Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-02-29

William Howard TAFT president 81
tho United States ana candidate for
REORGANIZATION and ro-elcctlon 20 the
hleh office, q Just now being made
tho target for some vicious and un-
warranted attacks BY so-callod inde-
pendent newspapers and BY the usual
Democratic press bureau.
Mr. Taft has made a good presl-
dent IN the liaht OF years 70 como
his work IN the white house viii
show up stronger and stronger in be-
half OF Justice, constructive policies
and calm. well considered executive
action.
1t Is true that Mr. Taft has made
some mistakes; no president who hes
ever accomplished anything has
escaped mistakes. But Mr.. TAFT has
been big enough and manly enough
70 recede instantly from any false
position in which he has been placed,
and 10 do 80 without excuse or re-
elimination.
That MIR. Taft viii be the nominee
OF his party IN 1919 at this time
seems certain. The only candidate
with any chance OF successfully con-
testing for the high honor Is Mr.
Roosevelt. who twice has filled the
position Of president and who IL now
an avowed candidate.
The two men are radically differ
cnt In views on many important mat
tiers. but the record for accomplishing
effective work. 80 far as his first term
in office is concerned, IL clearly in
favor OF the president
Mr., Taft has made an excellent rec
ord and he has made II IN the face
Of constant unjust criticism and UNI
der the most trying conditions, but
he has been so patient, honest and
painstalsing that oven his bittercut en-
emlos can find nstle on which TO base
an open attack on his administration.
The principles OF the Republican
party, AZ enunciated IN the platform
upon which he became candidate.
have been strictly adhered 70 by the
president. and. working within hls
party. he has brought about many
excellent reforms and Instituted
many radical changes in legislation
and In departmental work Cor the
benefit OF the nstion At large.
Nothing better illustrates the cain
and impassive nature Of the Taft adj
nlinlstratlon than tho recent and pre-
vaiiing troubles in the republic of
Mexico.
Every opportunity has been given
that republic 20 work out It's own in
tricate problems without interference
from this nation. and at tho same
time the administration at Washing
ton has taken every possible step 20
safeguard American rights and inter-
osts both on tho border and IN the
adjacent nation.
There has been no hysterla IN the
raft administration; no catering to
fads and fancies in an effort 10 cree
ate false popularity. and above All
Mr. raft has never been found guilty
os playing politics for personal ends
at the sacrifice o. his own high office
ana the rights OF the people, ire
speotive Of class or interests.
n MIR. TAFT 10 re-nominated II win
be found that The very best elements
IN al parties and A ali branches OF
society viii give him solid support. A.
a sensation, Mr TAFT has been a fall
uroi Is president Of an Of the people
and as a dignifee and honest and
capable executive, his regime will
live long IN history. And, as the years
pass. hts accomplishments win stand
out stronger and stronger. as repre-
sentative Of the best ideals and the
orios and practices 81 free country,
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