The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-07-20
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
The National League Is Called to
Order in Minneap-
oils.
ROOSEVELT rs STAR ATTRACTION
The Republican Vice Presidential Cam
didate Makes Brief Address
to the Convention.

st. Paul, July 1.-THE state Repub-
Hcan leagues and their members, sing
~ and in squads, have been arriving
In this city. for two or three days and
the morning trains brought in large
addition to the numbers already here.
The chief event of the day, however,
was the arrival of Governor Roosevelt
and his speech at the auditorium in
the evening under the auspices of the
commercial club of this city. The
Rough Rider club escorted Governor
Roosevelt to the hotel Ryan, where he
registered and was taken off to break
fast at the Minnesota club by Mr.. j.
A. Wheelock, editor Of the Pioneer
Press.
Shook Hands with the Boys.
AS Governor Roosevelt alighted
from his carriage at the Hotel Ryan
the rough riders who had escorted him
from the station gave him a few hearty
cheers, which seemed to arouse a re-
sponsive feeling in the breast of the
governor, for he went down the line
and shook hands with the members
and gave them a little talk, saying
that, so far as he knew, this was the
first uniformed rough riders club of
the campaign. He commended the
idea, and said that he esteemed 1t
personal compliment to himself. He
commended their fine appearance and
from their enthusiasm he augured
much Of future good in the coming
campaign. He said he was glad to
see the young men of the country so
active in the campaign and thought IL
meant much. and that they were ex-
hibiting a spirit of patriotism which
was in all respects creditlble to them
and to the party which they repre-
sented.
Convention Called to Order.
The Natiopal League of Republican
clubs YVES called to order by Colorel
George StoNe. president of the les cue.
The Rev! DR.. :. q. Saith If st. Paul
was called upon TO offer prayer. The
secretary, Mr.. ID. II. Stone, read tie
call of the league. assembling the
league in its twelfth session, and an
nouncing the order of business. The
roll call Of states was then called and
about half the number responed to the
call In the unavoidable absence Of
the mayor OF st. Paul. Mr.. Robert A.
Smith. Mr. Jesse Gregg, representing
that official. made q short address of
welcome to the delegates. Mr.. John
f. Selb of st. Paul was appointed SER
geant-at-arms with authority to select
his assistants.
Roosevelt Introduced.
. Governor Roosevelt was introduced
by President Stone and after the re-
newed applause had subsidized, spoke
briefly as follows:
"Mr. Chairman, Ladies' and Gentle
men: thank you very much for your
greeting this morning. l shall not try
to speak to you because l am to have
that pleasure and honor this evening.
All 1 shall do this morning Is to say
to you how glad am to see you here,
to thank you for having come here and
to wish you all success In your efforts
in the campaign that is now opening.
because. when l wish success to you.
I wish success to every principle that
makes American citizenship worth
having" loud applause.l
United States Senator Knute Nelson
Of Minnesota then addressed the con-
vention on the issues of the opening
campaign.
Reception to Roosevelt
After appearing before the conven-
ton Governor Roosevelt was driven to
the lOHlHeTCldl CluD, NutTt ne WIS
rendered informal reception by the
officers and members of that non-par-
tisan organization at IL o'clock. fol-
lowed by luncheon In the club rooms.
In the afternoon the general public re-
ception was held at the Ryan hotel
After the mass-meeting at night the
governor left on the Milwaukee and
st. Paul railway Mt IL % for Chicago
and the east. He stated very emphat-
lcally that he will make no more
speeches on the eastward trip.
Minnesota Republican Clubs.
st. Paul, July 1.-THE Minnesota
state convention of Republicans Clubs
last night was a great success the
committee reporting 1857
Of the ,543 delegates as being actually
present. w. l.. Window, of Duluth,
was elected president and Fred s. Bry-
ant, of st. Paul, secretary. The con-
was amended in favor of BIZ
ennlal instead of annual conventions.
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