The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-05
THE MANNING TIME
TAFT NOTIFIED.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE AC-
CEpTS LEADERSHIP.

Attacks Bryan, Democrats and Their
Platform and Avows Allegiance
to Roosevelt Policies. =
Officially notified Tuesday of his
nomination for the presidency By the
Republican party. William H. Taft,
standing on the portico Of his broth
er's home in Cincinatti the city of
his nativity, formally accepted the
honor, pledged anew his allegiance
to the policies of President Roose-
welt and declared that the chief func-
ton of the next Republican admin
istration will be to clinch what has
already been accomplished by the pre-
sent occupant of the White House.
In saying this however, Mr.. Taft
pointed out in what is regarded as
a conservative note in his address
that there will be serious and diff
cult work to do, principally Ito de-
wise ways and means by which the
high level of business integrity and
obedience to law which he (Presi-
dent Roosevelt) has established may
be maintained and departures from
il restrained without undue inter-
ference with legitimate business
Mr.. Taft attacked the Democra-
tic platform. asserting that most Of
its declarations either are inconsist-
ent or disingenuous. Mr.. Bryan's
policies were held up as destructive.
The vast audience that heard the
candidate was responsive to Mr..
Taft's every mood, and there were
loud cries OF No. no, when he said:
II submit to those most interested
TO wage earners, to farmers and to
business men whether the introduc-
rion into power of the Democratic
party, with Mr.. Bryan at it's head,
and with the business destruction
that it openly advocates as a remedy
for present evils, will bring about the
needed confidence for the restoration
of prosperity"
Because of the intense heat, which
he appeared to feel, he cut his enun'
citation of principles In many places
explaining his course and the reason
therefor in order that his hearer:
might read the entire speech -.s i
was givn out for publica.aoA.
Mr.. Taft denounced the Democratic
anti-injunction plank as vague ant
ambiguous" in contrast to the Re
publican declaration, which, he said
was clear and unequivocal. Labo
and the rights of labor came in fo
extensive consideration by Mr.. Taft
AS to the publicity OF contribution
for the purpose of carrying on cam
paigns> the candidate declared tha
the selection of a treasurer from tn
State of New York, bound by tn
laws of that State as to the publica
ton of such expenditures, assure
the position of the Republicans, a
against the mere declaration of thei
opponents.
Judge Taft also discussed trusts
injunctions, the physical valuatio
. Of railroads, the currency, posts
savings banks, which, he declared
were preferable to the Democrat
,, plan of government guarantee c
deposits, and all other issues whic
he regarded as pertinent in the com
:. ing campaign. He concluded wit
, the declaration that as between th
two old parties the difference cor
sisted of the fact that with Repuol
can victory there would prosperity
with Democratic victory, bushes
disaster.
The enthusiasm of the greatcrowt
! gathered in the Taft front yard an
= = filling the surrounding streets, wa
= volatile. When Judge Taft first al
peared on the platform wearing b
reading spectacles the throng brok
into applause and cheering, whic
;. = the candidate smilingly acknoWleds
: ed.
Senator Warmers speech Of motif
cation was brief, and when he COZ
cluded speaking there was an enth,
siastic outburst Of cheering as Jude
Taft stepped forward. Time an
again the demonstration was reacl
ed, finding its crest when Judg
y Taft, acknowledging the nominatio
Y and the responsibilities it impose
!. upon him, launched into his speec
: of acceptance. The early mentio
t Of President Roosevelt's name an
t praise of his policies and administr;
: ton called out constantly recurrin
'. applause.
/. Following the delivery of h
speech of acceptance. Mr.. Taft va
S called upon to review a parade
s local and visiting MALTA and POI
e teal marching clubs. PRACTICAL
half of those in line were colore
n members OF Taft clubs organized !
j this and neighboring States. IL
n rarade was notable for the Eumbe
p of bands it contained, the crash
martial music being continuous du'
ing the passage Of all OF the elgf
crowded divisions.
= From an improved reviewing stan
on the sidewalk Judge Taft Teyle"e
the passing hosts. Automobile ride
2 this afternoon, reception for tn
. visiting politicians at the Clnclns
: ii Country club and an elaoora'
fireworks display brought the cer'
-. ..;ys notification day to a clos
: From brilliantly lighted rive
steamer Mr.. Taft. surrounded Q
visiting politicians and host OF n
:. friends, witnessed the dispta;
!. "Walking Joe" at Savannah.
Walking joe" on his way frol
the Golden Gate to Boston, Hmpe