Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-10
Gathering representative Of All Walks and
Glasses Of 0mahs's People.
REASONS GIVEN FOR THE SELECTION
0owell, NoOsgue, zimman, 0onnell,
sturCess and Others Speak,
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY RISING VOTE
sentiments vigorously Applauded ana
Pledges of support signed By
the Voters who Were
Present.

! with great enthusiasm the candidacy Of
Edward Rosewater for United States sena-
/ tor was formally set under way last night
/ by an open mass meeting of $50 represent
ative republicans in Washington hall
| Tumultuous handclsppinE and cheers
lasting several minutes greeted the FIRST
mention Of Mr.. Rosewater's name by How
ard II. Baldrige. who presided. Later ap-
plause broke forth spontaneously SCORES OF
times in approval of the words of a long
! list OF speakers who seemed to vie with
one another in giving special reasons why
Mr.. Rosewater should represent Nebraska
in the senate.
Resolutions endorsing the candidacy
were adopted by a unanimous rising vote.
The action taken included instructions TO
Chairman Baldrige to appoint campaign
committee OF fifty OF more republicans. At
the close of the meeting the participants
directed Mr.. Baldrigp to cable Mr.. Rose
water at Rome news OF the popular en-
dorsement of his candidacy.
Speeches warmly in favor of sending Mr..
Rosewater to the senate were made by
Mr.. Baldrige, Robert Cowen Mayor Harry
B. zimman. John l.. McCague. w. ]. Con-
nell. p. o. F1odman, William Kennedy, T.
+. Sturgess, Mike Lee, S. c. Barnes, l..
N. Gonden, A. F. Eovak. A. II. Willis A.
N. Yost Fred II. Hoye, b. r. Wilcox, and
others.
Representative Gathering.
Few assemblages have been held In
Omaha in recent years better representative
of the nationalties creeds and social
gradations Of the population OF Omaha and
South Omaha. The cosmopolitan yet sub
stantial character of the meeting was a
matter of much comment. Geographically
the men in attendance covered every part
Of the city from the mansions OF the West
Farnam district to the tenements of the
Third ward and the humble laborers cot
tage in the every section of town. Mer-
chants. professional men, mechanics, la
borers, teachers, clerks. manufacturers.
real estate men and members of almost
every branch OF organized labor were
among the audience that more than ex-
hausted the seating capacity.
IN times Of particular stress and excite
meat larger crowds lad met in Washington
hall. but none with so little prior notice.
Simple announcement that the meeting
would be held suficed. 1t seemed that
every man present was filled with zeal for
MIR. Rosewater the majority wished q
pledge themselves openly and tell where
they stood and their reasons. Only lack
of time prevented a hundred or more
speeches being made.
Enforcement Freely signed.
Al the close of the meeting the sugges-
tion made that the endorsement bs
signed, 10 furnish the basis OF organi-
zation, Volunteers TO pass blanks among
the crowd Immediately came forward and
in a very short time every man present had
enrolled himself.
Several prominent men unable to attend
the meeting sent expressions OF regret
coupled with words of cheer. J. L. Hous-
ton WI m had bRpn rrou1fnauf In fha Travail
ing Mems association of Nebraska wrote
, from Tecumseh. Neb.:
IL notice the letter announcing Mr. Rose
, waters candidacy for United States sena-
, tor, and wish to state a travelling man
, that I will do everything IN my power to
: aid In securing his nomination. because he
, deserves it,"
/ +. ]. Cornish sent word from Montreal
to count on him for anything ne can do to
I further Mr.. Rosewater's interests. either
I by going on his delegation or serving on
his campaign committee.
4 Charles f. Weller president of the Rsch-
1 ardson Drug company, had the information
transmitted that he is heartily in accord
with the movement to make Mr. Rosewater
q senator and that he Is ready to serve on
y any committee on which he might help.
Il l.. G. Gibson OF South Omaha, chairman
$ OF the republican county committee, IN a
= special delivery letter. stated his inability
! to be present because OF business engage
$ ment and reiterating his verbal commenda-
b tion Of the candidacy.
II. J. Penfold authorized the statement
that he is in sympathy with the movement
and would be present except for previous
engagement and that he is willing to serve
= on the campaign committee.
RESOLUTIONS Adopted
The resolutions introduced by Robert
/ Cowell. and adopted by a rising vote. on
p the suggestion Of J. F. Benin read:
y Whereas, We recognize in Hon. Edward
Rosewater a man OF splendid ability. pc
G Of the Office OF United States SENATOR be-
a cause Of his wide knowledge and familiar
ity With public questions; be II
+ Resolved, That this mass meeting Of
citizens endorse his candidacy and that We
, pledge him our undivided support
: Having lived in our city for more than a
a third OF a century, no man has done more
to develop Nebraska and upbuild Omaha,
n Having large interests In this community
: and thorough knowledge OF the resources
U and needs % our state. we believe that he
r will fulhll the requirements OF the ONCE 70
s the satlsfaCuon OF our people and with
Fearless aggressive and indefstigable, we
regard Edward Rosewater as being the
a most available man 70 represent the inter-
= ests Of all the people; and, be Il further
], Resolved, That the chair appoint com
]
o paign committee. pledged 20 use every effori
TO secure his election.
senator for the People.
! In opening the meeting Chairman Bald
rige said:
, one Of the senator's from Nebraska should
come from the great metropolis of the
state. other competitive cities Of the
middle west each has = United states sen
atoT In close touch with their Interests
70 and Omaha should he no exception 10 the
= rule. We believe a man should be selected
70 for THIS place who rs acquainted with our
e conditions, who can assist IN his orncial
y capacity in the great commercial and In
. dustrial progress We are making here
y Furthermore, We want a man who is IN
touch with the people. Ia this day and
4 genera ton the people are thc Rpvernina
. power. The time has passed WnCn an,
~ faction or any clique is going tD place IN
j. nomination and elect a senator 10 repre-
il sent that faction alone. The time has
. gone by when any great corporation car
a elect q man 20 represent ~ The neat
unitsd States ssnatoF frRm &nlEaSkA ~