Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-08-02
OKLAHOMA FOR ROOSEVELT
Republicans In Convention Pass Reso-
lutiOns with Greatest En-
thusiasm.

TULSA. I. T., Aug. 1.-Republicans OF
Oklahoma and Indian Territory met here
in convention today to adopt a platform
to decide the question of naming a full
list of oflclals for the proposed new state
OF Oklahoma and to select a chairman Of
the state central committee. The con-
vention will also take some action regard
ing the recent constitution that is to be
put TO a vote OF the people September 3.
A fight is likely over the selection of
state chairman. The candidates are Charles
Hunter of Oklahoma City. a former mem
ber of the Roosevelt Rough Riders; James
r. Cottingham OF Guthrie, Vernon whiting
Of Enid and j. L. Hamon, the present
chairman. Governor Frank F'rantz, whose
forces seem to be in control, has sug-
gested Hunter, but the latter's candidacy
has brought out some opposition. Hunters
selection. It is asserted, will mean an en-
dorsement of President Roosevelt for the
presidential nomination In 1905
Frank Frsntz. the present governor of
Oklahoma, has no opposition for the nom
ination of governor of the new state and
he will probably be named by acclamation.
fight may occur over the question of
putting a full state ticket in the field,
some anti-Frantz delegates opposing such
a course. II is believed however, that a
majority will favor a full ticket There
are practically no contests for the offices
under governor and the following ticket is
slated to go through:
Lieutenant governor, N. G. Turk Che
cotah; secretary of state, T. N. Robenett,
Ardmore; attorney general. silas Reed. Eel
Reno; labor commissioner, c. N. Coonlan,
Oklahoma City; state treasurer Mortimer
stilwell. Bsrtlesville; state auditor. J. e.
Dyche, Guthrie.
There is a division on the question of
endorsing the constitution which was
drafted by a convention overwhelmingly
democratic.
The first applause ELECTED in the con-
vention was for Secretary of War Taft A
large banner bearing the words Hear Taft
at Oklahoma City August "a had been
stretched across the stage and when the
delegates spied it they cheered Justify.
Before the convention was called to or
der the time was spent In singing patri-
otto airs, a chorus of $50 young women
leading. The hundreds of delegates and
visitors had Joined in singing Marching
Through Georgia." when delegate sug-
gested Dixie" In a moment some one
interposed, I'VE want no Dixie here This
is not a Dixie convention" Delegates
near enough to the platform to catch the
sentiment applauded 1t.
After an all night conference that lasted
until daylight Governor Frantz and his
followers announced themselves this morn
ing still for Charles Hunter for chairman
of the state central committee.
Before the convention met Chairman
Hamon said II am supporting C. G. Jones
for temporary chairman and If he wins he
may be permanent chairman of the con-
vention." The convention was called to or
der shortly before noon by Chairman
Hamon. H,
Congressman Bird Mcclure brought the
convention to its feet by suggesting the
following telegram to President Roosevelt,
which was ordered sent TO the president by
the secretary. .
The republicans Or Oklahoma in con-
ventfon assembled, send you loyal and af-
tectionate greetings Our platform en-
dorses your administration and your policy
Of square deal for every man and every
nation of every cline.
The Franz forces won in the first test
OF strength when Ralph Campbell of Nc
Alester was named temporary chairman by
acclamation.