The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1900-09-25
THE EVENING SESSION.

Chairman Baldwin raped for order Mt
$50 o'clock. The delegates took their
seats and subsidized into an expectant ST.
Ilence.
In measured tones the chairman stated
that the order of business for the evening
session was the selection of a Delegate to
Congress.
Following this announcement all eyes
were turned to the First District, repre-
senting Puma, Hio and Hamakua, Ha-
wall. districts OF the Island on which
Srmuel Parker claims his home.
AS silence fell upon the assembled dele
gates. Hon. A. b. Loebenstein arose and
greeting the chairman and the delegates
with bow. he commenced his nominat-
Ing speech.
mir. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Convention" he began, II nominate
the Honorable Samuel Parker man
beloved by all-Sam Parker. the man
with malice toward none but with char
ity for all. Sam Parker, the cowboy. as
he Is often called, and Is likened to that
valiant son of the East who has been
chosen by the American people to occupy
tn. seat but one removed from the Presl-
dental chair. who Is at home in the leg
islative chambers, In the hut on the
plains, In the Governors chair. In the
saddle in the face of the enemy, the Hon.
Theodore Roosevelt. Applause.) Sam
Parker. the Hawaiian. having the ear,
the friendship. the confidence of the
President of the United States. and of
tlcse advisers of the President, prospect
I've of position. Sam Parker. the friend
of the haoles and the Hnwalians alike. TO
whom he cllngs with unflnching devotion
"And so. Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen
OF this convention, in the name OF lla-
wall, and of Maui, and of Molokai. of Ca
hu and OF Kauai. and of Niihau. of every
one. Hawaiian and haole. kamaaina and
malhini, In the name of the grand Rcpub-
.liCan party, l nominate Samuel Parker rs
Delegate to the Fifty-siNth and Fifty
seventh Congresses of the United States
OF America"
At the concluding words OF the speaker
the delegates caught the infection OF his
speech and stood mp to cheer the nominee.
The applause and shouts were prolonged
for some time.
II. l. Holsteln of the Second District
Q!awaiD arose to second tho nomination.
y. n. Kepolkai OF the Third District
(MauD spoke for his island. and was
followed by A. G. Nj. Robertson. speak
ing on behalf of the Fourth District
GtorOlulu).
For the Fifth District GIonclulu and
Oahu George Il. Carter, president OF the
Firth District organization, spoke for his
ow-dolegatcs.
81 move you. Mr.. Chairman. that MS I
tll Allt ItASI Sl''bhtls ana llull INC llSk
district here represented. that the secre-
tnry be instructed to cast the unanimous
vote of the entire convention for Hon.
Samuel Parker rs DclegatC to Congress"
The motion was seconded by Judge Kau-
lukou When the chairman called for the
ayes mighty volume of voices arose
from the floor Of the convention.
Secretary Hcndrv dropped one ballot In
to the hat held by Chairman Baldwin. on
1t was the name. sam Parker"
Chairman Baldwin; Mr., Parker Is de-
clared duly nominated by the Republican
party of Hawaii as It's candidate for Dele
safe TO tho Congress Of the United
States"
Tho enthusiasm which had been corlzcd
up during the time the secretary was de-
posting the ballot came out with rush
and the scene Of enthusiasm among the
deloEa'os for few minutes battles ade-
crate dcscrption.
"speecr! spcech' Parkcr" yelled the
crowd.
The nominee came to the platform os-
ccrtod by Mr., Loehenstcin and made one
.ol his torso, happy speeches.
mt Chairman and Fellow-Doicgatcs or
this Convention: ! want to thank you all
for the highest honor that think could
be conferred upon an American citizen.
.NPplause) II am elected cor course
Won VIII be-" some one Yelled, and | hope
| VIII be, and II you help me l know 1
WIN pe' l VIII do my best to carry out
the principles OF the platform which you
have laid before the people today, not on
~ for the benefit OF the Republican par
~, but TO all those living under tho
American flag. win also condescond TO
include even my friends and our friends,
the Democrats Qaughter), not forgetting
the Independents, either (more lauGhter)
with these few words I think / will wait
until am elected before saying more. /
think had better wait until | am sure of
my election. Uaughter) We must re-
member the Democratic party has del
egate out for election, too, He is one of
the best friends ! have-Prince David
and then there Is Bob" Wilcox, too. /
don't want to give him any points, gentle
men. prolonged laughter) But remem-