New-York tribune., 1908-09-26
IOWA WELCOMES TAFT
HE ACTS .AS PEACEMAKER.
Prores Himself a Good "Mirer "a
U'eU as Speaker.
IBy relegraph 70 The tribune.

the scenes IN Wisconsin yesterday tremendous
crowds greeted the candidate at every scheduled
stop. at many points where stop was ar
ranged for and in some instances where none
made. The tact which enabled Mr. Taft TO
tame the recalcitrant FiIipinos and calm the
excited Cubans is standing him in good stead
on this trip and there are indications that not
the least beneficial effect of his speaking tour
will be the extent to which his presence operates
to compose the differences in the party ranks
Yesterday Senator La Toilette and Governor
Davidson met on the same platform at Madison.
and for the remainder of the day they travelled
with Mr.. Taft. eating at his table in the private
car Constitution and appearing together on
numerous platforms. all differences seemingly
forgotten under the influence Of the genial smile
OF the Presidential candidate.
To-day Governor Cummfns and Major Lacey.
rival candidates for the Senate smoked ths
calumet under the auspices Of the great pacifca-
tor and after that they rode in the same car
riagas sat side by side on the same platforms
and gave highly artistic imitation OF enjoying
their propinquity. while between stops Mr. Taft
joked them both impartially and laughed heart
lily at the joke played the major by some
irresponsible citizens of Burlington, who for a
time persisted in carrying Immediately in front
of the carriage occupied by the candidates for
Senator a banner inscribed Taft and Cum
Minis"
When Senator Dixon in announcing the itin-
erary of Mr. Taft said that the news Of his trip
had given encouragement to thousands Of Re-
pubcans in this section Of the country. he spoke
perhaps even more accurately than he knew
Every politician encountered in Iowa declares
that this state will give majority Of not less
than 10000 for the national ticket. and many
believe the figures will exceed that number
Experienced politicians who travel on the special
tir rir1ad that the results
of this trip Will be far-reaching that the simple
addresses and obvious candOr OF the candidate
together with his pleasing personality aud
cheerv. genial manner will make thousands OF
votes. and all declare that as a speaker Mr.
: Tafts success is demonstrated
RECEPTION AT DES MONIES.
The climax of Iowas reception was reached
at Des Moines. where not only almost the entire
population Of the capital city but many thou
sand visitors crowded the streets and cheered
10 the echo the man they believe will be the
next President of the United states
The chief streets were brilliantly Illuminated
and decorated as the twenty-five automobiles
which conveyed Mr.. Taft and his party passed
through the principal streets AS Mr. Tafts
automobile reached a point Walnut street
near the centre of the city the corners OF a huge
flag which had been suspended horizontally.
were dropped and the candidates automobile
was showered with carnations.
Mr. Taft was Arst taken TO the Plymouth Con-
EregationaI Church. where an audience Of three
thousand women was assembled under the
auspices Of the Des SIoiHcs WOmen's Club This
club had brought 70 Des Moines over two thou
sand of the leading club women in Iowa for the
sol. purpose Of hearing Nfr. Taft A we'll trained
surpIiced choir Of considerable size sang hymn
and then the president, Mrs. W F Mitchell. in
troduced Mr. Taft as a man who stood for the
American home and the highest American ideals.
Three thousand hand6erchiefs waved welcome
as Mr.. Taft came forward
I have addressed one hundred thousand loyal
Republicans since crossed into Iowa this morn
ing. but this caps the climax" said Mr., Taft
Il am a properly domesticated animal" he con-
tinued. and so I welcome the opportunity OF
talking not to the voters. but 10 those who con-
troll the voters I am in favor Of woman suf-
frage when all women favor il" and his re-
mark was greeted vita applause and laughter.
Fje then discussed the Philippine question.
saying. among other things.
We found them a Christian people and that
IS the basis cf cur hope that may pur them
en- their feet md make them self-respectins.
seIf-covcrrirg people"
Nh TaCt next addressed briefly an audience
Of workingmen on the East Side. and then wene
To the Auditorium. where he found five thousand
persons IN the haH crd great crowd which
could rot gain admission. Governor Cummins
presided and ia;-oGuced Major Lacey. WHO
spoke in support Of the national ticket.
Introducing Mr. Taft. the Governor described
him as "A man after the hea.t of Theodore
Roosevelt. Il man Ct peace though lately Secre-
:ary cf Wa. man of deeds rather than
wCrGs.'
The audience cheered 10 the echo as the can
di.late came forward. and for some minutes he
sought in vain to queu the outburst Although
very hoarsc. lie discussed with force the trusts
ana their regulation. and the tariff ard re-
ccived tremendous applause at the close OF his
remarks
The automobile procession was again re-
surcd. and on ;he West Side he delievered a
brief greeting TO an audience of se~eraI thou
sand. who seemed satisfied 70 have seen him
although he could not address them az great
length
GREETED BY GREAT CROWDS
The taft special" caossed from Illinois into
iowa az Clinton ~ o'clock this morning swung
yc;.ta along The mississippi to Burlington. and
then northwest to Des .Ioines The first stops
wara male at Clinton. Davenport. Muscatire
ctc all in REPRESENTATIVE DawsCn's district and
truly cre'jitabia receptions were given the candi-
late by crowds fer in excess in proportion TO
the population cf the towns. OF any hitherto en-
Countered. At Clinton SIr. Taft was driven to
the park where he addressed a large open air
meeting He was so thoroughly rested end his
voice 80 much improved that he spoke for tltr-
ty-fre minutes his remarks being constantly
interrupted with applause. AT Davenport the
,itv was brnutifuily decorated in honor Of the
occasion and ten thousand persons covered the
lawn surrounding the courthouse. where Mr.
Tsft spoke Mr.. Dawson introduced the candi-
date rs the man chosen by the party OF Lin
coIn and Mckinley and Roosevelt as better fitted