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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
BELLS SPEECH APPLAUDED

BeL was garbed in the conventional
afternoon attire. His voice was clear and
penetrating. and he had no difficulty in
commanding the instant and close at
-er-i0u Of the convention
The delegates were prone TO applaud
from the utterance OF Bells first sen
renee. His manner Of delivery lent
emphasis 70 his points and there was
spontaneous hand clapping al the con-
c.usion OF each Of his gracefully
rounded periods.
A fas1Iight exploded directly in
front 0f the platform while Bell was
speaking. sending a shower OF redhot
powder sparks scattering among the
New York delegation and the antics OF
the members In lodging and brushing
away the nrebrands caused a wave OF
laughter Charles 7. Murphy. leader OF
Tammany han. was directly in the line
90 fire. but sat placid while his lIeuten-
ants on either side slapped the sparks
from his shoulders
As the first order OF business Bell
recognized John z Lamb OF Indiana.
who offered motion for a call Of the
states FOR membership on the various
standing committees Of the convention.
TIE motion was adopted
There was much confusion as the
-ou Of states was begun. many dele
gates leaving their seats.
RESOLUTIONS on CLEVELAND
The chair recognized I =. Dunn OF
Omaha 10 present the resolution OF re-
spect 70 the memory OF the late Grover
Cleveland prepared al a conference OF
the friends Of Bryan this morning.
More than a score Of the convention
committee on resolutions approved the
Cleveland tribute as offered. Charles
Bryan, a brother OF the candidate was
e member OF the conference
The following resolutions were Of
fered by Dunn. who VIII place ". J.
Bryan In nomination.
As it has pleased rhe ruler o. the universe ~
remove from our midst Grover Cleveland late
president ~ the United States who urss -b-ee
tines the candidate q the democratic party.
Resolved. that we. the delegates Of the Marty
tn nari0lal convention assembled. recognize IN
him one ~ the strongest and ablest characters
known 20 rhe worlds statesuanship. who pos
sessed o. eEfraoryi mary degree the elements
~ leadership and By hts able. conscientious and
r0rnetll 1cuinlsrratlon u public affa irs reject
honor upon his country and upon his pa-rv- srs
Resolved. that we hereby express orr deen -
his death sud extend 017r warTnesr SYM
resolution he spread upon the records OF the con
rention and a copy forwarded 10 Hrs. Cleveland; /;
and
Resolved. as = further mark Of respect 70 his
memory. the convention do now adjourn until u
O'Clock noon tomorrow
FRANCIS SECONDS EULoGY
Dunn. mounted upon a chair. moved
the adoption Of his resolution. and for
the purpose Of seconding the resolution
the chair recognized Ex-Governor David
r. Francis OF Missouri. who. spoke
briefly in eulogy OF NJ. Cleveland in
the following words:
NJ. Che irman Gentlemen ~ the Convention:
rse 70 speak 10 the resolutions presented. TO do
honor 10 bis memory and credit 70 the life and
services ~ Grover Cleveland. he was my friend
and II failed 70 give utterance 70 my feelings
upgn this occasion should be cerelct 70 my
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
HITCHCOCK WILL
BE CHOSEN TODAY
Representatives of Allies Say
They Do Not Object TO him
as Chairman
Mckinley of Illinois Viii Be
Treasurer of National
Committee

