The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-01

elements so come together that they
select the agent they will use. Events
sometimes select the strongest man. as
lightning does the highest rod. And so
IL is with those events which for
many months with unerring sight have
led o to q single name which ] am
chosen only to pronounce: Gentlemen.
I nominate for president OF the United
States the highest living type of the
youth. the vigor and the promise OF q
great country and a great age, Theo-
dore Roosevelt of New ork."
The words Theodore Roosevelt" had
not left his lips when there was a
shout. The convention was on It's feet.
Like the crash of thunder that follows
the lightning. the enthusiasm began.
Flags we're in the air, hats were thrown
up, men jumped onto their seats. wo-
men stood up and shouted. The air
was rent with one continuous. pro-
longed shout from thousands Of
throats. So mighty was the volume
OF sound that nothing definite in the
way OF articulate sound was distin-
g~uishablc.
The clerk began calling the roll by
states. When Alabama responded
with her entire vote for Roosevelt,
there was a cheer. AS the states fol-
lowed in alphabetical order and each
response ended with the words, "Theo-
dore Roosevelt" the cheering was re-
peated.
An effort was made by New Jersey
to suspend further calling OF the roll,
but the convention protested loudly.
Senator Plat, Of New York, had been
on his feet to make the announcement
for his state and when his state vas
called next the convention became en-
thusiastic at the announcement. Texas
also got a cheer as G. A. Boynter made
the announcement. Oklahoma's re-
spouse was six votes from the next
star in the banner of the republic"
Chairman Cannon announced at the
conclusion OF the roll call that Theo-
dore Roosevelt had received the entire
vote OF the convention. 1894, and II only
remained for him to his nom
~ination for the presidency by the re-
publican party.
The enthusiasm following this an
nouncement OF the chairman was OF
much briefer duration than that which
followed the first call. thee heers not
lasting owe two minutes. Mr.. Cannon
then announced:
"The clerk will call the roll for the
presentation Of candidates for vice.
president"
Alabama" called the clerk. Mr..
Handley Of Alabama. as before the
presidential roll. announced that Ala
bama desired to waive its right in
favor of the state of Iowa. This meant
Senator Dolliver. who was to deliver
the nominating speech in favor OF
Senator Fairbanks Of Indiana. Chair
nan Cannon led around Senator Dol
liver and spoke a few words Of in
PRODUCTION. The first mention of Sena-
tor Fairbanks name was the signal
for cheers. which were renewed when
he formally presented the name of the
Indiana senator.
When the applause subsidized Mr..
Cannon recognized Senator Depew,
whose appearance on the platform with
Chairman Cannon grasping his hand,
was the inspiration for an outburst OF
applause.
essary." began Mr.. Cannon, not Sem
ator, but Chauncey Depew. OF New
York"
A voice cried: Have you had your
dinner"
81 am about to say something about
the dinners OF the American people,"
said the senator.
His speech was In second OF the
nomination OF Fairbanks. He reviewed
in preliminary the history OF the party
and the wonderful development Of the
country and was in high favor with his
audience.
Chairman Cannon's next introduc-
ton was Senator Foraker of Ohio.
whose speech for Senator Fairbanks
evoked a warm tribute from the con-
vention. The Ohio senator's state
ment that the republican party has
so far lone we'll In Its convention work
and by the nomination of Senator
Fairbanks would end as II began. put
him on excellent terms with his hear
ers. His Characterization OF Senator
Fairbanks as a running mate for Pres
ident Roosevelt was energetic and
called for applause.
In introducing Senator Carter OF
Montana. Chairman Cannon said:
II have introduced four OF a kind,
strange to relate. here's a fifth ace
Tom Carter, Of Montana The whole
convention laughed. Mr.. Carter spoke
briefly, but got a big share Of applause,
Are there other nominationc?'
called Chairman Cannon.
Cries OF No" came from the con-
vention.
Are there other nominations
called the chairman.
Hearing o n il only remains fol
me TO declare Charles w. Fairbanks
OF Indiana the choice Of the republic
can party for the term commenaA
March 4. 1906"
Beverage. silk hated and with a
lag In his hand, led a round OF cheers
Great confusion reigned and 1t was
difficult to control the proceedings. The
convention was on its feet and cries
for Fairbanks" were heard. 1t was
with difficulty that the chairman OBJ
tanned order so hearty was the demon
stration for Fairbanks. Order could
not be restored until Mr.. Cannon an
/, nounced that Senator Fairbanks wa:
not In the hail.
Tho formal notification NJ President