Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20

Georgia" we're heard from an approaching
band.
The New Workers realized that this was
the Sherman demonstration which they had
arranged, broke into cheers and attempted
10 break into-sops. but the result Of this
last effort was not exactly all that could
be desired In point Of melody, although It
ahounded in energy.
Garry Picture of sherman.
A large picture OF Sherman was carried
aloft and was greeted with tumultuous
cheers.
When the Sherman parsders had finished
their march 1t was announced that there
would be n meeting of the national com
mittee after adjournment.
The motion to limit nominating speeches.
the chair announced. had been Unanimously
carried.
The call Of the roll for nominations then
was in order and there was no response
until Delaware was reached, when Senator
Dupont aross and declared
Delaware yields to New York"
This was the beginning OF the Sherman
wave and there was an outburst Of cheering
led by the New York delegates.
Timothy Woodruff had been chosen TO
make the Sherman nominating speech and
WAe AANN VIII oAANNAAtl puNbuEEA
from New York as he was introduced to
the convention by Senator Lodge.
New York Man Great Aid.
The point made by MIR. Woodruff that M
republican ticket had ever been defeated
when a New York man was |. It, except
once, and that was when "the opposing
party was bright enough to put a New
York man at the head of their ticket"
evoked much laughter and applause.
On behalf of the united delegation OF
the pivotal state Of the union. for as New
York goes, so goes the nation. I present to
you the name Of Congressman James s.
Sherman"
1t was thus Mr.. Woodruff concluded and
Speaker Cannon arose to make his way to
the platform to second the nomination. Mr..
Cannon was given what was/really one Of
the most enthusiastic receptions accorded 20
any man during the convention. He re-
peatedly waved HIS hand to the convention,
motioning them to resume their seats, but
it was several minutes before he was able
to his speech.
IL would rather be a doorkeeper in the
house Of the Lord than to dwell In the
tents of wickedness." he began and cheers
and laughter greeted the remark.
Cannon Spreads Compliments.
Mr.. Cannon then declared the platform
adopted by the convention was true to the
hopes, the aspirations and principles of the
country. Next he paid a tribute to Secre-
tary Taft as the nominee of the party, say
ing of him that he was a broad-cultured
udicIal-minded executive official who had
answered every draft made upon him with
unfailing zeal and fidelity to the public
service.
II say without mental reservation" said
Speaker Cannon. that William H. Taft Is
my candidate" and again he was COM
PEELED to pause until the yells Of delight
from the delegates had died away
He then entered upon an earnest eulo-
GUM Of Mr.. Sherman, sketching his serv-
ices to the country as a whole. and de-
scribed him as a man eminently qualified to
act as vice president.
1.-THE middle west, that stands first in
population, first in agriculture, first in
manufactures and first in mineral wealth.
has the first place upon the ticket, and
now the great Empire state honors the
party and honors itself in presenting the
name of James s. Sherman for the vice
presidency.
'If ever the contingency should arise,
which God forbid, that he should be called
to supplant the president. there Is no man
y would trust more to fulfill all the duties
OF that high office than James S. Sher-
man."
Predicts Triumph for Taft.
The closing of his address was eminently
characteristic of Speaker Cannon. He pre-
dicted a glorious triumph for Taft and
Sherman and then, waving both arms at
the delegates, he snapped out; Goodbye, -
and strobe to the rear, followed by a roar
OF laughter and applause.
Governor Wilson of Kentucky was rec
ognized In his platform on the floor.
ION behalf of Kentucky" he said, 81
want to second the nomination of mr..
Sherman. With him on the ticket we are
bound to win. The knocking is all over
now and we are solid and united"
Chairman Lodge. as Governor Wilson
sat down, said;
THE clerk will continue the roll CALL
and he surrendered the chair to Franklin
A. Denison of Illinois, who was not a del.
egate or alternate to the convention.
"The gentleman from Massachusetts
.aId the teunorarV chairman having tc