Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-22
TAFT AND SHERMAN

All this hour there appears no
question OF the nomination OF Taft
for president by the Republican
convention. The convention has
been In continuous session since
opening this morning and the dele
gates are weary, hungry and wait
ing eagerly for the end. After
the adoption of the committee re-
ports and resolutions the nominal
ing speeches began.
The first man TO be placed In
nomination was Uncle Joe" Can
non OF Illinois, the nominating
speech being made by Representa-
tive Bcutelle.
Fairbanks eulogies came next
through the medium OF Mr.. Han
ley.
Gov. Hughes Of New York was
placed In nomination by ex-Lieu.
tenant Governor Woodland OF New
York, his nomination being sec
onded by Chas. A Bookwalter cf
Indiana.
While more or less enthusiasm
prevailed as the 'favorite sons"
were placed In nomination 1t re-
mained for the convention TO be-
come yociferous VIXEN the name
of Taft was presented by Con-
gressman Burton who made an
eloquent plea for the big man of
Roosevelt's cabinet. II was some
time after Mr.. Burton closed be
fore the applause subsided.
Foraker was placed in nomina-
ton by Mccoy OF Ohio.
Knox OF Pennsylvania was
placed in nomination by Mr.. Muir
At this writing La Toilette OF
Wisconsin is being placed In nom
ination. 1t will probably be half
$ past o'clock before roll call can
commence. Unless somebody
names Roosevelt and there should
be possible stampede to the
president the nomination of Taft
is assured and delegates are anx-
iously awaiting the final result SO
the convention can adjourn.
The selection of vice president
will hardly be made before tomor-
row, although an evening session
Is possible.
CHICAGO, June Fisherman oi
New York has Just been nominated
for vice president. The Taft men thi,
after conference lasting al
night. finally agreed TO support New
York's candidate and while others re
manned in the hght, notably Guild o
New England and Murphy of New
Jersey. they could not defeat Sherman
who won on the first ballot whicl
was made unanimous amidst grsa
which is now in prog
ress In the convention hall.
CHICAGO. June l9.-From the star
the New York delegation has beer
for Sherman. Some days ago Hughe,
was asked 10 release them from theil
pledge In order that they might lant
second place for Sherman, but the New
York governor refused. There was
to do but put him forward fol
the first place, but as soon as the
OF Taft was made the New
York delegation started In TO win the
vice presidential nomination. 1t was
largely conceded that the Taft people
had much to say who should have sec
ond place. but IL was realized that
good politics meant pacification ol
The allies Congressman Sherman
has been Speaker Cannon's right HAND
man for some years and especially
during the last session OF congress
Cannon and Sherman are great croniet
and to place Sherman on the ticket
would SO far toward allaying any
hostile feeling entertained for Taft
and this argument won the day against
several strong men who were fighting
for the place.
CHICAGO, June i9.-The Republic
an national convention finally adjourn
ed at few minutes to twelve and
This afternoon thousands OF visitors
and delegates are scurrying for trains
IL all directions.
The ticket named is Taft and sher
man and the choice is generally re
sarded by Republicans as the best
that could be made. There is no bit
terness left behind. The name ol
Congressman Sherman was placed be
fore the convention by State Chairman
Timothy Woodruff OF New York, and
Speaker Cannon seconded the nomina
lion. This morning the Taft leader,
decided 10 support the New York mar
and the hopes OF four or five western
were dashed at once ant
Senator Lodge nominated Governor
Curtis Guild Of Massachusetts, and the
lomination was seconded by c. Il
Osborne OF Michigan.
An interesting development OF the
'arly morning was the first appear
lnce in the conference OF the name
II United States Senator Beveridge
II Indiana Mention Of the young
ioosier was received with decided