The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-05
SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE.
TAFT SWEAES TO SUPPORT
ROOSEVELT POLICIES.

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One Has Already Accomplished
Asserts That Most of the Declara.
tiOns of the Democratic Platform
are Either Inconsistent or Disin.
geuOus, and That Bryan's Policies
are Destructive.
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 2s.-Officially
notified today of his nomiation for
the presidency by the Republican par
ty, VIM. H. Taft, standing on the
portico Of his own brothers home in
this, the city Of his nativity, formally
accepted the honor, pledged anew
his allegiance to the policies of Presi-
dent Roosevelt and declared that the
chief function Of the next Republican
administration would be to clinch
what has been already accomplished
py the present occupants Of the White
House. In doing this, however, Mr..
Taft pointed out in what is regarded
as a conservative note in his addre So
that there would be serious AMI diff
cult work to do, principally "to de-
wise ways and means by which the
high level Of business integrity and
obedience to law which he president
Ro"sevelt) has established may be
maintained and departures from it
restrained without undue interference
win legitimate business.
Mr.. Taft attacked the Democra,,c
platform. asserting that most of its
declarations either are inconsistent or
disingenuous. Mr.. Bryan's policies
were held up as destructive The
vast audience that heard the candi-
date was responsive to Mr.. Taft's every
word and there were loud cries of
mo! MOI" when he said:
Il 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 its head, and
with the principles that it openly ad-
vocates as a 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 reason
therefor, in order that his hearers
might read the entire speech as 1t
was given out for publication. Mr..
Taft denounced the Democratic anti
injunction plank as "vague and am
biguous," in contrast to the Repub-
lican declaration, which he said was
clear and unequivocal."
Labor and the rights Of labor came
In for extensive consideration by Mr..
Taft: AS to the publicity Of contribu-
tions for the purpose Of carrying on
campaigns the candidate declared that
the selection Of a treasurer from the
State Of New York, by the laws of
that State as to the publication of
such expenditures. assured the posi-
ton 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 pref
cradle to the Democratic plan of gov
eminent guarantee Of depositors, and
all other issues which he regarded as
pertinent in the coming campaign. He
concluded with the declaration that
as between the two old parties the
differences consisted Of the fact that
with Republican success there would
be prosperity; with Democratic VIC
tory, business disaster.
The enthusiasm Of the great crowd
gathered in the Tart front yard filling
the surrounding streets was volatile.
When Judge Taft first appeared on
the platform wearing his reading
spectacles the throng broke into ap-
plause and cheering, which the can
didate smilingly acknowledged. Sem
ator Warmers speech Of nomination
was brief and when he concluded
speaking there was an enthusiastic
outburst Of cheering as judge Taft
stepped forward. Time and again the
demonstration was renewed, finding its
rest when Judge Taft, acknowledging
the nomination and the responsibilities
1T imposed upon him, launched into
his speech Of acceptance. The early
mention Of President Rooseve,t's
name and praise of his policies and
administration called out constantly
recurring applause.
Prof. Henry c. Adams, chief Of the