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them in his jurisdiction. He told his hearers
that the time had come when the South snoulu
assume it's share Of the responsibility OF olIe0'
ing the affairs of the nation but II couio heFe'
do so as long as 1t followed tradluoh which
had lost it's reason for being and as long dS IL
persisted in making itself an instrument OF 'iie
Northern Democracy, no matter TO what e>oeS0
of economic doctrine that party might go NJ
added that they were the tail of the Northern
Democratic kite. and they must arouse theiii-
selves and play their part in shaping the af-
fairs Of the nation or else be carried IN the
pockets of Mr.. Bryan and others like him. He
was cheered to the echo. Taking up the record
Of the Republican party he pointed out the
MANY points on which the Republicans OF the
North and the Democrats of the South agreed
and then he urged the necessity OF protec-
tive tariff to foster the industries which are
making the prosperity of the South
There are a great many men in the South.
and doubtless many within the sound OF my
voice, WHO are strictly Democrats said Mr..
Taft "They are to be divided into three
classes The first class are going to vote Tor
me The second class are not going to vote at
ALL and the third class are going to vote for
nv opponent and hope that will be elected. l
think, my friends, that you know as know
that is a fair statement. So 1 have come here
II
that they ought to come right out and just
take their first cold bath leaving historic ira
dition naturally dear to their hearts, and come
right into the party whose principles they ap-
prove" The assertion was received with laugh
ter and shouts of That's So" That's right
In closing he anaIyzed the bank guarantee
proposition OF the Democratic leader and eX-
posed it's impractica bility in terms which excited
laughter and applause in his audience. When
he closed the audience rose and cheered until he
had left the building.
At various points along the line large audi
ences gathered and listened respectfully and at
tentively to the brief addresses which Mr.. Taft
made. while at almost every stop some women
or group Of women handed up bunch or box OF
flowers until Mr. Tafts car. the Constitution.
was converted into bower.
At Knoxville MI Taft was cheered from the
time he left the station until he reached the
Coliseum. where nearly four thousand persons
awaited him
At johnson city and Bristol Judge Taft met
the same cordial and courteous reception which
had been given to him earlier in the day His
remarks were heard with attention and his ar
guments elected frequent applause and cheers.
As to the political situation in Tennessee
there is little that need be said. 1t is probable
that the Democratic majority for the national
ticket will be greatly reduced.
There is however, a greater possibility that
George N Tiliman, the Republican nominee for
Governor. may be elected. MFR Tillman is an
avOwed state wide prohibitiOnist. The Demo
cratic candidate, Governor Patterson. who
stands for reelection, is an advocate of local
option and his enemies say, a reluctant one at
that. There has been great factional bitterness
! in the Democratic camp. growing out Of the
/ fight year ago. when Patterson defeated ex-
/ Senator Carmack. Carmack is the leader of the
prohibition wing Of the Democracy and he and
! his followers vowing that they will have
/ vengeance Patterson. which they can accom-
/ psh by throwing their strength to Tiilman
+ In a measure his will help Taft but the more
! conservative Republican leaders expect TillmaU
to run considerably ahead Of the national ticket