Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-24
BY AccLAMATIoN.


back Of the COWS of seats. It was
known that the popular feature OF the
convention-the making of nominating
speeches was the program. the at
tendance was fiattering to the orators.
1t was known, yesterday, that no con-
test of any character would develop.
As surely as President Roosevelt was
D., the choice for the first place on the
ticket, Senator Fairbanks was wanted
as his running mate.
II was 1890 o'clock when Speaker
Cannon called the convention to order.
Without preliminaries OF any kind he
announced the order of the day and in
structed the secretary to call the roll
for nominations for President. By
agreement, Alabama, the first state on
the roll. yielded to New Yrok. That
was the signal for the first burst Of APP
, plause. In the midst Of the cheering
Former Gov. Black made his way to
the platform. Speaker Cannon took
him to the front and Enthusiastically
introduced him to the audience. But
the orator chosen to present the name
Of Roosevelt needed no introduction.
The delegates proved this and also that
+. they knew his mission by giving him
rousIng reception before permitting
him to proceed.
Mr.. Black entertained his audience by
a discussion Of party principles. lie
compared Republican standards with
. those Of other parties. With his Keen
sense of humor and the deep thought
displayed in his address the orator fas-
cinated always and frequently electri-
fled his listeners. He led up to the NOM
in.tion gradually by defining the man
best suited for the party color-bearer.
At the name Theodore Roosevelt as the
best example Of that type the conven-
ton rose. The New YOk delegation
led In the cheering which almost imme-
diateIy spread to every part OF the
floor, to the galleries and to the crowds
which filled the entrances and over
flowed into the streets.
After the crowd had yelled itself hoarse
It permitted the band to participate in
the demonstration. The leader chose
patriotic music and the familiar words
were taken up by the convention and
sung with eagerness. The band changed
into ragtime and the convention found
that cheering was better at times to
the music. There was no pause In the
enthusiasm. Several times Speaker
Cannon walked out on the projection to
the platform extending between the
rows. Of press seats and lifted his hands
for order. The crowd thought he was
leading the applause and paid no at
tention.
When for sheer exhaustion the throng
lessened its tumult. Speaker Cannon
found his opportunity. Going to the
very edge of the platform he knelt and
pounded the floor for order.
When he received the attention of
the convention he announced that the
flag he had been waving was sacred
to the party as the national emblem
waved when the beloved Lincoln was
the choice of the first Republican con-
ventiOn. His speech caused another
Outburst In honor of the flag.
Senator Beveridge was recognized by
the chair for the purpose of secondinS
the nomination OF Mr.. Roosevelt for
President.
He was followed by George A.
Knight of California. Mr.. Knight has
a voice which fairly Numbered through
the hall. He opened his speech by a
statement concerning the board ex-
panse Of Republican harmony. Geo
graphic" he roared. and some wit in
the extreme end of tho hall shouted In
response, mot so loud" The cOnven-
ton laughed and 50 did Mr.. Knight.
The orator from the Golden Gate city
had the convention with him from the
first. His speech was pointed and Mr..
Knight proved himself maker of
NH NJ q
actual in the administration in taking
the policy 1t did. Mr. Knight, in con-
clusion said of President Roosevelt:
He wanted to give the job to Uncle
Sam. Uncle Sam wanted the job and
he took it. And Uncle Sam belongs to
the Union"
The California delegates started a
parade around :he convention hall at
the close of Mr.. Knights speech. but
Speaker Cannon wanted to get on with
business. Accordingly. as soon as Re
could make himself heard. he recog-
nfsed the next speaker.
The seconding speeches following
that OF Mr.. Knight were made by Har-
ry Stillwell Edwards Of Georgia, form
or Gov. Bradley Of Kentucky. Joseph b.
COTTON OF MINNESOTA ana Harry -.
Cummings OF Maryland. Mr.. Cummings
is one Of the colored delegates and he
told of the colored mans services to
the Republican party and his interest
in President Roosevelt.
The roll as called and the unanimous
votes Of delegations recorded for Mr..
Roosevelt without incident until the
name of New Jersey was reached. New
Jersey asked unanimous consent that
the roll be dispensed with and that
, the secretary of the convention be in
structed to cast the entire vote for
Mr.. Roosevelt. The objection was gen.
eral and every state accepted the OPP
portunity of casting its entire vote for
the President.
PandemOnium broke loose again
when Speaker Cannon announced that
In the convention there were 1874 votes
and 994 had been cast for Roosevelt.
A great picture Of the President was
carried about through the hall. 1t WIS
followed by a banner carried by the
Ogden delegation bearing the words
First gun. Oregon 23.SO4. Roosevelt.
Forty per cent. Republican gain"