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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
9
A formal address extols universal rights, the American system, and the duties of government. It defends individualism, limits on federal power, and the balance with state authority while urging political reform, labor protection, anti corruption, and constitutional Fidelity.
Timothy L. Woodruff, Republican State Committee chair, praised the Governor's address as very good after arriving late but catching most of the speech. A message from Congressman Herbert Parsons to Charles E. Hughes regrets missing the event due to midweek duties in Washington but expresses confidence in Hughes. No further messages were read at the reception.
Governor Hughes spoke to about two hundred Cornell alumni and guests at the Waldorf dinner. He praised General Stewart Woodford and urged graduates to live up to their education while avoiding discussion of politics or the presidential nomination. The room cheered as Napkins waved and the toastmaster noted his path to Washington.
Governor Hughes spends today at the Hotel Astor meeting friends and visitors. He will attend the Brethren of the Amen Corner dinner at the Fifth Avenue Hotel tonight, with skits promising him a star role. Tomorrow he plans to visit friends and depart New York for Albany around six oclock.
Syracuse University Chancellor James R. Day criticizes President Roosevelt's message as ravings of a disordered mind and a demagogic attack on wealth. He defends Standard Oil against defamation, denies personal incentives in his book, and warns of threats to democracy if free discussion ends. He questions the president's ethics and laments assaults on honorable citizens.
The Globe-Democrat comments from Telegraph to The Tribune in St Louis on January 31 critique President Roosevelts special message. It says business is slowly improving and Congress will not hinder the upward trend or the restoration of financial confidence. The verdict on the message is that it is ill-timed and ill-tempered. The President's motives are not questioned, but his methods invite criticism from friends and comfort to enemies.
The Presidents message is hailed as a bold appeal for righteousness. Mr Payne of New York moves it to the Committee on the State of the Union. Ollie James of Kentucky jokes about circulation of copies, to which Payne replies with a laugh. Adams of Georgia praises the vigorous Democracy and applauds Republicans for their belated reception.
President Roosevelt's special message to Congress is read by William Jennings Bryan in Wilmington. Bryan, staying with Street and Sewer Commissioner John G. Gray, praises the message as reform friendly and warns Republicans to join Democrats in pursuing national remedies within constitutional bounds. He later speaks at a Democratic mass meeting, defending Roosevelt and critiquing Wall Street and the Aldrich bill, while admonishing critics who call him radical.
J W Healy auditor of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe says a letter from Edward Chambers to G A Davidson was stolen from the railroad office. Healy says the letter was stolen and he has heard of the claim but cannot deny it. The statement was quoted as part of President Roosevelt's message to Congress.
A letter existed but was never seen by the author. Debate surrounds its loss and provenance. The speaker does not know who stole it or how it came into the hands of Francis J. Heney.
The Times editorial praises President Roosevelt for facing the financial crisis with audacious resolve. It notes his lack of penitence and taunts opponents while outlining a forceful lesson on American financial and political methods. The piece calls him the bravest leader since Lincoln in asserting U.S. continental and global responsibilities.
President E P Ripley of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Rail road issues a written denial of charges about secret oil rate practices in California. He says the claims are false and asserts he declined the rate, condemns unverified ex parte accusations, and claims any infractions are technical and unintentional under Hepburn and Elkins Act provisions. He pledges the case will be proven in final court adjudication.
Deputy Controller John H. McCooey sustained injuries to both legs when a car carrying him, Gallagher, Somers and Dowling overturned after leaving the Kings County Democratic Club at 122 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn. The Metz vehicle, in which he rode, was wrecked after a collision while avoiding a trolley on Atlantic Avenue near Bond Street. the other occupants were largely unhurt and McCooey was taken home by cab.
State Chairman Woodruff and Albany County Republican leader William Barnes Jr plan to visit Washington tomorrow to meet the President. Barnes opposes Governor Hughes, while Odell commented at Fifth Avenue that predicting Hughes’ reception would require a prophet.
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