The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-05
Hughes
Sounds
Key Note
Brawn and Muscle of the Steel
Industry Chief Feature
of the Parade.
POPULAR RULE PERIOD
Taft Best Equipped of All Men
for the Presidency of
The United States.
POPULAR RULE PERIOD

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Sept. 5-The
Republican campaign in Ohio was
opened today by Governor Hughes.
of New York. Senator Beyeridge and
Governor Harris.
An immense crowd was at Wick
park, where Governor Harris, follow
ing an Introductory speech by Arthur
l. Vorys, began the oratory of the day
with an address. Governor Hughes
followed and the speaking closed with
an address by Senator Beyeridge.
both devoting themselves strictly to
questions Of the national campaign.
Youngstown is steel town and the
Drawn and muscle OF her chief in
dustry formed the body OF the .paraGe
which preceded the speaking.
The city was profusely decorated
and the marchers were mostly in uni
forms. The speakers of the day In
carriages participated in the parade.
Governor Hughes said in part:
The Republican party makes ap-
peal to public confidence as the most
important political agency for con-
servation aand for progress. BY vir-
tue Of its achievements, Its leadership
and its aims. it stands forth as an
efficient instrument for strong and
capable administration. as a safe
guard of stability, and OF the pros
perity which depends upon stability.
and as an unrivaled power for the
correction of abuses. 1t stands in
striking contrast to the record of va
cillation and ineptitude presented by
the chief opposing party. That OPP
posing party proffers candidacy
which Is at once a monument and a
guide post. 1t memorializes the fall
lacies and unsafe policies we are ask
ed to forget and 1t points the way to
business uncertainty and to the inn
palrment OF the confidence which is
the security of industry and trade.
when we hear sounded strideut
call to the defense Of popular rights,
we look carefully TO see who constf-
tute the new patriotic army into
whose keeping we are asked to turn
over the destinies OF this great Ma
tion. The campaign watchword,
shall the People Rule" and the de-
mand Whether the Government shall
remain n mere business asset of fa-
vor-secking corporations are not inn
pressive when cmblazoned on the
banners OF Tammany Hau and other
essential allies. The army opposing
us cannot pass muster either as on.
OF defense or OF salvation, and we
mey we'll pause before we permit It,
despite It's boasts OF fidelity, to gar
rison our institutions.
Mr.. Taft's Candidacy.
''No one more than ! desire to sec
administration purged Of every sell
fish taint. TO have fair and impartial
laws faithfully executed, to get rid OF
every vestige OF special privilege al
the expense of public interest T. lib
crate trade from unjust encroachmeli
and to. purify our electoral methods
and TO maintain honest Representative
government And it is because of his
loyalty to these ideals. because OF his
broad sympathies and his rare equip.
ment in character, ability and eX-
perience. because tested in the diff
cult fields OF judicial and administra.
tive work he has proved his quality
by eminent service. because Of hi,
varied learning, his acquaintance with
affairs, his respect Of constitutions
government and his capacity intellI.
gently and justly to plan and direc'
necessary reforms that most earn.
estly support the candidacy Of vii,
liam Howard Taft
Popular Rule.
Twelve years ago the Democracy
of Cleveland and of Tildcn was over
thrown in its own house. Under tn,
old name, but with a new alignment
and leadership. a desperate assault
was made upon the credit OF III,
country and the integrity, Of privat,
debts. 1t was an attack upon oui
fundamental securities, and our he
lief as to the sincerity OF the motive
serves only to magnify the. dangerous
character of the attempt and the un
wisdom of the leadership which in
spired 1t. A campaign OF education
followed Thousands OF Democrats
more intent upon the safety OF tn,
country than upon fidelity to part,
name Itself betrayed. supported tn,
Republican. or rather the NatIona
cause Then ensued a great popula
victory, the vindication of the con
science and intelligence of the elc
torate and the people ruled in tn,
election Of William Mckinley. Fou
years later, after the surprises OF tn,
Spanish war. with it's entaIlment .
unexpected obligations. that admins
tration was triumphantly vindicate,
In popular support. President Nc