The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-28
TAFT ENDS HIS FOUR DAY STAY IN KANSAS Enters Iowa Today Where He Remains Two Days DISCUSSES THE TARIFF Taft Travels s54. Miles in Kansas and Makes P Formal Speeches
 Largest Crowd Yet At
 Topeka
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DISCUSSES THE TARIFF

Leayenworth, I<as., September 2i.-Pres- ident Taft ended his four days visit to Kansas he-e tonight and departed for Iowa, where he will spend two days be- fore again heading for the far vest; and will enjoy game of golf.
 He visited Topeka. Atchissn and Leav- eilworth, stopping en route to his desti- na ton. He appeared on the back plat form of his car in response to the cheers and requests for small talks. He tray eled S54 miles in Kansas and made 22 formal speeches in all He wound up here with a discussion of the tariff. He again explained his attitude and reas- serted his willingness to- sign any tariff bi. based upon the forthcoming report of the scientific tariff board.
 The President expressed himself as de- lighted with his reception in Kansas. The crowds which turned out to greet him again took rank as the largest he has met any of. his various trips through the country. -...'-..-.-s-. lef .ss
 A climax was reached at Topeka. Here MT. Taft faced q throng in the. plaza estimated between 2o0o0 and 30.000 That all might hear him, Mr.. Taft mounted a table. This also held vase of flowers and pitcher filled with water and ice.
 A scorcning sun beat down upon the crowd. The President removed his silk hat and spoke uncovered 2a @
 When he appeared at Atchison the Pres ident wore a broad brmmed Panama hat.
 'I am sincerely grateful to the people of Kansas fer my welcome said the President, "a welcome to the President Of the United States and a welcome to the man. I found the intelligent men and women of I<ansas looking prosperous. happy and contented. congratulate them On the evidences of all these which ebcund on every side" 1ln x
 The President was surrounded through out the hours by q ,host gof kansas politicians and statsmen belonging to both factions of the republican party. ,.t A. ,ti
 Senator Joseph isristow, who at ETutch- illson, yesterday, served notice ona MT. Taft that the party was far from over confident, continued as the guest Of the President on the train. There was no assurance of recurring bitterness. which closed the semi-centennial celebration at the state fair ceremonies yesterday. Each wished the other good luck when they parted company tonight.
 At Topeka the President laid the cor nerstone of the Memorial building, which Kansas is erecting to the Grand Army of the Republic.ssThe presence of. so many veterans in biss audience later at the capitolsplaza led MT. Taft to speak 6gaTn of peace and righteousness. He spplSe of the arbitration treaties with al Britain and France. He said the suffer- ing and ecruelty of war only ,afdeis 9n blnging about d step closer tDanltiraate peace. sIss fpis Ssss : :
 MT. Taft arrived in this city e at { o'clock ana remained here uptil Il o'clock tonight He made lis tariff address in the open. afr and then notored to Fort Leavenw6rth.i There he briefly addressed the officers attending the Army Service school. as commander in chief of the army and navy. He then visited the soldiers home. In Snis address to the army officers the President advocated again the idea of a skeleton army .isnade up. largely of skilled officers who conlu devote themselves largely to the train ing of the militia.
 The President said under this system a competent army could be placed Fin the field at,a minutes notice, and while on a peace footing would recommend iit- self for, cheapness in economies.