Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-27
NOW TAFT EXPLAINS PARADE AND 0RATORY
Makes Detailed Reply to the Taft and Sherman Demonsra.
Foraker Charges. ton by Republican Clubs
JOINS THE DENERS CLUB CHEERS GREET MARCHERS
Didn't Ride Free Anybody P Secretary Strau Discusses
vate Car Prosecution Under Olney
GUEST OF MIDDLE BASS CLUB TREAT BANK GUARANTEES
Up TrustMa
ters-ExSenator of North
ulous, Carolina Makes Address
CHEERS GREET MARCHERS
Secretary Straus Discusses Trust
Prosecution Under Olney.
TREAT ON BANK GUARANTEES
Enthusiastic Meeting at Headquar.
ters-Ex-Senator Butler of North
Carolina Makes Address.


cheers more than 800 republicans paraded
| Pennsylvania avenue last night.
The Illuminated parade of the Taft and
Sherman Marching Club of the District
of Columbia preceded a rousing republi-
can mass meeting which marked the
opening of republican headquarters. un-
der the auspices of the Interstate Repub-
lican Clubs. at 615 18th street northwest.
Both the parade and meeting evoked en-
| thusiaSm.
In the large meeting hall of the head
quarters at least thousand auditors
were assembled and listened to several
spirited and eloquent addresses
The principal speakers were Oscar M
Straus Secretary of Commerce and
Labor: Charles ii. Treat treasurer or
the United States, and former Senator
Marion S. Butler of North Carolina Each
predicted glorious victory for the grand
old party next November.
They lauded the republican admnistra-
ton, discussed issues occupying the at
tentlon of the American people today,
told OF the democratic shortcomings in
| the past. forecast the vanity of the
promises Of that party for the future and
made dire predictions should Bryan and
| Kern be elected.
The orators described republican prSs-
perity and the continuance of sound doc
| tiihe lHSuTlnS the electl0n OF candidate
Taft when he takes the presidential chair
| March next.
Marchers Are Cheered.
The Taft and Sherman Marching Club
formed in line on 18th street in front OF
the headquarters at o'clock. When
Capt. John j. Strain called Attention
the crowds that gathered on the sidewalks
broke into a loud cheer When the lat
for c,,hc IaI
standing attention." waiting for the
| word forward" the sound of a cornetist
playing Rock of Ages was heard.
The paraders, with white caps and capes
trimmed with red, white and blue. and
each man carrying q torch, were pic
turesque. At various points during the
! march roman candles were fired and red
and green lights burned
| The ourbS along the avenue were
thronged and the cheering was carried
along the route.
, The mGrchers Travelled as farNas 9th
street and then returned to headquarters,
where the speaking had already COM
menced.
Henry NJ. Camp. in charge of the inter-
state headquarters, as temporary chair
| man of last nights meeting, started the
ball rolling. In a brief speech before in,
PRODUCING B. II. Warner as permanent
chairman, he told of the work 10 be done
by loyal republicans between now and
election day. He made plea to those
who have voting privileges i'm the states
to return to their homes-no matter how
distant-and cast their ballots for Taft
| and Sherman In November.
| He welcomed every one to the headquar-
ters the opening of which. he explained.
was reason for the celebration. He said
he hoped all would make use Of the head
quarters during the campaign.
The introduction of Mr.. Warner as per-
manent chairman provoked more ap-
plause.
In preparing his auditors for the
speeches to follow he said:
I'VE are going to use some heavy artil-
lery."
He emphasized the great Importance oe
perpetuating the republican administra-
ton.
I'VE must win." he declared Great
business and social interests Of this won-
derful republic are at stake. Grave disas-
ter would result if Bryan should he
elected
Speaking Of the personalities Of Pres
ident Roosevelt and Candidates Taft and
Bryan. Mr.. Warner said:
I'm Mr.. Roosevelt have not only 4
peerless leader but matchless one HIS
t honesty. bodness and ability cannot he
questioned The people know and believe
him He has won their confidence
LAS for Taft. we have an able and dis
. ness, diplomacy legislation and i'm the
law: a man who has been tried and who
has never been found wanting;
But in Candidate Bryan we have rad
: tician of astuteness. He ha9 Jan ambition
to crafty which accounts for his appar-
ent persistency and sincerity. He has
done absolutely nothing to warrant his
lelevation to the hlghest position IN thlS
republic.
ne is simply talented talker: man
misleading the public by aid of attractive
oratory.
Warner Cites Figures.
In conclusion Mr.. Warner summed up
what the republican party has accom-
pished for the nation during the two adj
ministrations of President Roosevelt. He
read from statistics compiled by the
Treasury Department showing the iu-
creased wealth of the nation: the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor, show
ing the growth in commercial and busi-
ness industries and the steady increase in
) the wage scale. and the Department OF
Agriculture showing the tremendous in
crease in the productivenesS Of the farms
throughout the country.
He referred to the much-talked-of
money panic, saying that what panic
there was has long since passed and COM
fidence and business activity have been
restored. He declared that prosperity is
magnificent at present
Shortly before Mr.. Warner concluded the
marching club, with fife and drum corps
at it's head. loudly playing Marching
| deafenng cheering and handclapping. IL
marched to the front of the hall and then
turned and marched TO seats In the rear
In introducing Secretary Straus. Chalr.
man Warner said he is one OF the Draihy
and powerful men President RooseVeu
has taken from the enemy's ranks.
He Is now at the head OF one OF the
most important branches OF our govern.
ment,' Mr. Warner said land MS ad-
ministration of his department has oone
much toward making the administrators
of Roosevelt successful"
Straus is Cheered.
The cheering and clapping and waving
NJ hankerchiefs that greeted secretary
straus as he walked to the front or the
platform lasted at least three minutes
His first words were You plainly show
that YOU are in this campaign not only
IN fight. but to win. / am with you IN
both. The grand old party must win.
He dwelt principally upon the policies
of Mr. Taft and the republican platform.
and at the same time lost no opportunity
to knock the bottom out of the democratic
platform. He attacked the slogan of the
democrats, shall the people rule" saying
that the deeds of President Roosevelt and