The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-23

pause his cOnCluO1n8 WORDS second
ing the name of that great doer of
things, Theodore Roosevelt" were
warmly appiauded. Prolonged applause
greeted the Introduction Of Harry S.
Cummings, a colored delegate from
Maryland. Mr.. Cannon introduced him
as '-an American citizen whose people
We're brought from slavery 40 years ago
and who have made more progress in
one generation that any race ever
made"
Mr.. Cummings made friends with his
| hearers in his opening remark that he
had been adrnonished to be brief, and
/ intended to obey that advice.
| A real ovation was given Mr.. Cum
mings as he closed after a few mo-
ments- Mr.. Cannon then advanced to
/ tie front of the rOstrum and at 1903 an
nounced the roll call for nomination
/ for president.
The enthusiasm following the an
nouncement of the chairman was of
much briefer duration than tnat which
followed the first CALL the cheers not
/ lasting over two minutes. Mr.. Cannon
then announced ''The clerk will call the
roll for the presentation of candidates
for vice president
! Alabama called the clerk.
Mr. Hundley of Alabama, as before
on the presidential roll call, announced
that his state desired to waive its right
/ in favor of the state of Iowa.
This meant Senator Dolliver who was
| to deliver the first nominating speech
/ in favor of Senator Fairbanks of In
] diana. A S the Tail form OF iowa
senator was seen pressing toward the
] platform the cries and shouts broke out
and they were redOubled in violence
when Chairman Cannon led forward
Senator Dolliver and spoke a few words
of introduction
DoIIiver Names Fairbanks.
His speech was in second of the NOM
ination of Senator Fairbanks. He re-
| viewed in preliminary the history of the
party and the wonderful development
l,f and n
| with his vast audience
! The first mention of Senator Fair
! banks name was the signal for cheers,
which We're renewed when he formally
presented the name of the Indiana SEN
ator. When the applause subsided Mr..
Cannon recognized Senator DepeW
whose appearance on the platform with
Chairman Cannon grasping his hand
was the inspiration for an outburst of
applause
although it is not necessary" be
gan Mr.. Cannon. mot senator but
Il Chauncey Depew of New York"
A voice cried, Have you had your
dinner2'
I am about to say something about
the dinners of the American people,
Iretorted the senator
Depew Tells n Story.
He paid his compliments to the com
ing Democratic convention. That party
was one of opportunities" it was
waiting for bankruptcy and panic II
reminded MN OF a SNOIy- ne COuNCAl
ton applauded in anticipation. An ole
farmer, on the New England coast
said the senator, owned farm Or
il was a rocky point projecting into the
! ocean where ships were often driver
ashore from which the farmer reapef
a harvest. The farmer made his viii
He divided his lands equally among hi
children. But" the viii stipulated
hurricane point shall remain to all o
: you forever, for as long as the win'
/ blows and the waves roll, the Lore
! will provide"
All for Roosevelt
2 The clerk began calling the roll b.
states When Alabama responded witt
her votes for Roosevelt there was
s phab betical order and each respons
( resulted with the words 'tTheodor
Y I Roosevelt the cheer was repeated
] An effsrt was made by New Jerse.
to suspend further calling of the roll
Y but the convention protested loudly
g Senator PIatt of New York had bee
8 on his feet to make the announce
[ ment for his state. and when his stat
e was called next the convention be
d came enthusiastic at the announce
- ment. Texas also got cheer as {
d a. BovntOn made the annOuncemen
q for Roosevelt.
o Oklahoma's response was Isl
votes for the next state in the banne
4 of the republic
n Chairman Cannon announced at tn
IS conclusion of the roll call that TheC
# dore Roosevelt had received the entir
- vote OF the convention (994), and