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stronger for Roosevelt than was con-
tanned IN the original document. Mr..
Burrows compiled with the request. In
numerous instances he mentioned the
Presidents name but beyond the usual
handclapping which naturally would fol-
low the mention Of the name OF the Presi-
dent of the United States. there was moth
ing out OF the usual order OF things.
Undoubtedly Senator Burrows speech
was intended as a keynote utterance for
the campaign. When he spoke OF Sec
retary Root. Mr.. Burrows referred to him
as that matchless Secretary Elihu Root"
and al this all the New Workers waved
their flags and cheered Justify
Mr. Burrows utterances on the Philip
pines was graciOusly received. especially
that part where he said that II the flag
ever does go down on that archipelago II
will be 10 give place TO the flag Of Fill
pino independence.
His mention Of the navy came IN for
applause. and then came his great words
concerning the courts OF the land. That
was the event OF the day. Senator Bur
rows declaration that the American peo-
pie were honest and that those who con-
Quoted its great business AFFAIRS were
honest also. came in for good recogni-
ton
The second approval OF Senator Bur
rows speech was that part where SEN
ator Burrows read President Roosevelts
letter to Secretary Cortelyou, wherein the
President congratulated the Secretary Of
the Treasury for the masterful manner
in which he had conducted the affairs OF
the government during the financial
cataclysm last fall Senator Burrows
reference to Secretary Cortelyou was as
follows:
Consideration prevailed, confidence
shaken, and nothing but the prompt and
heroic action of the Secretary Of the
Treasury averted a widespread and seri-
Gus catastrophe President Roosevelt
well said. in commencing the Secretary
Of. the Treasury:
~ congratulate you upon the admira-
BILE way in which you have handled the
present crisis. l congratulate also those
conservative and substantial business
men who in this crisis have acted with
such wisdom and public spirit. By their
action they did invaluable service in
checking the panic which began as
matter OF speculation. cnd was threaten
ing 20 destroy the confidence and credit
necessary to the conduct of legitimate
business.
mo one who considers calmly can
question that the underlying conditions
which make up our financial and indus
trial well-belng are essentially sound and
honest. Dishonest dealing and speculative
enterprise are merely the occasional incl
dents Of our real prosperity. The action
taken by you and the business men IN
question has been Of the utmost conse-
Quence. and has secured opportunity for
the calm consideration which must inevi-
tably produce entire confidence In our
business conditions.
In closing this part OF the Senator's
speech was happily received: THE work
of this convention will soon be concluded.
The platform must voice the sober
thought Of the people and the candidates
nominated must stand upon It firm and
erect They must have the patriotism
and sagacity of n Lincoln; the tenacity
of Grant the wisdom and moderation
Of a Mckinley. and the courage of a
Roosevelt. With such a platform and
such candidates the issue cannot be in
doubt The Republican party confidently
submits its record to the approving judg-
ment Of the American people, and upon
its renewed declaration of faith invOkes
continuance of public favor"
Delegates Are impatient.
Secretary MoliOv and his assistants then