Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-29


Cincinnati, July 2S.--Officially noti-
fled today of his nomination for the
presidency by the republican party
William II. Taft, standing on the pOr-
tico of his brothers home in this citys
the city of his nativity, formally ac-
cepted the honor, pledged anew his
allegiance to the policies of President
Roosevelt and declared that the chief
function of the next administration
would be to clinch what has already
been accomplished by the present oc-
cupant of the White House. In doing
this, however, Mr.. Taft pointed out. in
what is regarded as conservative
note In his address. that there will
be a serious and difficult work to do,
principally ito devise ways and means
in which the high level of business in
tegrity and obedience to law which he
president Roosevelt) has established
may be maintained and departures
from II restrained without undue in
reference with legitimate business"
Mr.. Taft attacked the democratic
platform. asserting that most Of its
declarations either are inconsistent or
disingenuous. Mr.. Bryan's policies
were held UP as destructive.
The vast audience that heard the
candidate filling porches, lawns and
streets surrounding the Taft residence
and seeming not to mind the intense
heat which the direct rays of mid
summer sun sent down upon it. was
responsive to Mr.. Taft's every mood,
-. ,,f
when he said:
Il submit to those most interested,
to wage earners. to farmers and to
business men whether the Introduction
into power of the democratic party
with Mr. Bryan at its head, and with
the business destruction that it OPEN
ly advocates as remedy for present
evils, will bring about the needed
confidence for restoration of pros
perlty."
Mr.. Taft spoke for one hour and
seven minutes. Because of the intense
heat which he appeared to feel more
keenly beneath the canopy of the
speakers stand than did those in the
open lawn, he cut his enunciatinn of
principles In many places, lrssing
over entire sheets of his mani crlpt
at a time explaining his eourse and
the reason therefor in order that his
hearers might read the entire speech
as 1t was given out for publication.
Mr.. Taft denounced the democratic
anti-injunctiOn plank as vague and
ambiguous In contrast to the repub-
lican declaration, which, he said, was
clear and unequivocal" Labor and
the rights of labor came In for extern
sive consideration by MIR. Taft. As to
the publicity of contributions for the
purpose of carrying on campaigns, the
candidate declared that the selection
of q treasurer from the state of New
York, bound by the laws of that state
as to the publication of such expendl-
lures. assured the position of the re-
publieans against the mere declaration
of their opponents. Mr.. Taft said he
believed in the physical valuation Of
railroads as from time TO time might
be necessary and he personally fa-
vored the direct election by the people
OF the United States senator's. The
latter question, Mr., Taft asserted.
could hardly be catalogued as party
issue. Dealing with national expendi-
lures and the charge of a deficit. Mr..
Taft said that the deficit of one year
Is often more than offset by the sur
plus In another, and said that under
the present administration there has
been no deficit but a surplus which
actually Is In the treasury.
The occasion of the notification and
the acceptance was made holiday by
the loyal residents of Cincinnati all
Of whom, without regard to party af-
flliation. seemed 10 take some part In
the varying demonstrations. There
were concerts in the down town parks.
perades, flag raising at the Taft
household daylight fireworks, balloon
ascensions, automobile rides and re-
ceptions for the visiting members OF
the notification committee. while to-
night the heavens were ablaze for
hours with the vari-colored lights Of
exploding rockets, soaring bombs and
surprising effects Of the modern fire.
workers sonsummate art. From a
brilliantly lighted river steamer, Mr.
taft surrounded By visiting politicians
and q host OF his friends witnessed
the night display.
Following the conclusion of his
speech Of acceptance Mr.. raft was
called upon TO review d parade Of local