Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

his desire was not to be known as
TAFT, the pro consul" but as "Taft,
the father Of the Filipinos," who
brought to them the light Of modern
civilization.
In the larger sphere OF world poll
tics, we are entering into new and
closer bonds with all the nations OF
the earth. who Is better qualified
| than he to lead America to her true po-
sition In this later day when the
boundaries established in tho centuries
past are becoming less distinct and
Kingdoms and races are beginning 20
realize that they have all one com
mon destiny?
FAMILIAR WITH ORIENT.
Secretary Taft has exceptional fami-
larity with conditions In the distant
Oricnt--in japan, in China. We may rest
assured that our traditional friendship
with japan will continue Moreover, the
future promises that the sluinbering mil
lions ~ China will awake from the leth-
argy Of ages. and she then will realize
that the morning dawn of frcsher life
and wider outlook comes to her across
the broad Pacific from free America, her
Itruest friend and helper We covet no
portion OF her territory. We desire from
her, as from all nations. increased good
will and that mutual respect which
knows neither biuster nor cringing on
either side. Thus IN this now era Of
| la rger relations. Secretary Taft, with his
comprehension Of national and interna
tional subjects would furnish certain
lty of peace and sustained prestige. Tn
der him, at homo and everywhere. this
mighty people would have nm assured
confidence in the secure development and
progress of the country and would rest
safe In the reliance that chief execu-
tive was at the helm who, in peace or In
war, would guide the destinles Of the
nation with strong hand and with
gentle patriotic heart.
And SO to-day. in the presence Of more
than ton thousand. and with the inspir
ing thought Of the well-nigh ten thous-
and times ten thousand who dwell with
in our borders, nominate for the presi-
dency that perfect type Of American
manhood. that PEERLESS representative of
the nohlest ideals In our national life,
William II. Taft, Of Ohio.
Mr.. Burton was given most respectful
attention throughout the hall. He wore
the conventional prince Albert dark
trousers and a black tie. His appear nee
} was more that OF an student than the
effective politician ne really is. He spoke
rapidly with appropriate gesture and
could easily he heard by the majority
of people in the building.
Mr.. Burton after referring to the
) friendly rivalry of Other states said that
"to-dav we wage the contest for the
prize, tomorrow quickcned by a common
aorv ,eaI the cha unions of all the candi-
dates, with mounting enthusiasm Will &c
forth to conquer the foe" His reference
; to Mr.. Taft as the great war secretary
, ...,o,, r.as ra,,o,,od with rreater vicoi
when he brietl! NlcNen iai' c"'c''
While the delegates ana the occupants
of the galleries anc Inc p'd'io' III az
u corded Mr.. Burton the closest a'Ve'''o'
it was plainly evident that u'es WEI
waiting for the supreme moment W sN
vent to their pent up eh'"uS''S'!,' ~
n first mention OF the name Oh lait ~
r the speaker passed. ai'''oat "'."o'
e notice. one Ohio delegate mac" io'o'
y flicker with nag ana Sal" w.
o were few hand claps from the sa''e''e
l. but that was all.
l AS Mr. Burton neared the emu vi IA
| 'hlh ie'''NN
y chamber He assured ms hearers wa
whether in war or IN peace oec'e'a'
II Taft as CHIEF magistrate would gun
e the destinies of the nauon WIN st'""
II hand and with gentle patrio''c heA'''
And so, to-day IN me presence
u 10000 persons and the Inspiring tho"s"
y of the well nish ten thousaho ''''es "
II thousand VINO dweh IN our porue'H
u nominate for tho presloehc! tha' pei
n typ" OF American MANHOOD ana 'na' peer
o less representative or the noo!pS. i'ea
|, our national me- Nlliiam H. la'H
ii cpEAT Dl,NoNSrR ALTON
The demonstration that followed tf
name OF ONO on the roll was as arc
to dcluge compared to- the roar tha
/ broke out as MT. burton concluded
r" their chairs with waving faSs, mats an
AZ hankerchiefs stood the men from Taft
J. nome state shouting at the top of the
voices. Other delegations came i'll on II
oi wave and roar OF laughter ionowe
'i when nag pole to which was
a. tached pair trousers OF most generot
is proportions was held aloft by the men
II bers OF the TEXAS delegation. This VIZ
10 the angora goat garment previous
'e described. Across the consolidated pc
10 ton or the trousers fore and art WEI
AS attached placards bearing the inscril
" ton: AS pants the hart for cooll
as streams. SO Texas pants for TAFT.
n The blue banner bearing the face