New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-22

cUrbed to extent never before reached also
pleased the convention
Discussing the Cuban question. Nh Root read
the dispatch from President Palma TO President
Roosevelt when the island was turned over to
the Cubans II was the first time he had men
tened the Presidents name and the conVen-
ton took the opportunity 10 applaud. Shortly
afterward he brought IN the name Of Secretary
Taft which was also heartily appaud"d.
The administrations Panama Canal policy re-
ceived a round of applause when Mr. Root de-
clared that the weddings would have post
poned its construction to another generation
Mr.. Roots challenge of judgment upon the
record Of these Republican administrations was
The signal for a shout and applause. Silence
prevailed as he alluded briefly to the assassina-
ton Of President Mckinney, and applause broke
out again as his successors record was re-
viewed. When he mentioned the name OF SEN
ator Hanna. the convention responded In pro-
lOnged demonstration
ANOTHER ROOSEVELT DEMONSTRATION
Mr.. Root closed his address with the WORDS
Theodore Roosevelt" and the most enthusl-
astic demonstration Of the session followed
The delegates climbed on their chairs and tossed
hats and handkerchiefs into the air white
haired man in the Connecticut delegation led or
with his silk flag Which he waved franticaliy.
National committeeman crowded around Mr.
Root and shook his hand in congratulation. while
the orchestra played medley of national airs.
TEMPORARY OFFICERS.
The roll of temporary officers of the conven-
ton was then read by the clerk and approved by
the convention. They are as follows
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FIST ASSISTANT Sergeant t-arms-DAVID G. OWEN
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Senator Carter. Of Montana, presented the
following resolution.
Resolved That until Peronsnt 9TF%nTa e rules T.,
OF the last Republican National Convention
This was adopted. Senator McComas, Of
MARYLAND. then offered the following resolu-
tion.
Resolved That the roll of States and Territories
be now called. and that the chairman OF ea e
delegation announce tho names Of the persons Sc
Iected 10 serve on the several committees rs f",
lows: Permanent organization rules ana ottet %.
business credentials resolutions; and uIte', ti.a'
the chairman OF ga Oh delegation send To me seer
tays desk in writing ne names , o. ~ I' tsl for
said committees
INsI,LAR DELEGATES SEATED
Tbi. was adopted. The chairman said that
the rational committee had placed upon the
roll the names OF two delegates from Porto
Rico and six from the Philippines, with two
votes. and asked the pleasure of the convention
on the action OF the committee before ordering
q rocall
Senator Foraker moved that the action 81 the
national committee be approved. and the mo-
ton WAS carried, only voice being heard in
the negati
The call OF the roll for the announcement Of
members OF ths committee began. and Immediately
such confusion arose that the names as called
could not be heard. Speaker Cannon asked unani-
nous consent that soon as State was called its
list OF committeeman be sent 10 the clerks desk
without being read in the convention. The motion
was adopted and almost instantly tho assembiage
lost all resemblance to a convention The gal
leries began empty. the delegates mingled on the
floor. and Nj Root surrounded By group Of
friends. while messengers forced their way through
the crowd 90 collect the committee lists.
Mr. Thomas. OF Illinois. after introducing
resolution which he wished 20 the commit
tee on resolutions without being read. made mo
ton that the convention adjourn. Nobody paid
attention his motion, and he withdrew it few
minutes later. A few raps from the charmans
gavel brought order and the clerk proceeded TO
tsbulats the names of the committeeman. and the
chairman announced the places of meeting
Ex-senator Mason. OF Illinois presented a petit |
ton. which referred 10 the committee reso-
lutlons without choice.
Mr.. Root announced that there would he a
meeting At the Auditorium tonight. at which
prominent men would speak. The public was
cordially invited to attend.
The secretary was then instructed TO announce !
the committees. which read to the con-
Ventlon.
President Francis and the directors Of the !
Louisiana Purchase Exposition extended In |
paper men attending the convention to visit st. |
Louis and view the exposition the guests of |
the management. The management has pro- |
vided for the transportation Of all who wish TO |
accept the invitation. and a number of special |
trains will be in readiness depart for ST Louis
Immediately after the close of the convention. |
On motion OF Senator Depew. the chairman was |
requested to appoint a committee to arrange and |
report on the invitation. Senator Depew made |
brief address. hoping the convention would |
accept Senator Depew, ex-senator Carter OF |
Montana: Governor Van SAINT OF Minnesota, |
and Mr.. Parker OF Missouri. appointed as |
the committee.
The convention at PIP O'Clock adjourned until |
noon tomorrow.
W1NT TO GET AWAY.