Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-12
FAIRBANKS BEARS
The SHOCK WELL
Nominee for Vice President
Formally Notified OF His
Fate Today.
THE MULTITUDE WAS FED
After Root Had Delivered the Notih'
alton and Fairbanks Had Replied,
the Guests and the Public
Were Given Lunch.

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 5.-Senato,
Charles w. Fairbanks was today for
mally notified of his nomination for
vice president of the United States, by
the republican national Inc
notification address was made by Elihu
Root, ex-secretary of war. The eXer-
cises were held o the verabda OF SEN
ator Fairbanks beautiful home IN the
presence OF 5000 people,, including Inc
notification committee, the governor
and other officers of Indiana. TIE re-
publican candidates for state offlces'
the Indiana congressional
the Indiana delegates and
10 the national convention. the state
central committee. the republican eul-
torial association and several
of the senator's friends, neignDofs anu
political supporters.
The house was deliberately decorated
and the day one Of the most beautlful
of the year. The members of the notln-
cation committee began arriving on
the early trains, and shortly after noon
left the English hotel for the senator
home.
Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks received
the committee and especially invited
guests and with little delay Messrs.
Root and Fairbanks led the way to
the veranda, where seats were arrang-
ed for all. Ar enthusiastic greeting
was accorded the two speakers, the
demonstration lasting several mlnutes
MI. Root without any preliminary ad-
dressed himself to the formal notifica-
ton. At the close of his address SEN
ator Fairbanks was given another oVa-
ton as he arose to accept the nomlna-
ton.
Senator Fairbanks Address.
Senator Fairbanks at the close of Mr..
Roots address said:
The unsolicited and unanimous nomina-
ton by the republican party Is q cal 70
duty which / am pleased to obey. i ac-
cept the commission with a profound sense
of the dignity and responsibilities or the
position to which ! have been nominated,
My utmost endeavor will be TO discharge
I'm FULL measure the trust, IL the action OF
the convention shall meet the approvai OF
the American people.
The platform adopted by the conven-
ton Is an emphatic declaration Of prlnci-
pies in harmony with those policies which
have brought honor and. prosperuy W
our country, and which II continued VIII
bring us like blessings in the future;
The monetary and economic policles
which nave been so forcibiy reannounced
lie at the very foundation or our nous
trial life. and are essential to the tulleSt
deyelopment OF our national strength.
They give vitality TO our manufactures
and and IL impaired or over
thrown. there would inevitably ensue a
period of industrial depression, to the Sc
rious injury of the vast interests OF botn
labor and capital. !,
The republican party, since IT preserved
the integrity of the republic and gave
freedom to the oppressed, never rendered
a more important service to the country
than when 1t established the gold stand
ard. Under IL we nave increased our
currency supply sufficiently TO meet the
normal requirements of business. IL IS
gratifying that the convention made frank
and explicit declaration or the 1mf1exlple
purpose of the party to maintain the gold
standard. 1t Is essential mot only tina.
the STANDARD should be as good as the
best in the world. but that the people
should have the assurance that II viii be
so maintained.
The Money Issue.
The enemies OF sound money were pow
erful enough to suppress mention OF the
gold standard in the platform lately
adopted by the democratic national con-
ivention The leader OF democracy In TWO
great national campaigns has declared
since the adjournment or the convention
that as soon as the election Is over he Will
undertake to organize the forces within
the democratic party for the next national
contest, for the purpose OF advancing the
radical policies for which MS element OF
the money question Is for the present In
allegiance. In view of these palpable facts
It is not the part of wisdom TO abandon
our vigilance In safeguarding the integrity
of our money system. We must have not
only q president who is unalterably COM
mitted to the gold standard, but both
houses OF CONBTcSS III CLNiiC aACOih -
him upon tue subject.
In congress and not with the president
rests the supreme power to determine the
standard Of Y money. though the cnlel
ing within its independent constitutional
authority, could AZ any time overthrow
or change the monetary standard.
The wisdom of our protective policy
finds complete justification In the indus
trial DEVELOPMENT Of the country. This
policy has become a most vital part OF
- - 4S1 WaN4nf no ANn
tanned unimpaircd. When altered condi-
ltions make changes in schedules desir-
able. their modification can be safely en-
trusted 10 the republican party. II they
are to be changed by the enemies of the
system along free trade lines, uncertainty
would take the place OF certainty. and a
reaction would certainly follow. to the
injury Of the wage earners and all who
are now profitably employed. Uncertainty
undermines confidence. and loss Of conf
dence breeds confusion and distress In
commercial affairs.
Tribute to Roosevelt.
The convention was wise not only In
Its enunciation of party policies. but In It's
nomination OF a candidate for the presi-
dency. During the last three years Presi-
dent Rooseveltshas been confronted with
large and serious questions. These he
has met and solved with high wisdom and
courage. The charges made against him
I'm the democratic platform find irrefut-
able answer In his splendid adninistra-
ton, never surpassed In all the history OF
the republic and never equaled by the
party who seeks to discredit Il.
The election of the president IL impera-
lively demanded by those whose success
depends upon the continuance of a safe,
| conservative and efficient administration
OF public affairs.
We nave an ample record OF deeds done.
OF bene1cent things accomplished in the
public interest. The vast business of the
| government has been well administered
The laws have been enforced fearlessly
and impartially. The treasury has been
| adequately supplied with revenue. and the
| financial credfr OF the government was
never better. Our foreign trade balance
continues to Increase our national wealth.
We have adopted an Irrigation policy
which will build homes In the arid regions
Of the west. The Panama canal. the hope
| OF centuries, Is tn course OF construction
under the sole protection OF the American
flag.
Permit me to again thank you and to
express my belief tat we may confidently
submit our cause to the candid and patri-
otto Judgment of our countrymen.
As Fairbanks concluded there was a
cordial greeting and the invited guests
were escorted to large tents or the
lawn, where a luncheon was served.
while the general public was given
light refreshments In the house
Postal Clerks IN Motion.