The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-19

Chicago, June 19.-The fourteenth
national convention of the republican
party adjourned today at 11:47 o'clock
after placing Jas. S. Sherman of New
York, nominated for the vice presi-
dency of the United States, as running
mate for William Howard Taft. the
presidential nominee named yester-
day.
Called to Order at 1o:17.
Chairman Lodge called the conven-
tion to order at 10:17 o'clock with but
a small attendance of spectators and
not all the delegates present. Nomin-
atfons for the vice presidency were
the. first business in order.
After the opening prayer by Rabbi
Schanfarber. of Chicago, Chairman
Lodge ordered the roll of states called
for nominations for vice president.
One delegate, having in mind the out
burst of ridicule with which Governor
Hanly and other nominating speakers
were greeted yesterday when their
speeches were>too long to please them,
made a motion to limit the speeches
to ten minutes.
Crowds Cheer Sherman.
Delaware was the first state to re-
spond to the roll call and it yielded to
New York. Tim Woodruff then took
the stand to nominate James S. Sher-
man, of that state. For several min
utes the cheering made it impossible
for him to speak. In the New York
section the delegates arose as one
man cheering and waving banners and
hats.
Promises Electoral vovte.
EWoodruff said he represented the
great empire state, foremost among
the industrial commonwealth '-of the
country. Il am" he said, "on this
platform merely for the purpose of
bringing to you the name of one of the
sons of that state as a candidate for
vice president. Having presented un-
successfully New York man for the
presidency We feel that unless we are
given second place on the ticket we
will not be able to deliver the electoral
vote of our state. but with that place
given us there can be no doubt of the
success that awaits the republican tic
ket. We were only once defeated when
we had New York man on the ticket
and that was when the Democrats had
New York man on their ticket oppos-
ed to him.
Fortunately" continued Mr.. Wood
ruff, Il have to present to you man
who is not only known and respected
An nf or 70 Er,f
who is known and respected in every
congressional district of the United
States
After speaking of the splendid quail,
ncations of Sherman for the office of
vice president, he said: "On behalf of
the united and solid delegation of the
great Empire state, l present to you
one whom we of New York believe
must receive your favorable consider.
alton, Congre ssman James S. Sher.
man"
Cannon Seconds Nomination.
Then the announcement was made
that Speaker Cannon would second
the nomination and the convention
went wild. Delegates jumped to their
chairs and for few minutes yelled
themselves hoarse. Uncle joe
knows how to speak to crowd and
was frequently interrupted by cheers
He said: Il would rather be door
keeper in the house of the Lord than
dwell in the tent of wickedness."
He then proceeded to a tribute fol
Taft and declared that the republican
party would work with the best of 10y
atty and fidelity for the election of the
standard bearer.
Pure RepubIiesnism.
The candidate of this convention is
my candidate" he said, "and l con
gratulate this assembly of delegates
on its choice"
This expression Of pure republican
ism won a great burst of applause
As the speaker warmed up. his Ions
arms swung loosely. like a fail. ant
he whirled around to all points of the
hall as II standing on a ballbearins
platform. When he began his eulog,
of Sherman the keenest attention wa.
given him.
Eulogizes Sherman.
IF anything should happen tha
the man whose nomination have hon
Or to second would have to take thu