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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
MOUNTING FAIRBANKS.

Mr.. Cannon then announced: The clerk will
call the roll for the presentation of candidates
for Vice-President.'
"Aiabanla." called the clerk.
Mr.. HundIey Of Alabama, as before on the
Presidential roucau announced that his State
desired to waive its right in favor of the State
OF Iowa.
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DEPEw's sECoNDING SPEECH.

Mr.. Depew seconded the nomination OF SEN
ator Fairbanks. He said:
My friend wants TO know II have had my din
ner. but what l about say IS in BEHALF OF
dinners Tor The American people
cannot help contrasting, in listening the elo-
quence with which have been priVileged this
Democratic friends meet on July to 20 Through
with their duty or nominating candidates aud
adopting q platform We here have been unani-
nous upon our candidates. all agreed upon cur
principles. all recognizing and applaUdng our great
statesmen living and dead and agreeing with
there Will be the only two living opponents OF
Democratic principles.
On the side will be their only President ris-
ing and saying BE sane while on the OF her side
N opposition viii come their last candidate for
President. saying BE Democrats The TWO are
incompatible. daughter and applause)
l present Just two thoughts which IL seems TO
me in the Hood OF our OratOry have been passed ~
There has been criticism OF this convention that IL
was without enthusiasm, perrunctory. and would
is an epoch making convention. because II marks
the close OF fifty years OF the life of the Republican
party.
That fifty years II We should divide recorded
time into periods OF half century. the ffty years
from 1884 to 1903 would concentrate more that has
lily than all the half centuries which have preceded
While this half century has done so much IN cleo
tricity, so much In steam, raQGh IN inventions
so much IN medicine. 20 much in surgery, It's one
distinguishing characteristic will be that Il the
naII century OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES all over
the world. led mainly by the American thought and
thS success Of the American experiment.
But when for purpose we look back over the
half century We find that the best part OF f. that
which has made most Cor The welfare % our eOun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
poLLIvER NAMES FAIRBANKS.

This meant Senator DoIliver. who was to de-
liver the first nominating speech for Senator
Fairbanks. of Indiana. AS the tail form or
Iowas junior Senator WAS seen advancing
toward the platform cries and SHOUTS broke out,
and they were redoUbled when Chairman Can
non led forward Senator Douiver ana spoke
few words Of introduction. Mr.. DOIliver said:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
THE CHOICE OF FAIRBANKS.

We stand at the beginning Q: the new era, and,
WH.!e the Republican party leans upon the counsel
20 the responsibilities OF public life the young men
who have been trained under their guidance TO take
up the burdens which they ready lay down
and finish the work which comes 70 them as an in
nihcance OF the nomination OF Theodore Roosevelt
ana mat IS the explanation OF the call which has
sendng voice upon Charles W FAIRBANKS. TO stand
leadership OF the Republican party.
While he has not sought 70 coEsrratn the iuds-
has kept himself free rom the arectation which
undertakes the dignity Of the second oflce in the
gift ~ the American people, and 7 DO doubt
that his heart has been touched by the voluntary
ready chosen him OF the standard bearers
tf - s1--Lt -. -, o. ne IIlILSH SAFES ne
office the commanding personality OF a statesman
ueIons 20 our public anairs A leader or the Sen
ate the champion Of all the great policies which
come tower OF st-sng{b ~ our c 1s name me, vii o De
county,. man Of affairs the whole business
r as9eiates have opposed IN him from the begin
tive, popular opinion, which has given the Repub-
hcan party platform upon which all Republicans
where has long since anticipated the action OF this
convention In adding to the national Republican
candidate for Vice-President.
The first mention OF Senator Fairbankss name
was the signal for cheers. which were renewed
when Mr. DolIiver formally presented the name
Of the Indiana Senator. When the applause
subsidized Mr. Cannon recognized Senator De-
pew, who was greeted with applause.
I introduce, although IT is not necessary be-
gan Mr.. Cannon. not Senator. but Chauncey
Depew. OF New-York"
voice cried. Have you had your dinner?"
Il am about to say something about the din
ners of the American people" retorted Mr.. De-
pew.
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COTTON FOR THE NORTHWEST.

