The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-26
PRESIDENT TAFTIS
ENTERTAINED BY BUS
MESS MEN OF SALT LAKE

CIV IN HtNED . DUO
MESS MEN OF SALT LAKE.
that we should attend to that and regu-
late it, so far as we can, OF course II
is a subject that can't be dealt with theO-
retiCally; it can't be dealt with on math-
ematical principles.
Certainly you are the last that would
like to have mileage rate adopted be-
tween here and the eastern coast, ana
We have got to adopt it in some way so
as to introduce a newell, won't say
new but q system adapted to the COndl-
tons as we understand IL, and bringing
out justice so far as We can. Now, the
same thing is true with respect to the
antitrust clause.
'dThat was a law passed to meet new
conditions that our ancestors did not an
ticipate except by way of giving US the
power to control interstate commerce, IL
luStraUng, as II dOeS-1 mean tne lnSSf-
ton of that commerce C1auSe-the mar
velOus foresight of the constitution franz
ers, that in so short a document they
could make provision for so many untore-
seen emergencies and gTOwths, testifies
Of the wonderful character Of the instru-
ment which took form at their hands.
More Power for Commission,
Now, with respect to the interstate
commerce commission 1 think they ought
to have the power to classify meTChan-
disc; that is, to hear complaints with ref
0
that articles shall be put in their proper
class. It seems to me that is so clear
that IT can hardly need argument, be
cause the rate that an article pays de-
ponds upon the class in which it is put
and then upon the rate imposed upon that
class.
Now, then, If the railroad company can
make class arbitrarily and nobody can
question it or complain of it. the railroad
company has complete power to put any
rate within the range Of rates on the
article in question. Classification, of
course, is for the purpose of putting un-
der the rate all the articles that ought
to be carried, the circumstances Of whose
transportation are such as to bring them
I in one class for one rate, and I think the
interstate commerce commission ought to
/ have the right, upon complaint made, to
readjust the classifications.
4 could go on and describe other fea-
lures in which there ought to be i'm
prOvements, but you are waiting for
breakfaSt-and so am land L merely
/ throw out this thought because I know
that your club has had to do with the
interstate commerce commission, and It
illustrates the thought I had when I
wrote Of the Importance Of such a collec-
/ ton Of the prominent business men Of the
state and Of community like this in
bringing about, IN the course Of a rea-
sOnably short time, by their expression
and their action, justice to the commun-
ity.
'I thank you, sincerely, for your cordial
reception"
Following the address those present pro-
ceeded 10 DO justice to the menu, which
had been prepared. The menu card was
handsome affair, the first page bearing
at the top, embossed in gold design, the
coat Of arms Of the state Of Utah, sur
mounted by an eagle In the same color
and flanked by two American flags In
dernedth was the monogram of the Com
merclal club and the following inscription:
Breakfast rendered the Honorable VIII
| liam H. Taft, President of the United
states, by the Commercial club, Satur-
day, september twenty-fifth, nineteen
hundred and nine, Salt Lake CITY Utah "
On the second page, facing the menu
was the following inscriptions:
This is TO certify that at a meeting
OF the board OF governors Of the Com
meTCia1 club. Salt Lake City, Utah. held
| Tuesday. September fourteenth nine
teen hundred and nine the Honorable
William Howard Taft, President of the
United States, was duly and unanimous
ly elected an honorary member Of the
organization.
This action was intended as slight
expression Of the sincere esteem I'm which
all our people, regardless Of political al
| legianCe. hold the public services and prf-
vate virtues of our distinguished guest
/ and is accompanied with the hope that
! he may see many more years of health,
/ prosperity and usefulness"
The certificate bears the signature of
the board of directors, by William J. Hal
| lOran, president.
The menu was as follows:
CantalOupe
Finnan Haddie in Cream.
Pommes Nature.
Eggs a la Garlin.
/ BrOiled Lamb Chops on Toast
! JuHenne Potatoes.
Hot Corn Mullins.
Assorted Fruits.
l Coffee, Cocoa. Tea
The dinner lasted beyond the hour set
/ for the termination of the function $3.50
| o'clock. and shortly after that hour had
! been reached, Mr. HaNOran said IL was
necessary for the President to take his
I departure. He said the people of the city
/ and state honored the President not only
! because Of the high office he holds, but
as well for his many high qualities He
| then proposed three cheers for the Pres
/ ident, which were given with a VIZ The
/ guests remained seated whilr 'esi-
| dent and members Of his INN ! lrty
| took their departure, President Taft BID
| ding farewell to the assemblage in 1 e
words, Good morning, gentlemen"
Guests at Breakfast.
The following were present at the break
! fast:
The President, Governor William spry.
! Justice D. n. Straup, Congressman JOS
| eph Howell Colonel Walter Scott, State
Auditor ]. d. Jewkes, Secretary of State
| Charles s. T1ngey, Captain Willis Uline
State Superintendent a c. Nelson, the
party: Captain Archibald Butt, Wendell
| w Mischief, Charles u. Wagner DR. J.
| J. Richardson, Arthur Brooks, James
Sloan, jr., Joseph =. Murphy, Gerritt
| Fort, Robert T. Small. Robert II. Hazard,
| Z. a. Fowler Sherman =. Allen. William
Hoster and Harry l.. Dunlap, and guests
as follows: George d. Alder Joseph An
| derson, w. z. Bailey, o. ID. Banks, Isaac
Barton, J. NJ. Bardweii, S. M. Barlow. B.