Arizona republican., 1904-06-24
ROOSEVELT -- FAIRBANKS
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conclusion of the roll call that Theo- dore Roosevelt had received .he entire vote of the convention, 994, and it only remained for him to announce his noni- ination for the presidency by the re- publican party. The enthusiasm fol- lowing the announcement of the chair man was of much briefer duration than that which followed the first call the cheers not lasting over two minutes.
 THE RUNNING MATE.
 MT. Cannon then announced: "TEe clerk will call the roll for the presenta- ton of candidates for president"
 Alabama" called the alerk
 MT. Hundley, of Ala bama, as before on the presidential roll call, announced that his state desired to waive it's right in favor of the state of Iowa. This meant Senator Deliver, who was to deliver the first nominating speech in favor of Senator Fairbanks of Indiana. As the tall form of Iowa's senator was seen pressing toward the platform cries and shouts broke out and they were redoubled in violence when Chair man Cannon led forward Senator Dol liver and spoke few words of intro- duction.
 N The first mentio nof MT. Fairbanks name was a signal for cheers. which were renewed when he formally pre- sented the name of the Indiana sena- tor. When the applause subsded Chairman Cannon recognized Senator Depew, whose appearance on the plat form with Chairman Cannon grasping his hand. was an inspiration for an outburst of applause.
 He concluded with q second to the ! nomination of Senator Fairbanks, say ing that not enough importance had been given the presidential qucs- | tion. Senator Fairbanks he declared | to be a man equal to any position in 1 the country. His words induced an- other demonstration of enthusiasm which lasted for some time. Cries of "Fairbanks,'' Fairbanks" sounded in all sections of the hall. Tho demon stration was only brought to close by the upraised hands of Chairman Cam ! non as he demanded order to introduce | Senator Foraker of Ohio.
 | Introducing Senator Carter of Mon tana, Chairman Cannon said:
 T have introduced to you four of q ] kind, strange to relate here's fifth ace-Tom Carter of Montana" The i whole convention laughed.
 MT. Carter spoke briefly. but got 2 | big share of applause.
 Are there other nominations ?" call ed Chairman Cannon. Cries of "No" came from the convention.
 OTHER CANDIDATES WITHDRAWN
 MT. Chairman" called Senator Gull i lom, rising in his seat. H ewas recog- 1 nized and announced that earlier in the ! IL ha .I o m 1 MT. Hit, suggesting that his name bf : withdrawn and that the vote of Illinois be cast for Fairbanks.
 w. P Miles. of Nebraska, withdrew the name of John Lee Webster; Mis- souri withdrew the name of ex-Mayor Walbridge of St. Louis. and Georgia, announced it desired to second the nominat tion of Senator Fairbanks.
 Are there other nominations?" ?" said the chairman. Hearing none, it only ! remains for me to declare Charles w Fairbanks, of Indiana, candidate of ths republican party for vice-president fol the term, commencing March 4, 1905. Beverdige, silk-hatted. and with flag in his hand led a round of cheers.
 HURTING OUT.
 Great confusion reigned and it wa: difficult to control the proceedings. Th' convention was on its feet and cries oi Fairbanks" began. Announcement was then made of the committees tt notify the candidates of their nomina' ticn.
 As is usual at all conventions, the closing was full of confusion. The del egates enjoyed themselves while the of ficers struggled with the routine tha was necessary to complete the record The galleries were empty by the time the clerks had shouted resolutions and |, only here and there did handful oi |, delegates wait to sec the end of the re- publican national convention of 1904.
 Graeme Stewart, of Illinois, was rec ognized and moved that the conven' tion do now adjourn sine die,' Chair
 man Cannon put this motion annie great confusion as the delegates ant spectators were leaving the hall. Ht declared it carried and brought hi: gavel down with resounding whaci at inst 2:25 o'clock.