The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-29
REPUB STANDARD BEARER
 FORMALLY ACCEPTS HONOR
Senator William Warner Made the
 Notification Speech.
After Mr. raft's speech of Aceeps..es Which Touched on Vital Question. ef the Coming camp.isn, the
 Nominee Reviewed the
 Troops as They Passed

.hSA tO1AJ VI AAto A0tittN9ktQu AUtI ttA8 presidency by the Republican party. William H. Taft, standing on the DOT tico Of his brothers home in this city. formally accepted the honor. pledged anew his allegiance to the policies os President Roosevelt and declared that the chief function of the next Repubii- can Administration will be to clfnch what has been already Accomplished by the present occupant of the White House.
 In doing this. however, Mr. Taft pointed out in what is regarded as a conservative note in his address that there will be serious and difficult work to do, principally to devise ways and means by which the high level of busi- ness integrity and obedience to law which President Roosevelt has eatab- lished. may be maintained and the de- partures from 1t restrained without undue interference with legitimate bus mess.
 Mr. Taft attacked the Democratic platform. asserting that most of It's declarations either are inconsistent or disngenIous. Mir. Bryan's policies were held up as destructive.
 Because of the Intense heat which he appeared to feel he cut his enuncia- ton of principles in many places. ex- plaining his course and the reason therefor in order that his hearers might read the entire speech as it was given out for publication. Mir. Taft denounced the Democratic anti-injunc- ton plank as vague and ambiguous. in contrast to the Republican deciara- ton whiest lie said was clear and un aqulHocai" Labor and the rights of labor came tn for extensive considera- tion by Mir Taft. As to the publicity of contributions for the purposes of . A frrsa q. declared that the selection of a treas urer from the State af New York bound by the laws of that state as fo the publication Of such expenditures, assuredst sthe posltlon of the Republicans as against the mere declaration of their opponents.
 Discusses Many RrohleEns
 Judge Taft also discussed trusts, ln- functions. the physical valuation of railroads, the currency. postal savings banks which he declared were prefer able to the Democratic plan of govern@ ment guarantee Of deposits. and all other Issues which he regarded as per- tinent in the coming campaign.
 He concluded with the declaration that as between the two old parties. the difference consisted of the fact that with Republican success. there would be prosperity; with Democratic victory, business disaster.
 AHe tnAuu1E4St4 OL tue 8&GkL EIQW4 gathered In the Taft front yard was volatile When Judge Taft first ap- peared on the platform wearing his reading spectacles the throngs broke into applause and cheering which the candidate smllingiy acknowledged.
 Senator Warmers speech of notifica- tion was brief. and when he conclud ed speaking, there was an enthusiastic outburst of cheering as Judge Taft stepped forward. Time and again the demonstration was renewed, finding it's crest when Judge Taft acknowledged the nomination and the responslbiIities lt imposed upon him and launched Into his speech of acceptance. The early mention of President Roosevelts name and praise of his policies and adminls- tration called out constantly recurring applause.
 Following the delivery of his speech Mir. Taft was called upon to review a parade of local and visiting militia and political marching clubs. Practically half of those in line were negro mem bers of Taft clubs, organized in this and helghboring States. The parade was notable for the number of bands tt contained, the crash of martial music being continuous during the passage of all of the eight crowded divisions. From an improvised reviewing stand on the sidewalk, Judge Taft reviewed
 
 An elaborate fireworks display to- night brought the ceremonies of notl- fication day to a close. From a bril- llaqtly lighted river steamer. Mir. Taft. surrounded by visiting politicians and a host of his friends. witnessed the dis- play.
 Is Very Grateful.
 Just before the notification cere- monies to-day. Judge Taft gave out the following statement:
 The formal and political speech of acceptance written to greet and thank the Republicans of all States and Territories of the Union offers no op- portunity for Mrs. Taft and me to express cordial and enthusiastic rep- resentation from our friends. fellow citizens and nelghbors of Cincinnati without regard to party.
 Born. reared and educated within the limits of this dear old city, we return to 1t after eight years of ab- sonce to meet the non-partisan good will and rejoicing at the honor which has recently been conferred upon me-
 We are deeply touched. We offer our sincere thanks to the committee of arrangements who have organized and made beautiful this expression of neighborly good will Popular cleo tions are uncertain, but whatever be- tide candidate bA