The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-08-18
ViCe-Presidentid| Candidate Declares that
Issue is Present Presidents Popular.
ity--'ACcepts the Republican
Nomination

UTICA, N. Y, Aug. 1S.-Utica broke
all bounds today in the enthusiasm OF
its celebration in honor of Representa-
tive James S. Sherman. the occasion
marking the official notification of his
nomination for the vice presidency.
Not in many years has there been such
an outburst of public spirit in paving
tribute to distinguished citizen of the
city Republicans and democrats alike
joined in the celebration. Pictures of
Sherman were displayed in nearly
every window and the streets and
buildings of the town were Iavishly
decorated
At the formal notification ceremo-
nies, Senator Burrows made the adj
dress in behalf OF the committee and
Mr.. Sherman spoke in response.
A long parade, with many bands.
floats, automobiles and marching clubs
in line, was feature of the day. Fire
works and lavish electrical display
will bring the days festivities to a
close.
Sherman was formally notified by
Senator Burrows, of Michigan at 1890
today.
The celebration began at I o'clock
this morning with the firing of nine
teen guns in salute. The city was
crowded with thousands Fifteen
thousand dollars was used in the cela-
bration. The long parade was a big
feature. When Sherman's residence
was reached the applause was deafen-
ing. Secretary Root made a brief
speech.
Senator Burrows, in notifying Sher-
man said: Five time in our history
has a vacancy occurred in the office
of president by the death of the in
cumbent. Five times the vice-presi-
dent has been called upon to discharge
the presidents duties. If in the mys-
terious dispensation of Providence
such responsibility should fall upon
you, your long experience in public
life would insure a continuance Of
wise administration"
Sherman's Speech.
In accepting the nomination, Mr..
Sherman said
Senator Burrows and gentlemen of
the notification committee:
Your chairman, speaking for your
committee, has notified me of my NOM
ination by the republican national con-
vention held in Chicago in June as the
party's candidate fot vice-president.
AS 1 CHANGED to be in Chicago in June
1 had an inkling Of the conventions
action, which was confirmed by a
warm hearted reception rendered my
by my neighbors on the occasion Of
my home coming on July 2. This Off
cial notification, however. is welcome
and the nomination you tender me is
accepted. with a gratitude commensu-
rate with the great honor conferred;
accepted, with a full appreciation of
the obligations which accompany that
honor an honor greater because my
name is linked with that Of William II.
Taft. whom l respect and esteem high
ly and who approaches the high office
of president exceptionally well
equipped to discharge the duties and
bear the varied and weighty respon-
sibilities of that exalted position. NV
acc. -.ptance could not be made with
honor unless / were in full accord with
the declaration of principles adopted
bv the convention Not only am l in
full and complete accord with my par
tvs platform, but 1 endorse every
word of the statement made by Mr..
Taft" in his address of acceptance
when notified of his nomination as the