HOT SPRINGS. Va. July 7--f1r sN-
ecutive committee cf the republican
national committee Will meet here to-
morrow. and from present indications
there viii only be a brief session. at
which Frank H Hitchcock viii be elect
ed chairman and Representative Nc
Kinley of Illinois viii be made treas
uTer Of the national committee.
Senator Hemenway and Representa-
tive Watson of Indiana who were rep
resenting the Fairbanks section; Rep
resentative Mckinley of Illinois. who
had charge of the Cannon campaign.
and Representative Burke OF Pennsyl-
vania. who represented the Knox can
didacy, say that they have no Objec-
tiOus TO Hitchcock.
In the case OF Mckinley. there is but
one sentiment. and that in his favor
for the Office OF treasurer Mckinley
has long been considered for the treas
urership, but as he is treasurer OF the
Illinois committee il was thought for
some time the opposition 10 having him
leave that work would operate against
his selection But that objection has
been overcome by the proposition that
he should be treasurer Of both COM
mittees.
pective vice presidential candidate. 10
address the committee.
Mitchell said he had purpOsely re-
Trained from speaking because the
question was one needing fOrcefuI and
impasSiOned discussion. and his pOlitf-
cal experience was such as almost 70
preclude him from such impassiOned
discussion While generally regarded
as law abiding citizen. he was at
this moment preclUded from travelling
IN some OF the states OF the union. He
could not go into some portions OF
West Virginia without conflicting with
the order OF court Mitchell declared
himself a democrat. and In a general
way urged the committee to prepare
such a platform as could receive the
support OF labor.
At this point Chairman Haskell an
nOunced the appointment OF the sub
committee. as fOllOws-the number be-
ing 19 instead OF Il, as originally pro-
posed.
Haskell. Oklahoma. chairman; Mar
tin, Alabama; Thomas. Colorado. Ais
chuler. Illinois; Lamb, Indiana, Sulli-
van. Iowa; Beckham. Kentucky; VIII
liams. Massachusetts; Noel. AIississippi
Stone. Missouri: Walsh. Montana:
Brown, Nebraska; Newlands, Nevada.
Parker. New York; Gruber. Ohio; In
man. Oregon; Pettigrew. South Dakota;
Swanson. Virginia (aeting for DanieD;
Weisse, Texas.
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Al u o'clock promptly Taggart
called the convention 70 order. Cheers
followed the blow Of the gavel and as
soon as they had subsided Taggart
spoke as follows
As chairman q the democratic national CON
u1Itree u becomes my pleasing duty 70 call this
. convention 70 order aud ln so doing cannot re-
r-alr from rhe suggestion rhar IN numbers, that
.- the personnel Of the delegates. In enthusiasm
eud ir the 6eterIni inarlo1 ct victory II j. the
. greatest political convention ever assembled n
-le United States.
u is certainly appropriate that such g conEen-
ton should meet In this great western city.
whose citizens have shown their generous hospi-
rsLi-r On every hand and whose enterprise ana
energy ere artesred by the erection Of this msg-
l-fcel- auditorium.
III rhis connection I desire 70 express the
blanks NJ rLe national committee 10 the people
cr Denver and especia lly 70 The members oi the
Denver convention league. whose unselnsh and un-
-5rtug work has contributed 50 much 70 this sue
cess-uI and happy opening Of the campaign q
1858.
The secretary then read the official
call of the convention.
Bishop John ". keane OF Wyoming
was introduced 10 deliver the invOca-
rtcn prayer. the spectators rising TO
r1el- feet at the request OF the chair
man.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
Guffey S Party Fails to
Force the Contest
for Delegates
BY TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER. Colo. July National
Chairman Taggart reached the nation
al democratic convention han AT II:45
o'clock. accompanied by Temporary
Chairman Bell. and they We're literally
applauded as they made their way 10
Ile platform
After all the delegations had been
seated with the exception of Nebras ka,
tle delegation from Ihat state made
Spectacular entrance. They came IN
marching i'm "a solid column down the
center aisle. holding high large ban
uer IF red white and blue silk, on
which was painted a portrait Of Bryan.
Above tHe picture were the words
bryan volunteers" and beneath II of
Nehras ka-- The sight Of the banner
and Tie march ~ the Nebraskans Gre
ated great enthusiasm for few min
Ltes
California followed Nebraska into
the ha-L and We'd with that state in
the su-eudor II a banner in white, blue
and Eold. which also bore a likeness
OF Bryan. The Californisns carried
"a u leaf fans and small national flags,
which they waved in enthusiastic
acknowIe edgment Of the cordial greet
tng accorded them
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
SUNSET REPUBLICANS TO MEET

The Sunset republican club Of the
thirty-ninth assembly district will meet
tonight in FOresters' hall. in I street
between Eleventh and Twelfth ave-
nues, to ratify the nominees and plat
form of the republican party John s.
Partridge and Daniel Ryan will make
addresses. \ large attendance is ex-
pected.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
FIAsHLIGHT MARS PRAYER

