The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-08-19
SHERMAN IS NOTIFIED,
Official Confirmation of Nation.
al Republican Ticket.

Mr.. Sherman In Accepting the Noml
nation Briefly Outlined His Adher
ence to the Republican Platform
The People Shall and Do and HaW
Always Rued-Mr. Bryan's Question
Declared to Be No ssue-ls a Pro
tectonist-Favors Revision.
Utica, Aug. 1S.-The civic festivities
In connection with the notification Of
Utica's honored citizen, Congressman
James S. Sherman, of his nomination
for vice president began at Z this
morning with salute of 10 guns. A
II o'clock the notification committee
escorted by the Conkling Uncondi
tionals, noted marching club, pro
ceeded behind massed band of III
pieces to the home of Mr.. Sherman OF
Genesee street.
From a platform on the Sherman
grounds Senator Julius C. Burrows O.
Michigan, who was temporary chair
man of the national convention, ad
dressed Mr. Sherman, and the latter
responde accepting the nomination.
Speeches were also made by Sec
retary OF State Root, Mayor Wheeler
Charles S. Symonds, chairman of the
citizens reception committee, ant
President NJ. w. Stryker of Hamilton
college. These and invited guests, in
cluding Chairman Hitchcock, were en-
tertained at luncheon following the
ceremonies.
Many Outdoor Attractions.
The day had been largely made
holiday and an attractive program OF
games and races had been arranged
for the afternoon, including a balloon
ascension and music in the parks by
four bands from Utica, Rochester
Troy and Albany.
AT o'clock Mr.. Sherman will give
a dinner to the notification committee
and invited guests at the Yahnun
dasis club house. At 1880 band con
certs, an electrical display, fancy drill
by the Conkling Unconditionals ant
fireworks will add to the scenes o
gaiety.
Mr.. Sherman's Speech.
Senator Burrows and Gentlemen
the Notification Committee:
Your chairman has notified me o
my nomination by the Republican ma
tional convention held in Chicago il
June as the party's candidate for vice
president. AS | chanced TO be IL
Chicago in June | had an inkling
the conventions action, which wa
confirmed by a warm hearted recep
tion rendered me by my neighbors OF
the occasion of my homecoming OF
July 2.
This official notification however, il
welcome, and the nomination you ten
der me is accepted--accepted with /
gratitude commensurate with the
great honor conferred; accepted wifi
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
respect and esteem highly and whi
approaches the high Office of presiden'
exceptionally well equipped to dis
charge the duties and bear the varied
and weighty responsibilities of thai
exalted position.
In Full Accord With the Platform.
My acceptance could not be made
with honor unless | were in full ac
cord with the declaration Of principles
adopted by the convention. Not only
am 1 in full and complete accord with
my party'5 platform, but indorse
every word of the statement made by
Mr.. Taft in his address of acceptance
when notified of his nomination as the
Republican candidate for president.
That speech fully and comprehen
sively discusses the issues of this
campaign as presented by the plat
forms of the two great parties. SO that