Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-26
EVERYTHING READY
FOR NOTIFICATION
CEREMONIES
CINCINNATI DECORATED
GAILY IN HONOR OF TAFT
Cordial Greeting Awaits Re-
publican Standard Bearer in
Home Town. Journey Form
New York an Ovation,

Especial Dispatch to the Morning Journnl
| Cincinnati July 25.--Notincation
day seemed suddenly to become
eraliaation in this city upon the ar
rival today of William Ii. Taft The
work of planning and of general prep
afation for the event has been going
steadily forward for some time. but
1t took the presence of the candi-
date to expedite the unfurling of
flags, the draping or bunting and the
general breeziness OF the holiday at
mosphere all of which Is to culmln-
ate Tuesday in official functions for
the few and unofficial festivities for
the many,
The reception Of Judge Taft as no
stepped from the train which had
brought him from New York, could
not have been more simple had It been
purposely planned to avoid any sug-
gestion of function. Charles r.
Taft, and one or two old friends
were on hand to meet the candi-
date. A crowd stood back Of the sta
ton and could not resist a modest
demonstration of approval and few
friendly expressions were shouted
here aud there as the two brothers
made their way 10 carriage.
During the drive to the G. p TAFT
residence, on Pike street a glimpse
Of the holiday attire Of the city was
had and when the old colonial
house was reached there were decided
evidences of the coming event Two
large temporary porches Just being
completed on either side Of the pill
Jared entrance, showed the necessity
Of providing for the notification com
mittee and the local reception and
arrangement committees. Directly In
the center of the stone steps pro-
truded a speakers platform. which
looked out on the right and left TO
the spacious lawns. where standing
room for 500 persons viii be eager
" sought Tuesday and perhaps many
times during the coming campaign.
on the south lawn Is a sleek new
flag pole on which Is mounted a gid
ed eagle, erected to bear the flag.
which Mr. Tafts enthusiastic Filipino
friends have sent to be raised daily
through the campaign. When Il is
raised for the FIRST time Tuesday
morning amid general salute Of
guns and whistles it Is to hc the oe
casion OF brief address of accept
ance by Mr. G. r. Taft. This flag
raising begins the ceremonies for tho
day
After his arrival today. MIR raft
spent the afternoon and evening
quietly at the home of his brother
He saw fow callers and gave himself
up to rest and reading and visiting
with the immediate family
The trip from New York was with
nut important incident. Here and
there knowledge that Mr.. TAFT was
aboard. as his train would draw into
1 station, would result in cheers and
demand for hand shaking and
speech. This was so at Erie. just az
daylight and the crowd was dlsap~
pointed AT Springfield the populace
ared better and many men climbed
he car platform and were cordially
greeted for their effort At places
Mr.. Taft bowed through the car win
low and smiled his appreciation Of
he enthusiasiasm.
In It's enthusiasm for Mr.. Taft and
or Cincinnati. the local arrangements
sent invitations TO be pres
mt to the many state governors and
he selection included democratic and
epublican governors Among the an
wers received was one from Govern
r Conner Of Alabama, who told the
that he would not be able
D be present but he hoped the affair
,Ould be a success He added
But mark you I want to see Mr..
'ryan elected. but with the least pos
ble damage to Mr.. Taft as we like
i'm"
Governor Glenn Of North Carolina.
aid:
Il regret that cannot he with YOU,
s II would give me pleasure as
tizen. but not as politician to
low any respect 7 could 10 Judge
aft as ! have very high opinion
{ his qualifications"
Vice President Fairbanks wired
ie committee from Quebec that his
ficial duties in connection with the
SIT Of Prince Of Wales would pre-
mt his presence.
A reply received 10 an invitation
mt 20 senator Foraker and signed
, S G. Chenworth said that on ac-
,unt Of the senator's absenco from
e state Il will not be- 70 ft'j" f7r
m To he present
Judge Taft TODAY received this tele-
am from the Colorado state central
mmittee-
"The republican state central COM
ittce iu session-1ts-- bers
nd greetings and unanimously
edge the electoral vote OF Colorado
YOU
Thomas +. Walsh of Colorado tho
n member Of the notifcation com
ttee 90 arrive. reached here to-
sht and had conference with Sec
AIRY Taft