Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-19


ternatlonal subjects. would furnish a
certainty of peace and sustained pres
tiSe. Under him. at home and every
where, this mighty people would have
IAN assured confidence in the secure
development and progress of the coun-
try and would rest safe in the reii-
ance that a Chief Executive was at
the helm who, in peace or in war,
would guide the destinies of the nation
with a strong hand and with a gentle.
patriotic heart.
And so today. in the presence Of
more than ten Thousand, and with the
inspiring thought of the well-nigh ten
thousand times ten thousand who
dwell within our borders, | nominate
fer the presidency that perfect type Of
representative of the noblest ideals in
our national life, William H.. Taft OF
Ohio.
Mr.. Burton was given most respect
full amend on throughout the han. He
spoke rapidly and could easily be
heard By the majority of the people
in the building. "The great war see
IctuIy served again 10 DI1nS 1OrJn
applause, but it was evident that the
delegates and the spectators were
waiting for the supreme moment to
give vent to their pentup enthusiasm.
The first mention of the name of
Taft by the speaker was made before
the orator sweeping on before the con-
vention, seemed to realize that the
name had been uttered. When they
realized the fact the moment was gone,
and Mr.. Burton was 100 words further
along in his speech.
As Mr.. Burton neared the end of his
speech stiffness pervaded the chamber.
And So" said he, today in the
presence of 10000 persons and the in
spring thought of the well-nigh 10000
times 10000 who dwell within our
borders, l name for the Presidency
that perfect type of American man
hood, that peerless representative Of
the noblest ideal in our national life
William H. Taft"
The demonstration that followed the
name of Ohio of the roll was as a drop
to deluge Compared to the roar that
broke out as Mr.. Burton concluded
On the chairs, with waving flags, hats
and handkerchiefs stood the men from
Tafts home state, shouting at the top
of their voices. Other delegations
came in on the wave, and a roar of
laughter followed when a flag pole to
which was attached pair of trousers
of generous proportions was held aloft
by the Texas delegation This was
the Angora goat garment mentioned
and previously described. Across the
consolidated portion of the trousers.
fore and aft. We're attached placards
bearing the inscription:
las pants the hart for cooling
streams, SO Texas pants for Taft
The blue banner bearing the face
of Taft was quickly raised by the Ohio
delegation and the delegates thronged
about it yelling and whooping like
maniacs. After holding it for a time
they bore it onward, down the aisle,
cheering madly as they went.
The Ohio people began a chanting
yell of Taft, Taft, William H. Taft"
which was caught up by other dele
gates who began parade around The
aisles The various states soon joined
in the line and finally the crowd Of
pushing, parading delegates included
most Of the states standards in the
hall.
Taft, Taft. big Bill Taft" shouted
a large section of the marchers, who
at last broke into song with marching
through Georgia" and Glory, Glory,
Hallelujah.'
Charles p. Taft of Cincinnati, BROTH
er of the secretary, waved a flag at
the marchers, and the beaming smile
on his face plainly told his pleasure.
When the demonstration which had
been under way As minutes, Chairman
Lodge with the assistance of the SER
geants-at-a and the Taft floor
managers, managed to quiet the en-
thusiasm of the delegates and intro
duced George A. Knight of California,
to second the Taft nomination.
Mr.. Knight possesses a remarkable
voice. which rang to the far corners
of the hall and held the crowd in close
attention. Mr. knights speech was
brief.
-Four years ago in this Coliseum
we met and nominated our candidate
for President His strong individuality
-unimpeachable integrity and recog-
nized ability made him the popular
idol of the people and the invincible
leader His administration has been
vivid and meteoric and it has done as
much for the stability of our govern
ment as the plenteous products of the
mill, farm and mine. Today we choose
his successor with voices and hearts
in unison with praises of the hour.
"Forceful circumstances writes at
the most opportune time the name of
William Fl. Taft for the leader of men.
His purity of character, splendid abili-
ty and experience is a trinity of power
that makes him fit successor of those
who have enriched our history with
their patriotic lives. l second the
nomination of William H. Taft"
Foraker Nominated.
When the cheers of the speech Of
Mr.. Knight were concluded, Chairman
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