The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22
MEETING OF THE RIVAL cANDI.
DATES AT COMMERCE Asso.
CITATION BANQUET.
BOTH MAKE SPEECHES
IN NoN.PARTISAN DISCUSSION
THEY ASSERT RIGHT TO CON.
TRoL CORPORATIONS.

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Lam II. Taft. rival candidates for pres
idency OF the United States, met Wed.
hesday night at the annual banquet of
me Chicago Association of Commerce.
Their greetings were cordial and the
Sreat crowd went wild with enthusi-
asm over their conduct during what
must nave been regarded by both as a
Trying ordeal. They were not only af-
fable on meeting, but Immediately en-.
gagged in an animated conversation
which seemed to be of deep interest
to both.
The cheering continued for a min
ute or SO after those at the speakers
table had taken their seats. At the
first moment the noise subsidized Mr..
Bryan. leaning to one side and smiling
broadly. asked Mr.. Taft if he Had a
good day."
This display Of friendliness on the
part of the two candidates stirred the
crowd to renewed cheering and words
being useless in the din, Mr.. Taft
stroked his throat for answer Then
Taft laughed and the applause in
creased.
Whats the matter with Bill?" cried
some one in stentorian tones.
He's all right"
Who's all right?"
Bills all right"
1t took music by the orchestra and
song by the guests to restore SEM
blance of quiet.
When talking in ordinary tones be.
came possible, the two candidates en-
tered into an animated conversation
In which President Hall joined.
Mr.. Bryan was cheered to the echo
as he rose to speak Cheers and laugh
ter followed the humorous touches
that characterized his opening re-
marks. He said in part:
Il think i can see signs of progress
in politics. When 1 first began to run
Tor President there were no occasions
OF this kind think | note a larger
charity, broader liberality and a
more kindly feeling than has some
times prevailed in the past. Here
the chairmen of the representative
committees meet, willing even in the
heat of the campaign to pause for
moment in the giving out of estimates,
here the treasurers of the respective
suSpSIu lOl d lllUuleuU lne
investigation Of the business condition
of those who send in checks. We shall
carry away delightful recollections of
this occasion. for whatever the cleo
ton may show, we may remember
one occasion when we were treated
with equal consideration
II am glad to meet at this board
one who has been honored by his par
ty with leadership in a great campaign
i am glad to testify to my appreciation
of his abilities and his virtues. If |
am successful the victory will be great
er to have won from such, and if l
am defeated the sorrow will be less
to have been defeated by such.''
Mr.. Bryan spoke of commerce as the
great molding force in the world, and
said that society had gained largely
by the corporate entity, but that laws
were necessary to make the corpora
lions serve the purpose for which they
We're created.
MIR. Taft, whose rising was greeted |
with another outburst of violent cheer
ing, prefaced his prepared speech with |
a few imprOmtu remarks which created |
laughter. He said:
Il have only begun to run for the |
and I am glad to begin |
when the political amenities of the
are better understood. am
glad to meet my distin-
guished opponent and fellow guest and |
to forget the rivalries and disputes of |
the campaign in this inspiring hospital |
ity. And l reciprocate in every way |
and to the full his kindly and courteous
words of respect and good will. With
him I have recently been subjected to
a considerable strain. But the expert
ences of today have been almost more
than l could bear. One non-partisan
speech is good deal of a burden (Mr.
Bryan led in the merriment) when you
are in other kinds of practice. And to
have three inside of nine hours sub
nit to my distinguished fellow guest
and opponent is cruelty to any man."
Mr. Taft discussed inequalities in the
administration of justice, saying:
"All our institutions are now being
subjected to close scrutiny with view
to proving that some of them should be |
radically changed The chief attack |
is on the institution of private prop
erty and is based upon the inequalities
in the distribution of wealth and of
human happiness made apparent In our
system"
He went on to defend the institution
of private property as an uplifting
agency, but he advocated reforms to
shorten litigation and protect the poor
litigant against the rich one. He would
also have reduction of court fees and
costs.
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