The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-07-29

elaborate fireworks display tonight
brought the ceremonies of notification
day to an end.
Senator Warmers Speech.
Mr.. Taft: You are, of course, not
unaware that Mr.. Roosevelt's term as
president of the United States will ex-
pire on the March 4. 1909: that the po-
litical parties of our country are per-
fecting their organizations preparatory to
presenting to the people. at the general
election to be held IN November next,
their respective candidates for that high
office: that the Republican party in ma
uonai convention, composed Of delegates
representing every state and territory and
the outlying possessions OF the United
States, assembled at Chicago on June 10
to l9. inclusive has completed its DELHI
erations, that II has outlined and SUBJ
mitted to the citizenship Of the republic.
for consideration and adoption. govern
mental policies which II confidently be-
lieves will be OF the highest service TO
the nation in her every part; that 1t has
from among its strong and experienced
statesmen. men whose service to the pub
lie has demonstrated their worthiness in
clearness of character, devotion to the
country and the welfare of the indi-
vidual citizen. and with full understand
ing or the nations needs in her highest
and best aspirations. selected you as its
candidate for president-the highest honor
that can be conferred by this constitu-
tional republic, and 1 would. therefore,
add, the most exalted political office on
this earth: and. the committee which you
see before you whose craftsmanship l
have the honor to hold In. the temporary
absence from the United States of the
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge of Massach
setts, permanent chairman of the Repub-
lican national convention. now tenders to
you, at the direction of that convention.
the formal nomination of the Republican
party for the presidency of the United
Ctafa II VI AZ aUrnGCnd
OF the platform of policies adopted by
that convention.
Respect Of the Party.
cannot. sir. complete the discharge Of
this most agreeable duty without assur
ing you OF the high respect in which you
are held. not only by those OF your own
political faith. but by your fellow citi-
zens without regard to the party, OF their
admiration of your ability. manifested
knowledge of the preparation which you
will bring to the discharge of the high
and difficult duties of president: of their
belief In your deep conviction of the equal
fly OF all men before the law. and in
the practical application of that prin-
ciple by any administration Of which you
may be the head. the rule by which every
Official act of Mr.. Roosevelt as presi-
dent has been squared. which has won
for him the confidence and respect of
his countrymen throughout the land. and
which has brought to him at all times
their unquestioned and earnest support.
1t was his universal application OF this
rule which caused his party, In national
convention. TO pay him the following just
and splendid tribute OF approval:
Praise for Roosevelt.
His administration is an epoch in
American history. In no other period
since the national sovereignty was won
/ Washington preserved under
| Lincoln has there been such mighty pro-
gress In those ideals of government which
make for justice. equality and fair deal
| ing among men. The highest aspirations
Their most exalted servant represents the
| best aims and worthiest purposes of al
his countrymen. American manhood has
| been lifted up to nobler sense of duty
and obligation. Conscience and courage
| in public station and high standards OF
| right and wrong in private life have beer
| the cardinal principles of political life
| Capital and labor have been brought into
4 closer relations OF confidence and inter
| dependence and the abuse OF wealth anC
| the tyranny or power. and all evils and
| privileged favoritism have been put e
scorn by the simple and manly virtues Of
| justice and fair play"
| 1t is gratifying TO your countrymen Il
reflect that OF that administration yot
have been a conspicuous part as YOU were
4 of the administration of Mr.. Mckinley
whose accomplishments mark natlona
progress unsurpassed in all of our pre-
| vious national life.
| It, therefore, gives me genuine pleas
ure. Mr.. Taft. to present to you this for
NAL nomination from the Republican
party, whose governmental policies hav'
for SO long kept in balance the might,
forces of the nation" and to whose con
tinued guidance % the nation we hav'
every reasonable right to believe that thu
people are now looking.
Taft's Response.
Senator Warren and Gentlemen of tn
Committee: I am deeply sensible of tn
honor which the Republican national com
mittee has conferred upon me in the nom
nation which you formally tender.
accept II with full appreciation Of the re
sponsibility II imposes.
Republican Strength In Maintenance
of Roosevelt Policies.
Gentlemen. the strength of the Repub
lican cause in the change at hand Is tn
fact that we represent policies essentia
TO the reform of known abuses, to tn
continuance of liberty and true prosper
Ity, and that We are determined. as on
HonfInued on Pane g.