The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-01
R0OSEVELTAN FAIRBANKS
ARE MADE THE NOMINEES

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1t was fuel to the flame. The en-
thusiasm n volume of sound in
creased. The front of the platform was
next occupied by an immense era
bust portrait of Roosevelt. borne aloft
by three men. AT 11:27. after twenty
minutes OF demonstration. h noise
ceased. largely through exhaustion.
During the excitement a young
from Philadelphia appeared on 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 II Fairbanks. The Alaskan
cages were 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
banner and We're Joined by others car
rying haners with Roosevelt's picture
upon them.
A Girl In Whlte,' of couroe.
When the applause had continued
seven minutes, 1t wns given a new
impetus by Cannon, who walked to the
front carrying q 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 outburst. The child whose
name is Louise Roberts, was next car
rled 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
q la ~ II for a~I tl@. -~l
Senator Beverage, Of Indiana, who be-
gan his speech amid loud applause,
s%econding the nomination.
When Beverage 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 lowers, borne through the
a as Knight proceeded to the plat
form.
Knight Makes a Hit.
When Knight said that every man
should have liberty to work and to
make his home. the convention cheered.
No, no." We're the shouted responses
to knights declaration that Socialism
can AVE no place among us. Anarchy
cannot live in America"
Knight proved to be a phrase maker.
"Cowardice and dishonesty, are not i'm
pulstve.' shouted Knight. Theodore
Z Roosevelt is impulsive; he hypnotizes
obstacles" He again touched a re-
sponsive cord when he exclaimed. of
the commencement of the Panama
canal. Roosevelt gave Uncle Sam a
job. Uncle Sam wanted it and he took
1t. 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 secondins Speeches.
Edwards, who is n man of slight
physique and 1T moi gifted with a pene-
/ trating voice, therefore was unable to
: command the attention that had been
given to those who 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.
Il introduce to you" said the chair
man, "a gentleman who comes from q
state where they take their politics as
they take their whisky-straight."
That the sentiment was ~favorably re-
ceived was evidenced by a hearty hurst
of applause. AT the conclusion of Brad
ley's speech Joseph e. Cotton of Mime
sofa was introduced by the chairman as
"one of those young men of the republic
who are doing things"
Cotton has a voice. and he used 1t.
His speech, that was heard In the re-
motest nook of the hall and gallery,
was cheered repeatedly.
,TbaH 1,,ll bacro, = - r,.1v- N,,.o.,;,-ol,
warm and handkerchiefs and fans were
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. q
colored delegate from Maryland. and q
general ovation vas given him as he
closed.
Speaker Cannon Their advanced tic
the front of the rostrum and at los
p. IN. announced the roll call for the
nomination for president.
Dolliver Names Fairbanks.
Efforts We're made by New Jersey
to suspend the further calling of the
roll, but the convention protested loud
ly. The roll call proceeded rapidly, anG
at us CONCLUSION cannon
that Theodore Roosevelt had received
the entire vote of the convention, 994
and 1t only remained for him to an.
nounce his nomination for president o
the United States by the republica,
party.
The enthusiasm following the an
nouncement was of much briefer dura'
ton thar that which followed the frs
call, the cheers not lasting over tyt
minutes. Speaker Cannon Their said:
The clerk will call the roll for pre-
%sentation OF candidates for vice presi
dent"
Alabama" was called.
Chairman Hundley. as before on tn
presidential roll call, announced tina
r his state desired to waive its right il
favor of the state of Iowa. This ean
Senator Deliver. who was to delive
! the first nominating speech In favor o
5 Fairbanks. AS he was seen pressini
toward the platform cries and shout
: broke ont, and they ~redoubled in VIC
lence when Cannon introduced him
The first mention of Senator Fair
banks name was the signal for cheers
which were renewed when he formal
presented the name of the Indiana sen
ator.
Mr.. Dolliver Names Fairbanks.
Gentlemen of the Conventions: The ma
tional republican convention, now nearl
world a moral spectacle of e~Xtraordinar
~ own .,,I ciyntira, woo U4 II fS fin