The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-23

Tho old stage coach long drawn yel
''Wahoo" which echoed through the hal
and banner followed by a huge wreatI
of flowers were borne through tho hal
Mr.. knight was proceeding to tn
platform. Mr.. Knight was introduces
by Chairman Cannon. He had voic
which penetrated tho furthest rocessea
OF the hall and rolled back In echoes from
the arched iron roof. AZ he began,
voice from far end shouted o,t: mo
so loud" This was a touch which tn,
convention appreciated and gave itself VI
to hearty laugh. Mr.. Knight made {
brilliant address. mo, no." were thu
shouted responses of the convention K
Mr.. knights declaration. Socialism car
have no place among US AnarchE oan.
not live in America"
Mr.. Knight proved to be . phrass
maker.
"cowardice. dupIioity and dishonesty
are not impuisivs." shouted Mr.. Knight
Theodore Roosevelt Is impuisfvA He
| notices no obstacles"
'Wa-hoo. wa-hoo." again sounded from
tho California delegation and the oon-
vention took up the cry amid laughing
applause.
Again Mr.. Knight touched the respon-
sfve chord when he exclaimed OF the be-
ginning of the canal. Theodore Roose-
welt gave Unoie Sam q 800 Uncle Sam
Wditcu IL ana ne pOOH IL ana UnClo Sam
belongs 10 the union, too"
Mr., Knight was surrounded by an en-
tfaisiastic throng as he left the platform,
Senator Scott of West Virginia throwing 4
his arm around him and hugyfng him
enthusiastically.
MIR. EDWARDS REMARKS.
The California delegation. with the great
old banner. started on a brfef parade. but
II was soon over and Chairman Cannon
announced the next speaker as ''NTr
StiilweaP' of Georgia There wers loud
cries OF Edwards and Mr.. Cannon was
Informed that the name OF tho speaker
was Harry stiliwell Edwards. well"
said the chairman Of the convention. ''his
middle name is Stillwen and both ara
good names" He then formally intro
duced Mr.. Edwards In q short but Of
fective speech
Mr.. Edwards. who h a man OF slight
physique, is not gifted with penetrating
voice like that OF ex-Gov Blaox. Senator
Beveridge and Mr.. Scott. and for this
reason he was unable to command the
absorbing attention that had been e4ven
TO those who spoke before him
Mr.. Edwards speech was eminently sat-
isfactory, however to those within range
Of his voice and he was frequently inter
rupted by applause.
OTHER sECONDING SPEECHES.
The chair recognizes Ex-Governor
Bradley OF Kentucky" said Mr.. Cannon.
as Mr.. Edwards concluded and he came
forward leading the compact form of
Governor Bradley.
Il Introduce to you" said the chair
man. "a gentleman who comes from a
state where they take their politics as
they take their whiskey-straight" The
ex-governor's remarks were listened TO
with keen interest
Cheers greeted Chairman Cannon's an
nouncement: The chair recognizes Jo-
seph B. Cotton OF MINI" and Increased as
he added: II take pleasure In introduce
ing to you one of those young men OF
this republic who are doing things"
Mr.. Cotton has a voice and he used II.
His was another OF the speeches that was
heard In the remotest corner of the hall
and the fact that they were able to hear
the the speaker speak, caused the callers to cheer
Mr.. Cotton's vigorous declaration of
Republican principles and his jibes at
Democracy caught the fancy OF his hear
ers and were approved by applause. His
concluding words seconding the name OF
The great doer OF things, Theodore
Roosevelt were warmly appiauded.
Prolonged applause greeted the intro
duction OF Harry 8. Cummings. colored
delegate from Maryland. Mr. Cannon in
troduced him as IAN American citizen
whose people were brought from slavery
forty years ago, who have made more
progress In one generation than any race
ever made"
Mr.. Cummings made friends with his
hearers in his opening remark that he had
been admonished TO be brief and intended
to obey that advice
ROOSEVELT NOMINATED.
A real ovation was given Mr.. Cummings
q ha r1n
Mr.. Cannon then advanced to the front
of the rostrum and at 'o9 announced the
roll call for nominations for president
The clerk began calling the roll by states
When Alabama responded with her entire
vote for Roosevelt there was a cheer. Az
the states followed IN alphabetical order
and each response ended with the words:
Theodore Roosevelt" the cheer was re-
peated.
An effort was made by New Jersev "a
suspend further calling OF the rop. but
the convention protested loudly. Senator
Platt OF New York had been on his feet
10 make the announcement for his state |
and when his state was called next the
convention became enthusiastic at the an |
nouncement Texas also got a cheer as
c. A. Hoynton made the announcement
for Roosevelt
Oklahcrma's response was six votes |
republic"
A UNANIMOUS VOTE
Chairan Cannon announced at the con-
clusion OF the roll call that Theodore
Roosevelt had received the entire vote OF !
me convention. And II only remained for
him to announce his nomination for the
presidency by the Republican party.
The enthusiasm following the announce
nent Of the chairman was OF much short
n duration than that which followed the
irst call. the cheers not lasting over two
Mr.. Cannon then announced: s~rhe
'lerk VIII call the roll for the presenta-
Ion OF candidates for vice president"
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Alabama" called the clerk. Mr.. Humid.
ey OF Alabama as before on the presi-
lential roll call announced that his state
lesircd to waive its right in favor OF :
own
This meant Senator Dolliver. who wes
o deliver the first nominating speech In
avor OF Senator Fairbanks of Indiana
As the tall form of Jowa's Junior senator
vas seen pressing towards the platform
he cries and shouts broke out and they
edoubled In violence when Chairman
'annon led forward Senator DoIIiyer and
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