New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24


fsticaIly American. for wherever he is the Ameri-
can IS he who achieves.
HIS POSITION PLAIN ON ALL QUESTIONS
On every question all men know where he stands
Americans. frank themselves demand Irankness in
their servants Is e alanr q 9S S
know where they are and whittier they are going.
His past is his proof. Every great measure Of his
administration was so wise that, enthusiastically
sustained by his Own party II won votes even from
the opposition Do you name CuDan reciprocity?
The opposition resisted. and then opposition votes
Iation? The opposition resisted. and then opposi-
ton votes helped TO enact IT. DO YOU name the
wedding of oceans. shrinking the circumference OF
the glOoe, Lhil5 Ii All aro,rd tb "a,
This historic undertaking in the interest of all
wrought by American hands. TO stand through the
ages protected by the American nag: this vast
shall have become ancient. and which alone Is
iIIustrOus through all time-this fuhlment OF the
Republics dream accomplished by Republican effort
finally received votes even from an opposition that
of what measure Of Theodore Roosevelts admin
istration does the opposition dare even TO propose
the repeal? And when has the record of any
President won greater greater s approval n ..,..
Better than that. they love him as a man He wins
In the American home-that temple of happiness
the RpuS ehrn the bs in s sS Of
grSS 6 the he morality Of the Ra0RH the Ame
only honoTed. but beloved And that is a greater
credit than successful satesmanship greater honor
than the Presidency itself would be without IT,
and love q the American people:
me American people, The mightlest force for
reH OF liberty They believed in God and His provi
as their eteTn IDEALS ' ana marched re sofra fo
ward; Wildernesses stretched before them-they
Deserts obstructed-they passed them. Their faith
ocean to ocean cities rose. fields blOssorned rail-
roads IAN; but eveTywhere church and school were
were the life OF their maturity,
American methods changed. but American char
coach. but not the Bible. They advanced. but for
remembered the higher things. They, made high
tered not tbep Ansic oE 9S'aee s ana eate al
dren Of liberty. and children OF liberty they remain
B servants s g re mi the nd h s6 2f L ts.
hands Is daily given OF power and opportunity
the world and scatter over widening felds the
blessed seeds OF human happiness.
WONDERFUL PROGRESS.
/ Wonderful beyond prophecy's forecast their prsr.
ress: noble beyond the vision OF desire their future
In 1901 Jefferson said: the United States then
sandth and thousandth geneFation- Three genera
Sns 0enoid the oceans our boundaries Washington
steam make Maine and California household neigh
told. made because we are AmeTcans5ecanss
1ree people with unfettered minds and unqueston-
sibilites. These possibilities not exhausted Wa
/ have hardly passed their boundaries The Aner-
o1 PtoRe are nov eXhauSted We have only tested
( our Strength- GODS work for US IN the world IA
people wiz be grander than any He has given u.s.
no9ler than we now can comprehend. And these
as our fathers accomplished theirs. And when our
catch from our aging hands the standard ws Savs
boIIle. ~ vii sun be the Old flag Of Yorktown and
ApPOmattox and Manila Bay; the music to which
they IN their turn will then move onward viii still
Dc inc strains Ia that cheered the dying Warren
| TPrnAgr hIll an inspired the men who answered
Llncolns call; and the ideals that will be in them
old ideals that have made tne %er s5 pc Deo 11s
great ana honored among the nations OF the earth.
PIE; this the thought we have when nominate
tS Su a1 our Taaqd9te Tor the nations chief this
bearer must have And this Is Just the American
faith in the Republic and its destiny: charged with
the energy OF the Republics full manhood cherish
having IN his heart the fear Of God inspired by the
sure knowledge that the Republics splendid day ia
American people IN paths Of safety 70 SUI! greater
the race and 70 The added homer Of the American
OF Theodore Roosevelt.
Long before he had concluded his speech Sen
ator Beverdge's collar was wilted band and
the perspiration was streaming down his face.
but his voice last OF its carrying power and
his manner OF its energy. Senator Bev-
eridge's words. Indiana seconds the name OF
Roosevelt" released the waiting cheers, thu
band and the flags 1t was shortlived how
ever. and order was soon restored
KNIGHT FOR THE PACIFIC COAST.
When the convention had expressed its ap-
probation OF Indiana's second TO the nomination
! ChaIQlan Cannon announced that George ~
Knight, OF California, would second the nominal
ton. The California delegation showed that &c
was prepared for the occasion The old stage
coach. long drawn yell. ''wahoor' echoed through
the hall. and a banner. followed by huge
wreath OF flowers. was borne through the hall as
Mr.. knight proceeded TO the platform. Mr..
knight was introduced by Chairman Cannon.
He had a voice which penetrated the furthest
recesses OF the hall and rolled back IN echoes
from the arched iron roof. AS he began some
one at the back OF the hall shouted. Not so
loud?' This was a touch which the convention
appreciated. and there hearty laugh. Mr..
knight said:
Gentlemen OF the Convention: Geography has but
| little 70 do with the sentiment and enthusiasm
is to be given ali the honors and duties Of an
elected President of the United States OF America
ocean buoys Of com1nerce moored in the dTowsy
tropical sea( send 20 this convention words OF con-
Judgment will be Endorsed bv the American voter
and country continue its wonderful progress
The time IS ripe for Frightening up AmericanIsnl,
'5Uai bertY for vScb me Minute Men OF the Rev
! olutlon fOught-the Lincoln liberty, an indtvdla1
all men The right to labor in the air of freedom
unmolested. and be paid for his Individual Toll and
the pulpit. the schOolhouSe. the platform and the
street let the true history Of country be known
many man old ones, may know what price has been
paid for the liberty. peace and union they enjoy
of the past. Deprivation and sacrifice were en-,
Cured FOR many years before the Ola bell "a re ts
glorious sentiment Of the ags and proclaim liberty
Instruments BY which the principles productive o.
our national grandeur were set as Jewels IN on.