The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-24
Speaker Cannon Waved . Tattered Flag,
Whereupon Delegates Sprang TO Their
Feet. Marched About the Hall and
Sang "The Star Spangled Ban-
ner"--The Speeches!

Chicago, June 23.-The swift and
sure current Of public opinion for the
second time In the history Of republic
can conventions today resulted in the
selection OF a national ticket without
a dissenting vote. Theodore Roosevelt
for president and Charles W. Fair
banks for vice president received every
vote in the convention.
Rousing Demonstration.
Regardless OF the fact that the NOM
ination OF one had been assured for
months and the other for days. the
announcement OF the choice was ac-
companied by resounding demonstra-
ton which attested the candidates
popularity. The cheering was led by
figures known through the breadth OF
the land and was echoed by mighty
throng OF enthusiastic men and radiant
women assembled In the Coliseum to
witness the crowning feature as well
as the close of the national convention
that marks the semi-centennial OF the
republican party in the United States.
Ten Thousand Present.
No less than 10000 men and women
participated in the ratification Of the
party program, and the consequent roar
OF cheering and hand -clapping was
deafenlng. 1t was a tumultuols, un-
bounded demonstration. Hats were
tossed into the air, state emblems were
waved, flags = beautiful, trl-colored
shimmering, silken fiags-fluttered from
every hand as though stirred by a
gale.
The Tattered Flag.
When Governor Black of New York
made his speech nominating President
Roosevelt to succeed himself as presi-
dent, for 25 minutes after the great
throng told its appreciation of the con-
ventions choice for president. While
the demonstration was at its height,
Chairman Cannon stepped to the front
of the stage. Held in his hand was
a banner which was waved In 1860
when Lincoln was nominated, and
which has been used in every conven-
ton since. The flag showed the wear
and tear of many similar contests.
Greeted Fairbanks.
AT the conclusion of every seconding
speech the performance was repeated
and the speakers themselves were gem
orally applauded.
When Senator Fairbanks had been
nominated for vice president there was
no diminution in the demonstration.
Voices were hoarse. but the noise and
cheering was just as unanimous as 1t
was in filling the first place on the
ticket.
Galleries Were Filled.
When the convention was called to
order today the galleries were filled
for the first time.
It was exactly 1o:So o'clock when
Chairman Cannon raped for order.
Prayer was pronounced by Rev. Thad-
deus Snively, rector OF st. Chrysos-
TOMS church, who invoked divine bless
ing on the great body amid a most
impressive silence.
Roosevelt Nominated.
Cannon then announced the order
of the day and instructed the secre-
tary to call the roll of states for NOM
nations for president. BY an agree
ment, Alabama, the first state on the
roll, yielded to New York This was
the signal for an outburst of applause.
In the midst of the cheering Former
Governor Black made his way to the
platform, and after the usual intro
duction, commenced his address, plac-
ing in nomination Roosevelt, Blacks