The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-28
DEATH KNELL OF TRUSTS SOUNDED
BY W. H. TAFT ACCEPTING NOMINATION

our sister republics which are making
such strides in the South Hemisphere,
and met with most cordial aud graft
flying response from our Latin-Ameri-
can colleagues.
The assistance which we are rendering
in Santo Domingo to enable that gov
eminent to meet its obligations ana
avoid anarchy is another Instance Of
successful work OF this Administration
IN helping our neighbors.
The Administration has by the
promptness, skill and energy Of its ne
gotiatiOns secured dominion IN the ca
nal zone of the Isthmus OF Panama
without which the construction Of the
canal would have been impossible 1t
has subdued the heretofore insurmount-
able obstacle of disease and made the
place Of work healthy.
II has created such an organization
that in six years cert ainIy, and probably
in less. the Atlantis and Pacific viii
be united. TO the everlasting benefit Of
the worlds commerce and the effective
ness Of our navy will be doubled.
Marvel of Success.
The mere statement Of the things act
ually done by this Administration at
home. in our dependencies, and in
foreign affairs shows a marvel OF sue
cessful accomplishment, and IL ever a
party has entitled itself 10 the approval
OF its works by renewed mandate Of
power from the people whom II served,
It Is the Republican party in the present
campaign
The only respect in which nothing has
been done Is in the development OF our
foreign marine. AS long as we uphold
the system Of protection for our home
Industries we must recognize that II is
inapplic4ble 10 assist those OF our c!ti-
zens engaged IN the foreign shipping
business, because there is no feasible
means Of excluding foreign COMPETE
ton, and that the only other method
Of building up such business is by
direct aid in-the form Of a mali subsidy.
l am in favor Of the bill considered in
the last Congress as a tentative step.
The establishment Of direct steamship
lines between our Atlantic ports and
South America would certainly do much
TO develop trade that might be made
far greater. On the Pacific the whole
shipping trade threatens 10 pass into
the control OF Japan. Something ought
10 be done. and the bill which failed
was step in the right direction.
Independent Democrats.
The Democratic party under its pres
ent leadership in previous campaigns has
manifested a willingness TO embrace any
| doctrine which would win votes. with
little sense Of responsibility for its prac-
/ teal operation IN its striving for sue
! cess II has ignored the business pros
/ ,
| sound economic and governmental prin-
I ciples, and has reversed its own ira
/ diJioEal views Of constitutional cOnstrUc-
I ton. Patriotic members OF the party
have refused 10 be controlled BY party
ties. and have either refraIneu from
I -OIlng or have supported the Republi-
| can candidate. May We not appeal JC
! these courageous and independent Citl-
| zens again to give US their support
/ IN this campaign because the reasons
| for their breaking the bonds Of party
| are stronger today than ever De1OreE
| have now reviewed at great length
! the principles al issue between the tWC
| parties. When 1 began he preparation
J OF this speech Of acceptance had
| hoped 70 make II much briefer than il
/ is. but j found on an examination OF
! the platform and on a consideration OF
! the many measures passed during the
] present Administration and the issu Is
/ arising out OF them, that II VS. imp- s.
| sible 10 deal with the subject ComT re
| hensively with proper explanation nc
/ qualification IN a short discussion. ri:
IS my excuse.
| Difference Between Parties.
| I have pointed out that the attitude
Of the Republican party with referenc,
10 evils which have crept in, due 10 tht
enormous material expansion Of thi.
I country. is 70 continue the Roosevelt
! policies OF progress and regulation
while the attitude Of the Democratic
/ party under its present leadership IS tht
I change for the sake of change TO the
! point Of irresponsible destruction. and
( that there IS no hope whatever Of q
/ restoration Of prosperity In returning Il
! TO power.
AS said IN our platform. we Repubh
/ cans 20 before the country asking tn,
I support. not only OF those VINO have act.
Z ed with US heretofore, but OF all ouI
| fellOW-CitiZenS who. regardless OF pas
! political differences. unite in the desire
10 maintain the policies, perpetuate the
/ blessings and make secure TIA achieve
I ments II greater America.