New-York tribune., 1922-11-02
State Needs Business
Administration by Man
of Proved Efficiency 2
Declares Cabinet Officer
Stresses Economy
Record of Regime
Freedom From Tyranny
OF Ambition Is His Big
Asset, Says Secretary

Governor Miller's indifference 70
his political future was cited last night
by Secretary Of State Charles Evans
Hughes Us prime source Of his
strength as the states chief execu-
tive officer. Secretary Hughes was the
principal speaker at crowded meeting
for Miller held at Cooper Union. Other
speakers were Mrs. Arthur L. Liver
more, leader Of the women's wing Of
the Republican party in the state, and
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler, president
Of Columbia University.
Spikes Presidential Rumors
Incidentally those sinister whisper
ings which have it that Governor Miller
is anxious for reelection only because
he regards it as step toward the
Presidency were definitely spiked in
unmistakable terms by the Governor
himself. Coming in toward the close
OF one of the most enthusiastic rallies
Of the campaign Governor Miller
pledged his support two years from
now for President Harding and en-
rolled himself further as supporter
OF Hughes, when it comes, If it does
come, to presenting the name Of New
York's favorite son."
Gay Crowd Packs Hall
The meeting was real oldtime
get-together. The crowd was of great
proportions, and there was stumultuous
enthusiasm. Every available seat was
taken fifteen minutes before the meet
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o'clock, when the police closed tho
doors and stood guard against a mob
OF 1000 late arrivals who clamored
for adnlission there were nearly 5000
janlmed into the hall.
Oscar w. Ehrhorn. chairman OF the
Miller Campaign Committee, was tenn
porary chairman, and introduced Sena-
tor Nathaniel A. Elsberg, president of
the National Republican Club. the
chairman of the evening.
Secretary Hughes reviewed the yari-
Gus attributes which have made Gov
ernor Miller's administration note
worthy in the states history. He COM
mended the Governors courage, his
broadmindedness and his strict sense
of justice.
Ability, disinterestedness and sagac-
ity are fobly Joined in the Governor
of this state,n he said. "That is the
reason why it is to your interest, and
not especially to his interest, that he
should be reelected"
Women for Miller, Says Speaker
Mrs. Livermore told her audience
that her observations of the. last few
months had convinced her that the
women's vote would be "overwneIm-
lngly for Miller" Smith she described
as "tiae pleasant politician but Gov
ernor Miller, she said, is "the greatest
statesman New York State has ever
"Fhe question before the voters of
this state is q very simple one,n Secre-
tary Hughes said. at ID whether they
desire the continuance of the extraor-
dinarily capable administration that
they have had under the present ey-
ecutive. There has been plentiful talk
in both parties and in all our civic or
ganizations of the need of an efficient,
businesslike administration Of the state
government. Nine-tenths of the mat
ters with which the Governor has TO deal
have really no partisan aspect what
ever, They are simply business uues-
tions similar to those which the head
OF great business organization must
meet. You have been blessed with an
exceptionally competent administra-
tion, and if YOU really want that sort
of administration and not merely 10
talk about it it is your high privilege
to have it, for the man of proved effi-
cheney is at your commando
Need Of Economy Stressed
The outstanding need two years ago
in state and national administration
was to halt extravaganza in public ex.
penditures, the Secretary said. Waste
ful outlays were sucking up the gains
which We're imperativeiy needed for the
expenion of industry and trade to
meet the needs Of growing popnla.
tion. In this situation the interest Of
every wage Garner was at stake.
Economy and efficiency were the funda-
mental requisites, sand." said the
speaker, t"yon cannot perform that
task with the glad hand
The problem had been successfully
attacked in state and Federal admin
he continued. Wasteful ex-
penditnrcs5 had been stopped and eff
cheney established.
L "In the nation" he continued, "this
great achievement has been due to to
infexible purpose and high-mindad
leadership Of President Harding. The
President has not permitted any selfish
tcosflnued on nszs pase)
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