Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-23
Senator Depew says he will
make motion to proceed with
the nominations today.

Chicago, June 22.-Although the
doors of the convention hall opened
half an hour later than yesterday
there were but few delegates or spec.
tators present until 1880. After that
hour the hall filled rapidly and as the
notables made their appearance they
We're greeted with cheering.
1t was just noon when Chairman
Elihu Root appeared on the stage.
He was screened by group of conven.
4 tion officers and others and was not
! recognized by the crowd. When Sena-
tor Fairbanks put in an appearance
he was given an ovation.
No Contest Worthy the Name.
The full committee on resolutions
iahas unanimously accepted the work of
the subcommittee practically as it
was presented, there. being no contro-
yersy worthy of the name.
The convention was called to order
/ at 1922 o'clock.
At 1927 the temporary chairman
raped for order and then introduced
Rev Thos. K. Cox, of Holy Name
cathedral of Chicago, who delivered
the following invocation:
"Our Father who art in Heaven, we
thank Thee for the opportunities of
this day. In all humanity we adore
Thy sovereign majesty To Thee we
look for grace and guidance. In Thy
hands are the destinies of nations, Thy
providence enters into the careers Of
man. There is no just power but from
Thee. Thy will is the sole source of
law and good government.
Bless the deliberations of this con-
7 Of Nf -,
have bequeathed to us a glorious his
tory. Give us wisdom and understand
ing. Drive far from us all self-seek-
ing. Fill us with love of country, of
peace, of forbearance and of Justice
For Justice exalteth a nation, but
when the wicked bear rule, peoples
perish Hasten the day when it shall
be said: Thy kingdom of this world is
become our Lords and His Christ's,
and He shall reign forever Amen"
At the conclusion of the prayer the
committee on credentials through its
chairman, Senator McComas, of Mary
land, made its report.
Cheers for "staIwarts."
ed to those contests in which the ma
llOudl COullllltlGG WdS VI. ouL-
bursts of cheers greeted the announce
ment that the committee had decided
in favor of the "stalwart" faction in
Wisconsin. but the statement of the
comittee giving its reason for the de-
cision was heard in complete silence,
the convention showing intense inter-
est in the Wisconsin case. The re-
port was adopted.
Noted Soldier Honored.
On motion of Senator Foraker Cen
eral Osterhaus, the distinguished Ger
man soldier who served in the Union
army, was given a seat on the plat
form Senator Depew submitted re-
port in reference to accepting the in
vitation to attend the st. Louis exposi-
ton, which was adoDred.
Cannon Given Ovation.
The committee on permanent organ
iZation submitted its report and when
it was announced that Speaker Can
non mad been selected for permanent
chairman there was enthusiastic ap-
plause. The report was adopted and
Ex-Secretary Long, Senator Cullom
and Representative Burton were ap-
pointed committee to escort Mr.. Can
non TO the platform. AS Cannon ap-
peared at the speakers desk the dele
gates with one accord jumped out of
their chairs and cheer after cheer went
up, and it was some time before the
enthusiasm could be checked. Finally
, when quiet had been obtained Can
non addressed the convention (Mr.
Cannon's speech in full is published
on Page 6 of this paper.)
Mr. Cannon departed at times from
the text Of his speech, but the de-
partures were flashes of keen sarcasm
or rugged humor that never failed to
arouse applause. He concluded speak
ingSat 2:04 o'clock.
Louisiana Case Compromised.
I The Louisiana contest between the
lilly white" and negro elements was
settled by giving both delegations
seats among the. delegate sections, but
with the understanding that they di-