Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20


the grapevine telegraph was carrying
around the hall the statement that a deci-
sion had been reached on the much dis
cussed question. .
J. sloat Fassett Of New York confirmed,
on his arrival, the report that 1t was to be
Sherman, and he asked Chairman Lodge to
delay calling the convention to order until
two brass bands. which had been hired by
the New York delegation. could arrive.
I The chairman agreed to this, saying: IT
know there is nothing to 1t but Sherman"
1t was 1918 o'clock this morning when
the gavel of Chairman Lodge began to
pound for order. There were scores OF
empty seats on the floor and, in the bal
comics as Rabbi schsnfarber Of Chicago
made the opening prayer. The ever-in-
creasing crash OF a marching band outside
threatened to drown the invocation for a
time, but the music was stilled before the
rabbi had proceeded very far.
In his prayer the rabbi said:
God OF all mankind, Thou who guidest the
destinies of individuals as well as that Of
nations, in Thine infinite love hast Thou
led the people of this mighty common
wealth and hast protected them through
al the chances and changes of time. may
Thine all-seeing eye continue to watch
which Thou hast destined for this great
and growing nation. Inspire them with the
dbiuinS ChnSCicuSnebs lnaI IL rs 'flKnteOuS-
ness alone that exalteth a nation" Undue
them with the knowledge that in times
ike these we need strong minds and great
hearts, men with ~unbendlng wills, yet open
to conviction: men whom the lust of office
cannot tempt, men whom the spoils Of
power, cannot buy. men Of clean hands and
stand out against corruption and wrong
and seek to establish Thy kingdom of
heaven on earth,
and guide the thoughts of those who are
here so that they may resolve
upon that alone which will result in good
10 the country, in honor and distinction 70
the nation. Teach us to husband our nat
urai material resources, but more espe-
eially 10 be watchful OF our native spiritual
endowments. May w live true to the
spirit of the constitution of our country.
May church and state forever remain sep
arate and no unholy hand seek TO form an
alliance between them and thus turn the
toe or civilization and progress backward.
May capital and labor come to feel their
mutual obligations and to see how the one
Is dependent upon the other. and may
lneither attempt to stir up strife and con-
within man and to the lowest class preJu-
dice. May predatory wealth give way 10
wealth ccnsecrated to the highest and
piutocraey be replaced by the sTistocyyaSy
OF conduct and character, May the shame
OF the cities depart and the city OF light
appear. May we never grow so apathetiC
to the well being of the nation as TO fail "a
be aroused to righteous Indignation at the
sight OF wrongdoing, whether in low or
high places. Blot out selfishness and per-
sonal ACKNOWLEDGMENT from the hearts OF
the men who Thou hast called to serve
Thee and the nation, and may they always
feel that a public office is a public trust
May this country ever remain the haveT
of the prosecuted and oppressed, and may
no nan with personal or narrow motives
urge the closing of our doors against ths
desirable immigrant coming TO these shores
May the principles Of arbitration becom
more firmly rooted In the hearts Of the
people so that war may become a thing
more and more impossible, May the bonds
OF nifty between nation and nation be
drawn closer and closer, so that seas will
&c LONGER separate or mountains divide
pass away and all national antipathies bt
forgotten and the cords OF fraternal fel
lowship bind the nations OF the world int
one indissoluble tie OF brotheTly love an.
devoted friendship so that Thy kingdom
may soon be established on earth and al
mankind live together in peace and har
mony.. Amen.
chairman Lodge. at the conclusion o
the prayer, stated that he desired TO max,
a formal announcement which had beer
overlooked in the rush Of the closing hour
Of yesterday.
that you have nominated for the presi
deney for the term beginning March 4, 1909
the Honorable william Howard Taft o
Ohio"
The announcement was greeted will
cheering, which soon was Interrupted
however. by a delegate from Michigan
who offered a resolution providing that al
nominating and seeonding speeches To-
vice presidential candidates be limited Il
ten minutes. This was carried with a roa
: the first notes Of Marching ThFousr