Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-18

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sponsibilities of that exalted position.
My acceptance could not be made with
honor unless | were in full accord with
the declaration of principles adopted
by the convention. Not only am | i'll
full and complete accord with my par
tvs platform, but l endorse every
statement made by Mr. Taft in his adj
dress of acceptance when notified of
his nomination as the republican can
didate for president.
Have Been Fully Discussed.
THAT speech fully and cOmprehen-
sively discusses the issues of this cam
paign as presented by the platforms of
the two great parties, so that it is APP
propriate that my statement should be
short. Those not convinced by the
presentation of Mr.. loft l coulu not
hope to persuade. II is, however, in
conformity with custom that l refer
at least briefly to some of the impor
tant issues of the campaign.
First. then, let me say that | am a
protecti2nist. [ am sufficiently prac
teal Ia value the utility Of fact high
er than the beauty of a theory. ana |
am protectiOnist because experience
has demonstrated that the application
df that principle mas lifted us as a ma
ton to a plane of prosperity above Tat
occupied by any other people.
For Tariff Changes.
our platform which promises an early
revision of tariff schedules. That pledge
will be fulfilled in an adjustment based
i'll every particular upon the broad
principles of protection for all Ameri-
can interests ;alike for labor. for cap
ital for producers and consumers.
Shall the people ruler is declared
by the democratic platform and candi-
date to be the oyershadowing issue
now under discussion 1t is
no issue. Surely the people shall rule.
surely the people have ruled, surely
the people do rule. No party rules.
| The party, commissioned by the peo
pie, is simply the instrument to ex-
ecute the peoples Will and from that
party which does not obey the ex-
pressed will, or which lacks the wis
dom to lead successfully. the people
will withdraw their commission.
Party Long in Power.
For half a century, with but two
exceptions, the people nave commits.
stoned the republican party TO admin
lister the national government; com
missioned it because its declared prin
ciples appealed to their best Judgment
commissioned it because the common
Sense of the American people scented
danger in democratic policies Ours
ALWAYS has been, always must be, {
government of the people. That party
will, after March 4 next. execute ole
laws and enact new ones as in Novem
Der it is commissioned by the people
10 do. That commission will be from
an untrammeled American electorate
Shame on the party which. shame OF
4 the candidate who insults the Ameri
can people by suggestion or declare
ton that a majority of its electorate i.
venal. The American voter, with rar,
exception, in casting his ballot. i!
guided by his best Judgment, by hi.
desire 10 conserve his own and tn,
public veal.
Holds Roosevelt the Issue.
The overshadowing issue of tn,
campaign really is: shall the admins
tration of President Roosevelt be al
proved; shall q party of demonstrate,
capacity in administrative affairs bt
continued in power: shall the reins o
government be placed in experience,
bands. or do the people prefer t
trust their destinies to an aggregation
of experimental malcontents AM
theorists. whose only claim to a his
tory is a party name they pilfered
with record of four decades 0
wise legislation; two score wears @
faithful administration; offering it
fulfilled pledges as a guaranty of it
promises for the future, the republ
can party appeals to the people. ant
with full confidence in their wisdor
and patriotism. awaits the renditio
: of the November verdict
Given ~ Loving Cup.
Al the conclusion of the, ceremonie
Sherman was presented with ma;
nificent gold lined loving cup Is inche
high. tribute from his associates i
congress.
Ensertaina at Luncheon.
8 Following the notification eeremoi
les Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman entertaine