Mr.. Cotton has q voice. and he used IT, His
speech heard IN the remotest part Of the
hall, and the fact that they were able to hear
the speaker caused the galleries TO cheer re-
peatedly. He said:
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OF Minnesota" and increased lie added: II
take pleasure in introducing to you one OF those
young men Of this Republic who are doing
thtngs'
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Mr.. Cummings was warmly applauded at the
close OF his speech.
AL FOR ROOSEVELT.

Mr.. Cannon then advanced to the front OF the
rostrum and at 100 o'clock announced the roll
call for nominations for President.
The clerk began calling the roll by States.
When Alabama responded with her entire vote
for Roosevelt there was cheer. AS the States
followed in alphabetical order and each re-
Spouse ended with the words Theodore Roose-
velt.' the cheer was repeated.
An effort made by New-Jersey TO sus-
pend further calling Of the roll. but the conven-
ton protested loudly. Senator Plat. or New
York. had been on his feet to make the an
nouncement for his State. and when New York
called next the convention became enthu-
siastic Texas also got a cheer as c. 4. Boyn-
ton made the announcement for Roosevelt Ok
Iahoma's response was six votes from the next
star In the banner OF the Republic"
Chairman Cannon announced at the close OF
the roIIcan that Theodore Roosevelt had received
the entire vote OF the convention. S04. and 1t
only remained for him to announce his nonina-
ton for the Presidency by the Republican party.
The enthusiasm following the announcement
was of much briefer duration than that which
followed the first call the cheers lasting over
two minutes
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AND UNAPPRoACHABLE

BY their fruits ye shall know them" Theodore
Roosevelt brings 20 ms party and the nation az the
close OF his administration the precious fruits OF
three years able and faithful service. The solemn
promise made by him when gloom and distress
OveTshatowed the nation, when stout hearts grew
faint. when fears ard UliSgivtngS were abroad N
the land when the nation bowed IN tears for her
fallen herc-that promise, made al q most trying
time In our countrys life. has been kept 10 the
letter. and he brings evidence OF such the
plans and purposes OF his Uartyred predecessor
things a true. honest. earnest patriotic American
citizen he is a leader OF UDfinching coUrage-a
man OF wlsdoT-a man OF action he IS open ana
frank. free from intrigue or concealment In his
l!fe and walk and conduct he stands Uuapproached
and unappTOa enable He is a broad man, broad IN
intellect. broad in sympathiss. broad In soul: he
lends a listening 20 the cry OF the d0wntrOdden
and oppressed. and with strong and ready arm
rise and hope and 1--we, He Il Just man, and be-
ueves that d should be judged by merit, and
and patriotic service should be withheld from no
one. FOR any cause whatever. With vision IN
clouded by bias prejudice ne sees through the
outer CLAY. clad in different hues. the man within.
Indicating the Fatherhood OF Good and the Brother
hood 81 Man.
C-itfclsrn-bitter. severe. uureasonable-has only
served Ia make him the more devoted his
honesty In private ufe and in public office should
be rthed, exposed and punished, no matter who
the guilty party may be or how high IN oincaI
ffa he stand. he believes that respect Tor
and obedience 10 law the foundation upon
which this government must rest, and that the
violation OF the ath OF Office is little less than
treason He believes that thu Constt tuition OF the
United States and every amendment thereof should
be rtgidy enforced and that It's violation by what
ever subtertuEes or evas!ve-eSS NJ expression
should he condemned and rerneded. He IS. for
TIE people Of every section and IN every walk OF
life want for this high office.
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NATION DEMANDS HIS NOMINATION.

