The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-28
Before Cheering Crowds De-
clares for Development OF That
Which Has Been Performed
ACCLAIMING MULTITUDE
XIES WITH MANY BANDS.
s'Perfecffng of Present Govern
mental Machinery Chief Func-
tion of Next Administration"

CINCINNATI, O.. July 28.-William
Howard TAFT today accepted the Re-
publican presidential nomination. Noti-
,f1cation day broke with a roar of can
non from tho seven hills, with the city
bedrnlfed and garlanded, flags flying
and banners waving. bands playing and
a budding carnival of enthusiasm in
tho process. Of going into full bloom.
Ths notification ceremonies at the
historic old Taft mansion in Pike
street were he'd up to and followed by
minor Displays. The ceremonies took
place In the presence Of national party
leaders and Visttfhg Republicans from
Ohio and the surrounding States.
The carly ceremony consisted of a
)pdmple expression Of neighborlx affec-
Hanu. Charles p. Taft was made Gus
kodiau OF q huge American flag, which
MAS raised to the top of a 50-foot mast
e1euted In the front yard of the Taft
hnausdou-the gift of the people of Gin
eounaH 10 the Taft family, with the
single stipulation that 1t be raised
whenever the candidate Is in the city
and lowered during his absence.
The yard and streets had been
kfronged with people from early morn
ing to witness the f1ag-raising cere-
monies, America" sung by the as
Bemblage; selections by band and by
members of the Yale alumni, formed a
part of the program.
Meanwhile a band concert was en-
joyed by an immense crowd surround
ing Government square. and marching
clubs were making practise marches in
dependent of orders under f1uttering
flags In many streets.
A long line of solemn looking car
riages appeared before the Hotel Sin
ton early in the forenoon, bearing the
notification committee and numerous
members of the national committee,
who breakfasted at the Taft residence.
At noon the party took places as
signed them in the broad porches. with
their fiuttering canvas covering con-
structed for the occasion.
Taft Smiles His Pleasure.
Senator William Warner, of Missouri,
past commander-in-ch chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic. chairman of the
notification committee, escorted Judge
Taft to platform leading to the en-
LTduC0 Oh tie ldlL ItlduSlOH
Mr.. Taft was smiling and happy from
early morning. The porches and lawns
were reserved for ticket holders, the
street being the free-for-all field. A
band entertained the crowd.
Senator Warmers speech of notif1ca
tion was brief and Judge Taft, ack-
nowledging the information impaired,
stated In his first sentence that he ac-
ia ~ ft<.,. ttI ELL
of it's obligations.
On platform with a canopy cover
thrust through the high iron gates of
the mansion out over the sidewalk
Judge Taft took his stand, as march,
ing clubs saluted. shouted, waved flags.
canes, hats and received smiling
acknowledgment to stir their enthusi-
asm afresh, and then gave place to
other clubs
During the parade the notification
committee sat on the covered porches
applauding. The committee members
were whisked into the famous Cincin-
natl Club where, upon being joined by
Judge Taft, they were served with
luncheon.
During the ceremonies hundreds of
balloons were sent UP. fireworks were
played.
The days festivities will end tonight
with fire works from the hills, intended
to surpass any previous display.
Just prior to the notification cere-
monies today Judge Taft gave out the
following statement
''The formal and political speech of
acceptance written to greet and thank
the Republican representatives, of all
the States and territories of the Union
offers no opportunity for Mrs. Taft and
me to express the feeling of gratitude
which wells up in our hearts at this
cordial and enthusiastic reception from
our friends, fellow citizens and neigh
bors OF Cincinnati, without regard to
party.
Born, reared and educated within
the limits of this dear old city, we re-
turn to It after eight years OF absence
to meet the non-partisan goodwill and
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