Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-23

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the rayel in that body for many years
to come"
The scene that followed was inspir-
ing. flags waved. hats were thrown IN
90 .hs air delegates Jumped to their
feet and then to chairs. shouting VIZ
IL. loudly and continuously. Ch'' '
applause subsidized. Mr.. cannon s''1u
awkwarlly facing his auuieic'
contrast with this. was MS appei,an
after he had made himself hearu anu
his magnetism felt. J..
Sneaker CannOns oratory WAS ue
e,dedIy to the liking OF the conVeh'io"'
He established cordial relations even
before he had uttered a word. he
stood I'm silence for moment on
,onsue-like projection in the center OF
tho platform. His face fascinated. IL
expressed abundant humor. strangely
blended with virile pugnacity. He
was pausing to think how to begin. His
thoughts were pictured on his face.
Tbey were pleasant; they were inspir-
ing Instinctively he drew himself up
and 'i'A''-
for a gesture even before he spoke.
Then came a delightfully."- refreshing
and humorously grand avowal. Each
Of the thousands of listeners received
a confidential tip. The speaker hah
written his first speech and had trled
to memorize it. But he did not have
the slightest intention Of following II.
He knew the inspiration that would
come-that had cOme-and ne just
wanted a free hand to cut loose.
so let us ramble n while" That Is
what he said. And then he abandoned
himself to his limitless stop Of pro-
found political sagacity and his
original and characteristic vocabulary.
Throughout his address. the cheering
was generous, Intelligent and appre-
ciative.
Secretary CortelyOu arrived In Chi
caeo, today, and conferred with Re-
publican leaders at the Chicago Club.
He PECULIARLY announced that he had
come to Chicago upon important pub
lie business. The new national COM
mittee will meet. tomorrow, Immediate
ly after the convention adjourns and
MI. SOEttlyou VIII pC SiSNeNN >"HAA
man.
Further to stimulate party enthu-
sasm a political mass meeting was
held in the Auditorium. tonight, which
was addressed by Senator Depew and
other known Republican orators
who sounded the keynote of the coming
campaign and drove home what they
regarded as the strong planks in the
platform adopted. today. Long before
the meeting began the theatre was sur
rounded by tremendous crowds waiting
for admission and before the first
speech was concluded a Gordon of po-
licemen surrounded the theatre to pre-
vent any one else forcing an entrance.
Entries in the Vive Presidential race
are being scratched with great rapidity
since the withdrawal of Representa-
tive Hit was announced. today. Colo
RADIO. Nebraska, Wisconsin and Mis-
souri, have all practically decided not
to place their favorite sons in nomina-
ton. Positive announcements to this
effect. however have not been made
The course pursued when the roll OF
the states Is being called for nomina-
tions will govern. The Missouri dele
EatlOn. Tonight, SeeHiS leiiSl iilcilfleu u
abandon their intention to place Mr.
Walbridge in nomination. A meeting
M the delegation was called for the
purpose OF caucusing on the question.
1t was postponed until tomorrow morn
ing and the opinion expressed that no
other nomination than Senator Fair
banks would be made.
The Wisconsin delegation has come
to the same conclusion without meet
ing regarding the name Of Gov. Scho-
field. However. II Colorado should set
the pace by making It a free for all
event. each state will bring forth Its
aspirant without hesitation.