Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-01-20
TAFT's CLAIM OH PACIFIC COAST.

The following editorial, printed in the Oakland
Tribune. is worthy Of reproduction it expresses
the opinion of ninetenths of the people of Ne
vada, irrespective of party
President Taft is the logical candidate to sue
ceed himself Not only is he the logical candi-
date but he is by far the best equipped candidate
for the high office he holds that has thus far pre-
scented himself His experience on the bench, as
governor general of the Philippines, secretary
Of war and president has not only demonstrated
bis talents and fitness administrator, but
has still further qualified him for service as the
executive head of the nation.
Mr.. Taft's distinguishing traits are clearness of
vision hxedness of purpose, fairness of mind
sense OF justice eatholicity of sympathy and firm
belief in the moral soundness of the people These
are all high qualities Conjoined in one person of
broad understanding and unfinchng integrity,
they constitute the basic elements of the ideal
ruler in free country. They are the qualities
which enable man to lead in inaugurating care
fully considered reforms and to apply the brakes
when crude radicalism threatens to smash things
by rushing headlong into untried experiment
President Taft is man of progressive ideas and
syinpathies. but he is wise enough to perceive that
every suggested change is not progress, and that
proposed remedies for acknowledged evils may
be worse than the evils themselves
His mental poise is equal to his sterling hon
esty and sturdy patriotism. The moral soundness
of the man irradiates and strengthens Judgment
at once calm and profoundly considered He
never does anything hastily with intent to
court popular favor. lie does what he deems to
be his duty, what he thinks is the best for the
people, and trusts to the sober Judgment Of his
countrymen to vndicate his conduct and do JUS
tee to his motives OF how many men who figure
in the public life of democracies can this be SO
truthfuy saidY To whom of all the asprants for
Mr.. Tafts place will it applyY
President Taft has given the country wise,
SAFE, progressive and economical administration
HIS foreign policy is broad and enlightened.
Peace. amity, and justice in our intercourse with
all other nations have furnished its keynote The
arbitration treaties he negotiated with England
and France are evidence of his desire to promote
concord among the nations of the earth his all
horrenee of war and bloodshed and his aim to
have all international disputes adjusted in accord
ance with fixed rules of equity Future genera
tons Will accord him the honor of being the most
potential advocate of peace the world has ever
known.
In the details of domestic administration he
has demonstrated remarkable capacity He has
raised the standard of efficiency in the public serv
Ice, and at the same time enforced wholesome
rules OF economy. 1t is due to his efforts that we
have '>Nsta savings system, and if congress does
not pro obstinate and obstructive he will suc
ceed IN establishing parcels post For the first
time IN ITS history the postoffice department has
been placed on sef-supportng basis The rural
free mail delivery system has been improved and
extended. The laws prohibiting trust monopolies
have been energeteally and mpartially enforced
FOR the first time since they were enacted Vic
latlons OF the banking laws have been vigorously
punished
When he came INTO office the revenues were IN
snheient to meet the expense of government Bv
reducing the cost of administration and securing
the passage Of measures which increased the ma
tienal revenue he has succeeded in making The
government income meet its expenditures He
sun working hard TO reform our revenue and
currency systems, to the end that trade NAV he
relieved aud banking be placed on q sounder
basis
President Taft has endeared himself to the