The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-10-02
Taft Promises People Of Fargo That He
Will Carry Out Policies ofPres. Roosevelt


ent tour was inaugurated last week al
Cincinnati, William Howard Taft, the
most popular man in the country to-
day, the man destined to carry out
the Roosevelt policies, got close tc
the hearts of the people of Fargo and
other sections of the state last even
Ing, in the Gateway City.
According to the reports sent ia
their respective newspapers by the
eastern newspaper correspondents
with the Taft party, 10000 people
greeted the presidential nominee in
Fargo, and further that the demon
stration here was without doubt the
most enthusiastic and largest thus
tar witnessed on the present swing
around the circle. 1t was Hello.
BILL" and Come again, Bill" all along
the line. Right on a level with the
people is Big Bill" and the standard
bearer of the republican party is sure
to win out on his war cry, shall the
People Ruler"
Because Taft is one of the people
and when he is elected it is a cinch
that the people will rule.
Throngs at Reception.
The reception accorded the next
president OF the United States last
evening was unprecedented in the his
tory of the Gateway City or state.
1t was one grand outbUrst of cheers
from the moment he appeared at the
rear end of his care, on reaching
Fargo until he re-entered his car at
the Milwaukee yards at 9:45 o. m.
In the hope of securing a peaceful
nights slumber. The greatest Of the
demonstration amazed even the east
ern newspaper men who are ac-
customed to seeing Mr. Taft daily
greeted by enormous crowds. While
Taft's visit to Fargo was a big boost
for him, it also resulted in boosting
Fargo in the eyes of the east
Mr.. Taft and his party reached
Fargo at 6:36 p. m. The republican
nominees reception was marked by
such enthusiasm as to entail some
slight inconvenience as the price of
the compliment to his popularity. His
train was late and when it pulled into
the station the broad sidewalk in
front of it, the right of way, and
Broadway were thronged with people
eager to catch sight of the smiling
candidate. Accompanying Mr. Taft,
in addition to his own party were
United States Senators H. C. Hans
brough and P. ]. McCumber, Con-
gressmen Thomas Marshall and A. j.
Gronna, Republican National Commit
teeman James Kennedy, Hon. L. B.
Hanna Hon. NJ. N. Johnson and Hon.
George M. Young, who escorted Mr..
Taft from CrOokston to Fargo.
Greeted Crowds With Smiles.
he was almost mobbed by the eager
crowd which trampled over itself in
its anxious efforts to get a good look
or shake hands with Bill"
But Bill didn't care, and the famous
smile that won't come off was broader
If anything when he emerged from the
sea of humanity and climbed into a
carriage.
Salute of Twenty Guns.
When the whistles of the different
plants of the city sounded a warning
that the Taft special had reached the
city limits, Lisbon Battery of the N D.
National Guard began the firing of a
salute to the distinguished visitor, and
while the parade was moving along its
route, the sound Of the roar of cannon
could be heard above the shouts of
enthusiastic voices and the strains of
the bands that added materially in
making the event great success.
1t was a great night in Fargo even
n 1t didn't start until $50 o'clock and
was all over at $3.50 p. m. A great
day for Fargo for It had an oppor-
tunity to see and hear, to meet the
man of the hour.
Two bears, ten steers with sheep,
hogs and fowl were served at the
great barbecue near the speakers
stand in Island park. The auspicious
event following the Taft speeches was
banquet to newspaper men when the
eastern correspondents and the north
west scribes, numbering 100 were the
guests of the Fargo and Moorhead
press club at the most elaborate event
of the season at the Waldorf.
cheered by Thousands.
Down at the depot as the hour for
the arrival of the Taft special drew
near a low buzz of excitement began
to swell through the crowd, and when
at last the special steamed into the
station the pent up enthusiasm broke
forth into a prolonged roar. Everyone
cranned his neck and far down the
line of coaches and at the end a portly
figure, surmounted by smiling coun-
tenance, stepped onto the platform
s'There's Bill now!'' shouted some one
wildly, and the crowd took the cry
There's Bill! Hurrah for Taft! Hur.
rah for Bill"
After Mr.. Taft had been safely es-
corted to a carriage, the torch light
parade formed and commenced tc
move slowly down Broadway. Rec
lights had been distributed along the
street and as "Bilr' was driven alons
Broadway he witnessed an inspirins
sight to say the least In the car.
riage with Mr.. Taft were Senator Nc.
Cumber, j. T. Williams of the nationa
committee and Sergeant at Arms
Ransdale. The Taft party was es
corted by Co. B, N. D. N. G. Score.
of carriages and automobiles, carry
ing members of the Taft party, prom
inent republican leaders of the stat
and the state press followed the Taf
carriage, with bands interspersing th
parade.
Parade Feature.
The procession was the biggest an,
best held in Fargo and was a gran,
tribute to the high esteem in whicl
Taft Is held by North Dakotans. Th
procession moved down Broadway t
Front where the carriages entered th
park, while the automobiles moves
down Front street and entered tn
park from Sixth avenue. All alonl
the line Of the parade were cheerini
thousands who rendered Mr.. Taft
genuine western welcome.
The order of march was as follows