The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-27
Republicans Will Hear Some
OF the Biggest Men in the
Party Before November
Election.
DEMOCRATS WILL ALSO
BE IN THE FIELD.
William Jennings Bryan Will Be
The Chief Attraction But
He Will Be Ably Assisted by
Prominent Politicians.


indianapolis, Ind, June 27-Cam-
paign orators of national repute will /
make the welkin ring in Indiana this
year. Hoosiers in every section of In
diana will have an opportunity to en-
joy the feast of eloquence. Following
is an authoritative list of orators who
are coming to Indiana 10 speak for
the republican cause:
James S. Sherman of New York,
nominee for vice president.
Speaker Cannon of Illinois.
Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Shaw.
Representative Burton of Ohio.
William o. Bradley. senator-elect
from Kentucky.
Senator Foraker of Ohio.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa
Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin.
Senator William Alden Smith OF
Michigan.
Representative Hamilton of Micni-
gan.
Representative Gardner OF Michi-
gan.
Representative Fordney of Michi-
gan.
Representative Dalzell of Pennsyl-
vania.
To this list of renowned expounders
Of the republican gospel may be added
President Roosevelt and Governor De-
ri q tc ,Cf1 aIt
gether probable that II the president
should decide to make a swing around
the circle in behalf of his friend. Mr..
Taft, he will deliver at least one
speech in Indiana. The managers OF
the republican state campaign believe
he will be heard in Indiana. although
they have no definite information on
the subject. A movement is now on
foot looking to the delivery of some
speeches in Indiana by Governor De-
neen. Illinois wants Representative
Watson for a date or two. and. IL he
finds time to yield to the call, Cover
nor Deneen will reciprocate by com.
ing to Indiana
Sherman a Convincer.
The orators named as being cer-
tainly booked for the Indiana contest
make up notable list. Mr. Sherman
the candidate for vice president. is not
personally known In Indiana except by
a limited number Of people. There are
more brilliant orators In congress. but
none more convincing. He has rare
sense of humor, and occasionally in
terjects a funny poem or an ane cdote
in his discourse.
Speaker Cannon has been seen in
action on the stump in Indiana many
times. His style is unique, and his
powerful left arm gestures make a
deep impression on all. He will make
six or seven speeches in Indiana
Ex-Secretary Shaw also has stump
ed the state of Indiana many times
and he has always been favorably re-
ceiyed.
Representative Burton will come to
Indiana as stranger, known only by
the reputation he has achieved. He is
one of the most able. dignified and
scholarly men in public life.
Senator-elect Bradley, who will be
much in evidence on the stump In In
diana. has the distinction OF being the
only republican United States senator
south of Mason and Dixon's line. AS
a fighter and as an effective. rousfng
campaign speaker he has few equals
Senator Foraker and Senator Dolli-
yer are among the most able speakers
In the senate. Senator Delivers
father was West virginian minister
who officiated at camp meetings. and
the senator has the paternal gift of
oratory. He has a powerful voice
that will carry to the farthermost re-
cesses of any hall
Senator La Toilette has spoken
quas, but has seldom. IL ever. appear
ed in the role of a political speech
maker in Indiana
Newsboy to Senator.
Senator Smith of Michigan is one of
the youngest members of the highest
lawmaking body. He was graduated
into the senate from the house, where
he achieved considerable reputation.
He got his first start as a newsboy on
the streets of Grand Rapids. He is a
vigorous and attractive speaker
Representative Gardner is a veteran
of the civil war and minister He
stands high in the estimation of all
who know him.
Representative Fordney made the
speech at Chicago seconding the nom-
ination of Joseph G. Cannon for the
presidency. Although Michigan was
overwhelmingly for Taft, Fordney re-
mained true as steel 10 his idol,
Uncle joe
Representative Dalzell of Pennsyl-
yanfa. who also will fill a numher of