Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-07
The FOREIGN View of Taft.

Foreign comment on the election shows
clearer comprehension than ordinary OF
American politics and tendencies. This is
another proof that we are now a world
power. 1t has been necessary for the
foreign press to look into American af.
fairs more closely than formerly. A good
deal of editorial as well as news space
has been given to us, and. in the main,
the views delivered are marked by dis
elimination and evince friendship for the
country.
The appraisement of Judge Taft was
not difficult. owing to the character OF
his public services. He had become known
to the world at large through his per-
formances in the Philippines, in Cuba and
in Panama. They had attracted the at
tention OF foreigners. not only in those
countries, but elsewhere, and admiration
of them had been freely expressed. AS
known abroad as either the President or
M. Root. and, like them, was greatly
respected.
Naturally. therefore, the feeling is gen.
eral that the American people on Tues
day chose wisely, not only for them
selves, but for the world at large. There
is strong faith in Judge Taft. From
nearly every quarter the cable brings ex-
pressions of congratulation and good will
and predictions of a successful admins
tration. Confidence is felt that the new
helmsman will steer the great craft we'll.
Japan's pleasure is, and should be, lively.
American interests in the far east are
important, and no American statesman
understands them as thoroughly as Judge
Taft. His views are well known, and
in Japan are warmly approved. Our pres
encc In the archipelago is most welcome
to the mikado's government; and scuttle
Is out of the question with Judge Taft in
the White House.
The leading London newspapers see in
the newly chosen chief a cautious and
thoroughly qualified man, and one who
in Office will appreciate and seek to
strengthen the bonds of friendship that
now exist between the two great English
speaking nations.
The French, too, applaud. The Liberte
of Paris reads a powerful American fleet
in the returns, and a powerful American
voice in 1.-The development of events on
the Pacific ocean,
The Germans are gratifed, although
Judge 1dIt b views ABOUT pTOIecllOn are
not such as German trade with America
could wish. But those of no possible
American President chosen from the re-
publican party would have been. re-
publican administration means a pro-
tective tariff
This is from a Berlin cable:
THE Tageblatt calls Mr.. Taft a very
capable representative of the average
modern American. who has filled the Of
fees confided to him successfully, but who
would not have been elected except for
Mr.. Roosevelt's championship"
A little patronizing. but probably not
meant to be unfriendly. The average in
America is high, and constantly rising.
and Judge Taft is good specimen of the
American who has had chance. and i'm
proved it. to show his quality. Mr.. Nc
Kinley by sending him to the Philippines
started him on the way to the White
House. and he has received his commits
sion in due time and order. Mr.. Roose-
Welt, who plays politics with exceptional
shrewdness and success, and wanted his
policies continued. was as fortunate in
finding Judge Taft available. as the latter
was in receiving the Presidents support
for the nomination and for the election.