The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-07
G. 6. CANT A|GN
ORATORS IN OHIO
LAUD RECORD
eEVeRl0GE, HUGHES AND HAR.
Rls AT YOUNGSTOWN POINT TO
WHAT PARTY Accomplished
TAFT AND BRYAN COMPARED.

YOUNGSTOWN. O., Sept 1.-Two
formidable political projectiles, fired
from heavy Republican guns. went
screaming away In the direction OF
Lincoln Neb., today and the Republi-
can campaign In Onto was declared
formally under way.
Through the smoke could be seen
the gunners. Gov. Hughes, OF New
York. and Senator A. j. Beveridge. OF
Indiana. Another shell. fired by Gov.
Harris, OF Ohio. disappeared in the d.
rection OF Cincinnati. the home OF
Judge Harmon. Democratic candidate
for governor OF the state A fragment
OF IL, however. seemed bound for the
sun parlor at Fairview
There was an immense crowd at
Wick park. when Gov. Harris, follow
ing an Introductory speech by Arthur
]. Vorys. began the oratory with a
brief address
Gov. Harris Speech.
GOV. Harris said IN part:
congratulate the Republican, Of
this country and OF this state on the
favorable auspices under which they
are entering upon another campaign
The signs OF the times are equally
sood. geographically as we'll as every
other way. for our national ticket
headed br the fsvorite son OF Ohio. Re
publ" au teams IN which Ohio and Sew
York favorites Were mated have al
ways won. Look al their unbroken
record-oue that covers over thirty
years. In 1916 We won with Hayes, OF
ohio and Wheeler. Of New York In
1857 with Garfield OF Ohio. and Arthur,
OF New York; In 1900 with Mckinley OF
IN 1905 We will win with Taft OF Ohio,
and sherman OF New YORK.
Even when opposed by the greatest
leaders or the Orthodox Democracy OF
OLD, who md won houors both IT peace
and In war, this combination OF OHIO
and New York never was beaten. and
Il certainly never VIII be by men like
Bryan and Kern.
Name 10 Taft Dear 10 ohioans.
The name OF TAFT is especially dear
to tho people OF Ohio and his election
Will complete the quartet OF Ohio Re
publican presidents who contributed so
much TO American prosperity. state and
federal positions. he IL also recognized
as the truest and strongest exponent
OF the progressive policies OF Theodore
Roosevelt. to which we arc uneQuivo-
colly pledged in both our state aud ma
tional platforms
/ am most heartily In accord with
the Republican national platform OF
1908. and especially with the eNposi-
ton OF Republican principles as pro-
mulRatcd IN the recent letter OF &C
captance OF Judge Taft All those who
study these documents carefully viii
certainly appreciate the wisdom or
having continuation VI Republican
rule"
Gov. Hughes, OF New York. was then
introduced.
Appeal 10 Public Confidence.
Gov. Hughes said in part:
The Republican party makes appeal
portant political agency for conserve-
lion and for progress. By virtue OF
lis achievements, its leadership and Its
aims It stands forth AS an efficient in
strument for strong and capable adj
ministration as safeguard OF stsbll-
ity. and ~ the, prosperity which de-
ponds upon stability. and ss an unri'.
aled power for the correction or
abuses. II sta ndS in striking contrast
TO the record Of vacillation and inapti-
tude presented by the chief opposing
party ,,
cali 10 the defense of popular rights.
we look carefully 10 see who constI-
tute the new patriotic army into whose
keeping we are asked 10 turn over tho
destinies Of this great nation The
watchwords, shall tue Peo-
pie Rule" and the demand Whether
the government shall remain mere
business asset OF favor-seeking cor
porations' are not impressive when
on the banners or Tam
many hall ana OF othei essential al
lies TIE army opposins us cannot
pass muster either az one or defense
or Of salvation, ana we may well pause
before we permit IT, despite its boast
or fidelity to garrison our institutions
Mr.. 1aft's Candidacy.
No one more than | desires 10 see ad-
ministra dion purged OF every selfish
tslnt 10 have fair and impartial laws
faithfully executed. To- get rid of every
vestige OF special privilege at the eN
pence Of public interest. TO ltberate
trade from unjust enCroaChments, 10
purify oGr electoral methods and to
MAJ ntain honest representative gov
eminent And II is because OF his 10y
atty 10 these ideals. because or his
broad sympathies and his rare equip
ment in character. ability and expert
ence. because tested In the difficult
fields ot judicial and Administrative
work he has proved his quality By emf
nent service. because OF his varied
learning. his acquaintance with at
fairs. his respect for constitutional
government ana his capacity intelli-
gently and Justly 10 plan and direct
necessary reforms that | most earnest
~ support the candidacy OF VIM. How
ard Toft.
ROosevelts Administrations.
Ii is easy for those VINO are free OF
it's responsibilities 10 criticise admins
-tFatiaH4,-aIf el--.'rft 4.at s}44--l-i--l---
and stimulating. Mr.. Bryan Is an elo-
qucnt critic but the record or o." re
y -ia-kn0Mn- 10 nll.-And
the American people will neither he