The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-09

Gratis to forget the bitter warfare Of
the past, the strife and anger. grudges
and rancor, and, recalling with ever
increasing pride the triumphs of our
50 years OF constitutional government
and liberty and peace. here and now
resolve 10 make the future record that
resplendent reach Of time In which
liberty and peace went up and down
the nations OF the earth, building their
kingdom In the hearts Of men and
gathering the harvest OF genius and
toll, In which reason struck from the
hand OF force the sword OF hate and
plucked from the heart Of war the
germ or greed; in which conscience
smote tine thoughts OF wrong and filled
the mind with mercy's sweet restraint;
In which power grew In the human
brain. but refused the shelter of a gilt
tering crown; in which the people Of
all lands and tongues, awakened to
hope by the inspiration of our exam
| Pile. followed with the march OF years
the luminous pathway leading to q
destiny beyond the reach Of vision. and
within the province OF God.
~ this spirit. New York nominates
for president Of the United States,
Alton b. Parker"
Convention Goes Wild.
All that had happened in the con-
vention up to the time Mr.. Littleton
had concluded his address multiplied
many times, was almost as nothing
compared to the hurricane that broke
out when he mentioned the name AL
ton B. Parker" on the part Of the
Parker delegates. 1t was revelation
In politics. Like one man, they sprang
up in their chairs, with everything that
could be waved tossed high in the air.
"Arkansas' shouted the clerk. pro-
ceedIng with the call Of states at the
chairs direction.
Arkansas yields to Tennessee" am
swered the chairman OF the delegation.
Senator Carmack of that state was
recognized and at once took the plat
form and began speaking seconding the
nomination of Parker. tCarmack's
speech win be found on page % The
senator had spoken but few words
when "Hurrah for Hearst" was hurled
at him from the balcony. A few other
calls of like character were made by
people in the galleries, but the great
body of the convention disapproved it
with dignity.
Hearst Nominated.
California" called the clerk.
"Mr. Chairman responded Delegate
Tarpey, california recognizes as her
spokesman ID. M. Delmas.
Il recognize d. M. Delmas of Cali
fornia." said the chairman, and a vol
ley of cheers came from the audience.
Delmas took the platform to speak
for Hearst. Mr.. Delmas address was
the effort of that orators life, and his
references to the California candidate
evoked the greatest enthusiasm among
the editors supporters
Delmas' speech, which closed with
the name William Randolph Hearst,
was the signal for cheers, which, while
enthusiastic, were much less In volume
than those that followed. the mention
of Parker's name, The galleries join
ed Justify in the Hearst applause, maxi
ing possibly a stronger demonstration
than had been made for Parker. The
band played and delegates, carrying
Hearst pictures and flags and state
standards, made perspiring march
through the aisles.
When a half hour had elapsed SEN
ator Bailey Of Texas took the presid-
ing officer's chair and began rapping
for order. 1t was some time before the
enthusiasm, which was now confined
principally to the galleries, could be
Quilted.
Colorado" called the clerk. The
response was immediate, and Thomas