The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-22

forces that were responsible for Mr.,
Foraker, The letter OF Mr.. Taft Is as
follows:
"Pointe Au Pic, Canada, July 90 1907.
My dear Mr.. ~-.------
In respect TO one inquiry Of
yours, | wish to express myself with
as much emphasis as possible, that Ia
whether would object to compro-
mise resolution which shall include an
endorsement of myself for the presi-
dency and Senator Foraker for the
senatorship. In my Judgment 1t would
he not only a great mistake--some-
thing more. u would be accepted
necessarily as a compromise on my be-
half, and. therefore, with my ac-
quIescence, or at least with the ac-
quiescence Of my friends. for whose
action. | as more or less responsible.
1t would totally misrepreHent my posi-
ton. | don't care for the presidency
II II has to come by compromise with
matter OF principle, He has opposed
the vital pollces and principles of the
administration and in his opposition
has seized upon and magnlned an i'm
portant but incidental matter to emf
barrass the administration, using in
this, without scruple. blind race
prejudice to accomplish his main pur-
pose. If 7 was confronted with a
mere factional difference within the
party not involving subject which
must come up for consideration and
action by the next republican national
convention, should not be so EN-
phatic In my conclusion. II Is not on
my part n question of personal feeling
with respect to Senator Foraker It
Is really question of political princi-
pie. In respect TO this the legislature
of Ohio expressed what I believe to be
the sentiment of the people of Ohio In
a resolution asking the senator to sup
port the rate bill Senator Foraker
declined to follow this resolution.
When the issue Is whether he shall he
returned It must be determined. II this
Is to be a representative form of gov
eminent, not by the question whether
he has followed his conscience, but by
the question whether he really repre-
sents the principles that his constitu-
ents desire supported and put into
practice The Issue really Is whether
the republicans Of Ohio, therefore, as
the constituents Of either a senator or
a presidential candidate. support the
main policies maintained by the adj
ministration, or the opposition n
those policies. Representing the poll
cies Of the administration. ! cannot
stultify myself by acuuiescence In
any proposed compromise which nee
easarily involves the admission that
the republicans of Ohio regard this
fundamental difference of opinion a,
of no importance and one that can he
waived In the interest Of party har.
mony or the settlement of factiona
differences. There is not the sllghtes
doubt that the next national conven.
ton of the republican party will sua
tain In full the vita and main prnct
pies maintained by President Roos,
welt and will express no sympath,
with the opposition represented b,
Senator Foraker. Because 7 heliev'
in these principles and because In m,
judgment the republicans Of the stat
and nation are overwhelmingly in fl
Nor Of them, I cannot favor any actor
by members Of the committee who Al
me the honor n support me and wisl
to aid me. which will have the appear
ance of acquescence in the propose,
compromise
Very sincerely yours.
WILLIAM II. TAFT"
Il publish this letter without NJ,
Tafts knowledge because I feel II m
duty to the public that his attitud
should be known The man who nm
hesltatingly resists temptation, VIII
cannot be swerved by any considers
tion of personal interest from follow
Ing the course which his lofty con
ception of duty dictates to fim.-th
man whose whole concern Is FOR TN
welfare of the people. and who hs
proved. in a lifetime Of difficult an
useful public service, his extraordinar
capacity as an administrator-is sure
~ the man OF all others to be en-
trusted with the presidency. Nj
Tafts candidacy Is not based upo
large and vague promises. part c
which would be impossible Of achieve
ment and part Of which would he All
solutely mischievous to the people &.
the whole country II put into effec
His candidacy is based upon his grea
record Of actual achievement, his grea
record of service to the public. upo
his infexihle adherence to the hiehes
standards of righteousness, and upo
his proved and absolute fearlessnes
In relentlessly warning against ev
wherever II may he found I appos
to all good citizens, to sll hlgh-mlnd
ed, conscientious men. who love the
country for the sake Of their countr,
to put such 3 man Mt It's head
(Slgned)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Sycamore Hill, Oyster Bay. septer
her Il. 1908"
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