Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-08-20

Columbus, O., Aug 19.-Secretary
Taft arrived here this afternoon and
was met at the station by delegation
of prominent Ohio republicans. As he
was driven through the streets to his
hotel thp secretary was given an Ova-
tion by the throngs assembled in anti
cipation of his coming. The secretary
appeared to be IN the best of health
and in good physical condition TO with
stand the rigors of the long journey
around the q 'rld which he has Under
taken in carrying out his promise to
the people of the Philippines that he
would be present and preside over the
opening session of the first legislative
assembly.
This evening the secretary delivered
an address under the auspices of the
Buckeye republican club, whose guest
he Is during his short stay in this city.
The secretary outlined the policy of
the republican party on the leading
national issues, including the regula-
tion of railroads. the correct on Of tn"
aDGseS which have grown up IN con-
nection with the unlawful trusts and
vast aggregations of capital. The sec
retarY praised the workings of the
Hepburn act. which he declared has
not been In effect long enough to show
its merits to the best advantage, but
nevertheless. had proven to be one of
the best pieces of legislation ever en-
acted by congress.
Mr.. Taft took occasion To critiCise
the policies of Mr.. Bryan, contrasting
them with those of President Roose-
welt. He said the charge that the
president had stolen and put into eff
feet the ideas of Mr.. Bryan was ridieu-
Ia a
clause in the rate bill which met with
such strenuous opposition from the
democrats In the house and senate.
declaring that the courts under the
constitution already had the power
given them under the terms of the act,
and that any attempt by congress to
deprive them of this power would have
rendered the measure invalid.
Thousands listened with intense in
terest to tho address. which Is con
sidered notable in that il is regarded
as the platform upon which Mr.. Taft
will make his campaign for the presi
dency. Special interest was manifes'
ed in Mr. Tafts utterances on q @
tariff He reiterated his previous dec
laration In favor of the revision an
declared It would be unwise If not
suicidal for the republican party to
fail to pledge itself to revise the Ding
ley schedules as soon after the presi
Dental election as possible.
While the secretary did not for
mally announce himself as a candl- [
date for the presidential nomination /
before the next republican national
convention. he WAS introduced by
Governor Harris as the next president I
Of the United States which announce /
ment brought out a tremendous out /
burst OF cheering.
When Secretary Taft arose to speak 4
he was greeted with a hearty round of /
applause and during his speech his re- I
marks were frequently punctuated 1
with cheers. Mr. Taft said in part:
Mr.. Taft's Speech.
Mem hers of the Buckeye Republican .
club and Fellow Citizens OF Ohio.
Of
Public Conscience
In Midst of Prosperity.
The present is period of the great
est prosperity general comfort and
even luxury Throughout THIS country;
the demand for labor has increased
wages to a higher point than ever
known before. The compensation OF
skilled labor nov frequently exceeds
that Of certain professions, like teach
ing and the ministry. Wealth has ac-
cum ulated enormously In the hands or
and never before have rtcn
iA'N given 81 AIttiN VI AHth A'i iAhiANf'
to educational and charitable objects.
These facts are apt to dim and dull the
eve and the ear Of the people 20
q buses and dishonesty In the body po-
little and social. N was such periods in
the history Of ancient republics when :
their foundations were sapped and
their fall ultimately brought about
Prophets OF evil have foretold the
anne fate FOR this republic. They have
been refuted. In spite Of the general
'omfort. there have been mace mani
lest bY signs not 20 be misunderstood.
: quickeninE OF the public 'onscienoe
md a demand for the remedy oi
buses the outgrowth Of this prosper
ty, and for higher standard Of busi-
less integrity.
Ahu~sS in Railway Determinations.
! have been invited By your body %
iiscuss the national issues. some Of Z
hesc involve the abuses over which {
he public conscience has been {
reused. and the proper remedies Tor {
heir removal The first. end possibly q
he greatest abuse. has been tn the {
management Of the arterial system of {
fe country ah ch the interstate rail :
Dads form. Any unjust discrimina- I
ION In the terms upon which trans Z
'ortation Of freight OF passengers is d
lhorded an individual or a locality. q
,arali zes and withers the business Of \
ne individual OF the locality exactly