First Of all the powerful Christian and moral
sentiment OF the nation demands his nomination.
and every Christian and moral agency viii be eX-
ercised for his election The laborUg interest de-
mands him The farmer. with happy heart he
gathers in his boUpteous harvest stands ready 10
do battle for his return. The miner who lu con
tentmeut digs IN the bowels OF the earth, sees
In him his salvation from oppression and ercroach-
ment. The business mantle captaLst-to whom
this administration has brought abundant success
eagerly await his nomina tOn. So surely as he ia
nominated by this convention to-day. surely VIII
h. be elected by the people In November
With his nomination and election. what an in
spring prospect opens up before the party and the
natiOni With II Will new efforts 70 promote
q greater prosperity and larger measure Of hap
piness to all who dwell within borders. With
Il will come that calm and peaceful assurance
that while prosperous, happy and contented at
home, O wise, safe and skilful diplomacy guards
and protects every interest throughout the
civilized world. And. finally. with It Will come an
mission OF the Republican party And that mis-
sion viii not be performed until every section OF
our Constitution and every amendment thereof
shall be respected and made effective. and until
every citizen OF every section. OF every race and
OF every religion shall proclaim In grand
chorus OF that Constitution, Thou art my shield
and buckler."
God grant that in party's struggle 10 reach
that time Il may ever have to place before
the American people for their suffrage who has
the ability. courage honesty and aggressiveness
OF Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Cummings was warmly appIauded at the
closa OF his speech
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For the distinguished honor Of seconding the nOn1i
nation OF that grand type of the American citizen
Theodore Roosevelt am profoundly grateful.
Fortunate indeed IS Il for this government that
political OrganiZati ton such to meet face TO
face with undaunted courage and determination the
many perplexing questions which have arisen dur
Ing that period.
within its ranks during this crucial period SUCH
able, wise and patriotic Mckinley, OF
beloved memory. and capable. courageous and
aggressive Roosevelt. upon whose youthful though
ample shoulders the mantle OF the great Mckinley
fell
whether the questions affected our internal or
external relations, they have been boldly met and
wisely solved. We have carried 20 the Filipino,
the Porto Rican and the Cuban the torch OF light
and intelligence relieved them from the burdens
government among them. and teaching them
the blessings OF liberty and independence. The
Panama Canal. The Key 10 the Universe the
construction Of which has for centuries been the
has under the prompt and decisive action of this
administration been taken from the realm OF cloud
land and dreamianG, and its completion in the near
future has become certain and fixed fact
The wise leadership OF our party has kept so well
adjusted tariff and currency legislation that
prosperity abouuds in the land labor is plentiful,
the laborer Is well paid and COUtsuted. capital null
tip.ies and seeks additional outlets for invest
ments and enterprises. In a word. We have given
a fun and complete report OF the stewardship
mitted to our care during the last four years II
becomes the duty OF this convention to name
general who hope and believe viii lead the
great Republican host 20 victory In the coming
election a who Will In every way measure up
the responsibility Of the high Office OF President
Of this country. Such a one In the person OF
chief Executive has been ably and eoquentIy
placed before you. and heartily DO We ell ndOrSe
what has been said.
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- sOrTH RELIEVEs ~ ROOsEVELT

TIE south shares 80 the magnificent prosperity
Shich great country has achieved under ne
Republican party Especially has she felt the
beneficial effect OF your policies during the l1st
eght years: and the hardest fact your opponents
have 20 contend with IS the fact that your nnecla
Policy has been tested and found TO be sound Alo
- -leIr. They have suflced for eight years a.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-11
Greetings Of the Informing
A Thrilling Tale Of ShIpWreck and Adventure.
BY LOUIS TRACY.
1903 by Edward J. Olode.

use OF blank cartridges. Then, when
fairly proficient in holding and sight
ing-a child can learn how to refill the
clip and eject each empty shell-she
fired ten rounds Of service ammuni-
ton. The target was white circle on
a rock at eighty yards, and those of
the ten shots that missed the absolute
mark would have made an enemy at
the same distance extremely uncom-
Portable.
Iris was much pleased with her
ptf sad Of BEING New han ss cried m
I may be some help. In any
case, the Dyaks will think there are
two men to face, and they have good
reason to fear one Of u.s.
Then new light dawned upon
jerks
why did you not think Of it be-
fore?" he demanded. Don't you see,
by your words? 7 am sorry to be
compelled to speak plainly, but I feel
sure that if those scoundrels do at
tack us in force it will be more to Sc
cure you than to avenge the loss OF
their fellow tribesmen. First and
foremost, the sea-going Dyaks are
pirates and marauders They prow]
! for fight as for loot and women.
Now, If they return, and apparently
find two well-armed men awaiting
them, with no prospect of plumber,
there is a chance they may abandon
| the enterprise
Iris did not finch from the topic.
She well knew it's grave Importance.
In other words" she said, II must
be seen by them dressed only in male
clothing ?"
Eyes, as last resort. that. is ]
have some hope that they may not
| discover our whereabouts owing to
| the precautions we have adopted
.Perched UP there on the ledge we will
be profoundly uncomfortable, but
that will be nothing if it secures our
Isafety.''
She did not reply at once. Then
she said usingly-"F orty-four days!
Surely there has been ample time to
scour the China sea from end to end
in search for us? My father would
never abandon hope until he had the
most positive knowledge that the
| Sirdar was lost with all on board
The sailor, thru long schooling, was
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CHAPTER X-Continued.
Sealty VS.. Romance.

