The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-04-20
Congressman Roberts
TELLS WHY He IS STAUMCh
Supporter Of President

letter to his old friend, Henry Diet
rich. In which among other things
he tells of the reasons that induce
him to be stalwart supporter of
President Taft. The letter is pri.
vate one. but II sets forth SO forci.
bly, the appeal that Taft makes to
every good citizen, that the Ga.
zette reproduces 1t herewith:
1T appears to me that the Repub.
lican party is today facing the
greatest crisis In its history. aaA
in order that my position may be
thoroughly understood by the party
leaders In the state, and especially
these Of you upon whom will de-
volve many Of the responsibilities
tending to restore the conditions OF
our country to the fondest hopes
cherished by our fore fathers, and
to the higher ideals of its leaders
today. take the liberty Of giyins
you my personal iedas concernins
the presidential nomination.
"On the 2Sth day OF July, 1911, In
tho house of representatives )432i
l0-233) during the extra session o,
congress. | went on record for the
denomination OF Honorable william
Howard Taft. using the following
language:
Tho president of the United
States, Honorable William Howart
Taft, has done more during the firs
two years Of his administration t,
ad, ance tue moral and material con
ditions OF the nation, than any othe
president has ever accomplished Il
a full term of office
His term has thus far bee
characterized as an administration {
actual accomplishment along th
ines Of broad. patriotic Statesman
ship. and the lead he has taken
shis work for good government, prt
gress In trade, worldwide peace, an
the restoration to the whole peopl
regardless OF sect, creed or color
their rights AZ American citizen
marks him as leader whose lead
ership Inspires confidence and who's
policies are worthy Of our mos
serious consideration. His amdinistrs
ton has been simple and unostentl
tio,ls. AS a president he has show
the courage of his convictions, an
: when the future historian records hi
works 1t will stand out as one o
the strongest. sanest, and most psc
gressive administrations In the al
na.s Of American history.
Since that time President Tai
has only made himself stronger l
! my estimation, and have no rea,
on 10 change my position with +,
: ference to his leadership. He Is d
recting the Old Ship of State SAT,
!. ly through troublous waters, an
: through the most trying and ammo,
ing oredals.
: You can readily see my positio
In this matter, and believe thf
tho people of the state OF Nevada r,
sardless of their party preferenc
viii commend me for staying wit
my word. am a Republican fro
u principle and win support whatev,
J. nominee may head the ticket, b,
T. during these times OF unrest brougl
o OH by blunedrs Of partisans In bot
). parties. but largely by malconten
who look 70 personal aggrandizeme
rather than. the public welfare,
feel personally that President Tai
o who has the courage OF his convi
tions, and whose least concern hi
- ever been his own political advanc
!, ment. is entitled to another term.
" ~ am not writing this In spiI
OF one who wishes to dictate
'e the people of Nevada, but one wi
X Is thoroughly convinced Of the ~
ut tlce that is due Mr.. Taft, and whi
4. believe tho American speople W
see accorded him at the nation
convention, and at the polls In n
vsmber nsxt
II have always been an admirer
= Mr. Roosevelt. and hold the highe
0i regard for him. but at the prese
T. time we need someone W
,e Is willing to meet conditions as th
Il. are. regardless Of personal ambitis
naturally favor President Taft.