The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-29
THE ANT|-INJUNCTION
 PLANK OF DEMOCRATS
 IS GIVEN 4 HARD RAP
Nominee Emphasizes the Point That Republican Success Means Pros perty, While Democratic
 Victory Means
 Disaster.

Cincinnati, July 2s-officially notified today of his nomination for the presi- | dency by the republican party William 1 H. Taft, standing on the portico of his brothers home in this city, formally accepted the honor, pledged anew his
 allegiance to the policies of President l Roosevelt and declared that the chief function of the next republican admin | istration will be to clinch what has | been already accomplished by the pres ent occupant of the White House. In doing this however. Mir. Taft pointed i out in what Is regarded as a conserva tive note in his address, that there would be serious and difficult work to 1 do, principally ito devise nways and
 means by which the high Ievei df busi- ness integrity and obedience to law | which President Roosevelt has cstab- l lished may be maintained and the de- partures from it restrained without un- i due interference with legitimate busi- ness.
 1 Mr. Taft attacked the democratic platform, asserting that most of it's declarations either are inconsistent or
 disingenuous. Mir. Bryan's policies
 were held up destructive.
 Speech Cut Short.
 Because of the intense heat which he
 appeared to feel he cut his enunciatisn
 of principles in many places, explainin,
 his course and the reason therefor in
 order that his hearers might read the entire speech as it was given out for
 publication. MT. Taft denounced the
 democratic anti-injunction plank as vague and ambiguous" in contrast 10
 the republican declaration, which he ] said was "clear and unequivocal"
 Labor and the rights of labor came
 in for extensive consideration by MI. 1 Taft As to the publicity of contribu-
 tions for the purpose of carrying on l campaigns, the candidate declared that l the selection of a treasurer from the state of New York, bound by the laws ! of that state as to the publication of l such expenditures assured the position l of the republicans as against the mere ! declaration of their opponents
 Judge Taft also discussed trusts, in- 1 functions, the physical valuation of rail-
 roads, the currency, postal savings banks which he declared were preferable to the 1 democratic plan of government guaran-
 tee of deposits, and all other issues
 which he regarded as pertinent in the l coming campaign. He concluded with the declaration that as between the two old
 parties the difference consisted of the
 fact that with republican success there
 would be prosperity; with democratic ! victory, business disaster.
 Much Enthusiasm.
 The enthusiasm of the crowd gathered | in the Taft front yard filling the sur |
 Judge Taft first appeared on the plat ] form wearing his reading spectacles the | throngs broke into applause and cheer
 ing, which the candidate smilingly &C.,
 knowledged
 1 Senator Warmers speech of notification ! was brief and when he concluded speak | ing there enthusiastic outburst
 of cheering as Judge Taft stepped for
 ward. Time and again the demonstra- 1 ton was renewed, finding it's crest when
 Judge Taft acknowledged the nomina- 1 ton and the responsibilities 1t imposed
 upon him, launching into his speech of l acceptance. The early mention of Presi- | dent Roosevelts name and praise of his 1 policies and administration called out con-
 stantly recurring applause.
 l Following the delivery of his speech of l acceptance Mir. Taft was called upon to | review a parade of local and visiting
 militia and political marching clubs.
 Practically half of those in line were 1 colored members of Taft clubs organized in this and neighboring states The parade was notable for the number of bands it contained the crash of martial
 music being continuous during the pass age of all the eight crowded divisions From an improvised reviewing stand on the sidewalk Judge Taft reviewed the passing hosts. Automobile rides this afternoon, reception for the visiting tl, ay,,
 and an elaborate fireworks display to- night brought the ceremonies of notifica- tion day to a close. From a brilliantly lighted river steamer MT. Taft, sur
 rounded by visiting politicians and host
 of his friends witnessed the display.
 MT. Taft spoke as follows:
 Senator Warner and Gentlemen of the Committee--I am deeply sensible of the honor which the republican nation- al convention has conferred on me in the nomination which you formally ten- der I accept it with full appreciation of the responsibility it imposes.
 Republican Strength In Maintenance
 of Roosevelt Policies.
 Gentlemen the strength of the re- publican cause in the campaign at hard is in the fact that we represent policies essential to the reform of known abuses to the continuance of libersY and true prosperity and that we are determined. as our platform unequivo- cally declares, to maintain them and carry them on. For more than 10 years this country passed through an epoch of material development far beyond any that ever occurred in the world be- fore. In It's course. certain evils crepr in. Some prominent and influential members of the community spurred by