The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-24

WnllneT LIley are GOING.
His past is his proof. Every great
measure of his administration was SO
wise that, enthusiastically sustained
by his own party, it won votes even
from the opposition.
Full of the old-time faith in the
Republic and its destiny; charged with
the energy of the Republics full man
hood; cherishing the ordinances of the
Republics fathers and having in his
heart the fear of God; inspired by the
sure knowledge that the Republics
splendid DAY is Only in it's dawn, rheo
dore Roosevelt will lead the American
people in paths of safety to still great
er welfare for themselves, still broad
er betterment of the race and to the
added honor of the American name"
A Cut at Parker.
Mr.. Beveridge's voice was probably
the easiest heard of any of the speak
ers. Shouts, cheers and catcalls re-
sounded through the hall when the
Senator sarcastically said:
No mystery was ever elected PreSi-
dent and never will be-
Long before he had concluded his
speech Senator Beveridge's collar was
Il wilted band, and the perspiration
was streaming down his face, but his
voice lost none of its carrying power,
and his manner none of its energy.
Senator Beveridge's concluding words
Indiana seconds the name of Roose-
Welt released the waiting cheer, the
band and the flags.
1t was short-lived, however, and or
der was soon restored.
When the convention has expressed
it's appreciation of Indiana's second
ing to the nomination, Chairman Cam
non announced that George A. Knight,
of California, would second the nomi-
nation.
The California delegation showed
that it was prepared for the occasion.
The old stage coach long drawn yell
"Wahoo" was echoed through the hall
and California banner, followed by
a huge wreath of flowers was borne
| through the hall as Mr.. Knight was
proceeding to the platform.
Here's Word Gynnast.
Mr.. knight was introduced by
Chairman Cannon. He had voice
which penetrated the furtherest re-
cesses of the hall and rolled back in
repose from the arched iron roof. AS
he began a voice from afar shouted,
Not so loud" This was a touch
which the convention appreciated and
1t gave itself up to a hearty laugh.
When Knight said every man should
have the liberty to work and make
his home the convention cheered
No, no, were the shouted responses
of the convention to Mr. knights de-
claration, socialism can have no
| place among us. Anarchy cannot live
| in America"
Mr. Knight proved to be phrase
| maker.
"Cowardice, duplicity and dishon-
esty are not impulsive," shouted Mr..
Knight. Theodore Roosevelt is i'm
pulsive. He hypnotizes obstacles"
'Wa-ho-oo" again sounded from the
| California delegation and the conven-
ton took up the cry amid laughing
| applause.
Governor Fradley is the equal of
| the first three speakers in the carry
| ing power of his voice. He instantly
| riveted attention and held it through
| out. His announcement that the Dem
ocratic party had abandoned their
Moses and was unable to find 9
Joshua, was met with loud cheers.
His appeal for aid for the dis
| franchised Republicans of the South"
and his announcement shat they look
ed to President Roosevelt as the man
who had refused to close the door
of hope in their faces, raised the
hearers once more to enthusiasm.
Cotton Keeps the Fever High.
Cheers greeted Chairman Can
| mons amour cemcnt,-"Fhe chair
recognizes Joseph =. Cotton, of Min
nesota," and Increased as he added
| II take pleasure in introducing to
you one of these young men of the
Republic who are doing things
Mr.. Cotton has voice and he used
! it. His was another of the speeches
that was heard in the remotest nook
| of the hall and the fact that they
FWere able to hear the speaker caused
| the galleries to cheer repeatedly. The
hall began to grow oppressively warm,
but the enthusiasm had not yet melted
and Mr.. Cotton's vigorous declaration
of Republican principles and his jibeyi
| at the Democracy caught the fancy
| of his hearers and were app. owed by
applause. His concluding words sec
ondin@ the name of that great doer
of things, Theodore Roosevelt" were
warmly applauded.
Black Skin an Open Sesame.
Prolonged applause greeted the in
PRODUCTION of Harry S. Cummings,
a negro delegate from Maryland. Mr..
| Cannon introduced him Jas IAN Amer
| lean citizen, whose people were
brought from slavery forty years ago,
we have made more progress in one
| generation than any race ever made. >
| real ovation was given MT. cum
mings as he closed after a few min
I uteS.
Roosevelt the Only Name.
! Mr.. Cannon then advanced to the
| front of the rCstrum and at 1909 an
nounced the roll-cali for nominations
| for President. The clerk began call
| ing the roll by States when AlabansS
responded with her entire vote for
| Roosevelt. there was a cheer. AS the
| States followed in alphabetical order
and each response ended with the
words Theodore Roosevelt" the
| cheer was repeated.
| An effort was made by New Jersey
to suspend further calling of the roll,
! but the convention protested loudly.
Senator Plat of New York, had been
ON his feet to make the announce
ment for his State and when his
State was called next the convention
became enthusiastic at the announce
ment.
Texas also got a cheer as c. A.
| Boynton made the announcement for
| Roosevelt.
Oklahoma's response was six votes
from the next star in the banner OF
| the republic"