New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-19
GOOD TIMES WITH TAFT
Francis L. Leland Points Out
Need of His Reelection.
BIDS BUSINESS MEN STIR
Banker Adds Change of Senti-
ment in Campaign Is in
Presidents Favor.

Francis L. Leland, president of the New
work. County National Bank, speaking Of
,be political situation yesterday, said that
business was good and what was needed
60 maintain good times was the re-elec-
ton Of President Taft.
Mr. Leland is a man of varied business
interests He is president Of the Amer
team protective Tariff League. He It was
,vbo subscribed 100000 to the Metro
nolitan Museum of Art not so long ago.
business Is good" said Mr.. Leland.
aBatter than for several years. II the
country could be assured Of President
Taft's reelection, which seems more prob
able as the campaign progresses, there
would be an era Of prosperity set I'm Of
which every American would be proud.
We want stable business and tariff con-
ai+iors and non-interference with leGiti-
mate business That is what the Taft ad
mfpjstratiou has given us, and We are
roaming the benefit now. Would ii not be
foolbardy for the American people, on the
threshold Of universal prosperity, TO vote
Tor a change and the upsetting Of our
government and Its affairs?
Increase Of deposits in our bank here.
the depostors Of which are largely local
business men. shows that buyers are eN-
changing their money for other commodi-
ties, and l hear frequently men whom l
have known for many years, when they
visit the bank, say they hope that Taft
vii be reelected and that neither free
trade nor the wanton assault on our con-
sentative institutions may threaten after
election to disturb business.
Wants Business Mems Clubs.
"Tbls feeling IS the hope of the Taft
campaign. II should win the election for
Mr.. Taft, for, after all, what affects one
little line OF business reacts on other lines.
You cannot build up business on hysteria
or demagoguery. But business men should
take sufficient time from their daily work
10 interest themselves in the Taft cam
pslrn. There should be more Taft busi-
ness mems clubs formed, business mems
psrades and an interchange Of talk be
tween employer and employe, whose in
terests are benefited alike by prosperous
times.
Having taught big business that Il
must obey the laws. President Taft, IL re-
elected, would have little further trouble
probably. with trusts or gigantic combina-
lions Of capital They know where Mr..
Taft stands concerning their interests,
and they have come TO realize that bust
ness. Of whatever degree or magnitude,
when governed by law and guaranteed, as
We might say, by an honest administra-
ton. really enjoys an invaluable boon for
prosperity.
Says Protection Is Urgent.
''No matter who may be elected Mr..
Leland continued, Il am for adequate
protection 10 every American industry
We must have that TO succeed against the
world. In our bank here merchants and
manufacturers, business men Of every
line. are our depositors We are in l4th
street. but we don't know where Wall
Street is. and don't want 10 know. l am
here 10 represent 10 the best Of my ability
the interests Of my depositors, and / want
to do that"
DO you consider Mr.. Roosevelt a pro-
tectlOnlst?" Mr.. Leland was asked.
"Tle platform of the Progressive party
Ia fair as TO protection, but 1 would not
trust Roosevelt" he replied Although
when President he did not make any rec
concentrations contrary to the protective
policy. he wanted TO several times. We
know that. He was restrained as he
SAYS"
What do you believe he would do If
elected AGAIN."
Il don't know. l would not trust him.
Il is impossible TO say what Roosevelt
would do under any conceivable circum-
stances. He is not sincere and does not
himself know what he may do"
do you consider Mr.. Wilson a pracn-
cal free trader?"
Calls Wilson q Theory.
Il DO. although he tries to deny H.
President Taft's reelection is the only
ray OF hope for continued prosperity ana
good business Mr.. Wilson would be an
experimental theory. The business OF TINS
country is Of too great magnitude and I'M
portance to be experimental with. Pres
snt conditions are satisfactory; then why
should we not vote to continue them
Change Of sentiment in the campaign
is all in Mr.. Tafts favor. The third term
candidate has shot his bolt and MS
strength is receding; Wilson is standing
stll. Business support IS turning moro
and more 10 Taft, as it should
above all, no Republican should vote
for Wilson as a rebuke to Roosevelt
Taft can be elected and every Republican
should cast his vote to that end. Inc
third term danger is past; that OF tarhI
uncertainty; wildcat financial legislation
and other III considered laws still threat
en- In the Democracy.
Hardly any interest in this country
whether controlled by Democrats or Re
publlcans is not fearful Of the future
should Wilson win. That TO my NINA is
the best assurance why he Will not win
Let Taft men show their colors' wake
up. talk with those they meet, emphasize
the danger which turks in an overturnihs
OF the government just now when Dust
ness conditions are so promising, and they
viii be surprised at the response from tNe