GOVERNOR HUGHES.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 305, 18 September 1908, Page 7

GOVERNOR HUGHES.

4 - RE-NOMINATED. ; '(HI TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) .New York, September 16. The Republican State Convention at Saratoga re-nominated Mr. Hughes for tho governorship of New York on the first ballot. A PECUNIARY SACRIFICE. For some time it was understood that Mr. C. E. Hughes, the Republican Governor of New York, was unwilling to stand for a second term, mainly for tho reason that ho had found the necessary expenses of the office to be considerably in excess of the salary. Ho eventually, however, consented to be a oandidato for renomiriation, owing to many urgent requests that he should do so. In a statement published on July 25, he said:— " Some time ago I said privately that I did not desire a renomination, and that I felt that I could not undertake to servo a second term. This, howover, was for reasons entirely personal. Upon further reflection, I am convinced that I have no right to regard these reasons as controlling, and that if renominated I ought to accept. "But it is my desire that the will of the party to which'l belong should bo freely expressed, aad that it shall take 6uch action as shall be most closely in accord with public sentiment. I believe that the people thoroughly understand the principles which I have sought to apply in administration, and, if they so desire, I shall regard it as a privilege and a duty to continue in office for another term." An impression prevails that the leading politicians of his party in New York do not regard this announcement with pleasure, although they admit that the Governor's candidacy will promote tho success of tho national ticket.