New-York tribune., 1911-02-14
Roosevelt Makes Strong Speech
Urging Support for Reel.
procity and Fertilization.
PRESIDENT SENDS MESSAGE
Old Guard and Progressive a.
One at Republican Clubs Big
Celebration in the
Waldorf.

First. the old guard. represented by
State Chairman William Barnes jr.. and
former State Chairman Timothy L.
Woodruff. and the Progressives, led by
Theodore Roosevelt, Lloyd G. Griscom
and Henry L. Stimson. got together, with
Ezra p. Prentice fraternizing with both
sides. Then the Rev. DR.. Frank w. Cum
saulus, Of Chicago offered the tribute to
Lincoln which was the reason for tha
dinner. And the final and biggest scene
Of the evening was the grand reunion
and ratification meeting for the policies
Of President Taft.
Secretary Meyer led off for reciprocitys
Judge Speer OF Georgia. followed for th~
fortifcation of the Panama Canal, and
Theodore Roosevelt wound up for reoi-
procity, canal fortihcation and all ths
policies of the President, with election o6
Senators by popular vote without taking
away the power of the federal governs
ment in controlling elections. He also
argued for enlarged federal powers over
interstate commerce and made a general
Plea for the party not to split over pros
gressive policies and degenerate into n
mere fight for places
Mr. Roosevelt was as enthusiastically
received as at any time in his career.
When Seth Low. who presided. said that
in introducing the next speaker he could
de 70 ali
the two words Theodore Roosevelt, the
thousand men In the big ballroom rose
and cheered for five minutes. while the
orchestra played "A Hot Time In tho
Old Town." and the ex-Presidents nrst
words brought forth another thunder OF
applause.
Roosevelt Praises Taft Aims.
II cannot say how glad I am at ths
way in which the members Of this or
ganization responded TO the two appeals
to uphold the policies Of President Tart.
| both in his effort for reciprocity and ior
the fortifcation OF the Panama Canal.
In addition to what has already been
said for reciprocity want to make the
mint that II should always be cardinal
point in our foreign policy to maintain
the closest relations Of equal respect ana
advantage with our great neignpor on
the north. We hail reciprocity because
| II IS an attempt to make more frienoly
and closer the relationship Of mutual ad-
vantage on equal terms of the United
states and Canada,
I'VE have got TO fortfy the canal.
What would happen 20 US If we yieldeh
70 maudlin sentimentality. and some ma
tion going 10 war with us took posses
eion of the canal? Do you think any
nation about TO make war on us "onih
hesitate TO take possession Of the 'shal'
We would be twice foolish # we d'd hor
recognize this and be ready to de'enn
ourselves in every particular"
~ the election Of Senators By popular
vote ur Roosevelt said that II was only
ann,ving 10 them the principle that had
hoer anplied century ago To the e'ec-
tion of the President, when II was to""o
IN the Electoral College that Aaron Burr
came within one vote Of being elected
President over Jefferson.
High Minded Leaders Wanted
| Interstate commerce and the necessity
Cor nov. instruments of the government
90 con,rol that commerce also came IN
for a measure OF Mr.. Roosev"lts at'eh-
tion He said that more efficient super
,.ision hv the national government was
demanded by the people. and IL the ied-
oroI government did not voluntarily ex-
erc;sa this supervision the separate
eta,es would endeavor To usurp tho row-
ers of the nation and then the Supreme
court would force tho federal govern
mont 10 act by its decisions.
In his plea for party harmony MI
Roosevelt said:
"rhe movement for fair play. for q
ccrare deal. must not be allowed To be-
come q contest OF the have nots against
the haves. The progressive movement
10 not a movement Ted by men who hope
parsonally 10 profit by Il. | ask you
men of this organization To join In II
| because | want to see IL led as was LED
the great anti-slavery movement by men
who felt in their veins the call To join
in a movement in accord with the In
evitable laws of righteousness.
Taft Sends Message.
BEFORE Mr.. Roosevelt was introduced
Mr.. Low read telegram just received
from President Taft, who was unable 10
h. present at the dinner. The message
| was as follows: