Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-19

SLOW movement o. the road rOhpr no longer
satisfy the gentlemen IN control q this
convention
There were some hi-rer 81 this ana uith
hvtd face Hsmcnwsy Of the Indiana dele
cation Jumped 70 his feet and turninr to-
"1fd The Ohio delegates across the aisle he
said.
indiana has q rirht here
senator Beverdge teached I'd ard putting
PERTAINING hand on Hemenways arm
poued him back 10 his seat.
IN indiana" resumed M. Bookwaltsr.
we have only two things that is-snakes
and Eeese.-
A roar Of laughter and applause followed
me remark, and Mayer Bookwalter. after
a ieW additional remarks. eft the platform
with a generous tribute Of applause ap-
proval following him.
Hughes Name Before DeIeratea.
When Mr.. B~ookwaltsr had finished. the
call Of the states was resumed and there
was no respons until New York was
reached.
Then General Stuart L woodford arose
70 nominate Governor Hughes. He was
cheered Justify by members Of the New
YORK delegation. in which several other
sections Of the hall joined
During the nominating speeches>fhe Coli
scum was filled from wall to wall. every
aisle. all the stsirwsys and entrances be-
ing packed to the utmost. So dense was
the throng that the city building inspector
was compelled to issue an order forbidding
any more people to enter the place.
General Woodford was greeted in the
most hearty manner as he descended from
the rostrum. The delegation gave a few
lusty cheers for Hughes ard the incident
was closed.
GeBeraA WOOdfOrd's speech.
This is going 10 be a hard fight" said
Mr. Woodford. and anyone who tell you
It is to be a waIkover makes a serious
mistake"
He said that one-tenth Of the vote Of
New York Is unattached to any party
and that the state is a doubtful one DO
HtieaIly.
Whether we win or lose in New York
depends largely upon what we do here to-
day." he said.
i do believe that / know New York.
and there are Just two republicans who
can carry the state without question. One
IL in the White House and the other in
The state house at Albany
Continuing. he said:
we have built a platform today that is
longer" some interrupted. saying. Than
Hanly's speech" Concluding his sentence.
General woodford said:
Much longer than my speech VIII be-
This remark and the interruption were
greeted with laughter.
Hughes Record Mentioned.
The insurance investigation under the
direction of the New York assembly. and
the part played by Mr.. Hughes as chief
counsel for the state. furnished an oppor-
tunity for extended praise Of the governor
by the speaker. who said:
Wherever over this broad land there IL
a life insurance policy. there is a friend
and advocate Of Hughes and a man who
viii vote for him"
General Woodford devoaed a large PARK
Of his speech to a review OF the achieve
ments Of Hughes as governor. He con-
Guided his speech with the words:
God keep the old republican PARTY and
God give us victory In the struggle on
which We enter"
The nomination of Governor Hughes was
seconded on the floor by Il. T. L. Adams.
ooiored delegate from the Fifth Virginia
district. Mr.. Adams made no attempt at
a speech containing himself with the for
nal statement:
Il second the nomination Of Governor
Hughes
The second was SO Informal that few in
the hall knew that it had been done.
HanIy~ Greatly Incensed. ?
Hot words. emphasized with menacing
gestures. passed between Ex-Governor Her
rick Of Ohio and Governor Hanly as the
latter descended the steps from the plat
form to take his seat after his much-inter-
ruptec speech. Governor Hanly complained
that he had not been treated right, and to
the disclaimer Of responsibility by Mr.. Her
rick the governor was heard to calculate.
Il can make it burn for you - arc go
ing TO DO H." Mr.. Bookwalter also COM
planned Of his treatment by the audience
as he took his seat after ~seeonding the
Fairbanks nomination.
There was no seconding speech TO Gov
ernor Hughes. 50 the roll call was resumed.
North Dakota" called the clerk.
North Carolina" and then with extra
emphasis. yOhio."
Ohio Presents Taft's Name.
The response was electric. Ohio gave a
yeil, the -neiEhboring delegations. except
Illinois and Indians followed on, and for
a BRIEF period the uproar was deafening.
The galleries Joined IN with enthusiasm
N 1N NANNA6 idL6 AIDm one enc 10 the
other OF the building. Among the spectators
on the platform was Alice Longworth. who.
In company with her husband, Joined In the
tribute to Secretary Taft She mixed her
enthusiastic tribute, however. and waved
q blue Knox banner instead Of the uttle
red badge bearing the name Of Taft
which had been scattered throughout the
han.
Back in the South Carolira delegation 8
little girl gowned in a blue dress was held
aloft by T.. l. Grant Of that state. She
waved a small national flag with each
hand and caused a renewed outburst Of
cheers
Burton Greeted with Cheers.
Representative Theodore +. Burton ~
Cleveland, the chosen orator for Taft. went
10 the front Of the platform in the midst
OF another wild demonstration from the
ONO delegation and their friends.
Mr.. Burton was given most rospce fr
attention throughout the han. Re wore
The conventional Prince Albert" dark
and q black tie. HIS appesrancs
was more that Of a student faan of the
active politician ne really la.
He spoke rapidly. with anp,zg,rsate Fes
lures and could only be heard lr the ma
jortU Of pecPle in the building.
First Applause Besins.