New-York tribune., 1909-10-02
MR.. TAFT In TACOMA
LAST VISIT TO THE FAIR.
Shoes Deep Interest IN Alaska and
Panama.

Tacoma Wash. Oct After passing two DAYS
IN and about Seattle President Taft came 10 Ia
coma tonight and received from audience that
thronEed the hig armory one ~ the most cordial
greetings Of his trip.
The President was entertained AT dinner AT the
Union Club. after making the trip from Seattle on
board The yacht II Primoro owned by Chester
Thorne- The torpedo boat destroyer Perry escorted
1he Yacht
Before leaving Seattle the President paid a last
visit 10 the exposition grounds 10 view the live
stock exhibition. Mr.. Taft much interested in
the exhibit and passed more than twice the length
Of time allotted 10 il. Finally from the judges
stand, he made brief speech amid a chorus OF
hieais and grunts and lowings. complimenting the
exhibitors their fine showing and the progress
tha1 had been made In this country in the last ff-
teen wears IN scientific farming and breeding.
FROM the exposition grounds the President was
aAAen by automobile 10 the Seattle Country club.
where he took luncheon and passed the early
afternoon the golf links.
President Taft promised to-day 70 attend another
exposition. be held on the Pacific Coast in 1915
In celebration Of the completion OF the Panama
Canal Mr.. Taft said The date beyond his
term OF Office that his interest in the Panama
canal and in the extension OF trade on the Pacific
hao been so great for manv years that he
readily gave his promise 10 attend. The invita-
lion was extended by Colonel D C. Collier. director
general OF the Panama-Calforuia Exposition
which is 10 be held in San Diego Cal. the near
esI western coast AmericaD city 10 the Pacific
entrance Of the canal.
President Tafts unqualified statement in his
speeches that the Panama Canal would be com
Deted in 1915 hiss aroused great enthusiasm,
The entire Pacific Coast expects 60 profit greatly
by The short all water route from the Eastern sea
board.
When the President left Tacoma al midnight.
Tor The South he had completed five thousand miles
of lis thirteen thousand mile journey. Taking
into consideration elapsed time. however. his
journey was less than one-third completed.
IN the time he has been The road the Presi-
dent has made eight speeches Of first importance,
clearly setting forth his views national Ques-
lions, and he announced tonight trat he had
completed the list % set addresses.
The Presidents cutsooken opposition 10 sef-Eov-
eminent for Alaska unquestionahly caused con
sternaIion I'm this region. and followed a petition
from Alaska asking his support Of home rule in
that territory. The speech was widely discussed
To-day along with M. Taft's announcement that
De would visit Alaska next year Il Is understood
the President win make no specific -ecomrnenda-
lions 10 Congress fo- legislation affecting the ter
ritorv until after Eis visit
The president mas taken particular pains let
i be known that be has deeD interest iu Alaska
and feels thar The people there have been some
what neglected IN The past isis position in favor
- government help In building railroads 10 assist
'n opening up the Of the territory was re-
Ceived with enthusiasm.
President Taft spoke az dinner last night in
the Washington State building a. Tho worlds rat-
Tetary Ballinger. the President said.
I am grateful 10 him for coming into nv cshi-
net I wish IN the presence Of his friends and
neighbors 70 testify 10 the Sincere and high es-
TEEN an which I hold MS services 10 the govern
sleuc"
3r. TAFT took up The criticisms made that the
administration was not carrying out the Roosevelt
policies. and said:
7 bound admit thar AIr RoosevaIt's lzr,ovr-
edge of the West is greater than mine for he
had lived in tie West and loved il better than
he did his own home in the East, bat 1 was in
she Roosevelt Cabinet four years and became i'm
e1ed with the determination 10 carry out the
Roosevelt policies 7 understand them.
NO one can have higher opinion OF or feel
more gratitude 10 my predecessor than /
here is a disagreement as 10 lust what the
Roosevelt policies We have heard Of Catho-
lies OF whom ii said that they We're more
catholic than the Pope. Occasionally we find gen
ternen so earnest IN support OF the Roosevelt poll
Cies that they are more Rooseveltian than Roose-
Net himself am doing the best I can 10 carry
out The Roosevelt policies as ] understand them.
ana, as ] was in his Cabinet for four Years ! had
al least fair opportunity 10 know what they We're
The President VIII arrive in Portland al o'clock
tomorrow morning. After spending two DAYS
mere he VIII continue his journey southwark. The
furn toward the East VIII made al Los Angeles
The night of October T.