The Washington herald., 1908-07-28

Cincinnati. Ohio. July Z7.-8Ir. Taft to
day publicly pledged his support 10 the
Ohio organization. which made his noni-
nation possible at Chicago.
It may seem strange that a candidate
should deem such pledge necessary. but
conditions confronting Mr.. TAFT in Ohio
Eere anything but encouraging
arthur Z Vorys. the man who had
cTushed the Foraker control and swung
the Ohio delegation for Taft. had been
turned down cold in his aspirations 10
become chairman OF the national com
fnlttee- The machine which he lad
founded with recruits from the Foraker
and other wings was new. and when
Eorys failed 10 score there were rum
blings- Vorys had made promises. and his
men wanted sont evidence that he would
be able 10 make good They had pinned
thei- faith EPoa his election as national
chairman. end when he failed they BEGAN
30 lose interest Nj Taft was facing a
real danger
To reinstaJe Vorys in his former pres
tise and TO let the organization know
that he really has the candidates backing
was the purpose OF Mr.. Tafts public
pledge to-day
Many Called to Hear.
The members Of the state central com
mittee. the executive committee can5i-
dates for Congress. and most Of the
nominees on the State ticket had been
called together 10 hear the words Of
cheer from the candidate. They. left The
meeting room bUbbIins over with en-
;husiasna- To a man they declared that
facrional differences are now over and
that they VIII return 10 their districts
eager 10 put hand 20 the plow- Mr..
Taft. in his speech. also took occasion
to sound q note Of warning against over
confidence The meeting was held in the
assembly room Of the Hotel Sinton. and
was open to all
Henry Williams. OF Columbus. chair |
man OF the State executive committee.
presided There were about so RepubIi- !
-ans IN the room when the chairman in |
-roduced the candidate.
My friends said Mr. Taft. before 7 |
get through with you Tomorrow YOU will I
understand the Importance that I attach /
to the information which has been hirted 1
II to-day
Pledges His Support.
7 am not here to make a speech. I /
an here only 10 have a friendly talk and |
% identify myself as far as possible with /
he Ohio campaign. Republicans OF this
country have been in the habit OF electine
heir candidates to Office. and should be
-ery much disappointed II there was to
'e any exception made to that rule.
But we should be unwise 20 lose a
Ike this through overcona-
ience- We must know. those Of Us who
ace the facts, that We are meeting a
arge. strong party. headed BY an able.
Orceful, and experienced candidate. and
ve should be exceedingly imprudent II
We belittle the forces behind him and the
'esources OF anlable leader.
Therefore, il IS our duty as Repubii-
ans 20 see to II that the Republican
suse has behind It all the force OF dis
ipline, all the force Of organization, that
iur sincere belief and interest in our
ause require Organization in such a \
ight IS absolutely necessary; il is neces-
ary that we should bring out the vote
I is necessary before that. that the is
ues, Of which there are many IN this
ampaign. should be clearly explained TO
he voters. The men who are TO bring
bout these results in Ohio for the Re
.ublican cause I am row addressing.
Have n Just Cause
I'VE have. as shall hope TO explain 70
-ou tomorrow. a just cause that may
veil arouse our enthusiasm We follow
nd hope 10 continue an administration
han which there is none which has done
1ore for the country, and one than which
here IS none that ought TO call out more
enthusiastic support We have a stare
icket every candidate on which has high
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