Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-16

Chairman New tnen spoke as IOlloWS'
The hour has arrived for the repre-
sentatives of the republican party to
meet in its fourteenth national convention,
at the end of almost twelve consecutive
years of the most brilliant administra-
tion in the history Of the world. There
are those present in this audience today
who participated in the party's first con-
vention. and the accomplishments of that
party within so brief a span as the life
of men yet living ara almost beyond be-
lief We are here to assert our pride in
what has been done to approve the
achievements of the past, and more es-
pecially to commend and indOrse the ad
ministration of Theodore Roosevelt and
those policies which under his splendid
administration have become known to the
people of this country as the square
deal'"
His mention of the name of President
Roosevelt was greeted with an outburst
of cheers. which, however, continued but
few seconds.
Mr.. New introduced Bishop Muldoon of
Chicago, who recited with a clear, reso-
nant voice the Lords prayer.
Following a second announcement by
the chairman. Secretary Malloy again ad
vanced to the front and read the call for
the convention. AS he finished he was
greeted with applause, more for the man.
ner in which he had delivered his speech
than for any interest in the document it
self. Secretary MallOys pronunciation of
Hawaii during the reading of the call
| caused some merrment. He called it
''Haw-waw, and every time he said it
! the delegates expressed their appreciation
| by applause.
At the close of the reading of the call
| of the convention there was some APP
| plause. Chairman New announced that
the national committee had recommended
| Senator j. c. Burrows of Michigan for
| temporary chairman.
cheer came from the Michigan dele
CATION in the midst Of which Chairman
New recognized Representative e. NJ.
Olmsted of Pennsylvania. who moved that
the recommendation of the committee be
adopted
/ John W. Blodgett, chairman of the
| Michigan delegation. seconded the motion,
| and il was unanimously adopted.
Burrows Addresses Convention.
! Senator Burrows was warmly received
as he stepped to the front of the platform
| extension arranged for the use of the
| speakers. He bowed his acknowledge
ments. and began his keynote" address
at just 1924 pm. 1t will be found else
where in The Star.
| Senator Burrows opening words were
spoken in a modulated but distinct tone.
He constantly referred to the printed copy
| of his speech. He had been speaking
about six minutes when he came TO the
| first mention or fFeSluent ItooSeNeit.
Senator Burrows Excited.
Senator Burrows evidently felt just a
little excited over the mention of the
| President. for he had some little difficulty
| In pronouncing the we'll known name. He
was referring to the convention of four
years ago. when he said, invoking a
continuance of public favor. the party
| placed in nomination for the office of
| President Of the United States Theo-belt-
, 'the-a-rose.
The senator stopped. mumbled for a
moment and said:
'Theore-.
Again he stopped. and in the growing
wave of applause of those who recognized
for whom the name was intended. he
shouted:
Theodore Roosevelt
At once a demonstration began. Several
of the delegates jumped upon chairs and
| waved their hats. calling upon others to
do likewise North Carolina. Texas. West
| Virginia and Alabama led the cheering
while the applause was general on the
floor and in the balcony.
The cheering lasted nearly two minutes.
Senator Burrows. in resuming. mentioned
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