New-York tribune., 1908-06-19

minority report which separate votes hao no'
been demanded. They were rejected py a No'e
of 917 to 63. When the publicity plank was
reached. J. Soat Fassett lin his shirt sleeves
many other delegates), demanded that
it be again reported, but objection was MADE.
New York occasioned surprise by casting "a
negative and affirmative votes on this piank'
the affirmative votes being cast 1t is understood
by the delegates large The total vote stood
$50 to 81. For the physical valuation plank New
York also cast three affirmative votes. The vote
on this was: Ayes 2S: noes, 952. On the popu-
lar vote for the Senator's proposition, on which
the roIlcan was asked by Nebraska and Wis
consn Pennsylvania occasioned surprise by
casting Is affirmative votes. New YORK
voted soidly In the negative on this question
The motion was lost, ia to S66. The majority
platform was then adopted without division
BOUTELL NOMINATES CANNON.
The presentation of the names of candidates
to>a convention in which large majority of the
delegates had fully determined on their course
was not an easy one. except in the case OF those
who offered the name of the successful candi-
date. The day hot and the hall was hotter
when the rollcall of states for nominations be-
gan. The nomination OF Mr.. Taft was clearly
assured, and the galleries We're impatient OF de-
Law. 1t was almost 1 o'clock when Illinois was
platform TO present the name Of Speaker Can
non Mr. Bouteu spoke we'll and his first ref
erence to Abraham Lincoln elected cheer
When he named Theodore Roosevelt the en-
thusiasm was more pronounced. The cheering
lasted almost two minutes. Then the orator
began to describe Mr.. Cannon.
His father was a pious Quaker who never
took an oath in his life" said the Illinois Rep
resentative
Uncle Joe has brought the average up all
right" shouted a voice from the gallery, and
the laughter was general. Mr.. Bouten took
fresh start and compared his candidate to Glad
stone, and there was more laughter and a few
cries of Time Finally the speaker declared
that Mr.. Cannon had been 'Roosevelts strong
est and greatest ally" There a few cheers
mingled with hearty laughter. in which most of
the audience Joined. but when Mr.. Boutell fin
ished with the name of Iinois's favorite son he
was greeted with hearty cheer.
Representative Fordney of Michigan, from
the only Michigan district which instructed for
Cannon, seconded the nomination, and was con-
stantly interrupted by cries of Time and
Give him leave to print it,
HANLY NAMES FAIRBANKS.
Governor Hanly of Indiana placed the name
of Vice-Presdent Fairbanks in nomination. The
Governor was not particularly happy in his
start. and the crowd tried to shut off his
speech. whereupon he became indignant and
insisted that he would say his say, and that the
interrupters only prolOnging his speech.
Appealing to Pennsylvania New York and Illf-
nois having been the homes of candidates for
years Governor Hanly asked, Can you forget
your OWN"
Sure and Sure Mike" came from the gal
| leries.
Mr. Hanly's speech not brief, and he has
| a habit of emphasizing his points by clapping
| his hands The crowd got to- this and
| proceeded to have fun with him. Every time he
clapped his hands the galleries clapped too and
caused interruption Finally the chairman
after repeatedly pounding for order. had seri-
ousy threaten TO clear the galleries before
the Boosier statesman could go on. AS he ended
his remarks he cast some reflections on Presi-
dent Roosevelt, which set both galleries and
delegates against him, and save the Indi-
ana delegation applauded his efforts
Mayor Bookwalter Of indianapolis seconded