New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23


TIE convention as Major General Osterhaus'
ca,r.s commander os Sherman"
The general said: Permit me 70 thank you
most heartily for the courtesy which permits
me 10 appear before you. I was present at the
Republican conventions in 1850 and lS6+ when
Abraham Lincoln was nominated. and pespeaN
fo- the nominee Of this convention the same
glorious success.
The chat man then called for tho report (
the committee on permanent organization
Chairman w NJ johnson. of his committee.
advanced 20 the platform and read #. The an
nouncernent that Speaker Cannon had been Sc
lected for permanent chairman OF the conVen-
iion provoked enthusiastic applause. On motion
Of Senator Cullom the report was adopted
A MIGHTY SHOUT FOR CANNON.
Chairman Root appointed ex-secretary John
u Long. Senator CuIIom and Representative
Burton. OF Ohio. committee to escort Speaker
Cannon 10 the platform. Upon this announce
ment the convention gave q mighty. spontaneous
shout and when Mr.. Cannon appeared at the
speakers desk and Chairman Root took him by
the hand and led him forward TO the extreme
front OF the platform. the climax Of enthusiasm
was reached. Delegates with one accord Jumped
10 their feet and on to their chairs. Cheer after
cheer went up. and waves of sound swept over
the throng. The applause continued as the tenn
porary ana permanent chairmen continued to
stand arm In arm waiting for silence.
Mr.. Root raised his hand for silence. The
cheers went on without cessation or diminution
Twice more Mr.. Root raised his hand for a
silence that WIS not forthcoming. The delegates
were on their chairs and their enthusiasm could
not be checked. Mr.. Cannon appeared decidedly
uncomfortable while the cheering went on and
shifted though the floor underneath him were
red hot When. finally, there a chance for
A. Cd M
Cannon to The convention as a IAN who pre-
sided over the greatest legislative body IN the
world with a grip strong. mind so clear
and a heart SO sound that he would WELD the
gavel IN that body for many years TO come"
Another shout went up Mr. Root stepped
back end Mr.. Cannon stood alone facing the
great audience.
Mr.. Root returned IN instant with a large
saveL AS Mr.. Cannon returned 10 the ront
OF the platform 10 begin his speech there was
another chorus OF affectionate cheers and loud
cries OF Cannon! He's al right Then came
the usual query OF Who's all right" and the
ringing answer. Cannon
The chairman waited patiently for the ap-
plause 10 subside. and then. It being compare
lively quiet. said:
''Gentlemen'-- That was as far as he went.
Another cheer cut him off for full minute.
Then he was allowed to proceed.
Mr. CANNON BEGINS TO RAMBLE."
Laughter greeted him as he said For the
first time in my life have written enough sem
fences at one time TO make 1900 words to say
to you to-day. I tried hard TO commit Il 10
memory. but I could not.
Now, we Will begin TO ramble"
A hearing more quiet. but equally hattering.
was given TO Mr.. Cannon when he entered on
the solid matter OF his address
IMr CannOn's speech viii be found on the
first page.l
AS he uttered the word "Goodby'' at the close
Of his address, the delegates rose. cheering and
waving hats. flags AMI handkerchiers The
paid little heed 10 the applause. after
one bow. as he closed. but returned quickly TO
his seat 10 enter on the work Of the convention.
while the band played The Star spausled Ban
ner." the delegates and spectators rising.
There was a stay IA the proceedings after the
close OF Mr.. Cannons address while Mr. Root
and others on the platform crowded around the
chairman 10 thank him for his sDeech Mr
Cannon remained apparently obIlvlous TO the
demonstration The band drifted into a medley
OF popular airs. the cheering stopped and there
was a hiatus OF some moments Many delegates
began leaving the hall.
Finally Mr. Cannon raped for order and
called for the report OF the committee on rules
which was presented by General Bingham. OF
Pennsylvania General Bingham. in presenting
the report stated that the committee had ADOPT
ed the rules Of the LVIuth Congress. when not
inconsistent with the rules of the convention.
Al the suggestion or Senator Cullom OF mi
nois. the reading OF the report was discontinued.
HAwAIrs REPRESENTATION.
Senator Foraker, Of Ohio. offered tho follow
Ing amendment:
Resolved. That the report OF the committee
or rules be amended SO to allow six dele
gates from Hawaii, with six votes. in conform
ity With her sister Territories OF Arizona, New
Mexico. Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Alaska.
Senator Foraker suggested that Governor
Carter OF Hawaii. who was the platform. be
heard from With some excitement Governor
Carter dashed 10 the front OF the platform 10
defend his delegation.
Gentlemen OF the convention OF the Repub-
lican party" he said. there seems TO DO an i'm
preston on the part OF come that Hawaii is not
a Territory. I wish TO call their attention 10
the fact that Hawaii is on the map Of the
United States. and is not one OF its possessions.
God grant the occasion may not arise. but II
war comes in the Pacific the Sandwich Islands
VIII be necessary 10 the American people. and
Hawaii viii not be found wanting"
Senator Hopkins was ecognized in opposition
10 the amendment. he warned the convention
not 10 be carried away with enthusiasm on this
question. lie had much admiration for
Hawaii any one. but tho people there should
receive no better treatment IN his judgment,
than the people OF Illinois or New-York The
islands had a population OF only one hundred
and fifty thousand and to adopt the amend
ment would be 10 give il larger representation
than in the States He would prefer cutting
dawn the representation from the TerrIforfes 70
them. The time might come II n