Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-17
REPUBLICANS OUT
FOR UNCLE JOE
WOULD NOMINATE CANNON
FOR PRESIDENT
Latter, for the Seventeenth Time,
Becomes Choice Of Dele.
gates for Congressman
by Aeclanatlon
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DANVILLE, ILL.,, Aug 16.--The con-
vention Of the Eighteenth Illinois con-
gressional district was called at
o'clock and renominated Joseph G.
Cannon for the eighteenth consecutive
time, being the seventeenth nomina-
ton by acclamation.
There was the greatest enthusiasm,
especially over the prospective candi-
dacy Of Mr.. Cannon for president. Mr..
Cannon had not intended to launch a
boom for president at this convention,
but the pressure of his supporters was
so great as to sweep away his wishes
In the matter.
Mr.. Cannon's supporters In his own
district will likely urge the state con-
vention to make similar Endorsement.
There seems to be little doubt that this
Will be done.
The conventions indorsement of Mr..
Cannon for president was unanimous,
and a resolution to this effect was
adopted amidst the greatest enthu-
siasn1.
Cannon Addresses Delegates
Mr.. Cannon. after the passage of
the resolution indorsing him for presi-
dent. said:
'eThe resolution which you have just
aQODIeQ,
whom / have represented in the ma
tional house of representatives for
over thirty years, touches me pro-
foundly. / would be less than human
did l not appreciate your expression of
compliment when you mention my
name with approval in conection with
the highest office in the gift Of the
people,.
II would not exchange your conf
da,oca fa,. tIo or1.a ri fioa fion Of anV M
bition l might have. 1t is proper for
me to say, however, that we are on the
eve of campaign for the election of
national house of representatives,
which may involve one-third of the
personnel of the United States, to say
nothing of the campaign in the respec-
tive states.
''As'you are aware. the election will
be held in November next. In politics,
as well as in other matters, 1t is best
not to cross a stream until you come
to it. The first stream to cross is in
November next. and it is necessary
that we should be successful in cross
ing it before we attempt to get over
the river in 1908.
''If in November the interests of the
Republican party shall again be
clothed with power in the national
congress and the first session
of the sixtieth congress can succeed
in making approximately as good
record as was made by the first session
of the fifty-ninth congress. which has
Just come to a close, coupled with the
additional wise administration by the
chief executive and the impartial en-
forcement of the laws, the party will
deserve, and in my judgment will re-,
ceive, the approval of the people in 1908.
''It is too early to determine the per-
sonnel of the national ticket for the
presidential election. SO far as the
Republican party is concerned, 1T viii
no doubt. in convention assembled,
perform that duty wisely when the
time comesy and whoever is chosen for
leadership will surely receive the
hearty support of those who believe in
the policies of the Republican party,
of which / am humble member.
These policies are vital for the best in
terests and welfare of all the people.
No man would refuse the nomination
at the hands of a great party for the
highest office in the republic, but such
a nomination is not to be had for the
seeking"