Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-05

| clared. without ships to make il re-
spected Gov. Harris congratulated the
republicans Of the country and state on
| the favorable auspices under which they
enter upon another campaign.
Republican teams In which Ohio and
New York favorites were mated have al
ways won.'' he said.
Look at the unbroken record-one that
covers over thirty years. In 1875 we won
with Hayes of Ohio and Wheeler of New
York; in 1880 with Garfield of Ohio and
Arthur of New York: in 1900 with Nc
Kinley of Ohio and Roosevelt of New
York. and in 1908 we will win with Taft
of Ohio and Sherman of New York
Even when opposed by the greatest
leaders of the orthodox democracy of old.
who had won honOrS both in peace and
New York never was beaten, and it GER
tainiy never will be by men who already
have been defeated as often as both
Bryan and Kern
with all his good record in county.
state and federal positions he is also
recognized as the trueSt and strongest
exponent of the progressive policies of
Theodore Roosevelt to which we are un-
equivocally pledged in both our state and
national platforms.
Gov Hughes Speech.
Gov. Hughes said:
THE republican party makes appea to
public confidence the most important
political agency for conservation and for
progress BY virtue of its achievements.
its leadership and its aims it stands forth
as an efficient instrument for strong and
capa BILE administrat ion, as a safeguard OF
stability. and of the prosperity which de-
pends upon stability. and as an unrivaled
power for the correction of abuses Ii
stands in striking contrast to the. record
of vacillation and ineptitude presented by
the chief opposing party. That opposing
party proffers a candidacy which is at
one. monument and a guide-pOst 1t
memorialiZes the fallacieS and unsafe poll
cies are asked to forget and it points
the way to business uncertainty and to the
impairment of the confidence which is the
security of industry and trade.
When We hear sounded Il strident call
II the defense of popular rights. we look
ca refully to see who constitute the new
patriotic army into whose keeping we are
asked to turn over the destinies of this
great nation. The campaign watchwords
Shall the people rule?' and the demand
Whether the government shall remain a
mere business asset of favor-seekin% cor
por2 tons are not impressive when embla-
zoned on the banners of Tammany Hall
and of other essential allies. The army
opposing us cannot pass muster either as
one of defense or of salvation. and we
may we'll pause before permit il. de-
spit its boast of fidelity to garrison our
institutions.
Mr.. Taft'S Candidacy.
NO one more than ! desires to see ad
ministraton purged OF every selfish taint,
to have fair and impartial laws faithfully
executed, to get rid of every Nestige of
special privilege at the expense of public
interest to liberate trade from unjust
encroachments. TO purify our electoral
methods and to maintain honest represent
! ative government. And il is because of
4 his lpN.a1ry n these ideals hecauSp Of his
! broad Sympathies and his rare equip
mcnt in character. ability and experience,
| because tested in the difficult fields of jul
dicial and administrative work he has
proved his quality by eminent service be-
| cause Of his varied learning. his acquaint-
anCe with affairs. his respect for cOnsti-
tutional government and his capacity in
I teliiSently and Justly to plan and direct
necessary reforms that ! most earnestly
| support the candidacy OF William Howard
! TAFT.
! 1T is easy for those who are free of it's
responsibilities to criticiSe administration,
| and criticism is wholesome and stimuat-
/ ing. Nj. Bryan is an eloquent critic. but
| the record of the republican party is
known To all. and the American people
| will neither be confused nor misled by
adroit thrust or pleader's skill. Their
good judgment may be trusted to MAIN
/ tain proper sense OF proportion and to
make a just estimate of the work which
/ mas been accomplished.
| There are thousand eXigencleS i'll the
fairs Of this great nation which cannot
! be foreseen attempted to be controlled
| by any platform. The sagacity, steadi-
ness of character. firmness and sound
judgment of the chief executive must he
| the security OF the nation in many a try
! ing emergency. And II is no injustice to
| Mr. Bryan's attractive personal qualities.
! to his effectiveness as an orator. his skill
as a party leader. nor is il any dispara ge-
| ment of the purity of his motives to say
/ hot k.ay -lp fraa aSiI,- Dr.,
! 1896, renewed its advocacy in 1900 and
| later declared his belief in government
| ownership of railroads cannot be regarded
as safe leader TO whom may be confided
! the great powers of the President merely
I because those doctrines are omitted from
| his present platform. The country needs
q man rock-baSe in sound conviction
and fundamental principle. in whose good
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