Gilpin observer., 1911-10-05

Denver.-Pre6ident Tart found an
ideal Colorado day in Denver from the
moment of his arrival at the Union
depot at $3.50 in the morning until his
departure at midnight for Wyoming.
His day in town included a break
fast with the Yale Club at the Country
Club. where he spoke briefly; visi,
and a speech to the students OF the
University Of Denver; an extempora
neous but very important speech to
the Public Lands Congress, and 10000
people In the Auditorium; luncheon
at the home of Crawford Hill. where
he met the leaders in society; visit
to the Baseball Park. where he pre-
sented loving cup to Jimmy McGill
the owner. and an automobile to JACK
Hendricks. manager. on behalf Of fans
Of Denver; visit to the Denver Press
Club and brief speech; an automo
bile tour to City Park. Congress Parh
and the Capitol Hill residence district
on his way to Littleton. where he
made a brief speech; to Fort Logan
where he informally and socially mel
the officers. and, abandoning the pro
posed trip to the foothills, to the
Brown hotel. where he met the Re
publican leaders of the city, and al
night banquet in Ell Jebel temple, at
tended by 600. after which he left fol
the union depot to board his train fol
Cheyenne and the Pacific Coast.
At no time was there an enthusi
Ui tn W &
exception Of that at the Auditorium
for the reason that he was SO rushed
there was no time for a demonstra
ton. The arrangements were suct
that there was no opportunity for al
outburst of popular enthusiasm. espe
cially because there was no parade.
you have rendered your verdict
but 1 disagree with you!''
Very frankly. and Enthusiastically
President William Howard Taft tool
issue in his Auditorium speech witt
the resolutions of the Public Land:
Convention.
There was no attempt at evasion
of the question which means so mucl
to the West.
crowded the big building the Presi
dent took up the challenge of the Pub
lie Lands Convention. almost before
the ink had dried upon the papel
whereon was printed the resolution!
indorsing state control of natural re
sources.
1t was a kind and fatherly rebuk,
that the President administered, /;
typical Taft rebuke, but at the same
time is was without doubt a spank
ing.
II am President of the whole coun
try and what l am trying to do is tt
get you tOgether-it is not talk, ant
1t is not abuse, and 1t is not muck
raking. and it is not anything but get
ting on. that counts" said the Presi
dent, with the smile that takes ava.
any sting there may be in his words
and the audience broke out into cheer.
and applause. much of the conserva
ton talk has been hysterical, the wore
has been used as fetish, but still /
is wise ON the whole" This is tn,
tenor OF the Presidents position.
Extreme democracy marked the en-
tire Auditorium program. There were
no theatrical effects to touch tn,
drama-loving hearts OF untrammelet
Western people.
There were no bands to stir thu
blood Of patriotic citizenship. Their,
were no military professions, no
'pomp and power" no imperialisti,
tendencies.
Plain "Bill" Taft entered tn,
Champa street door of the Auditorl
um accompanied by his secretary ant
few secret service operatives. HI
walked down the aisle to the platform
like an ordinary American citizel
called upon to make an address.
The great crowd that massed tn,
lower floor OF the hall. filled the bal
comics with color and clung to thu
walls, sent up wild cheer as tn,
well-known ponderous figure in blacl
appeared. The cheering continued a.
the President mounted the platform
and greeted those congregated there
TO do him honor. and when he ascend
cd the rostrum people rose from theil
seats and waved handkerchiefs ant
hats at the head Of the nation.
When President Taft spoke he dit
90 with that lucid consecutive wei
poised style that unfailingly stamps |
man of long judicial training. Th'
words simple, the sentences clear ant
the manner OF delivery fitted hi
words with tailor-made precision.