The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-29

1NCTSSATL. o., July 25-Om-'
cially notifed to-day OF his
nomination by the Republican
party for the presidency. VIII
: liam n. Taft. standing on the
portlco OF his brothers home, in his
native city. formally accepted the
honor, pledged anew his allegiance to
the policies OF President Roosevelt, and
declared that the chief function OF the
next Republican administration Will
be to 8clinch what has been accomplish
ed already by the present occupant OF
the White House:
In doing this. however. Judge Taft.
In what Is regarded as a conservative
note in his address. pointed out that
there will be serious and difficult work
to do. principally ito devise ways and
ness integrity and obedience to law
which he president RoosevelD has
established may be maintained. and
departure from It restrained wlthour
undue interference with legitimate
business
He attacked the Democratic platform,
asserting that most OF Its declarations
either are inconsistent or disingenous.
Mr.. Bryan's policies were held up as
heard the candidate was responsive to
his every mood. and there were loud
cries OF mo, no,'when he said:
& II 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 1t openly
advocates as a remedy for present evils
for the restoration OF prosperity"
Vogue and Ambiguous.
Because OF the intense heat which
he appeared to feel, Judge Taft cut his
rnunciation Of principles IN many
places, explaining his course and the
Gfeason therefore, in order that his
hearers mi ght read the entire speech
nssftSwas given out for publication H e
denounced the Democratic anti-injunc.
hon plank as vague and ambiguo,,s,' i,
In contrast with the Republican decla-
ration. which, he said, was "clear and
unequivocal.s5 Labor and the rights OF
4 labor came In for extensive considera-
+ tion. AS to the publicity OF contribu-
q lions for the purpose OF carrying on
campaigns. the candidate declared that
the selection OF a treasurer from the
I State Of New York, bound by the laws
of that State as to the publication OF
tion Of the Republicans, as against the
mere eclarat tion OF their opponents.
Judge TAFT also discussed trusts, In
Z 5unctions. the physical valuation OF
~ %rai ilroads $. the currency, postal savings
banks. which he declared were prefer
able to the Democratic plan Of gov
ernment guarantee Of deposits and all
other issues which he regarded as
i pertinent In the coming campaign He
concluded with the declaration that as
d between the two old parties; the d IT,
\ 1ercnce consisted Of the fact8that with
x Republican SUCCESS there would be pros
4 perlty; with Democratic victory, busi-
ness disaster. "A FL At st
a 8IgE9 Crowd Enthusinstic. p. a, VI 5s3
g}s The enthusiasm OF the crowd gather
y Cd In the Taft front yard. filling he
surrounding streets, was vol tile. When
IL Judge Taft first appeared on the plat
L form. wearing his reading spectacles,
4 the throng broke into applause ana
cheering. which the cand ate 5smil ling.
4 " acknowledged.
Senator Warn er's spe ch Il OF nptlfi-
cation was brief. and When he con-
Il eluded there waa another outburst OF
u eheering as J'!t ge Taft steppede for
s ward, z ~ 5ss
5Tjme and again the demonstration
1 vas renewed, indlng its crest when len
audge Taft &C Il owl ed ged the snominas
t'on{and I he ,'ssponsiblllttes itzimpSsed
up;on him. ! unched Into his sss speech ot
& President Rooseyelt's name and the
Il. Continued q ~ "a PsSs. n,
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