Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-01
ROOSEVELT ANDFAIRBANKS
ARE MADE The NOMINEES

nag used when Lincoln was nominated,
1t was fuel to the fame. The en-
thusiasm and volume Of sound in
creased. The front Of the platform was
next occupied by an immense crayon
bust portrait Of Roosevelt, borne aloft
by three men. At 1927, after twenty
minutes of demonstration. the noise
ceased, largely through exhaustion.
During the excitement a young man
from Philadelphia appeared or the
stage crying the name of Roosevelt, in
which the crowd joined. The Indiana
delegation sprung open red, white and
blue umbrellas bearing portraits of
Roosevelt and Fairbanks. The Alaskan
cages We're held aloft and thousands of
flags waved in a Wild sweep of colors.
The New York delegation started on a
marching tour of the hall with flying
banners and were joined by others car
rying baners with Roosevelt's picture
upon them.
A Girl in Write, o. Course.
When the applause had continued
seven minutes, II was given a new
impetus by Cannon, who walked to the
front carrying a large banner. A little
girl, clad entirely in white was lifted
high on the shoulders Of some Califor-
MIA delegate, and the first sound OF
her childish voice was the signal for
another outbuvst. The child whose
name is Louise Roberts, was next car
ried on the shoulders Of a stalwart
delegate from Indiana. He created a
new furore Of enthusiasm. Little Naomi
Defoe, OF Alpena, Mich, followed. for
a brief period, and when she had waved
her flag a few minutes Cannon began
rapping vigorously for order. 1t re-
CURED fully five minutes more to OBJ
tain 1t.
When Cannon had finally secured or
der, the secretary read the history Of
the Lincoln flag. and then introduced
Senator Beverage, of Indiana, who be-
gan his speech amid loud applause,
seconding the nomination.
When Beveridge concluded there was
another demonstration, but order was
soon restored. George A. Knight, Of
California, was then introduced TO sec
ond the nomination OF Roosevelt.
Amidst yells from the California dele
CATION their banner followed by a huge
wreath of flowers, borne through the
hall as knight proceeded to the plat
form.
knight Makes a Hit.
When Knight said that every mar
should have liberty to work and TO
make his home. the convention cheered.
mo, no." were the shouted responses
TO Knights declaration that Socialism
can have no place among us. Anarchy
cannot live in America" :
Knight proved to be a phrase maker.
"Cowardice and dishonesty, are not inn
pulsive." shouted knight. Theodore
Roosevelt is impulsive; he hypnotizes
obstacles" He again touched a re-
sponsiye cord when he exclaimed, OF
the commencement Of the Panama
canal. Roosevelt gave Uncle Sam a
job. Uncle Sam wanted It and he took
it. Uncle Sam belongs TO the union,
too"
Knight concluded at 1918. and Henry
Stilwell Edwards, OF Georgia, took the
platform to second Roosevelts nomi-
nation on behalf of the south.
More ~Seeondine Speeches.
Edwards, who is q man of slight
physique and il not gifted with a pene-
trating voice, therefore was unable TO
command the attention hat had been
given to those VINO spoke before him.
HIS speech was eminently satisfactory,
however, to those within the range of
his voice, and he was frequently inter-
rupted by applause,
The chair recognizes Ex-Governor
Bradley OF Kentucky said Speaker
Cannon as Edwards concluded; and he
came forward, leading Governor Brad
ley.
u introduce to you," said the chair
man, "a gentleman who comes from a
state where they take their politics as
they take their whisky-straight.'
That the sentiment was favorably re-
ceived was evidenced by a hearty burst
of applause. At the conclusion OF Brad
ley's speech Joseph +. Cotton of Mime
sofa was introduced by the chairman as
one OF those young men Of the republic
who are doing things"
Cotton has n voice, and he used II.
His speech, that was heard in the re-
hottest nook of the hall and gallery.
was cheered repeatedly.
The hall began TO grow oppressively
warm and handkerchiefs and fans We're
in great demand. But the enthusiasm
had not yet melted and Cotton's Wig
orous declaration of republican prin-
ciples and his jibes at democracy
caught the fancy OF his hearers and
were approved by much applause.
Prolonged cheering greeted the in
PRODUCTION Of Harry s. Cummings, a
colored delegate from Maryland. and a
general ovation was given him as he
closed.
Speaker Cannon then advanced to
the front OF the rostrum and at 1909
p. m. announced the roll call for the
nomination for president.
Doiliver Names Fairbanks.
Efforts were made by New Jersey
TO suspend the further calling OF the
roll, but the convention protested loud
ly. The roll call proceeded rapidly, and
at its conclusion Cannon announced
that ThSodore Roosevelt had received
the entire vote of the convention. 994,
and ii only remained for him to an
nounce his nomination for president of
the United States by the republican
party.
HI enthusiasm following the an
nouncement was Of much briefer dura-
ton than that which followed the first
call, the cheers not lasting over two
minutes. Speaker Cannon hen said:
THE clerk will call the roll for pre-
s~entation of candidates for vice presi-
dent"
Alabama was called.
Chairman Hundley, 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
Fairbanks As he was seen pressing
toward tho platform cries and shouts
broke out. and they redoubled in vio-
ience when Cannon introduced him.
The first mention Of Senator Fair
banks name was the signal for cheers.
which were renewed when he formally
presented the name OF the Indiana sen-
afor.
Mr.. Deliver Names F~airbanks.
Gentlemen OF the Convention The ma