The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-07-31
TAFT NOTIFIED.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE AC-
CEPTs LEADERSHIP.
Attacks Bryan, Democrats and Their
Platform and Avows Allegiance
to Roosevelt Policies.

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
ers home in Cincinatti the city of
his nativity, formally accepted the
honor, pledged anew his allegiance,
to the policies of Presi mt Roose-
welt and declared that lief fuDc-
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 tPresi-
dent RooseVelt) has established may
be maintained and departures from
it restrained without undue inter-
ference with legitimate business"
Mr.. Taft attacked the DemocTa-
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 mo, no." when he said:
II submit to those most interested
to wage earners, to farmers and to
business men whether the introduc-
ton into power of the Democratic
party, with Mr.. Bryan at it's head
and with the business destruction
that it openly advocates as 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 hearers
might read the entire speech .:s It
was givn out Tor publica,eJn.
Mr.. Taft denounced the Democratic
anti-injunction plank as vague and
| ambiguous" in contrast to the Re-
publican declaration, which, he said,
was "clear and uneQuivocal." Labor
land the rights of labor came in for
extensive consideration by Mr.. Taft.
AS to the publicity Of contributions
for the purpose of carrying on cam
paigns the candidate declared that
the selection Of a treasurer from the
State Of New York, bound by the
laws Of that State as to the publica-
ton of such expenditures, assured
the position of the Republicans, as
against the mere declaration of their
opponents.
Judge Taft also discussed trusts,
|injunctions, the physical valuation
Of railroads, the currency, postal
savings banks, which, he declared,
were preferable to the Democratic
plan of government guarantee Of
deposits, and all other issues which
he regarded as pertinent in the COM
ing campaign. He concluded with
the declaration that as between the
two old parties the difference con-
sisted OF the fact that with Republi-
can victory there would be prosperity;
with Democratic victory, business
disaster.
The enthusiasm OF the greatcrovd,
gathered in the Taft front yard and
filing the surrounding streets, was
volatile: When Judge Taft first ap-'
peared on the platform wearing his
reading spectacles the throng broke
into applause and cheering, which
the candidate smilingly acknowledg-
led.
Senator Warmers speech Of notif-
cation was brief, and when he con-
cluded speaking there was an enthu-
siastic outburst Of cheering as Judge
Taft stepped forward. Time and
again the demonstration was reach
ed, finding its crest when Judge
Taft, acknowledging the nomination
and the responsibilities it imposed
upon him, launched into his speech
of acceptance The early mention
of President Roosevelt's name and
praise Of his policies and administra-
tion called out constantly recurring
applause.
Following the delivery Of his
speech of acceptance, Mr.. Taft was
called upon to review a parade or
local and visiting MALTA and poll
ticaI marching clubs. Practically
half of those in line were colored
members OF Taft clubs organized IN
this and neighboring States. Inc
rarade was notable for the numher
of hands it contained, the crash or
martial music being continuous dur
ing the passage Of all of the elght
crowded divisions.
From an improved reviewing stand
on the sidewalk Judge Taft reviewed
the passing hosts. Automobile rides
this afternoon, a reception for the
visiting politicians at the Cinema
ii Country club and an elaborate
fireworks display brought the cere-
monies Of notification day to a close.
From brilliantly lighted river