The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-10-03
Thousands Hear Republican Can
didate at Fargo. Crowd from
Dickinson Small. Local Peo-
pie in Charge Of Barbecue.


expected that a good sized crowd OF
enthusiasts would attend from this city.
but they didn't materialize. Aside
from the members Of the Dickinson band,
more members went down on Sunday
than on the early Monday morning train.
Perhaps this is not to be wondered at
when it is considered that the distance OF
the round trip was $50 miles, made with
in period Of 80 hours. At Mandan and
Bismarck the crowds were smaller than
anticipated but this didn't seem to make
any difference in the number of people
in Fargo. The Dickinson band took part
in the parade and played at one or two
stations on the way down. The special
left Fargo at about II O'Clock and the
local p 1ple reached home shortly after
neon Tuesday, tired, but satisfied. tor
they had seen Taft and some of them
had even heard him speak. Those who
did heard something good. ID.
The celebration at Fargo is now
matter of history. The candidate arrived
about half an hour late and was greeted
with cheering mob. salute Of cannon.
the music Of half a dozen bands and
general pandemonium.
i - Heswas escorted to Island park BY Co.
B Of the state militia, followed by a
torch light procession, Taft club. bands
and automobiles bearing all the distin-
fuished ones. Candidate Taft partook
of the big barbecue, which was prepared
by skilful staff of Chefs among whom
was j. F. Brodie Of this city. and
praised the work Of. the cooks. He then
spoke for about five minutes in the open
air ampitheater to crowd Of people.
Owing to the damp air and the condi-
tion of his throat, it was deemed best
to have the main speech in the opera
house. Here was gathered crowd
taxing the capacity Of the building. Mr..
Taft addressed them. for about 20 min
utes, receiving big ovation. A second
crowd was gathered in the skating rink.
expecting to hear the candidate, but he
was unable to make speech there. caus-
ing much disappointment.
Judge Taft and party left for South
Dakota at about II 80 o'clock, although
he went to his train two hours earlier,
\ Both speeches were well received by
those who could hear. Everyone had q
chance to see the candidate. but all
could not hear him. However. nearly
everyone was satisfied and the central
committee feels well pleased over the
success Of the celebration.
The following are some of the most
important extracts Of Judge Taft's two
speeches: a. 4
II feel complimented beyond express
sion at the big turnout Of North Dakota
people and want to testify from the the
bottom Of my heart how grateful ! am.
am delighted to greet North Dakota
audience because know that it is com
posed Of men that do things and in that
respect il is like the republican party.
We have heard great deal about the
trusts. but We have not had great deal
Of accurate information. S$sS;
Bryan says that 4 do not know any
thing about the trusts in fact, Bryan
says that ] do not know anytime about
anything. This, Of course, Is one ofthe
issues of the campaign and as Bryan
has taken that side Of the issue am
ia duty bound to take the other side and
to assure you that | do know something
about something. gs
Ny plea regarding the trusts is that
began my Investigation long before =
intended to become president Cloud d
applause and great laughter. /.
III the course of the Great march Of
prosperity which we had IL this country,
there crept insevils Of dishonest manage
ment Of lawlessness among railroads,
sof an increase Of illegal onopolies. Is
moral awakening came among the peo-
pie the exponent of that moral awaken.
7 IND was Theodore Roosevelt. and be
srappled that question with the same
energy with which he had srappled all
ne Other unusual cTtisies rented "a
this administration.
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