The Washington times., 1908-08-16
League of State Clubs Cheer
Names of Taft and
Sherman.
STIRRING SPEECHES
HOLD THE AUDIENCE
MesSrS. Maddox and Andrews
Arouse Voters TO High Pitch
Excitement.

and largely attended outing and rau-
hcatiOn meeting yesterday at Marshall
Hall, ab0at two thousand Republican
voters from the various States taking
Part in the ratification, which proved
q VeTitable field day for Repubneanism
and brought forth an enthusiastic in
dOrsement of Taft and Sherman as the
standard-bearers OF the party in the
pending Presidential contest.
Two notable addresses, one in the aft
ernOon by William +. Andrews, Auditor
for the Treasury Department. and one
Ia the evening by Fletcher Maddox
Solicitor Of Internal Revenue. served
TO arouse the voters TO a high pitch of
enthusiasm.
Declaring that he country is best
served by a Republican administration
and Republicaa policies, MI Andrews
proceeded TO outline number of the
most important achievements OF the
party. his speech, which was heard
by hundreds. was declared one Oe the
best political addresses that he has
made to a Washington audience.
Pays High Tribute,
MT. Andrews was introduced by Edgar
c. Snyder. corrSsr ondent OF the Omaha
Bee. and chairman OF the outing commit
tee. IA a rousIrg speech that had as its
keynote the Importance Of voting and
preserving the right of the franchise
He also paid a splendid tribute 10 the
worth or the Republican candidates,
whom he characterized as foemeH
worthy OF any mans steel
Speech by Andrews.
Treasury. spoke as follows:
The League OF Republican state Clubs
occupies a conspicuous place in The pO-
litical anairs in the country Through
it's membership 1t reflects the sentiment.
loyalty. patriotism. zeal. and hopes of
the Republican party in the various
States Of the Union.
Under the auspices of this league
we meet today or these historic grounds
in the name Of the best political party
Of the nation, to ratify one of the best
tickets ever presented 10 the suffrage
of the American peopie-Taft and Sher-
man.
Our national platform reflects Jhe
achievements. principles, and purposes
Of our party with clearness and cour-
ase. In this meeting Maine may clasp
hands with California. New York with
South Carolina, Massachusetts with Vlr-
girfia.
In this union Of hearts and hands
which none can sever" we Will bear
our ticket and platform 10 victory In
November and then join in the great
jubilee In the National Capital DER the
renewed triumph OF the parties Of Wash
iugtOn. Hamilton, Webster. clay Lin
coin, Blaine. aud Mckinley.
True. We may not be able 10 gather
every State into the fold, but we viii
surely have enough OF them 10 make
the wanderers wish from the depth Of
/ their hearts after election day that
they were safely anchored with us.
States Reasons.
We ratify the nomination Of Taft and
Sherman for reasons that should be en-
tirely satisfactory and convincing 20
| every progressive American citizen They
stand upon the Republican doctrine OF
national unity. This doctrine was pro-
/ claimed first I'm clear and distinct fash
| icn by George Washington and Alexan-
/ der Hamilton, and later by Henry Clay.
/ Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln.
/ The support given 10 this principle by
/ the Republican party preserved Tor us
our national union and made possible
/ the existence Of "A nation today with
forty-six States and nearly 0000.Ju) OF
/ peaceful. happy prosperous citizens.
/ Our power is felt in the capitals OF the
nations Of The world not for war, but
/ for peace and progress
As Taft and Sherman stand for the
/ preservation and proper recognition of
| this principle in national affairs. we
as the League of Republican State Clubs
/ OF the District of Columbia cheerfully
and enthusiastically ratify their nomi-
nations.
MT. snyder presented Henry NJ. Camp.
president Of the League OF Republican
4 State Clubs, when the speechmaking
was resumed at night, who, after MAX
ing a short patriotic address, introduced
| Mr. Maddox, who discussed at length
the candidates and the issues of the
| campaign.
Have Never Been Beaten.
| "OhiO candidates" declared Mr.. Mad
dox. when nominated by the RepubIi-
can party have never been defeated al
the polls" a sentiment that brought
forth rounds Of applause from his syrI-
pathetic hearers.
| Mr.. Maddox spoke of the 'perpetuity''
of William Jennings Bryan as a Pres
identiaI candidate, and characterized
him as one of the longest and most
persistent advice givers that the Amer
icaR people had ever known. He said
that Bryan's propensity to give advice
remfQded him OF a case that happened
in New York A kind judge discharged
a boy who had been brought before
him for stealing fish. with the under
/ standing that his father would give
him some good, seasOnable advice.
/ The father took the boy around the
! corner and said to him, My boy, the
next ei..1e YOU steal a fish you must
either put on a longer vest or take a
smaller fish" Mr.. Maddox thought that
the American people were able to see
under Mr. Bryan's vest and had caught
him with the goods on. Continuing
MIR Maddox said:
Mr. Maddox Speaks.
Fletcher Maddox said in part:
Belonging as we do 10 a party OF
great national conceptions. it is proper
that we should meet IN the true spirit
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