The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-25

front doors was not attempted by the
Roosevelt clubs, the east entrance be-
ing used. The rough riders of the
Twin Cities stood at attention awaiting
the arrival of Me. Fairbanks, and when
he entered the church at a few min
uteS before 9 o'clock the big audience
rose to it's feet, and it was probably
the most enthusiastic meeting ever
he'd in the Peoples church. Cheers
and handclapping shook the building.
1t was an audience composed almost
exclusively of Republicans, the organi-
zation man being everywhere. There
were greetings for everybody. When
Senator Clapp followed Senator Fair
banks on to the platform the cheers
broke forth afreSh. Senator Nelson re-
ceived an ovation. Mr.. Dunn gave the
Chatauqua salute with his convenient
friends in the audience, and the glad
hand was given every man who had a
seat of honor on the platform.
Senator Clapp's popularity with Re
publicans of his home city was demon
strated even more markedly a moment
later. Introduced by Condo Hamlin,
it was some minutes before he could be
heard for the wave Of applause that
went up all over the house When
quiet had been restored, Senator Clapp
said, in introducing Senator Fair
banks:
-Four short years ago the nation,
with bowed head in grief for the I'M
timely death of the beloved Mckinley,
turned to Theodore Roosevelt to take
up the work left unfinished by McKin-
ley. Every American hopes and prays
that another such disaster may not fall
upon the American people, but mind
full of the uncertainties of life, the Re
publicans have placed in nomination
man for the vice presidency who might
well take up the work where it -might
be left by the matchless Roosevelt
am pleased to introduce Senator c.. w.
Fairbanks, of Indiana, Republican can
| didate for the vice presidency"
The loyal Republicans in. the audience
gave every evidence of their loyalty
and tirelessness and repeated the DEM
onstration when the tall, well groomed,
we'll poised Indianan rose to address
them.
1t would be unfair to say that Sena-
tor Fairbanks made a pleasing impress
sion. He spoke for about an hour, aft
er paying a compliment to Minnesota's
representation in the national legisla-
ture. He wore the long, black Prince
Albert coat which is as much a part
of his public appearance as his whis-
kers, cut short and round and with
the sides of his face clearly shaven,.
except for tiny locks which depend in
l. Z
strong, foreeful face surmounted a
gray cravat and a white vest gave him
the appearance of being in evening
Dress
Cool as the icicle to which he has
been compared by ironical contempt
raries, urbane as Lord Chesterfield,
polished in style and delivery, his ar
gument for the tariff was that of
lawyer rather. than that of a states
man. And his discussion was largely
confined to consideration OF the tariff;
the charge that the hard times of the
early '90s We're due to Democratic doc
trines put into practice; that the good
times succeeding 1897 were the result
of Republican tariff laws put on the
federal statute books; the God-given
right of the Republican party to claim
credit for the beneficence Of Provi-
dence, were the trump cards of the
argument of one of the great American
advocates of a high tariff before his
ST. Paul audience.
Senator Fairbanks Address
Senator Fairbanks prefaced his adj
dress with a tribute to the effective
| ness of Minnesota's representation in
| congress. It's a way the Republican
leaders have Of telling the constituents
Of each other how ably they are rep
| resented in the high places.
Il realize" the tall man modestly
| said. that this splendid demonstration
| is due to the fact that I represent for
| the time being policies which you con-
slider necessary to our individual and
national welfare. It is gratifying to be
able to witness this signal evidence
| that you fully appreciate the impor-
lance Of the issues of this campaign,
| which must be determined by the
American people"
And, said he, as he gently moved
a long left arm over in the direction of
the seats beside him where sat Knute
| Nelson and M. E. Clapp, his colleagues
| In the United States senate Permit
| me to congratulate Minnesota upon her
| splendid representation in the United
| States senate. There is none who
/ stands higher in the councils of the
nation than Senators Nelson and Clapp.
They are tower of strength in up
| holding Republican principles and Re-
| publican administration. I am pleased
| at this opportunity to meet the con-
| stituents of Hon. Frederick c. Stevens,
who is one of the most forceful MEM
berS of the lower house of congress.
The Republica representatives of Min
nesota, in the house of representatives,
| are able and loyal to the cause of Re-
publicanism and good government
"The Republican party stands for
!
sections and which promote a symmet-
| rical development of the entire coun-
| try.
There is no section of our common
country which has shared more album
| dainty in the prosperity prevailing I'M
der Republican administration than
/ the great state Of Minnesota. I use
| the word great advisedly for this
magnificent commonwealth is not only
great in all of the natural elements
| which make for present strength and
| power, but great in her citizenship
Abundant natural resources do not
alone make state great and strong.
You must have a people with the ge-
| MUS, ability and energy to utilize
| them. Not only this, it is essential to
uphold sound governmental policies
and wise administration.
Distress to Minnesota
I'VE have seen hitherto how unwise
Democratic policies have paralyzed the
arm Of industry. We have seen how
they have brought distress to Mime
sofa and other sections of the country
where nature has been most prodigal
In the bestowal of her favors.
/ Our declaration of 1904 on the tar
if IS not new. It is not a departure
from past utterances. It is not the
enunciation of any new policy, for ii
is in strict accordance with the uni
| form economic doctrine of the marty