The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-16

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the close of his sentences his voice
was inaudible to people sitting within
two feet of him.
Some of the latter portions of the
speech were omitted.
The mention of the third term idea
was greeted with applause which was
intensely taller when he narrated the
qualifications desirable in the party
candidate. He concluded his speech
after talking for one hour and nine
minutes. and a terrific outburst of ap-
plause greeted him as he finished. The
band instantly struck up a patriotic
melody and the delegates rising to
their feet cheered the music Justify.
Rebel Yell Is Heard.
When the applause and music fol-
lowing the conclusion of the tenn
porary chairman's address had sub
isded the list of temporary officers
recommended by the committee was
read to the convention by L. B. Glea-
son of New York, chief assistant sec
rotary. An old fashioned rebel yell
from Kentucky greeted the mention
Of an appiontee from that state.
On motion of Charles H. Clark of
Connecticut the list of temporary Off
GERS was approved. Representative
Serene E. Payne of New York was
recognized to offer a resolution that
until permanently organized, the con-
vention be guided by the rules of the
last national convention. 1t was
adopted
Senator Chester 1. Long, presented
and moved the adoption of a resolution
directing that the roll of states be call
ed for the presentation of the names
of the men selected for the various
committees. The resolution was unani-
mously adopted and the roll call be-
gan.
Alabama" called the clerk, but AL
ALBANIA could not respond, having no
list at hand, their one copy having
been filed with the clerk of the con-
vention. The plan of having the names
was then abandoned and the member
ship of all the committee was called
by the clerk.
The reading of the list of names did
not appeal to either spectators or dele
gates and they commenced to leave.
No names were submitted from Georgia
beyond that Of the name for the Gre
dentials committee, because of con-
tests in that state.
Indiana had been reached when Sem
ator Lodge moved that further read
ing be dispensed with, and that the
lists should be handed into the secre-
tary. The motion was carried and the
reading ceased.
Resolution to Change Basis.
The following resolution was sub
mitted by Francis Burke, of Pennsyl-
vania. who requested that 1t be re-
ferred to the committee on rules.
Resolved, That the basis of repre-
sentation in the Republican national
hereafter shall be as fol-
lows:
Each state shall be entitled to four
delegates at large and one additional
delegate for each 10000 votes or major
ity fraction thereof, cast at the last
preceding presidential election for Re
publican electrors and two delegates
from each territory, the District of Col
umbia. Hawaii, Alaska, Porto Rico and
the Philippines and that methods nee
essary for the enforcement of this rule
shall be provided by the Republican
national committee chosen by the dele
gates of this convention"
Senator Lodges resolution was car
ried with reference to all the states
save Louisiana where a contest had
been temporarily passed over and both
delegations seated. 1t was reported
that Louisiana had submitted two
nounced an agreement had been reach
had agreed that they would forego rep
on the standing commit
tees.
ICES selected would meet as soon as pos
sible after the adjournment of the con-
vention He decided that it would not be
necessary for the committee on creden-
tails to leave the hall as luch had been
provided in the coliseum.
On motion of Senator Dupont the con-
vention at 2:03 o'clock D. m. adjourned
until II O'Clock tomorrow.