The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-08
BRYAN AND TAFT
MEET IN Chicago

Hall said:
las l look upon my distinguished
associates on right and left, l am
forced to resort to the familiar pro-
testation of the perplexed lover, How
happy could be with either, were the
other dear charmer away
"The evolution of politics has
brought to a commanding place in the
eyes and regard of his countrymen a
citizen of Nebraska. His life has been
an honorable page from the day he
received his degree from his alma ma
ter to the hour of his choice as stand
ard-bearer of one of the great ma
tional parties by legions of enthusias-
tic countrymen.
with the principles of an Ameri-
can, he has sought and held leadership
in a career of courage, fidelity and
kindness. Millions accept his captain
cy, the energy of his service, the pur-
ity of his patriotism, gentlemen-Mr.
Bryan"
Mr.. Bryan prefaced his set speech
with the following Introductory re-
marks:
"Mr. Chairman, Judge Taft and Cen
tlemen-I appreciate the honor of be-
ing present on this occasion. l ap-
preciate the generous words Of the
chairman in presenting me to you.
think that it is a good omen when we
can lay aside partisan feeling on an
occasion like this, forgetting the
things that separate us, remember
the things that are more numerous
and more important that unite us in
the bonds of common citizenship.
think I can see signs of progress in
politics. When I first began to run
for President Qaughter) there were
no occasions Of this kind. I think
note a large charity, broader liber-
ality and more kindly feeling than
has sometimes prevailed in the past.
Here the chairman of the representa-
tive committees meet, willing even in
the heat of campaign to pause for
moment in the giving out of estimates.
Here the treasurers of the respective
committees suspend for a moment the
investigation of business conditions Of
those who send in checks. And here
two distinguished citizens at large
meet, both uncertain as to which will
be confined We shall carry away
many delightful recollections of this
occasion, for whatever the election
may show, we may remember one oc-
casion when we were treated with
equal consideration.
"I am glad to meet at this board
one who has been honored by his par
ty with the leadership Of great cam
paign. I am glad to testify to my ap-
probation of his abilities and his vir-
tues. If I am successful the victory
will be the greater to have won from
such, and if am defeated the sorrow
will be less to have been defeated by
such"
The introduction of Mr.. Taft was
as follows:
'In the fortunes Of war we acquired
alien and subject races. Our govern.
ment assumed to lead us to the lofty
eminence of American civilization
For the accomplishment of this pur-
pose the President sent to the Philip
pines a typical citizen and eminent
counsellor and a man with the cour-
age of his convictions. He accom-
plished the high purpose of his mis-
sion, winning both the confidence Of
his countrymen and the love and graf
itude of a nation to be. Success and
honor have crowned his every effort in
an active life as citizen, jurist, peace
maker and cabinet officer. Through
all his career and in our insular pos
sessions he has stood for the integrity
of his government and the majesty Of
right, gentlemen-Mr. Taft"
Mr.. Taft, whose rising was greeted
with another outbreak Of cheering.
prefaced his prepared speech with a
few impromptu remarks which created
laughter. He said:
"Mr. Chairman, Mr.. Bryan and Cen
tlemen of the Chicago Association Of
Commerce. have only begun to run
for the presidency, and I am glad to
begin when the political amenities of
the campaign are better understood.
Continued on Page Four.