lights, the national coll
ors, banners or other trappings OF the
political enthusiast.
Hughes was patiently thrilled. He re-
turned to the Astor Hotel after his
with perspiration. his tie almost yanked
on his collar. his hat cmfwy cp--nltf
literally black from grasping hands that
strove TO shake his-but happy as a
boy.
He had preached AmericanIsn, strove
to sway his auditors by pleas for Re-
publican efficiency. and argued earnest
ly against the present war prosperity"
Audiences of Business Men.
Nearly all Hughes afternoon audi
ences were composed OF business men.
At Union square, where there were 5000
massed in front OF the speakers stand,
a few Wilson enthusiasts called for
cheers for the President. but without
response. At all five gatherings Hughes
finished his speech without any other in
terruptions than shouts of good will.
There were no hecklers. Everybody was
good. humoredly shouting and pushing
and jostling.
Fifth avenue, the route OF the parade
last night, was alive with watchers long
before Hughes, heading the procession.
came along that historic thoroughfare.
Down at Madison Square Garden there
were thousands waiting for seats at 6
o'clock. II was n veritable feast OF ora
tory to be served up herewith Hughes
the main piece de resistance. and Gov
ernor Whitman, Senatorial Candidate
Calder. and other well-known speakers
as side dishes.
Bearing In mind the press and con-
fusion at the same garden when Presi-
dent Wilson spoke there Tuesday even
ing. a regular army of policemen Strove
Mrs. Hughes. with her daughters and
a party OF friends. arrived at the Garden
some two hours before Hughes was
scheduled to appear. They took their
places In a box unrecognized.
At s:l5. just as Governor Whitman
was winding up. Hughes entered the
hall. Before the governors famous
whiskers came into view the crowd was
by the police escort that tho candidate
was coming.
When he got to the platform and stood
smilinsly underneath the big sounding
sand people by this time packed the
vast hall, OVERLOOKING from the seats
into the aisles. Thirty thousand feet
pounded In unison in one titanic pound
after another as the owners OF the feet
yelled and waved their flags frantically:
Five minutes Of this noise passed and
no abatement. Wave after wave OF
wild yells. the beating Of flagstaffs on
chairs. the pounding of feet and the
noise Of handclaps blended in one vast
maelstrom OF noise.
Hughes bowed repeatedly and then put
sight.
Starts Chant for Hughes.
Then some enthusiast started yelling:
Hughes! Hughesl Hughes" in a sort
OF college yell. In moment five
thousand voices took the staccato shout.
At 9:b3 the demonstration came to an
end, having lasted thirty-elght minutes.
MY voice Is somewhat worm" he be-
gan. but my heart IL strong and my
Ing to Victory next Tuesday"
The first applause came when Hughes
thanked the women for their services
I'm the campaign.
Hughes next bespoke support for the
New York State ticket amid further
II believe the American people are
ready to record very decisive convic-
ton" he continued. 1T has been my
privilege to journey through many
strations OF deep interest in the issues
of this campaign. There has been a
growing sentiment OF late among the
American people. and I think l can
forecast the determination which is to
be recorded next Tuesday.
81 believe that tho American people
have determined that this nation shall
retain its international prestige and
that the rights OF American citizens
shall be protected Throughout the
world.
eve are not a people with aggressive
policies; we do not desire hra"~""' "T-
sertions OF right. nor do we desire any
suggestion of threats to disturb the peo-
Pile of the world. We are a people hap