It did occur to him that Iris re-
ceived his mOmentous announcement
with an odd air Of hauteur, and it was
passing strange she did not offer to ac-
company him when, after boiling his
breakfast. he returned to the observa-
tory.
He came back in, an hour and the
lines on his face were deeper than be-
fore.
"a false ALARM he said CURLY in
response to her questioning look.
And that was all, tho she nerved
her way to the we'll. This was discon-
certing, even annoying to a positive
young woman like Iris. Resolving to
end the ordeal, she stood rigidly be-
hind him.
well" she said, GIVE done it!''
.tHave you?" he exclaimed blankly.
eyes. They're little too long, and
I. feel very awkward, but they're bet
ter than-than my poor old dress I'M
supported"
She blushed furiously, to the sailors
complete bewilderment, but she brave
1y persevered and stretched out an un-
willing foot.
ooh. I see!" he growled, and he too
Redeemed.
IT can't help it, can II" she de-
4nanded piteously. 1T is not unlike a
riding habit, is it?''
Then his ready wit helped him.
can excellent compromise" he
cried. "a process of evolution, in fact.
! Now, do you know, Miss Deane, that
would never have occurred to me.''
And during the remainder of the
day he did not once look at her feet.
Indeed, he had far more serious mat
{ tiers to distract his thoughts, for Iris,
feverishly anxious to be busy suddenly
suggested that it would be a good
thing were she able to use rifle If a
fight at close quarters became neces-
sary.
The recoil of the Lee-Metford is so
slight that any woman can manipu-
late the weapon with effect, provided
She is not called upon to fire from a
standing position, in which case the
weight is liable to cause bad aiming.
Tho it came rather late in the day,
jerks caught at the idea. He accus-
toned her in the first instance to the
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advised me to apply for an
appointment on the political side of
the government Of India. I did So.
He supported the application, and I
was assured of the next vacancy in a
native state, provided that got mar
ried.''
He drawled out the concluding
words with exasperating slowness.
Iris, astounded by the stipulation,
dropped her locket and leaned for
ward into the red light of the log
fire. The sailors quick eye caught the
glitter of the ornament.
"By the way he interrupted, what
She instantly clasped the trinket
again. Tt is my sole remaining
adornment," she said; "a present from
my father on my tenth birthday. Pray
go on!''
II was not marrying man. Miss
Deane, and the requisite qualification
nearly staggered me. But I looked
around the station, and came to the
conclusion that the commissioners
niece would make suitable wife. I
regarded her points, SO to speak, and
they filled the bill. She, was smart,
good-lookiIg, lively, understood the
art Of entertaining, was first-rate in
sports and had excellent teeth. In
deed, if q man selected wife as he
does. a horse, Slle--,'z
Don't be horrid. Was she really
pretty?''
1T believe so. People said she was y
'.But what did you think %
"At the time my opinion was biased
have seen her since, and she wears
badly. She is married now, and after
thirty grew. very fat. -.
Artful jerks! Iris settled herself
conf to listen.
st have jumped that fence with a
lot in hand" he thought
eve became engaged he said
aloud.
'she threw herself at him." COM
Her name was Eliza
beth Norris The young lieutenant
of those days called her Bessie" but
no matter.
Well, you didn't marry her, any
how" commented Iris, a, trif1e sharply.
And now the sailor was on level
ground again.
Thank heaven no." he said, ear
nestly.. We had barely become en-
gagged when she went with her uncle
to Sirnla for the hot weather. There
she met Lord Ventnor, who was on
the viceroy's staff, and-if you don't
mind, we will skip a portion of the
narrative discovered then why men
in India usually go to England for
their wives. Whilst in Simla on ter
days leave / had a. foolish row with
Lord Ventnor in the United Service
club-hammered him, in fact, in de-
Tense Of a worthless woman, and was
only saved from severe reprimand
because I had been badly treated.
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we'll rewarded for the effort. The
stuff in the vault is so eaten away by
water that it no more solid than hard
mud for the most part. Already I
have scooped out chimney twelve
feet high"
What good can that be?''
AZ cat present we have only front
[door--up the face Of the rock. When
