New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-01
SHERMAN In BROOKLYN
TWO ROUSING MEETINGS.
Tafts Running Mate at Clermont
.AUenue Rink and Prospect Hal.

Representation James s. Sherman. Republican
Pres Dental candidate. closed his campaign
far an Brooklyn concerned. Win TWO
speeches last nght-one at the Clermont Avenne
Rink and the other at Prospect Hail. At ootn
meetings Mr. Sherman had enthusiasts audiences
Timothy L. Woodruff accompanied him on ms tour'
The vice-Presdential candidate showed SONS
effects OF his hard campaigning, and his voice was
hoarse but his enthusiasm was unaffected and he
expounded Republican doctrines and policies with
his usual vigor and earnestness.
He discussed the fitness of Mr.. Taft for the Pres
idency and of the Importance of electins Con-
gress that would be in sympathy with the Presl-
dent and in accord with the party platform Mr..
Sherman paid fine tribute to Governor Hughes.
in opening his speech in Prospect Hall. saying;
There are undoubtedly few who may have dis
agreed with the Governor some OF his actions II
However I will hazard the statement that not
single man. will question his honesty Of purpose
Governor Hughes S has elevated the ideas and
taton he has given us.
Mr Sherman predicted Republican plurality
above The Bronx of at least 175ooo. and said that
Bryan would this time be worse defeated than
Parker four years ago
The candidate pointed out how essential was the
policy OF protection to the prosperity of the coun-
try. said that q Republican Congress would
revise the tariff where revision was necessary In
comparing Mr. Taft and Mr.. Bryan he said both
were morally good men, but that Mr. TAFT puoilo
career OF twentyfour years had been one OF accom-
plshment. while that of Mr.. Bryan for twelve years
had been of acclaim.
The Vice Presidential candidate arrived at the
Cernont Avenue Rink shortly after o'clock ana
was introduced as the next Vice-Presdent CT the
United States by Charles E. Kelby, chairman OF
the meeting, which was held under the auspices OF
te Kings County Republican Committee 1t was
some time before Mr. Sherman could proceed owing
to the applause. When he could be heard he pre-
dicted a great Republican victory at the polls on
Election Day, both in the nation and this state he
praised the work of Governor Hughes and thanked
Timothy 1. Woodruff chairman of the Republican
State Committee, for the work he has done. con-
graduating his audience on having such man at
the head Of their party organization
Mr.. Sherman compared the Democratic party
with army mule, owing to the way it could
take punishment each year at the solls but still
remain In the game 81 have great respect for Mr..
Bryan" he said. II have known him many years,
but don't think there is any one here tonight
who is so cruel that he would want to take him
away from his friends and townfolks in Lincoln
There is nothing against the private life of either
of the Democratic national candidates but there
are many reasons why the Republican ticket should
be elected next Tuesday.
Lets hear about Hughes" shouted some in
the audience and Mr. Sherman took up the sub
tect saying the Governor had done his duty in
forcing obedience of the laws and the constitution
he found them and not because he had any other
motive. He praised Mr.. Hughes for his patriotism,
his integrity and for his lofty ideals. The Cover
nor's trip through the West. he said. had been of
great value to the party. and Mr.. Sherman said
that Governor Hughes had driven several Of the
doubtful states into the Republican column HA
predicted that election night Governor Hughes
would come down to the Harlem River with ma
jortty OF $4,000
After paying a glowing tribute to the memory OF
William Mckinley, Mr.. Sherman tore to shreds
many of Mr.. Bryan's arguments and this years
war cry Of Shall the people ruler He then made
af Cams
NJ Calder. who represents the district in which the
meeting held