The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-21

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Louder were heard from far re-
cesses of the hall. His voice soon
gained power, however, and his we'll
enunciated words rang well thru the
still hall.
The more striking sentences of his
speech were literally applauded.
When he reviewed in figures the in
crease Of the money Of the country,
and ANNOUNCED the enormous sum of
gold accumulated the convention be-
came enthusiastic. All Of these details
and figures Mr.. Root pronounced
without reference to memorandum.
He turned his attention to the admin
istration's regulation of trusts and
when he said: But no honest indus
try has been suppressed there was
round of approving applause The
declaration that those corporations
which had encroached on the rights Of
the public had been curbed to an ex-
tent never before reached, also pleased
the convention.
Mr.. Root threw back the lapels of
his coat. He paced back and forth
in a brief space on the platform and
enforced his words with quiet gestures
in which his index finger played an
important part.
Discussing the Cuban question, Mr..
Root read the dispatch from President
Palma to- President Roosevelt when
the island was turned over. It was
the first time he had mentioned the
presidents name, and the convention
grasped the opportunity to applaud.
Shortly afterward he brought in the
name of Secretary Taft, which was
also heartily applauded.
Canal Clause Applauded.
The Administrations Panama canal
policy received a round of applause
when Mr.. Root declared that "the
weaklings would have postponed it's
construction to another generation"
The Connecticut delegation was
flags, which they waved on every
provocation, forming bright patch of
color in the sea Of black-coated dele
gates.
Mr.. Roots challenge Of judgment
on the record Of these republican ad-
ministrations," was the signal for a
shout and applause. Reverential
silence prevailed as the speaker al
luded respectfully to the assassination
plause as his successors record was
reviewed. When he mentioned the
name of the late Senator Hanna, the
convention responded in prolonged
demonstrations. 0
Root Concludes.
Mr.. Root closed his address with the
words "The odore Roosevelt" and they
| were magic to the delegates. The most
ensued. The delegates climbed or
their chairs and tossed hats and hand.
kerchiefs into the air. A White-ha1reC
| frrepressible In the connecticut dele.
cation lead off with his silk flag which
he waved frantically. A number OF
committeeman crowded around Mr.
Root and shook his hand in congratu
lation while the orchestra gave a med
ley of national airs.
@. w. johnson General Secretary.
The roll call of temporary officer
Of the convention was then read b.
the clerk and approved by the con
vention. They were:
General Secretary-Charles W. Johnson
Minnesota.
Assistant Secretaries-John R. Malloy
Ohio; James G. Cannon, New Yor];
Thomas F. Clifford, New Hampshire; Lu
Glen Grey, Illinois,; Willett M. Spoonel
Wisconsin; T. Larry Eyre. Pennsylvania
J. T. Wilson, Kentucky; Rome c. Steph
enson, Indiana; John H. King, South Da
! kota; Walter s. Mellick, California; ]
st. John Gaffney, Missouri; Edgar o. Sill
yer, Vermont; Frank d. Waterman, Ne,
I Re
Franklin Murphy, Jr., New Jersey, an
Edwin c. Simms, Illinois.
Reading Clerks-W. d. Harrison, Ne
braska; Dennie Award, Michigan; e.
| Lampson; T. w. B. DuckwaIl, West Vii
ginia-
!, Clerk at Presidents Desk-Asher .
Kinds, Maine.
r Official Representation W. Blume1
berg, District of Columbia.
| Tally Clerks-Fred H. Whitney, Illinois
!. George w. Dixon, Nebraska: Lucia
Swift, Jr. Minnesota. Messenger to tt
t secretary-Henry F. Daniel, Wisconsin
Messenger to the Chairman-Curle
/. Brewer, Indiana. Sergeant alarms
r liam F. Stone. Maryland. First Assistal
Q sergeant-at- c. Owen, Wi
b; consin.
: TELL Maryland.
Chaplains-First day, Rev. Timothy
e Frost; second day, Rev. Thomas E. Co:
: third day, Rev. Thaddeus A. snivele
e all Of Illinois.
u Senator Carter Of Mnotana pre-
: scented the following resolution:
: Resolved, That until permanent o
: ganization is effected this convention
: governed by the rules Of the last nation
republican convention.
i This was adopted.
d Senator l.. E. McComas Of Mar.
e land offered the following resolution
c Resolved, That the roll Of states al
: territories be now called, and that t
" chairman of each delegation announce t
n names of the persons selected to serve
the several committees as follows Pc
If manent organization rules and order
: business, credentials, resolutions and fu
It ther, that the chairman of each de1eg
8 ton send to the secretary's desk in wr
e ing the names of other persons select
t; from his delegation to serve on the afor
a said committees.
This was adopted.
"a The chairman stated that the n
l. tional committee had placed upon tt
roll the names Of two delegates fro
Is Porto Rico and six from the Phil
- pines with two votes and asked tt
ID pleasure of the convention upon tt
IT action of the committee on the orde
le ing Of roll call.
l. Senator Foraker moved that the a
of ton of the national committee be a
= proved, and the motion was carrie
d but one voice being heard in the neg
g, tive.
L The call of the roll for the a
" nouncement of members Of the col
W rniftae com menced. and Immediate