Tn The midst Of the prayer photog-
rsrler in the gallery set OF q fash
-lEr-. calling down on his head the
rvra-a of all who were grouped n his
--.l-i-y
7 am directed by the national com
r-.---=- said TaEEarc, TO name TEN
rars-v officers of t1s convention, and
The clerk VIII read the list"
The name Of Theodore A. Bell was
greeted with an OurOurst Of applause,
as was thar Of Trey Woodson, the sec
retar5- TIE list was adopted unani-
IoIslr.
Chairman Taggcrt appointed Gov
ernor Blanchard OF Louisiana, Lteu-eu-
ant Governor Ellison Of Virginia and
Eerreseu tative ollie James Of Ken
-ucEv IS q committee OF three 20 es-
cort Temporary Chairman Bell 10 the
suea zers' rosrrum-
Before Bell spoke Taggart requested
that there should be no smoking IN the
re- The announcement was greeted
with applause.
Gentlemen OF che convention" said
TaeEarr. as the committee OF three ap-
pea-ed on the platform with Chairman
Bell. r take pleasure in introducing 10
yoI your temporary chairman, TheO-
d0-e A. Be.-
a shout of applause greeted the
words ~ ttc chairman and as the TEN
uo-arv chairman advanced 20 the front
70 E=li-cr his address, the cheers were
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
ANOTHER is A

Brown Fancy Serge Suit
Strictly tailor made, having
those little touches which give
it the air of masculine taste. 1t
is trimmed with self-colored
braid and buttons, and lined
with SINNERS satin. 1t pos
sesses that dashy appearance
desired by the most particular
dressers. We've marked this
one ............ S22. so
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
FIGHT AGAINsT TRUsTs

He made the first courageous fight against
trusts and monopolics of this country by his
celebrated tariff message OF 1857 He was not
deferred from sending that message 10 the con-
gress Of the United States by being told that il
would JeOpardiZe his election and the success OF
The party. he sent the message 70 the congress
Of the United States because he knew IL was
right. and II is was ri.ht he knew that he and
the party could afford To wait. Defeat ensued
but after four years rolled around the demo
cratic party and tie people Of the country ap-
proved Of that message and ratified his action
by re-electiug him president Of the United States
tAuplause.b
He was always able 70 steer the ship Of state
safely between the rocks Of the communism of
wealth and socialism OF anarchy He the
first president Of the United States after Mon
roe who gave expression forcefully and estab-
lshed beyond sI caViI the Monroe doctrine.
Now, my friends. this great democra tic party
which we here represent. which honored him By
making him our standard bearer. 1 have said.
for three consecutive elections. has always been
successful when united. Let Us now bury all the
dtSsensions Of tie past Great applause Not
only every democrat. but every citizen OF the
United States. should be proud Of the record
that this great American has made Applause }
HIS courage was beyond Question: his ability
su now acknowledge. His fidelity 10 his con
foe alike Let Us therefore. my friends in pay
Ing this tribute 10 or departed leader bury in
his newly made grave all the dissensions ths I
have hitherto divided Us fAppause.l Peace 70
the ashes - This great defender OF the faith.
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applause Honor 10 the memory Of this part
warrior 1 thank you. Great applause

At the conclusion of Governor Fran
els address the chair recognized Col
onel ". a. Haldeman Of Kentucky.
Speaking for Kentucky and for Ken
tUckians.' said Colonel Haldeman, and
as the personal and political friend OF
Mr. Cleveland, I wish TO second the
motion of the gentleman from Ne
braska and TO indorse every word Gov
ernor Francis has said"
1t is moved and seconded" began
Chairman Bell, but he was at once in
terrupted by cries Of Parker. Parker" !"
which came from all parts Of the hall.
Judge Parker paid no attention at
first, but the cheering and cries con-
tinued 10 grow. The galleries Joined
the delegates in the cheering and ap-
plause as finally Judge Parker arose
and made his way 10 the platform.
Iowa seemed to start the cries for
Parker, but when the judge yielded TO
the shouts for his recognition the New
York delegation led the cheers. Judge
Parker said:
1T was my purpose. had I been for
tunate enough 10 first secure the at
tention OF the chairman, 10 offer the
following:
JUDGE PARKER'S RESOLUTION
Be it resolved. that before undertaking the
Important work confronting Us we, tie repre-
sentatfyes OF the democratic party in national
convention assembled. record our profound grief
az the great loss sustained by the country and
civilization in the death OF Grover Cleveland
We honor him true statesman, who kept
fuFiolsfe the faith bequesthed by Thomas Jet
erson 10 this time honored organization Of the
people.
We recall with grateful appreciation the sig
nal services he rendered IN maintaining iealouslv
the just distribution Of powers guaranteed by the
constl tuition 10 the executive, legislative and
SudlcIsl departments OF our government In In
sistfng thar no greater burdens be imposed upon
the people by taxation than is necessary 10 sd-
minister the government economically. in
striking al the root Of the growing evils OF
special privilege aud trust monopoly by demand
ing tariff reduction; IN making practical appIi-
cation OF the principle OF civil service reform
under the motto, Pubic office is a public
trust"
We revere him as a patriot who never failed
70 denounce wrong and uphold right wherever
found; whose courage was unmistakahe. whose
integrity was unquestioned. whose adherence 10
his high ideals could not be shaken
We deplore his death that Of the first citi-
bOdIment of the political and social truths that
from unselfsh service comes the noblest power
and that the power Of influence is vastly
greater than the might OF authority.
Finally. commend 70 American youths the
study Of this most striking example Of universal
honor and reverence won by true character
through sturdy adherence TO undying princfples
and hereby direct the officers OF this con
vention 70 transmit BY telegraph 10 Mrs Cleve-
land. IN Princeton. y. J., the expression OF our
sorrow and pride
The former standard bearer of the
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08

