New-York tribune., 1908-07-29
The streets were a mass


less electric bulbs outlined buildings in vari-
calo,ed snIendor and formed decorative designs
os unu.sal beauty Following the suggestion
of the local committee. the American nag was
almost exclusively used In the decoration OF the
city and from practically every downtown
building the Stars and Stripes were hutterlns
throughout the day. Several of the ta1ier
skyscrapers of the city. rising sixteen stories
md more above the sidewalk, displayed flag
from every window.
The downtown streets and the thoroughfares
leading to the home OF Charles P Tart at
9TH and Pike streets, early were throngeo
with visitors sishtseers and residents of the city
snsJous to witness and take part in the days
celebration A military band in Government
SQUARE began at $50 o'clock the morning con-
cert for the entertainment Of the downto"h
crowds.
Judge Jacob II. Bromweil. who made the pres
entation speech when the 1ag was raised at the
Taft home declared that the demonstration was
In no sense partisan or political
ar-or the time being" he said, eve have oblit-
GRATED marty lines and ignore national plat
forms. We are here simply as citizens of Gin
rinnati and friends. neighbors and admirers OF
William Howard Taft
While Mr.. Taft WAS speaking several women
In the throne were overcome by the heat and
mere hurried away in the waiting ambulances
n
one Of the features of the day was the es-
-or+ n. the notification committee from the
snton 10 the Taft residence by six hundred
,eterans or the Civil War Mr.. Taft personally
r-eeted the old soldiers their arrival, and
shook hands with each one Of them during
the late afternoon he met the members or the
Indiana Historical Association. while the mem
hers Of the notification committee were taken
IN automobiles on sightseeing tour through
the city end out TO the Cincinnati Country
c1ub where later on. being Joined by Judge
raff they were served with elaborate but
Informal luncheon
The end Of the ceremonies was marked oy
the release Of hundreds of tiny balloons and a
considerable number of large ones. Daylight
fireworks were set off in the Government
Square, the bands played and the delighted
crowds continued their demonstrations.
The DAVIS festivities were brought TO an end
by a night programme of fireworks from the
hills These were witnessed by the candidate.
the notification committee and other guests
from the steamer Island Queen. which was es-
-rorted UP the Ohio River by aotila OF pro-
fuselv illuminated smaller craft. When the
landing was made. lust before midnight, Mr..
Taft was escorted TO the Taft residence by
cheering throngs
SENATOR WARMERS ADDRESS.
Senator Warner. chairman of the notification
committed in his address TO Mr.. Taft said:
Mr.. Taft: You are. of course not unaware
that Mr. Roosevelt's term as President OF the
United States will expire March 4, 1909: that
the political parties of our country are perfect
ing their organizations preparatory TO present
ing 10 the people, at the general election to be
held in November next their respective candi-
dates for that high office; that the Republican
party, in national convention, composed OF dele
gates representing every state and territory ana
the OUTLYING possessions of the United States
assembled at Chicago June IS 10 19. inclusive,
has completed its deliberations; that IL has out
lined and submitted to the citizenship OF the Re-
public for consideration and adoption govern
mental policies which it confidently believes
will he of the highest service TO the nation IN
her every part: that it has from among ITS
strong and experienced Statesmen-Inen whose
service to the public has demonstrated their
xorthiness in clearness OF character, deVouon 10
the country and the welfare Of the individual
. citizen. and with full understanding OF the ma
ffors s needs in her highest and best aspirations
selected Won as its candidate for President.
the highest honor that can be conferred by TINS
constitutional Republic, and would therefore,
add the most exalted political office this
earth: and the committee which you see before
Won whose Craftsmanship I have the honor
hold in the temporary absence from the United
States of the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, OF Mas
Sachusetts. permanent chairman OF the Repub-
1ican National Convention. now tenders TO you
at the direction Of that convention the forI1aI
nomination Of the Republican party Tor the
Presidency Of the United States. and hand you
an engrosseo copy Of the platform OF pollcles
adopted by that convention.
l cannot. sir complete the dsharge Of this
most agreeable duty without assuring you OF
the high respect in which you are held not only
by those Of your political faith. but by
your fellow citizens without regard to party-of
their admiration of your ability, manifested
throughout Your public service: of their knowl-
edge Of the preparation which YOU will bring
TO the discharge Of the high and difficult duties
Of President; Of their belief in your deep con
viction Of the equality Of all before the law,
and in the practical application of that princi-
pie by any administration of which You may be the
head. the rule by which every official act of Mr..
Roosevelt President has been squared. which
has won for him the confidence and respect of
his countrynen throughout the land, and which
has brought 20 him at all times their unques-
toned and earnest support. It was his unver-
sal application of this rule which caused his
party, in national convention, 10 pay him the
following just and splendid tribute Of approval:
torr In no other period since the national SOW
ereignty was won under Washington or preserved
n those ideals OF government which make for jus-
nee, equality and fair dealing among men. The
highest aspirations of the American people have
found voice. Their most exalted servant repre-
SS ontr%en pT9e A51erica9 manbood has been
lifted Up 10 a nobler Of duty and obligation.
standards of right and wrong in private life have
been the cardinal principles Of political life Cap
lions Of confidence and interdependence. and the
evils and privileged favoritism have been put to
ecorn by the simple end manly virtues Of justice
and fair play.
It is gratifying to your countrymen to reflect
that Of that administration you have been
conspicuous part you were of the administra-
ton Of Mr.. Mckinley, whose accomplishments
mark national progress unsurpassed in all OF
previous national life.
II. therefore, gives me genuine pleasure, Mr..
Taft, 10 present you this formal nomination
policies have for so long kept in balance the
mighty forces Of the nation" and TO whose con-
tinued guidance of the nation We have every
reasonable right TO believe that the people
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