The Topeka state journal., 1908-06-17

considering the cases that came before
it resolved the opinion that all dele
gates placed on the temporary roll ty
the national committee are in each in
stance. entitled to their seats.'
Cheering interrupted the speaker.
I'm addition said Senator Fulton,
"the committee has seated all three of
the contesting delegations from New
Mexico with one-third vote each.''
The adoption of the report was moved
and there was no attempt to debate.
One of the scattering noes was heard
The report of the committee on
permanent organization was then
presented by Chairman Charles F.
Brooker. Of Connecticut. The an
nouncement that Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge had been chosen for permanent
chairman called out applause, es-
pecially from the Massachusetts
delegation The report save in this
particular, made permanent the tenn
porary officials. 1t was adopted
unanimously. The chairman then an
nounced:
II appoint General Stewart L.
Woodford, Of New York, and Cover
nor Charles S. Deneen, of Illinois,
committee to escort the permanent
chairman to the platform"
General Woodford mounted the ros-
trum first, followed closely by Senator
Lodge, Governor Deneen bringing up
the rear. Renewed applause greeted
chairmen had bowed and shaken
hands, Senator Burrows, advancing to
the front of the platform said:
"Gentlemen of the convention,
have the honor to introduce to You as
your permanent chairman, Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge of Massa chusetts.'
Lodge Takes the Chair.
AS Senator Lodge stepped forward to
the speakers table, manuscript in hand
he was loudly cheered. In voice clear
to the utmost corner of the vast audi
torium he began by thanking the dele
gates for the honor of his selection to
preside permanently over the deibera-
tions of the convention.
1t was precisely les O'Clock when
Senator Lodge uttered the first SEN
tences of his speech.
The address had a welcome touch
of campaign atmosphere about it and
the cheers were not long in breaking g
forth in frequent and constantly in
creasing enthusiasm. Senator Lodges
drawing of contrasts between the Re-
publican and Democratic party par
ticularly pleased the delegates. He
declared amid laughter and cheers
that the great object of the Democrats
was to keep their past a dark history,
| while the Republicans were anxious
| to publish theirs to the world.
IF we refer to their past he de-
| clared. they accuse us Of calumny."
There was much laughter and cheers
| at this which was renewed when he
said: 1.-THE Democrats now could only
| appeal. judge US on our undiscovered
future"
1--WE say" he continued. read our
record and judge us there"
Convention Goes Wild.
When Senator Lodge said that the
president was the best abused but
| most popular man in the United States
| today. the most enthusiastic demon
| stration thus far seen in the conven-
| tiOn occurred.
| At 2:05 a man standing on a chair
| took his coat for a flag and waving 1t
| started the scene into greater tumult
| The scene had then lasted ten minutes
and showed no signs of stopping.
| While nearly all the delegates were
on their feet, the Ohio delegation was
| noticeably seated and silent.
AT 2:15 Chairman Lodge gave up
| all semblance of trying to stop the
noise and took his chair.
! At PIT p. m.-The scene continues
unabated having now lasted % min
| utes. The whole hall broke into
monotonous repetition of the phrase,
-Four years more" continuing it like
| a chant amid great excitement.
At 2:22 D. m.-Cecil Lyon of Texas
| from the platform was encouraging hi:
! delegation to continue the demonstra
| ton. Senator Lodge was making effor
1 to quiet the assemblage and rappins
/ for order but the noise only broke ou
| more vociferously. The scene had last
| ed % minutes.
2:37 p. m.-Some one threw a large
| Teddy Bear" among the press seats
! and the scene became wild in its en-
| thusiasm. The bear was tossed about
| among the delegates, causing increased
| ardor to the cries.
2:3S p. m.-Senator Lodge is making
strenuous efforts to put an end to tho
! demonstration and continue his speech