The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-09-05

pie that soldier should be rewarded with
this great office OF Governor OF the State
of New York. 1t met the demand OF the
people, and the State was honored
in securing for its chief officer, Theodore
Roosevelt.
Requirements of the Party
we require as our leaders in
our State campaign business men
of demonstrated capacity. who are Ia
miliar with our policies and measures,
and politicians who have been so in
touch with the party organization that
they can maintain harmony within the
ranks and present an tmpregnable front
and lead resistless attack against the
forces of the enemy. We have those
qualities in the gentleman who has just
been nominated for Governor They are
also happily distinguishing characteTist-
les OF cur Lieutenant Governor.
To keep the Republican party up 20
the full performance of its duty, 10 keep
the Republican organization up 10 is
highest effort and broaden it for the re
ception of all patriotic men, to energize
the weak to confirm IN the faith the
doubtful in the Empire State, is the task
of gentlemen on the ticket nominate by
this convention The Republican party
and its canvass wiz be greatly strength
ened by the appearance in the place he
has filled and adorned of Lieutenant Coz
ernor Woodruff. He represents in its
best sense the business man IN politics.
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff is not
only State but national figure. The
delegation to the Philadelphia Convention
from New York voted unanimously to
present his name for Vice President
should Roosevelt not be nominated. Now
he comes here seeking no office, bat ready
i aTgN4s1 Il ~
which will help his party in this great
contest We who know his demonstrated
ability. his public services, his great pop
ularity. and the desire OF the people Of
New York TO have the benefit OF his
business talents, culture. and patriotism.
nominate again for Lieutenant Governor
Timothy l. Woodruff
Senator Depew concluded at 1t:43
o'clock, and State Senator Horace White.
OF Syracuse. seconded the nomination Of
Woodruff. There were no other speeches,
and the chair ordered roll call by As
sembly districts on the nomination
Every one OF the 81 votes in the con-
yention was cast for Mr., Woodruff. and
at I:50 o'clock Senator Stranahan an
nounced that the Lieutenant Governor
had been unanimously renominated-
y few moments later the committee ap-
pointed to notify Mr.. Odell of his nomi-
nation returned 20 the Convention Hall
with the candidate for Governor
Mr.. odeIl's Remarks
Mr. Odelrs speech of acceptance was
enthusiastically received
In accepting the nomination for Governor
Mr.. OdeIl said in part;
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Convention: Your message of confidence,
so generously expressed. has been convey
ed to me- Gn1 I am here in response to the
summons.
y am deeply sensible Of the great honor
you have conferred in nominating me as
your candidate for Governor of this peer
less Commonwealth, an honor 5 scond only
to being named as the candidate for the
Presidency of our common country 1t IS
my duty and pleasure TO accept, and my
heartiest thanks are yours for this gTa-
cioUs preferment-
Many and perpleXIAg are the problems
which confront the Chief Executive.
Among the most important, and OF vital i'm
port TO the people. is a just and eqUable
system OF taxation and economical eXpen-
dituTe of money after it has been raised.
II We are 10 retain the confidence Of the
public our aim must be 10 see thar dol
lars worth of service is rendered for every
dollar expended.
We need the active and energetic sup
help Of ell others who believe in main
tanning our ceunrrY's credit.
Let US go TO our homes therefore. more
determined than ever before 10 uphold and
strengthen the hands of the President
whose tact sagacity and grasp of a Six
uation become more apparent with each
new emergency. Gentlemen. I accept your
commission and again thank you most sin
cerely.'
Mr.. OdeIf concluded his speech at II
O'Clock and Senator Hobart Krum offered
q resolution 10 the effect that all the
State officers be renominated by accia-
nation. the secretary to cast the entire
vote OF the convention for each one. On
this motion the Senator asked for roll
by districts. The motion was adopted
and in ten minutes the candidates for
the State offices had been renominated
and the State ticket was complete.
Ger. F Y. Greene offered a resolution,
inviting Governor Roosevelt TO address the
convention and the chair appointed Gen
eraI Greene, Representative Litt2uer and
Mr. Warren of Erie committee to escort
the Governor TO the platform. The con-
vertion then readopted the regular party
emblem OF the eagle and the ballet box
for the official ballot and the State Com
nnittee was authorized, TO fill any vacancy
that may occur on the ticket.
Governor Roosevelt came down the main
aisle cf the hall at 1910 o'olca'5 III vert
Immediately TO the platform aE5 ass pre-
sented to the convention b Chairman
Strauahan His reception was eu-b-fSi9z-
tie.
Governor Roosevelt cnpclu5ea his speeca
at 1922 and after the adoption OF tae 1ss
al resolutions OF thanks to the Psapla o.
Saratoga, the convention a. I2-23 s5j0aru-
ed
The complete State ticket follows