The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-06-24
our hope for years to come,


our help in ages past.
we thank lhee Tor Thy goodness to the
people of this lana. Our sins have been
Thou hast poured out Thy gifts without
measure. The opening years of a new
country have oren freghted with wealth
Thou art giving Thyself in perpetual
offering of Thy life for the life of man.
We do not forget that in the hour of deep
sorrow when the heart Of the nation was
dArkened by the murder of the nations
chief there was no break In the march
of Thy purpose, the orderly administration
OF our government or the faith of the peo-
PIE IN their Sod Under the guidance OF
our national woes nearer to Thee.
Surely tnou wilt never forsake this peo-
pie. May no dominance of greed no riot
OF passion, no weakening of religious con-
Niruon or enthronement of matter over
May the heritage OF honor coming to us
from the fathers In memories of noble
sacrifices and valiant deeds be at once
our glad possessions and our sacred trusts.
While we are grateful for the past we
may remember that today is better than
Yesterday, and 50 acts that tomorrow shalt
be greater than today. Wherever our
country's flag floats as the symbol of gov
ernn1ent, even into the Isles of the
may we cleave unto the righteousness
that sealeth in nation and cast out the
sin that Is; a reproach to any people
Save our nation we beseech Thee from
all the evil things which detlle the home.
impair civil liberty, corrupt politics or
life. Bring 70 naueht the schemes of men
who would debauch or oppress human life
Tor the sratitication or lust OF for per-
ton come only TO men who despse the
gall, of oppression and shape the hands
from holding, OF bribes. May all sections
occupations and interests become united
through the spirit of the highest into a
citizenship with passion for aishteous-
up TO God as the father of all and on
every man as n brother
we pray Thee to overfule the deibers-
tons, conclusions and issues of this con
Nention for the good of the American peo-
pie and the welfare of mankind
of our nation, may he and all others close
with authority, by the sovereign people be
projected by the power. of Thy kingdom,
and contribute TO its ultimate triumph and
eoHsllmmation rs in an the earth.
keep them by Thy gracious providence,
and hasten the coming of the day when
love shall have conquered hate aud wars
sether in unity. For thine is the king
dom and tho power and the glory forever
Amen.
Gavel Presented to Root.
Senator Scott on behalf of the Chi
cago citizens committee. following the
prayer presented Chairman PAYNE
with handsome gavel, properly in
sclibeei
MIR. Payne expressed his appreciation
of the gift Re- ling Clerk Mailov then
read the cali foi the convention, When
he reached the Signature of the call
M A. Hanna, the convention broke
INTO Spontaneous applause and cheers
Governor Van SAINT presented the
table used by the presiding officer.
II was made BY members of the South
Minneapolis nigh school, he said and
had been used 1T the republican con-
Nentions in Minneapolis. St Louis and
Philadelphia.
He asked the chairman to use if for
this convention, which would nominate
that fearless and invincible leader,
Theodore Roosevelt.
The mention of the presidents name
caused every man TO arise i'm his place
waving hats, banners and handller-
chiefs
Gov ernor odell at She conclusion Of
the applause moved chat the action of
the II ttlonal committee i'm naming Hon.
l.iihu Foot of New York for temporary
chairman be approved 1t was at once
adopted by the convention and Mr..
Root was enthusiastically greeted as he
advanced to the speakers stand.
Sims taneously with ex. Secretary
Roots appearance at the Speakers
table, an immense oil painting of
= NCO'-N w Si'' aiIN eiteu at MS right.
The ta"leau brought forth q burst of
enthusiasm.
AS Mr.. Root oegan to speak the pic
ture was removed ard the sole atten-
ton of the immense gathering was de-
voted TO the New Yo k statesman. The
more striking sentences of his speech
were literally a. a.,plauded When he re-
viewed, in figures, the Increase of
money of the country and announced
the enormous sum of s old accumulated.
the co lvention became enthusiastic.
He aurned hi- attention to the ad-
regulation OF trusts. and
when .'e said, But no homes, industry
has been suppressed" there was a
round of apr owing applause The
declaration that these corporations
which have enc cached on the rights of
the public have been curbed to an ex-
tent never before reached" also
pleased the con acnton.
Discussing the Cuban question, Mr..
Root read dispatch from President
Palma to Roosevelt when the island
was turned over. 1t was the first time
he had mentioned the presidents name.
and the convention grasped the oppor-
tunity to applaud. Shortly afterward !
he brought in the name Of Secretary
Taft. which also was heartily applaud |
ed. The administrations Panama canal |
policy received a round Of applause