The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-06-23

OF battle. The same patriotism and
courage that inspired him then has AMI
mated him Throughout his administra-
tion. When Others stood appalled, in tho
presence Of the great STRIKE he eheerfully
and with aiacrity assumed responsible
ity not Officially insumbeni upon him
and brayely springing into the breach
succeeded in procuring settlement
that brought tranquility 10 toe repre-.
sentatives OF capital and smiles and sun,
shine into the faces and homes OF the
humble laborers.
'.Iie unhesitatingly measured swords
with the giant corporation which threat.
ened the people with wrong and opprea
sion, and brought it into subsection.
-FIc knows how and when to plan, and
better still, how aud when TO execute
slert Of mind, he has quickly seized
every opportunity. In the procurement
Of concessions for the Panama canal he
accomplished more in few hours thar
his predecessors accomplished in moro
than a hundred years. He did not at.
tempt to unloose, he cut the gordon
knot.
Ills enemies say that he cannot be
trusted; but tho people know that one
who always does the right thing at the
right time and in the right way Is en-,
titled TO their implicit confidence.
@His enemies say that he is unsafe
His record proves that he is unsafe only
to the lawiess, the trickster, tae graftei
and those who deny equal protection OF
the law TO any class of American citi
zens. But in the discharge OF the great
trusts deyolved upon him he has prove
harbor Of safety.
"His enemies predicted that he would
involve the nation in war; but all hi,
victories have been those OF diplomacy
and peace, and today he enjoys the re.
spect and friendship of every foreign
power.
'Iie has not been the pliable instru-
ment OF any man or set of men. He i
the creator, not the creature of publ.
sentiment. He Is not controlled by pop.
ular clamor, but news to thel inc, lie;
the chips fan where they may. He Is
not a laggard, time-suer or an idle
dreamer. He loses no opportunity on
account of timid doubt or annoying hest.
tatiOn. He Is not follower, but every
inch a leader. He is not an imitator
but thoroughly original. guided alone by
clear conception of right aud the genins
of common sense.
He boldly and fearlcssly advances;
he never sounds the retreat. ImbueJ
with never-failing courage, combined
with sound and conservative Judgment;
brilliant as a meteor, yet steady and
certain as the sun in its course; CITIES,
with broad and intelligent statesman
ship; fixed in lofty purpose. he is the
embodiment Of American IDEAS, Amcri
can vigor and the most exalted type %
american manhood.
"He was born 10 fulfill mission
That mission in part accomplished vii
be completed in coming years, and hi.
name shall go ringing down the cen
turtles with those of the immortal few
| who were not born to die
TN Kentucky we nave COMMENDED
against principalities and powers anf
the rulers of darkness We have. ir
truth, fought with all manner of beasts.
not at Ephesus-but at Frankfort. Va
are nerving ourselves for the coming
conflict, and in November next hope t.
break the chains which partisan legisla
ton has thrown around US and restor,
freedom to the state which gave birth tc
abraham Lincoln and holds within it,
bosom the ashes OF Henry Clay.
Joseph Z. Cotton, of Minnesota. fol.
lowed Bradley. When Cotton conclude
Harry S. Cummings of Maryland, col.
ored, began his secondlng speech. An
ovation greeted cummings as he closed.
Chairman Cannon then announced that
the roll call Of states would be called for
the nomination for President of the
United States. Alabama responded with
her entire vote for Roosevelt and cheers
followed. State after state responded;
Theodore Roosevelt New York wa
cheered when its solid vote was east.
At l;l6 Chairman Cannon announced
the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt
Great cheering followed. The. scene was
continuous, ike that following Blacks
speech.
AT the conclusion of the roll call Chair.
man Cannon announced that Theodore
Roosevelt had received the entire VOTE
Of the convention of 944 votes and was
the nominee of the Republican party fol
President of the United States.
After the applause ceased The chair.
man called for the presentation of can.
didacies for the vice presidency. Ala
bama az before waved the candidacy
right in favor If Iaw,a ana conato. nj