The Detroit times., 1908-06-20
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made by The Times. In some quar-
tiers the nomination is looked upon as
maehine-made, and as such not ex-
pressive OF the desires OF the masses.
And while the old line Republicans
will probably vote for Taft because he
Is the conventions choice. there are
many others who cannot stand for
machine tactics, and will bolt.
DR.. |. s. Townsend. No. ~ Palmer
ave. east. who was formerly quite ac-
tive in politics and once stumped the
state In the interests Of the Republic
an PARTY looks-for-a Democratic vic.
tory next fall.
Il am not prophet nor the son OF
prophet" said DR.. Townsend, but
the straws show which way the wind
blows. Taft is a good man, a clever
man, and would make good presi.
Dent II left alone. but he Is In the
hands OF machine. His nomination
was all planned months ago.
"The people OF this state are ready
for change, not only In the state
but In the national administration.
believe that Bryan stands nearer the
masses than Taft. and with a good
running mate such as Chandler. OF
New York, believe he will win. The
nomination OF Taft was like the NOM
ination OF Harrison in Minneapolis. At
that time the people were yelling for
Blaine. out the machine said they
must have Harrison. and Harrison was
defeated. This year the people wanted
Roosevelt but the machine insisted on
Taft, and believe history will repeat
itself"
Fred E. Smith No. SO Twelfth-st,
who Is a good Republican, declares he
will not vote for Taft because OF his
alleged machine Affiliations. The ma
chine. he declares, is the bane OF the
Republican party from the national ad
ministration down. AS an example of
machine tactics in Detroit he cites the
action OF the common council In re-
fusing TO confirm Mayor Tnompsons
appointment Of August link as boiler
inspector.
On the other hand many citizens
heartily endorse Taft's nomination
and declare that his selection Is a
fortunate one.
Taft is an absolutely honest and
square man." says w. D. Southwick.
Lessee OF the Wetherbee building. "Hc
has probably had the greatest school
ing for the position any man has ever
had. He has sympathetic heart.
which will keep him In touch with the
needs of the people. and | believe he
will be instantly responsive In the
promotion Of all legislation that will
tend to the welfare OF this
great and growing nation. Roosevelt
has set the world a great example in
appointing such a man as Taft as
one OF his assistants and developing
him to fill his own position as chief
executive"
Alanson s. Brooks, Michigan Drug
Co.: I believe Taft will prove the
right man In the right place, and
do not think the convention could
have put up a stronger candidate.
His nomination Is virtually an cleo
ton. The people are not going to run
any chances by putting a man like
Bryan at the head OF the nation. They
want safe, conservative administra-
ton and they will be sure OF getting
1t by electing Taft"
w. w. Hannah: Il can only echo
what Roosevelt has said OF Taft and
what Congressman Burton said OF him
In his nominating speech. No man
can say any more. OF those three great
men. Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft,
l believe Taft will prove the greatest
OF them all"
r. NJ. Grindley: Taft Is wonder.
I like the way he does things. He
will make a great president"