, 1904-05-20

day afternoon. at the republican state
convention. there were loud calls for
the nominee. who was expected to
make an address. He was not in the
hall. and a committee, headed by Hon. !
M. c. Barrow of the Douglas Budget, /
was sent for him. There was some
delay while the committee hunted up
the handsome young Newcastle states
man, and when he returned he was re-
ceived by the delegates standing and
given a warm Wyoming welcome as
he mounted the platform. Mr.. Mon
dell is always a popular man at a
gathering of any sort. and add to this
the enthusiasm of a republican state
convention and the fact that he had
Just been chosen to lead the party
another campaign for congress, the
greeting was of such nature as to leave
on the mind of the nominee the finest
impression.
Mr.. Mondell was introduced by
Speaker Schnitger, and in a clear, dis
tinct voice. and with approprite gest-
ture and he grace of a polished
speaker. delivered the following ad-
dress of acceptance of the nomination.:
Mr.. Chairman, Gentlemen and Ladies'
OF the Convention: | am profoundly
grateful for the confidence expressed
In tending me a unanimous nomina-
ton as you candidate for member of
the Fffty-ninth congress. | have had
much to thank the republicans OF Wy
oming for during my public service.
and l assure you that their loyal sup
port, In convention, at the polls. and in
connection with my efforts to serve
the people of the state, is deeply and
sincerely appreciated by me.
1t Is a high honor to represent any
American constituency in the Ameri-
can "house Of commons" 1t is an es-
pecial honor to represent a constitu-
ency Of so high an order of intelli-
} gence n Of uch independence Of
thought as the people of Wyoming. 1t
Is an eminently distinguished honor to
represent all the people. men nj wo-
3 men. OF an entire commonwealth like
: Wyoming in the peoples forum. of
the American congress.
j., AS a republican addressing a repub-
lican convention, n through you the
l people of the state, I am not expected
or desired to max any promises
, which there is not a more than reason
able assurance I may be able to fulfill.
In fact, it is the time-honored practice
of u party to have fulflllment outrun
promises; and SO l shall not at this
time make you any promises further
than that II elected l shall strive at
least as earnestly In the future az I
have in the past to serve the people
of the state. that l shall endeavor to
carry out the wishes and desires of my
constituents touching those matters of
Legislation and administration on
which the people have expressed them
selves, and on all questions to act in
such a manner as n my judgment will
best serve their interests and promote
the welfare Of our common country.
In all matters affecting the welfare
of our state and the interests of it's
citizens it has been my privilege to
work in complete harmony with our
two senators, and they have never fail
ed at any time to give me their loyal
and effective support and assistance.
Insofar as my service for the state has
been productive Of results, that fact is
largely u to the constant and gener-
GUS cooperation Of the entire delega-
ltion.
Our senators need no eulogies at my
hands; their splendid work for the
state is appreciated by all of our peo-
pie. Few states in the Union are SO
|creditably represented in the senate as
Wyoming, with Warren. alert, forceful
and indefatigable. and Clark, eloquent, |
influential and effective. Their expert
ence and recognized ability gives us a /
standing in the senate such as few |
states in the union have. If we look
to the best interests of the state we
will retain their services for many
years to come.
In the beautiful little city Of Jack
son. Mich. there is assembled at TINS |
hour a body Of men met for the pur-
pose of arranging for the celebration, |