The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-06-20
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On the platform at his LETT STOOD tn0
portly form of Mr.. Mark Hanna, encased
in dazzling fresh spring suit Of shiny
drab, and was the cynosure Of every
eye. Beside him, with friendly hand
on his shoulder, and pouring some con-
fidences into Mr.. Hanna's ear, was Mr..
Thomas Carter Of Montana, the retiring
chairman Of the national COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Fairbanks rested on his oars
while the ushers prespired in futile at
tempts to persuade or compel come
pliance with the chairnan's request.
Then, III a voice which hardly projected
itself to the pit Of delegates, Mr.. Fair.
banks said: ... .f'.t |..r
"The convention will be in order"
The convention was in comparative
order, upon the introduction Of d..
Wilbur G. Williams, pastor Of the
Union Methodist Episcopal church Of
st. Louis, who made the prayer.
1.-The representative from Massachu.
setts," announced the chairman, at tho
conclusion Of the prayer, whereupon
there was an ontburst Of applause, AZ
galleries and delegates perceived the
trim and fashionably clad person Of
Henry Cabot Lodge, the embodiment
of the polished Puritan, in the aisle be-
fore the platform
Mr.. Lodge rose to ask for the com.
mittee on resolutions, the privi-
lege of sitting during the pro-
gress of the convention, that
the subcommittee had completed the
platform, and that it was now being
considered by the full committee. He
asked leave to report at the afternoon
session. .t-
The credentials committee also asked
for further time, which was granted.
Then, upon motion, the permanent og.
ganization was taken up out Of order.
Thurston was presented as the commit.
tees choice for chairman, and was
elected with great enthusiasm.
Senator Sewall Of New Jersey and
Congressman Payne Of New York, wsoo
designated to escort the permausnt
chairman 10 the platform. Thy
marched doUn the main aisle while -
delegates jumped to their feet, fluttvs.
ing flags and handkerchiefs and chses.
ing shrilly with yen that reminded
Southerners of the Confederacy.
Thurston faced the arena with hie
hands clasped behind him, and began
to speak. He said by way Of preface ~
his speech:
Gentlemen Of the Conventions:
The happy memory Of your kindnses
and confidence will abide In my grateful
heart forever My sole ambition b "a
meet your expectations; and pledge my.
self to exercise the important powers g.
this high Office, with absolute justice and
impartiality. I bespeak your cordial CO.
operation and support to ahe end that ouS
proceedings may be orderly and dignined.
as BELTS the deliberations OF the supreme
councils of the Republican party
Eight years ago, l had the disean.
guished honor to preside over the cobvene
ton which Nominated the last Republican
president of the United States. Today
/ have the further distinguished
honor to preside over the conventica
which is to nominate the next presidsnb
Of the United States. The generation hae
had It's object lesson, end the doom Of tn
Democratic party is already pronounced.
The American people will return the He
publican party because they know that its
administration viii n&an: The SuproSn-
acy Of the Constitution q the United
States; the maintenance Of law and oraer3
the protection Of every American citixs1
In his right TO live, to labor and to vcto.
s Punctuassd with Applause.
The punctuation Of almost every sens
tence Of his address was 4 apaiCd ~
yells. rounded. on with ! fEinEs 6
81 IcontinAsd a EashtA PA1ss