The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-04

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Taft, who was met-there OF his
way to Hot Springs by about 1000
people.
4 Mr.. Taft was In the dining car when
1 the train reached Staunton. but in re-
sponse to continued cheering on the
outside he appeared on the rear plat
form. AS he made his appearance s.
! Brown Allen. United States marshal
and delegate-at-large from Virginia
to the Republican National Conven-
\ ton. introduced the Republican candi-
date, saving the people OF staunton
WANTED him to say something to them.
| II didn't expect to make speech"
said Mr.. Taft. II only desire to ex-
press my sense of appreciation OF Vir-
ginia hospitality. am going UP into
your mountains to spend two months.
I want to climb your mountains. but 1
am not sure can do it without
lhorse. This gathering is an evidence
ito me that my coming Is MT. unwel-
come"
Judge Taft was Interrupted by a
series of hurrahs. and when he could
be heard. continued: II am greatly In
debted to you for this radiance of hos
pitality, but 1 am responsible now to
| my party for what say. I am re-
sponsible to great party"
..Wha zis the matter with the Re-
publican party?" called out one man.
THE Republican panty is all right
declared Mr.. Taft. II hope Virginia
will give the party It's electoral vote.
this time
you don't need Virginia." some one
in the crowd called.
| "But want it," retorted Mr.. Taft. "I
want the vote OF this State. II we can
break up the Solid South we shall be-
doing great good for this country n
have nothing In tho way OF politics to
talk about to you, although you have
|ldragged a little way into political
lines, but wish to show my great
pleasure in having this cordial recep-
tion. | am coming here to enjoy the
good Virginia air.
There was general demand for a
handshake.
II want to shake hands with the man
who was a pallbearer for Fitz Lee"
exclaimed a grizzled veteran, and Mr.
Taft responded with hearty hand
clasp.
Before the handshaking had proceed
ed very far the train moved off amid
cheers.
Crowd Gathered at Charlottesville.
CHARACTERISTIC VA. July 3D.
About 200 people gathered at Main
Street Station at o'clock this even
y ul9g no to get ia a glimpse n Of Of Judge William
Charlie. occupied the special car
"Brithart." attached to Chesapeake and
Ohio train No. 1.
When the train came to standstilll
The Republican nominee for President,|
was In earnest conversation with
Frank B. Kellogg, national committees
man from Minnesota, but as soon as lie |
saw the crowd on the platform he
drew close to the window, and after
a cordial greeting. shook hands with
several of those nearest the car.
Wouldn't Make Speech. II
a Democrat lifted his hat and wished
Judge Taft a pleasant stay in Virginia
q mot only at."8replied lady close
by. but we hope you Will be elected.,s:
8# With a broad smile. Judge Taft re :
,plied:S"If the ladies will support me. I /
peed not worry"
'.This happens to be an Ohio lady"
came back the response. and the crowd
applauded
a local Republican asked the ol,ioan
II he could not make a brief talk, but
heNreplied that he was tired out, and
was on his way. to the Virginia noun
tains for. a rest, *.
I Mayor-elect Haden was presented
tosJudg ge TAFT, who greeted the Demo-
cratscordially. g{
8s'I hope you have az law a biding
town said the candidate.
- All except the university" said a
Wit This led Judge Taft to remark:
We'll that kind OF youthful effer-
vescence Is often excusa ble.''S
judge Taft was conversing
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