duty and recreant 70 the impulses OF my heart
But I speak 10 those resolutions not only be
cause he was my friend. but / was member 81
his official family think that this convention
viii honor itself by doing credit TO his memory
and Il can do justice 10 him without reaectlng
upon the living. 4 man who for eight years ad-
ministered the affairs Of this great country with
honor 10 the country and t0 himself. as these
resolutions state, is worthy Of being honored by
any asSembIsge of American citizens. tApplause.) }
A man who has been honored by the democratic
party more than any othcr man has been 10y t4ar
organization, and having been named In three
consecutive contests its standard bearer X
worthy OF recognition by any aSsembiagc OF
democrats tAppausel
man who held for two terms the highest
honor within the gift Of the people Of the world
IS worthy Of all honor. I not here % pro
noInce g euOlgy upon Grover Cleveland No res
OlUriOns. In my judgment. commencing his life
and services could be too strong. tApplause-l He
defended the faith of the fathers he pre-
served inyiolate the prerogative Of the execu-
tive snd never enuenched upon the rights OF the
judiciary OF the legislative branches OF the
COY
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08
FIGHT FOR COLONEL GuFFEY

Governor Haskell seconded the mo-
ton. but John N. Garman of PennsyI-
vania was on his feet clamoring for
recognition. which he finally received
He desired TO have the question of the
regularity of the contesting Pennsyl-
vania delegations thrashed out on the
floor at once.
Garman was interrupted by cries of
Order" and question:" but was al
lowed TO conclude when Colonel ]. NJ.
Guffey went down the aisle asking for
recognition.
4 dozen other delegates were on
their feet when Bell declared the con-
vention must proceed in regular order.
the only question being as to whether
or not the matter should be sent to the
committee on credentials
Don't You want a ruling?" said
Chairman Bell. and then he gave it
without waiting for reply, saying:
The point OF order is not well taken"
Garman moved as a substitute to the
motion Of James that the list sent 10
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08

Parker Seconds 0eveIanfs Edogy Presented by
Delegate Who Is to Nominate Bryan

party read his resolution in a ringing
voice and he was accorded the most
careful attention throughout the read
ing of his resolution, frequent bursts
OF applause compelling him to halt in
his delivery.
At the end of his reading Judge
Parker Joined in the Dunn resolution
by saying:
And, therefore, 1 beg leave TO sec
ond the motion of the gentleman from
Nebraska"
Repeated cheers followed the dis
tingWshed speaker as he returned to
his seat in the New York delegation
The question of adopting the Ne
braska resolution was put and con-
Cured in by a rising vote.
The chairman stated that two sets
OF committee appointments had been
sent TO the chair from Pennsylvania
evidencing a dispute or misunderstand-
Ing in that state
ollie James was recognized to move
that all matters in dispute as TO con
tests, etc, be referred TO the committee
on credentials.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-08

Charles A. Towne Of New York
upper right), Chairman Thomas
Taggart and donkey presented by
Denver newspaper (center), and Qeft)
Frank S. Monett, who prepared in
junction plank.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-09-25
LONG OCEAN HIGHWAY
Governor Fort Proposes BouIe-
ward Along New Jersey Coast.
STATE TO BUILD AND OWN IT..

