The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-30
TAFT PRESENTS SOME NEW
 ARGUMENTS IN SPEECHES
Election of Hughes Is Predicted and High Praise Is Given to James s. Sherman-VitaI Issue Is Called
 Support of"My Policies"


 fell tonight the distinctionTof entertain Ing the two men most prominent in pub lie interest. To applaudng thousands. William H. Taft and William J. Bryan expounded respectively republican and democratic doctrines. MT Taft spoke at two meetings and MT. Bryan at four. At each occasion the warning standing room only was displayed long before the hour of the meeting and before the t"big men arrived, standing room was at a premium and hundreds were turned away. Also, in each instance, the presidential candidates were received with fattering demonstrations and their speeches were frequently interrupted by spontaneous ap- plause.
 The Taft and Bryan specials arrived at the station at almost the same moment, shortly after 6 o'clock, and to the credit of the citys hospitality, be it said, that the expressions of welcome were pretty evenly divided. Both candidates were met by local leaders and entertained at din- ner MT. Bryan left his car upon ar rival and shook hands with many on the platform. MT. Taft improved the op- portunity to rest little while after his Sui iido tOhit lO d StdHuSlili, NH alt spoke at the Ahambra convention hall and at Turn hall Previous to the meet ing there was a republican parade the line including the Syracuse republican es- cort, the Old Boys Lincoln and Ere mont club. the Conkling Union Marching club of Utica, and the Taft and Sher- Marching club of Auburn.
 Mir Bryan was accompanied by Judge Alton B. Parker and I. J. Dunne. His first address was at the city hall, this being followed by speeches at the Wiet- ing opera house. Empire hall and before the Modern Woodmsns-of America, who entertained MT Bryan just before his de- parture for the west late tonight.
 MT. Taft remained in town tonight While here, as an added compliment, both of the distinguished guests were initi- ated into the Mystique Krewe of Ka- noono.
 Climax at Night.
 Republican cheers have sounded in the wake of the Taft train, which today visit ed Lyons, Canandaigua, Geneva, Seneca Falls and Auburn. The climax was reached tonight in this city with big pa- rade, two meetings and an overflow. fur nishing audiences of thousands which Judge Taft addressed. There has been no lack of auditors and enthusiastic demon- strations wherever the Ohioan has tar ried. Despite the heavy campaigning yes terday in Greater New York. he showed little effect of the strain today. He has hit at the roots of what he con siders democratic fallacies in every speech and has been free in expressing his optimism as to what the result will be next Tuesday. Governor Hughes has been commended in strong language. likewise the remainder of the New York state tick ct, the voice and the vice presidential candidate.
 Here tonight Judge Taft had the rival attraction of Mr Bryan, whose special car was in the station when the Taft train arrived.
 Marching Clubs on Hand.
 Judge Taft today accepted an invitation to visit New York city in December to attend the installation of an organ in the Metropolitan temple, the gift of Andrew Carnegie. This invitation was extended by the Rev. Dr. John Wesley Hill pastor of the temple, who has been assisting Judge Taft as a speaker. Dr. Hill left the the party tonight, after having made 150 speeches during the campaign.
 Judge Taft was resting when his train reached this city. and was not disturbed until o'clock, the hour for his first meeting At that time he was driven in an automobile through the streets and escorted by several big marching clubs in uniform The streets were crowded with people throughout the drive from the sta ton to the Alhambra.
 The Ahambra, the largest hall in the city, was packed to it's utmost capacity, and the police had a hard task to keep back the people who fought for admit tance Again tonight Judge Taft gave his strongest indorsement to Governor Hughes.
 q knew the people of New York know a good thing declared Mir. Taft, "even if they did have to listen to rumbes from the west to find 1t out'
 Judge Taft said he had not~from the first had the slightest doubt about the nomination and election of the governor.
 After speaking at Alhambra, Judge Taft was escorted to Turner hall. He then re- turned to his car, which will remain in the city until tomorrow.
 New Arguments Used.
 Judge Taft's arguments today have been made pointed with new phrases and il- lustrated with new comparisons. At Lyons the first speech of the day, where he talked to an audience which packed Gilchrist hall he asserted that the de- feat in 1906 of the 'siver heresy'' was a victory for good that was exceeded only by the victory of our army in the Civil war
 The next extended effort of the candi- date was at Canandaigua, where he went Into an analysis of government through political parties. He preceded this with a prediction that Governor Hughes will be elected and complimented the state on possessing such a man as the gover- nor whose fight was being made as the champion of q moral issue. Judge Taft indorsed the whole state ticket and be- fore concluding this feature of his re- marks spoke his pride at being associated on the ticket with James s. Sherman. the vice presidential candidate
 The Vital Issue.
 The vital issue of this campaign, Judge Taft asserted was whether not the American people have been well served , under the administrations of Mckinley and Roosevelt
 q sometimes think" he explained that