New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-11
PRESIDENT TAFT
APPEALS TO FARMERS
Tells Them Reciprocity with
Canada will Benefit Their
Interests.
ANSWERS ALL OBJECTIONS
Greatest Importance of Agree.
ment, He Says, Will Be in
Bringing Two Countries
Closer Together.

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. 10.-Carryins
forward his campaign for Canadian reel
procity, President Taft made a direct
appeal to the American farmer on that
issue to-day He declared that the i'm
preston which had gone abroad that
reciprocity with the Dominion would In
lure the farmer was entirely without
foundation. and gave statistics to provo
his assertions. Mr.. Taft declared with
out reserve that the agreement with
Canada would be a benefit rather than
detriment TO the agricultural interests
OF this country.
The President said he felt that the ur1-
doubted general benefit Of the agreement
would entirely vindicate those who ara
responsible for 1t. The principal reason
for adoption OF the agreement. he said.
| was the fact that 1t would unite two
countries with kindred people In conn
mercial and social union. to the great
advantage Of both.
such a result" the President added.
| docs not need 10 be justified by nice
| balancing OF pecuniary profit to each.'
Mr.. Tafts address. the first Of his
present trip in the Middle West was de-
Iivered at the National Corn Exposition
| in the auditorium at the state fair
grounds. Because Of the AGRICULTURAL
character OF his surroundings and the
presence of many influential farmers,
the President argued in behah OF
of view Of the agriculturist.
Great Throng Hears President.
THE auditorium, whicl has seating
capacty OF more than four thousan''
WAS crowded 20 overnowing. The crush
| obou, the doors was so great that the
services Of a score OF policemen were
called for.
Mr.. Tafts address Was heard WIN
deem interest. and he was warmly ap-
nlauded at intervals. The speech was
not framed merely as popular appeai
20 q class but consisted In large part ot
e,,,ros IN substantiation OF definite gen.
| eral claims
For instance so far as the corn ra'S-
ers are concerned, Mr.. Taft showed tha'
The total Canadian yield was only SIX
ten,bs If / per cent of the total proouc-
ton in the United states.
.cer.ainly. with respect to corn no
odded "the American farmer IS k'ns
and will remain so, reciprocity or u"
reciprocity
This statement elected a quick re-
snonse from the big audience ana the
demonstration was renewed Wheh 'i'e
President. in closing, said:
.T ct the agreement be adopted ana go
into oneration. and in six months the
farmers of the border VINO no" ha'o
fears will rejoice in this great s'ep
toward closer business and sociai re'a-
,ions with our neighbors. The "ho'e
country-larmer manufactures ra'iroau
company. middleman. WarehouSemah-
all will be the gamer.
| president Taft will continue his recl-
nrocitv campaign in Illinois tomorrow.
In the forenoon he VIII make priei
speeches at Champaign and Decatur III
rho afternoon he will deliver another ad-
dress on reciprocity before the Illinois
state Legislature. at Springfield ana IN
the evening will speak at a Lincoln Day
dinner in that city.
The President arrived here to-day from
Washington at 1:45 p. m. He was met
at the station by Governor Harmon a
committee Of citizens and cavalry cs-
cort After a brief parade through the
citv Mr.. Taft went 10 the fair grounds.
Following his address he visited Gov-
ernor Harmon's homelfor few minutes.
Tonight he dined informally with sixty
guests at the Ohio state University.
leaving here later for Champaign. Ill.
Has Geld and Sore Throat.
Owing to a severe cold and sore throat
the President was compelled 10 cut
part of the programme outlined for him
IN this CITY. on account OF his throat he
onnealed 10 the audience for silence, and
thus was able TO make his voice carry to
the furthest corners of the big audi
torium. In order that he might receive
treatment and be able 10 keep his speak,
ing engagements on the trip the Presi-
dent brought his physician. Or. j. j.
Richardson, of Washington, along With
him.
Mr.. Taft will be back in Washington
on Monday morning, to remain until the
end OF the session Of Congress. lie has
not stated his position as 10 an extra
session, believing it is perfectly well
understood by this time. and that Con-
gress will govern itself accordingly.