Pictures In a Speech an Unbroken
City Along One Hundred and Twen
ty.seven Miles Of Coast From Allan.
tic Highlands to Cape May In Fifty
Years Time.
At a dinner given in his honor at the
West End cottages, Long Branch, the
other night by prominent north Jersey
ocean front property owners Governor
John Franklin Fort of New Jersey un-
folded his plans for an ocean boule-
ward extending from Atlantic High
lands to Cape May.
In Governor Forts campaign last
fall he promised the people of New
Jersey, among other things, that if
elected he would use the influence of
his Office to bring about, if possible by
means Of state aid. the construction of
an ocean drive such as he discussed
at the recent dinner. The governor re-
ferred to the coast as jerseys greatest
asset.
81 am a great believer in the New
Jersey coast" the governor declared.
Legislation must be general and re-
strictions as liberal as is consistent
with good government. From Sandy
Hook to Cape May light there are 127
miles Of coast land for residences and
as fine a surf for bathing as can be
found anywhere in the world. In fif-
ty years our children will see prac.
tlcally an unbroken city along this
coast and living in it 2,5OO,OOO people
| during at least three months in the
year. Anything and everything that
the state can do to insure to those now
here and those to come greater attrac
tions should be done.
"This condition necessitates roads
and the condition Of our roads viii
probably have more to do with deter
mining the success of the future Of the
coast than any other single thing. Save
| at the Highlands there are no hills tt
encounter and no rocks to blast in roa(
| construction on our entire coast. Be
sides that, in the small hills just bacl
of the coast nature has placed as fine
gravel for road building as can bt
found anywhere. Given these two nat
ural advantages. the level land ant
the road material, 1t should not be diff
fcult or expensive to build and keel
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-09-25

up our coast roads.
"All the New Jersey coast towns
should be linked together by a single
road system and all inland towns of
the state, from county seat TO county
seat, from Newton, in Sussex. 10 Cape
May. there should he a continuous
highway. These two highways. the
one on the east coast and the inland
one, should I'm my view he under state
supervision and built where not now
built at state expense and hereafter
maintained by the state without cost
to the local municipality. To insure
this being done the municipal govern
ments will no doubt voluntarily trans
| fer the control of such a road to the
state They probably would do this
gladly II they were relieved from local
taxation as result,
"The cost Of this enterprise will not
| be prohibitive. 1t is believed that the
entire work. including all necessary
bridging, with the widening where nee
essary of existing roads and the COM
| kltlloh o1 tuC iooobSu Aioh1 Noi ~ w
curb. can be done inside Of an expendi-
ture of 100000. So also would the
expense Of repair of the proposed state
road from county town to county town
| be reduced under the state road de-
partment 1t is estimated that the
cost Of keeping both these ways in
repair after they are once in good or
der will be about 1000 mile.
These roads of necessity will be
used very greatly for automobile trav'
the automobile department of the
state show that the revenue from IL
censes and fees under our present au'
tomobile laws will not be less than
$175.O00 a year. BY utilizing a portion
of these fees under legislative author,
ity, IL 1t can be obtained. We shall
have the revenue to repair these great
highways through the state"
Referring to the objection raised by
the Ocean Grove association to the
proposed boulevard the governor said
"A solution of the problem here may
be found in slightly lowering the road,
way at certain streets and by the
fencing in OF the roadway and the
construction over it of footpaths. so
that 1t will not in any way interfere
with Ocean Groves seclusion."
The governor said he should not dis
cuss the question Of automobile legis,
lation beyond saying that he had in
view a suggestion looking to united
action, through their governors, by the
states Of Connecticut, New York. New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
Maryland In the matters Of licensing
and speed regulation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-09-25

History has presented few examples
Of greater heroism than that of Mrs.
S j Rookie, the telephone operator OF
Folsom, n. NJ, who. when warned by
a resident Of the bills to fee for her
life from the food speeding to engulf
the valley, rejected the opportunity to
save herself and employed the hour
that interviewed between the warning
received and her own death by drown
ing in calling up subscribers by tele-
phone and acQuainting them of their
danger. More than forty families have
already acknowledged their lives were
saved through the magnificent courage
Of one frail woman, whose lifeless
body, with the telephone headpiece
still adjusted to her ears, was found
twelve miles down the canyon.