Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-29

to deliver the first nominating speech il
favor of Senator Fairbanks of Indiana
When the applause subsidized Mr. Can
non recognized Senator Depew, whose APP
pearance on the platform with Chairman
| Cannon grasping his hand, was the in
spiration for an outburst of applause.
Il introduce, although it is not neces-
sary," began Mr.. Cannon, mot Senator,
but Chauncey Depew of New York" A
voice said, "Have you had your dinner p
II am about to say something about
the dinners Of the American people," re-
torted the senator.
Depew Tells Story.
Senator Depew paid his compliments
to the coming Democratic convention
That party was one of Opportunities. -
1t was waiting for bankruptcy and panic
Ii reminded him of a story. The conven-
ton applauded in anticipation. An old
farmer on the New England coast, said
the senator, owned farm. On it was
rocky point projecting into the ocean,
where ships were often driven ashore,
from which the farmer reaped a harvest.
| The farmer made his will. He divided
his lands equally among his children.
But" the will stipulated, Hurricane
point shall remain to all of you forever,
for, as long as the winds blow and the
waves roll, the Lord will provide
He concluded with a second to the nom
ination of Senator Fairbanks, saying not
enough Importance had been given the
! vice presidential question. Senator Fair
banks, he declared, to be man equal to
any position in the country. His words
produced another demonstration of enthu-
siasm, which lasted for some time.
Other Seconding Speeches.
Chairman Cannon next introduced Sen
ator Foraker of Ohio, whose characteri-
cation of Senator Fairbanks as a fit run
ming mate for President Roosevelt was
energetically applauded Mr.. Cannon
introduced Gov. Pennypacker of Penn
1 sylvania and the convention cheered him
Are there other nominatons?" called
| the chairman.
| Hearing none it only remains for me
to declare Charles w. Fairbanks ,of In
| diana the candidate Of the Republican
party for the term commencing March 4,
1906"
Graeme Stewart of Illinois was recog-
nized and moved that the convention do
| now adjourn sine die"
Chairman Cannon put this motion amid
great confusion as the delegates and
| spectators were leaving the hall. He de-
clared it carried and brought his gavel
down with resounding whack at just
| 2:25 o'clock
Second Day of the Convention.
Chicago, ILL.,, June 22.-At 1927 Mr..
Root raped for order directing the dele
gates to take their seats, and ordering
the aisles cleared. This latter order was
not Obeyed with sufficient celebrity to
please the chairman and he directed the
assistant sergeant-at-arms to see that
the aisles were cleared. A second specific
direction from the chairman directed to-
ward the delegates in the center aisles,
brought the convention to order.
Chairman Root then introduced Rev.
Thomas q. Cox of the Holy Name cathe-
dral Of Chicago, who delivered the invo-
cation.
SIS the committee on credentials ready
to report| asked the chairman.
Credentials Committee Reports.
| Senator McComas, chairman of the
committee on credentials, rose from his
seat in the Maryland delegation and
| said:
''Mr. Chairman: The committee on
credentials has instructed me to read the
| report, which is now ready"
The gentleman will please take the
platform" said the chairman. and Sena-
tor McComas, mounting the rostrum, pro-
| ceeded to read the report.
The first part of the document related
to those contests in which the action Of
the national committee was upheld. The
| report in this connection was received
with ripple Of applause, which was
slightly accentuated when the decision
placing both the lilly whites" and ''black
and tans" Of Louisiana was read.
| Stalwarts Are Cheered.
An outburst of cheers greeted the an
nouncement that the credentials commit
tee had decided in favor Of the stalwart
the committee giving it's reasons for it's
| decision on the Wisconsin case was
| heard in complete silence, the convention
| showing Intense interest in the report in
this particular.
| The committee report went with detail
into the facts of the appearance Of the
| La Toilette faction before the committee,
it's disparaging statements to the COM
| mlttee and its subsequent withdrawal.
| He did not read the statement made By
Mr.. Roe, but announced that it was ap-
pended to and made a part Of the report
of the committee. His announcement
that the credentials committee had unan-
| imously decided in favor of the stalwarts
was greeted with loud cheers. The chair
man declared that a complete, full and
| impartial investigation had been made
| and that there was no other course for
the committee in justice to pursue. He
pronounced the allegations made in the
report as far as they related to the COM
mittee to be utterly false.
Cannon Appears.
Chairman Root appointed ex-Secretary
| J ohm D. Long, Senator Cullom and Rep
resentative Burton of Ohio a committee
to escort Speaker Cannon to the plat
form. Upon this announcement the con-
vention gave mighty, spontaneous shout
and when Mr.. Cannon appeared at the
speakers desk and Chairman Root took
| him By the hand and led him forward to
the extreme front of the platform the
| climax Of enthusiasm was reached. Dele
gates with one accord jumped to their
| feet and onto their chairs. Cheer after
cheer went up and waves of sound
swept over the throng. The applause
continued as the temporary chairman
continued to stand arm in arm, waiting
! for silence.
Uncle Joe Uncomfortable.
Mr.. Root raised his hand for silence.
The cheers went on without cessation OF
diminuton. Twice more Mr.. Root raised
his hand for a silence that was not forth
coming. The delegates were on their
chairs and their enthusiasm could not be
checked. Mr.. Cannon appeared decidedly
uncomfortable while the cheering went
| on and shifted about as though the floor