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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
5
The speech delves into labor union rights and injunctions, citing rulings that shaped modern labor law. It covers Taft's tour with crowd-pleasing reception in Dodge, Iowa, and outlines upcoming stops including North Platte Cheyenne and Denver. Registration dates for the vote are listed as October 5 6 10 and 12 with 7 am to 10 pm hours.
Governor Hughes campaigns across New York stressing government by constitutional duties and impartial public service. He argues for a strong Public Service Commission, cautious transit reform, and direct nominations to strengthen party leadership while protecting public interests. He cites history, reform acts, and voter accountability, urging support for re election.
Governor Hughes spoke at Earl Hall for about a thousand attendees, praising Judge Taft as a model college man. He urged college ideals stay with public life and warned against using reforms for partisan gain while defending impartial administration of public services.
Governor Hughes rejects Clarence J. Shearn’s bid for a joint debate and outlines his stance on mandatory direct nominations weaponizes. He urges evidence-based prosecutions for looters and notes past actions on the Ice Trust while pledging railway reforms and affordability measures.
The Tribune reports Secretary Loeb dismissed fresh rumors that President Roosevelt and William H. Taft were unhappy with Frank Hitchcock's campaign management. The President did not request Hitchcock for a conference tomorrow and expressed no dissatisfaction with Hitchcock's methods. Critics complain Hitchcock neglects certain Republicans, echoing past disputes over Cortelyou and Hanna.
William B Davenport a Brooklyn Democrat and former Kings County Public Administrator now vice president of the Taft-Sherman Lawyers' Club says the Democratic platform does not represent democracy. He criticizes the bank deposit plank as not democratic and argues other planks are also ill advised.
The passage discusses a plan limiting injunctions to specific persons or classes and reflects on political loyalty. It notes disappointment with the Democratic party and hopes for future betterment, while praising Judge Taft and the Republican candidate as capable of leading the office sought.
Hamilton Fish, Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York City, was nominated by the Republican convention of the 2st District, defeating incumbent Samuel McMillan of Putnam County. The vote was 22 to 8, with Judge William Wood of Putnam proposing Fish. McMillan’s nomination was pushed by District Attorney Weeks who criticized Fish and Putnam delegates. Fish, born in Albany on April 1, 1839, is a veteran Republican legislator who served eleven terms in the New York Assembly and two terms as Speaker. He studied at Columbia College and Columbia Law School, traveled abroad, and served as private secretary to his father, Lon Fish, then Secretary of State. He later held aide-de-camp roles and was appointed Assistant Treasurer by President Roosevelt. His home is in Garrison-on-Hudson, N. Y.. he is member of several clubs and was married in 1890 to Miss M. Mann.
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