The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-23

he arose from his seat to make the
speech placing Theodore Roosevelt in
nomination for President Of the United
Speech Of Nomination.
lie said.
We are here to inaugurate a cam
paign which seems already 60 be nearly
closed. So wisely have the people sowed
and watched and tended. there seems
little now 10 do but to measure up the
grain. They are ranging themselves not
fog battle but for harvest
IN one column reaching from the
Maine woods to the Puget Sound are
those people and those States which
have stood so long together that when
great emergencies arise the nation turns
instincuveiy to them. In this column,
vast and solid, is a majority SO over
whelming that the scattered squads i'm
army.
Whatever fatalities may occur. how
ever, among the discOrdant hosts now
moving on st. Louis. no harm VIII come
this fan 90 the American people. There
VIII be no opposition sufficient 10 raise
conflict There viii be hardly enough
for competition. There are no Demo-
cratic plans for the conduct of the fall
campaign. Their zeal is chiefly Ceutered
Ia discussion as 60 what Thomas Jeffer-
son would do If he were living. He is
not living. and but few Of his desCen-
dnnts are among the Democratic rem
nantS OF today. W whatever OF patriotism
or wisdom Cmanated from that dis
tinguished man is now represented in
this convention.
When an the people have forgotten
viii dawn golden era for this new
Democracy. But the country is not
ready yet To place a party In the lead
whose most expressive motto is tine
cherries word forget " That motto
may express contritiOn. but il does not
inspire hope. Neither confidence nor en-
thusiasm VIII ever be aroused by any
party which enters each campaign utter
ing the language Of the mourner
Question of Men.
There is one fundamental plank. how
ever, on which the two great parties are
in fun agreement. Both believe in the
equality of men. The difference is that
the Democratic party would make every
man as low as the poorest. while the
Republican. party would make every
man as high as the best. But the Demo-
cratic course viii provoke no outside in
reference now, for the Republican mot
70 is that of the great commander.
never interrupt the enemy while he Is
making mistake
In politics as in other fields. the most
impressive arguments spring from con-
tTast. Never has there been more
striking example Of unity than IS nov
afforded Dy this assemblage. You are
gathered here not as factions torn py
disc0rdant views. but moved by one de-
sire and intent, YOU have come as
the chosen representatives OF me mos
meet not as strangers. Tor no men are
strangers who hold the same belieis
end eSpouse the same cause me same
traditions inspire and the same purposes
actuate Es all.
The public mind is awake beth TO its
opuortunities and its dangers. NOWhere
in the world ne any era. did cltlZe haii!p
mean more than II means TO-DAY IN
America. Men of courage ana StuIu9
character are ranging themselves TO
gether with a uuanimity seldom seen
IS ia
dark FOR the light is plain 70 nm VINO
will but raise his eyes
The American people believe IN +. MINI
or party that has convictions ana Knows
why. They believe that what experience
has proved 10 is idle 60 resist. \ wise
man is any fool about 70 die BuL theIe
D. a wisdom which with good fortune
NAV guide the living and the strong
That wisdom springs from reason. CD
serVatiOn. and experience. Guided Oy
these this thing IS. PLAIN, ana Eouns
men may rely upon IL, that the history
and purposes ] have described. rising
even 90 the essence and aspirations OF
patriotism. find their best concrete eN-
ample in the career and doctrines OF the
Republican party.
United on Their Leader.
But not alone upon the principles OF
that party are its members in accord.
With She same devotion which has
marked their adherence TO those prin-
ciples magnificent and enduring as they
are. they have already singled out the
man 10 bear their standard and 90 lead
the way.
no higher badge was ever yet con-
fcrred. Rut great as the honor Is. the
circumstance which surround il make
that honor even more profound. You
have come from every state and Ter
ritorV in this vast domain. But today
a common purpose and desire have en-
gagged Us AN. ana from every nook and
corner OF the country rises but a single
choice To- OH the most exalted office in
b. IS 10 stranger waiting 10 the shade
o. De called suddenly into public light
Tine American people have seen him for
many years and always where The fight
WAS tnicEeet and She greatest need was
fCIt Tie has been alike conspicuous I'm
the pursuits of peace and in The arduous
stress Of W@r-
The Spring Of 90.
No man now living viii forget the
spring OF 'g5. when the American mind
was go iun8med ana American natriot-
ism so aroused. when among ali The
eager citizens surgiug To the front as
soldiers. the man whom this con-
ventl0D bias already iH its heart was
umOng The FIRST 20 hear The call and
answer o. fIf name. Prplcrring peace
bat nos afrald or Har. faithful To every
private obligation Eet urst 10 volunteer
az the sign NJ national peril. sd leader
81 civil life. ana SCR SO quick 10 conn
almost OBJ da. TO meet tae high ez-
aCuonr 81 c1IUglaud.
There iE uo,EIuE which SD tests "a man
ae great and unexpected danger. To
may pass h.s lifer'mid ordinary scene
ard what Go Dr. or does bat few Will
ever know. Bul when The crash comes
OF tlr flames break out moment
time WlI single Dut che hero in the
crowd a lash 0f lightning in The night
viii reveal what years of daylight have
not discovered tO Che eve.
And 50 the fash Of the Spanish wai
revealed that lofty courage and dcvo-
ZION which ,he American heart so loves
and which YOU have mct again 20 deco
rate and recognize. His qualities DO not
need 10 be- rctold Tor n0 man iu that
exalted place since Lincoln has beer
better known in every household fu the
land
Action Based on Patriotism
Tie S. not conservative 81 conservatism
means waiting tii it is too late He Is
not wise II wisdom is 10 count O thing
"A hundred ZINES when once viii do
There is no regret so keen. m man on
country. as that which follows am or