The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-06-25
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CON-
VENTION.
a Listless Affair-Roosevelt and
Senator Fairbanks the Nominees.

The work of the Republican National Con-
vent;on at Chicago this week was so we'll
known in advance that the proceedings pro-
duced no enthusiasm in the convention and
not much interest among the people generally.
The indifference characterizing the delegates
on the first and second days, was painful. On
the third day special efforts were made to
arouse the delegates and spectators from their
spiritlessness and all sorts of means were used.
Speaker Cannon waved a flag, sporting
character mounted the stage and with big
megaphone shouted Roosevelt! Roosevelt
Roosevelt The cry was taken up by dele
gates: several State delegations paraded about
the hall; the band banged away loudly; little
girls were placed on the platform TO wave
flags The whole thing was manufactured.
The convention met on Tuesday, was called
to order by Chairman Payne, of the national
committee; call for the convention was read;
prayer was made by Rev. Timothy P. Frost;
Elihu Root, temporary chairman, made a
speech; committees on credentials, rules and
resolutions were appointed.
Tuesday, credentials committee reported.
In The Delaware contest the Addicks faction
was seated. and in the contest from Wisconsin
the La Toilette delegates were turned down
and the Stalwart faction seated. The COM
mittee on resolutions reported a platform,
which was adopted Speaker Joseph Cannon.
of the House of Representatives. was made
permanent chairman, and made q stump
speech, in the free and easy style of the man.
Stevenson A. Williams, of Maryland, was
selected one of the vice presidents. Thomas
Parran was chairman of the Maryland dele
CATION William j. Stone, of Maryland, col
lector of the port Of Baltimore, was sergeant.
at.arms of the national committee. and had
all the arrangements for the convention in
charge. aud be took a host of Republicans
from Maryland to assist and who were given
subordinate positions in the convention.
On Wednesday the nominations were made.
Elk Gov. Black. OF New York. made she chief
nominating speech for Roosevelt, followed by
several others. including Harry ). Cummings,
negro of Baltimore. who was specially Sc
lected by Roosevelt The vote for Roosevelt
was unanimous. Senator Charles ). Fair
banks. OF Indiana, was nominated for vice
president BY Senator Jonathan T. Deliver. Of
Iowa and be WAS also chosen by unanimous
vote. Senator Fairbanks Is a native of Ohio
He was reared on a farm and also assisted bis
father in bis wheelwrighi shop. He secured
a good education, chiefly maintaining himself
by odd Jobs while siudying;-later studied law.
and IS nov one Of the best known corporation
lawyers OF the West,
After the convention adjourned the national
committee met and unanimously elected Geo.
B. Cortelyou. late Secretary OF Commerce and
Labor. who resigned tie place to become
chairman upon the suggestion Of Roosevelt.
who desired a personal friend al the head 81
the campaign. Corielyou. upon taxing the
craftsmanship, said he would accept advice,
but no dIc,siIon from anyone. which mcaus
that leading Republican politicians must stand
alouf