Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-01
Expresses Hope for Closer Relations
With Canada.
TRIBUTE TO GOV. HUGHES
Makes a Felicitous Speech ~ Shs
"Ad" Club-Submits to Inter-
vfews-Leaves for Pittsburs.

Convention Hall being entirely covered
with tables. Thomas Penney, former
district attorney of Erie county, acted
as toastmaster.
Secretary Knox devoted himself to an
explanation of recent reforms in the
diplomatic and consular services He de
clared anew that diplomacy and trade
must go hand in hand, and that IL was a
to construe it otherwise.
The Secretary expressed the hope that
the administration would have the undi-
vided support of the commercial organi-
cations of the country i'm carrying out
this policy.
The President devoted the greater part
OF his speech 10 purely local topics. He
spoke of Niagara Falls as an embarrass-
ment, because of it's scenic grandeur and
industrial utility.
Stands by Ballinger.
This brought him to a discussion of the
conservation of natural resources and in
directly to reference to Secretary Bal
linger, when he said:
Let me lift my voice in behalf OF
those who are responsible for carrying
FORWARD this work, and plead that they
shall not be traduced and misrepreseut-
ed in reaching a solution Of a problem
most difficult
The President spoke Of the conserva-
ton bills in Congress, and especially
the one confirming the right of the
executive to withdraw lands from pub
lie entry.
There has been objection to this" he
said, las a reflection upon those Off
cials who already have exercised this
power In suggesting that they usurped
the power OF Congress. II the Supreme
Court should decide that this power does
not exist we would have a perfect mess.
There are people who say the power does
not exist and arestryiug to secure t1tle
to land on that ground. The fact that
they are willing to face law suits shows
they have long purse and are prepared
to fight"
The President said the subject of oon-
servation was rather abstruse.
But" he added amid laughter. there
are a great many people in favor of
conservation, no matter what 1t means
The President congratulated the busi-
ness men of Buffalo In common with
the people of the entire country that a
tariff war with Canada had been avert
with the dominion and said he was
sure both countries would benefit
thereby. Within the next year. he de-
clared. Secretary Knox would enter in
to negotiations with Canada to see
what can be done toward bringing
about closer commercial relations.
Pays Tribute to Hughes.
Mr.. Taft then turned to tribute 60
Gov. Hughes.
LAS L look on this New York audi
ence" he said. II feel like apologizing
on the one hand and felicitating the
country on the other. in taking from
you a great governor to make a great
justice of the Supreme Court Of the
United States"
The President expressed the hope and
the belief that "others might be found
to live up to ideals framed after his.
But you will sympathize with me i'm
taking such man from the preserva-
ton of that greatest human tribunal.
that palladium of our liberty, that bui-
wark of all our institutions-the Supreme
Court of the United States.
Even though 1 do not agree with
Gov. Hughes in his conStruction of the
income tax, and hope that your legisla
ture will adopt that amendment, / shall
still he willing and glad, If IL does, to
submit to its construction by Mr.. Jus
tice Hughes I'm full confidence that without
regard to what view he may have taken
before, he will give again his judicial
quality to the solution of that problem.
You know and 1 know that he is thst
kind of man who can, when he takes the
oat tn of office, decide every question with
out fear or favor as God gives him to
see the right"
President Taft left for Pittsburg Al
II 90 pm.
Breakfast in the Wilcox House.
The President and Secretary Knox
reached Buffalo from Washington at IA
this morning. They breakfasted at the
home OF Ansley Wilcox. after which
President Taft spent two hours at hard
work IN the library Of the Wilcox home.
where. in 1901. Theodore Roosevelt took
the oath Of Office as President OF the
United States, following the death OF
Mr.. Taft is the first President to visit
Buffalo since those fateful days.
Shortly after noon the President held
reception at the chamber Vf commerce
He also visited the University Club to
meet a number of Yale alumni. and from
there went to the Gratewick cancer lab
oratory for a brief visit.
President Is Interviewed.
Mr.. Taft broke presidential precedent
today by allowing himself to be quoted
at an interview with reporters. He ask
ed his interviewers to keep away from
politics, but they plunged right into the
New York situation and especially the
of Gov. Hughes to the Su-
preme Court bench.
II saw Gov. Hughes at Albany the
President SalC, 'Deror6 ne was nOml-
mated and we went over the question
of his running again for governor
urged him to do so. He gave me many
reasons why he could not. When a man
like Hughes makes up his mind, it's not
done without careful consideration, ana
it's usually made up for good
AZ to the income tax, the President
said:
my views on that subject have not
changed in any way. I am decidedly in
favor Of giving the government the right
to levy such tax In time Of necessity
Impromptu Speeches Applauded.
President Taft and Secretary of State
Knox. as guests OF the Buffalo "Ad''
Club at luncheon today, made two little
speeches which won them en-
thusiastic plaudits. The President spoke
Of his legislative hopes. but declared that
he preferred being advertised rather than
10 advertise himself. despite the criticism
that he did not sufficiently = mploy that
agency. Secretary Knox as decided
ding at ',some newspaper he de-
clared, In diluting the Ae Fers as
Euilty Of wrongdoinx ndictsA