my work is completed, before to-
morrow night, I hope, we shall have
a. back door also. Of course may
encounter unseen obstacles as I adj
vance. A, twist in the fault would be
nearly fatal, but am praying; that it
may continue straight to the LEDGE
" still don't see the great advantage
to us. y.
The advantages are many, believe
| me. The riore points of attack pre-
sented by the enemy the more effective
will be our resistance. I doubt if
they would ever be able to rush the
cave were we to hold it, whereas I
can go up and down our back stair
| case whenever I choose. If you don't
mind being left in the dark I will re-
sumo work now, by the light of your
lamp" $685.
But Iris protested against this ar
rangement. She felt lonely. The
tasteful to her. She wanted to talk.
Il agree said jerks, provided you
do not pin me down to something ]
told you q month ago."
Il promise. You can tell me as
much or as little as you think fit. The
subject for discussion is your court
martial
SEs He could not see the tender light in
! his eyes, but the quiet sympathy OF
her voice restrained the protest prompt
on her lips. Yet he blurted out, after
slight pause
That is q very unsavory subject
Is it? do not think so. Il am a
friend, Mr.. jerks, not an old one, ]
admit, but during the past six weeks
we have bridged an ordinary ac-
tanceship of as many years. Can
you not trust me-"
Trust her? He laughed softly.
Then, choosing his words with great
ldeliberation, he answered: Yes, ]
can trust you. / intended to tell you
the. story some day. Why not to-
! night % 1=s.,s-
! Unseen in the darkness Iris hand
sought and clasped the gold locket sus-
knew some portion sof the story he
would tell. The remainder was OF
minor Importance.
/ 1T is odd, !" he continued, that you
Ishould have alluded to six years a
moment ago. It is exactly six years.
almost to a day, since the trouble be-
gan
with Lord Ventnor? ~ The name
slipped out involuntarily. s
Yes was then a staff corps sub
altern, and my proficiency in native
languages attracted the attention
LOT q friend in Simla, who
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prepared with an answer. each day
makes the prospect of escape bright
er. Tho I was naturally disappointed
this morning, I must state quite en-
phatically that our rescue may come
any hour 5 <,:..5y%
Iris looked at him steadily.
you wear a solemn face for one
who speaks so cheerfully,'' she said..-.s
You should not attach too great
significance to appearances. The owl,
a very stupid bird, is noted for its
philosophical expressi on E:t.,
'sThen we ll<strive to find wisdom
In words. DO you remember, Mr..
jerks, that soon after the wreck you
told me we might have to remain here
many months ~
| ton"
mo, no. TWAS the truth. You are
seeking now to buoy me up with false
hope. It is sixteen hundred miles
from Hongkong to Singapore, and half
as much FROM Siam to Borneo. The
Sirdar might have been driven any
where In the typhoon. Didn't you say
SO, Mr.. jerks ?"
He wavered under this merciless
cross examination.
Il had no idea your memory was
so good" he said. weakly.
Excellent, T assure you More
| over, during our forty-four days to-
gether, you have taught me to think.
Why do you adopt subterfuge with
me? We are partners in all else.
Why cannot Il share your despair as
we'll as your toil?''
She b1azed out in sudden wrath.
| and he understood that she would. not
! be denied the full extent of his secret
| fear, He bowed reverently before her,
as a mortal paving homage to an
angry goddess
ct can only admit that you are
right" he murmured. I'VE must pray
that God will direct our friends to
this. island. Otherwise we may not
be found for year, as unhappily the
fishermen who once came here now
avoid the place. They have been
frightened by the contents of the hol-
low behind the cliff. I am glad you
have solved the difficulty unaided,
Miss Deane. I have striven at times
to be coarse, even brutal, towards you,
but my heart finched from the task
of telling you the possible period OF
! your imprisonment"
Then Iris, for the first time in many
days. wept bitterly, and jerks, blind
to- the true cause Of her emotion,
| picked UP rifle to which, in spare
moments, he had affixed curious de-
vice, and walked slowly across Pros
pect Park towards the half-obliter-
ated road leading to the Valley OF
death.
The girl watched him disappear
among the trees. Thru her tears
shone sorrowful little smile.
HE thinks only Of me, never Of