New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-23
TAFTS TALK ON PEACE
PROVING EFFECTIVE
South Dakota Voters Gain Last
ing Idea of Presidents
Sincerity by 1t.
SUNDAY IN PIERRE QUIET
Only One Speech Made, Follow
ing Which Chief Executive
Takes Auto Ride-Governor
Vessey Luncheon Host.

[From a star Correspondent Of The tribune
Pierre. s. n, oct 22.-The President /
nassed a genuinely restful day here in |
the little capital Of South Dakota, where |
ne has been the guest Of Governor YES
cav, ond If Representative Burke. Only |
one speech marked The day-an appeal |
for peace and for the ratification OF the /
treaties with Nicaragua and Honduras /
II was delivered to an audience of sew
eral thousand-all the Pierre auditorium
could accommodate. Many came from /
surrounding towns to see and hear the
President.
United states Senator Crawford, one I
Of the insurgent leaders. and acknoWl- /
edged supporter Of Senator Ia Toilette
for the Republican Presidential nomina-
ton in 1912. met Mr.. Taft TO-DAY. Fol !
lowing the Auditorium speech, Repre- /
sentative Burke took the President for
. n sixty-mile automobile ride over the !
prairie in wind that was keen enough |
L. make the Chief Executive long for
the bearskin overcoat he wore on his /
trip through Russia four years ago.
At dinner the President had real buff !
falo steak furnished through the -cour- |
tesy of the heirs of "Scotty" Philips,
owner OF the largest. herd Of. buffalo IN
the world Yesterday a moving picture
concern engineered the killing by Ind
ians with bows and arrows, of one
member of the herd, and a choice steak
was saved for Mr. Taft. He apparently
enjoyed IL immensely.
A telegram from Governors Colquitt
of Texas. Mells of New Mexico and
Sloan Of Arizona, Mayor Kelly and
James McNary, president of the Cham
her Of Commerce Of FL Paso. Tex. was
received by the President. It read
We are celebrating together the ad-
mission TO statehood of Arizona and
New Mexico. We have just joined in
drinking a toast TO the President of the
United States. and on behalf of the
people here represented wish 10 extend
10 you our most cordial greetings.
A telegram Of acknowledgment was
sent by Mr.. Taft
One hundred voters Of the town of
Dallas, on Rosebud Agency, called on
the President this afternoon, having
come to Pierre i'm automobiles. Each of
them brought the President a perfect
rosebud so when the entire hundred
were piled in Mr.. Tafts arms he had all
he could carry.
Although in no sense political, there
is no question that President Taft's.l
peace speech is one of the most effective
10 makes. 1t serves strikingly to reveal
the broad craftsmanship and the sin
certify of the man. while he speaks with
an earnestness. which. eXcites admiration
and never fails to elicit the most en-
thusiastic applause.
His Stature Adds to Appeal.
The greatness of his own physical
stature seems to lend force to his appeal
for support in a policy the United States
IS to play-the part OF the great strong
man Who scoras 10 resent by force the
insult Of some puny tormentor, and who.
only when compelled hales the offender
into court and makes him answer there
for his violation OF principles Of law and
equity.
II is, perhaps, as great tribute 10 the
Inherently religious spirit Of the Ameri-
can people. even Of the many who main
tain no utilization with any church, as
10 the President that they admire and
respect the man who appeals 10 them In
the name of the Prince Of Peace 20 do
Gods work. TO lead the world in the
progress Of Christian civilization by tax
ing so large a step in the direction Of
universal peace.
Were such an address characterized by
the least suggestion Of cant on hypocrisy
its whole effect would be lost. but when
made by one whose earnestness and sin
cerIty are so obvious and so compelling
it is exceptionally impressive a fact
which has been abundantly demonstrated
10y the demeanor of every audience 10
which President Taft has made his APP
PEAL.
Impression Is Lasting.
Moreover, the calm yet earnest man
ner of delivery which is natural t. the .
President. not only when discussing this +.
but other subjects, makes lasting i'm +.
preston. = more brilliant orator might /.
sway his audience with glowing periods |
and brilliant pcroration. but there is /
every reason to believe that the words /
Of Mr.. Taft sink deep and that those .
who hear him take home much food for .
thought.
The friends Of the President, espe- |
cially those familiar with conditions in
this state, are greatly delighted that the 1
President should have come here at this
time. They believe his visit will work /
wonders in saving the state from in /
surgency, and they say that his speeches /
yesterday Wtre effective beyond their
most sanguine expectation.
The President attended the Methodist |
church this morning with the Governor.
and was his guest at luncheon After /
the afternoon meeting in the auditorium /
President Tart went TO Mr.. Burkes |
house. He will stay until tomorrow
morning g. G. II.