Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-19

lican party seen it's birth, and here, toe
was the center of that throbbing idea
protection to American industry" An
other wave of applause swept over tn
convention at this mention of the pro
tective principle, and as that subsidet
Hanna proceeded: I'VE are on the ev,
of another great struggle. Already W,
are beginning to form our battalion
under the leadership of our grea
statesman, Gen. William Mckinley. ;
The convention broke forth in a whirl
wind of enthusiasm. Men and womer
sprang to their feet, animated by 6
common purpose to do honor to the
president. Hanna looked down in smil.
ing satisfaction at the tempestuous
demonstration. Flags and handker.
chiefs waved everywhere in billows OF
color. For minute, the demonstration
kept up, then with a wave of the hand
the national chairman bid the assem-
blage resume their seats and let him
proceed. II was about to give an order
for those battalions to move, but you
interrupted me-" said Hanna jocularly
and the applause was turned to laugh
ter. Again Hanna evoked demonstra-
tion when, speaking of the approach
ing campaign, he q, Jared: And with
such leader, and such cause, there is
no such word as fail" AS Hanna
closed his speech with tribute to his
colleague on the national committee
and reference to the close of his chair
manship, he spoke of the sterling serv-
ice of the senator from Colorado, VOL
colt, to his party, and presented him as
temporary chairman.
Senator Fairbanks moved that the Sc
lection of Mr.. Wolcott as temporary
chairman be approved, and the dele
gates so voted. The appearance of the
Colorado orator set the audience wild.
At 1856 Senator Wolcott. as tempo
rary chairman, began his speech, which
was a most eloquent one
WOLCOTTS SPEECH.
The appearance of the Colorado ora
tor set the convention off like rocket
vest There was elasticity in his step as
he bowed low to the convention, and
there was something about him which
suggested his mountain home. With a
pleasant nod of acknowledgment to
Chairman Hanna he turned and ad-
dressed the convention. Mr.. Wolcott
has clear, resonant voice, which pen
etrated to the furthest recess Of the
hall. He speaks, however, with great
rapidity, and this perhaps somewhat
spoiled the effect of his speech. But
thousands before him were in thorough
sympathy, and he had no difficulty in
striking responsive chord. When he
mentioned President McKinley's name
he could not proceed for minute, ow-
ing to the demonstration. When he said
that the old issue Of the Democrats was
dead, and they were driven to find new
issues in the war which they had been
almost anxious to precipitate, the con-
vention rose, but the outburst was even
greater when he declared the division
among the Republicans east and west
on the financial issue was a thing of
the past, and those who left the party
four years ago in the west were return
ing on the issue of expansion. Probably
the greatest demonstration occurred
when Wolcott said we would establish
law and order in the Philippines, and
the last things to be considered was to
give up the islands. He spoke for an
hour and ten minutes. AS his brilliant
peroration closed there was another en-
thusiastic demonstration of approval.
THE ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. Wolcott received many hearty
handshakes from those about him, and
then turned to the business of the con-
vention, announcing the long lists of
secretaries and officials previously
agreed upon. There was momentary
lull and Mr.. Wolcott said: Governor
Taylor of Kentucky is recognized"
Taylor moved up the aisle to the plat
form, receiving cheer as Wolcott ad-
vanced to greet him. In piping voice
Taylor seconded the nominations of va
rious officials announced. The nomina-
tions were made unanimous. The rules
Of the last convention were adopted.
The roll-call of states for the submis-
sion Of members for various commit
tees then began. 1t proved tedious, and
the convention was virtually in a recess
as the names were handed in.
OVATION FOR ROOSEVELT.
While the lists were being brought to
the stage Governor Roosevelt was hold
ing regular levee in the pit. The dele
gates swarmed toward him from all d.
rections. The New Mexico delegates.
with broad sombreros, climbed over the
seats in their eagerness to get to him
and shake his hand. The people leaned
over the rails Of the pit, watching his
every movement.
COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED.
When order was restored after the
confusion incident to this scene, VOL
colt announced that the secretary
would read the list of various commit
tees which, he announced, could meet
Immediately after adjournment Of to-
days session.
ON THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Philadelphia, June 19.-The following
are named members of the national
committee: New Mexico, Solomon Luz
ma; Arizona, VIM. M. Griffith; Colorado,
e. o. Wolcott.
HARDLY.
Denver. Colo., June ia special to
the Times from Philadelphia says: 1t
looks like Wolcott for vice president II
Roosevelt continues to decline. Platt,
Quay and others will spring him.
NEW JERSEY FOR LONG.
Philadelphia, June 1s.-The New Jer-
sey delegation decided to cast their