Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-06-26

7 have listened with profound interest
TO the numerous indictments pronounced
against the Democratic party, and as
an impartial reader Of history, am
compelled to confess that the indict-
ments are all only too true. II | am
TO fudge, however, by the enthusiasm
OF this hour, the Republican relief com
mittee sent out four years ago 20 carry
supplies and succor 20 the PROSTATE IN
dustries Of the republic has returned, TO
make formal report that the duties nave
been discharged.
But. my fellow citizens. you know my
purpose. you know the heart Of this'con-
yention. The country never called for
patriotic sons from any given family,
but more were offered than there was
room for on the enlistment rolls. When
this convention and this great party
called for a candidate for vice presi-
dent. two voices responded, one from
the Mississippi by birth. another by low
ing affection and adoption.
IL is my mission. representing that
part OF the great Louisiana purchase, 10
withdraw one OF these and suggest that
the duty be placed upon the other. /.
therefore, withdraw the name OF Jona-
than +. Dolliver OF Iowa, a man born
with the thrill OF the Lincoln and Fre-
mont campaigns In his heart, and with
the power 70 stir the hearts and con-
sciences Of men as part OF his birthright.
We turn TO this other adopted son OF
the great middle west Al this mo-
ment we recall that two years ago to-
day as many men as there are men and
women in this great hall were on board
so transports lying off Santiago harbor.
on board these transportsswere 10000
soldiers that had gone away from our
shores to liberate another race, 10 full
I'LL no obligation but that OF humanity.
AS campaign follower there were
those who witnessed this great spectacle
OF that fleet, and on the ship Yucatan
WAS that famous regiment Of rough
riders OF the far west and the Mississippi
valley. In command OF that regiment
was that fearless young American stu
dent. scholar. plainsman, reviewer his
torian. statesman, soldier Of the middle
west by adoption, OF New York by.birth.
That fleet, sailing around the point,
coming to the place of landing, stood of
the harbor two years ago tomorrow, and
the navy bombarded the shore 10 make
a place for landing. and no man who
lives who was In that campaign, as an
officer. as a soldier or as a camp fol-
lower. can fail 10 recall the spe ctacle,
and II he closes his eyes he sees the
awful scenes in that campaign in June
and July. 1898.
The landing being completed, there
were those who stood upon the shore
and saw these indomitable men land.
with their accoutrement on and their
weapons by their sides. And the leader
In that campaign OF one OF those regi-
haf ha tho N rnG that Qhan
place before this convention for the
office OF vice president OF the United
States.
In many respects the years 1898 and
1899 have been the great years Of the
republic.
No one questions his prowess or his
bravery. as the result Of these cam
paigns, and as the result Of the American
spirit. my fellow citizens. the American
soldier. 10000 miles away from home.
with a musket In his hand, says TO the
aggressor. TO those who are in favor OF
tyranny. Halt. who comes there?" and
the same spirit says TO the beleaguered
hosts Of liberty: Hold the fort, for
am coming.
Now, gentlemen Of the convention, 1
place before you this distinguished
leader Of Republicanism Of the United
States, this leader Of the Aspirations OF
the people, whose hearts are right. and
this leader OF the aspirations OF the
young men of the country. Their
hearts and consciences are with this
young leader. whom / shall name for
the vice presidency Of the United States.
Theodore Roosevelt Of New York.
The nomination Of Mr.. Roosevelt was
seconded by Delegate Murray OF secre-
tary Longs state. and Delegate Ashton
Of Washington, which came here for
Bartlett Tripp. ..,