The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-17

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hairman Burrows called the conyen-
mon to order at 1919 this afternoon.
After Burrows called the convention
ito order fo~ the second days session
committee, announced his committee
would be ready to make a report in
about an hour. He explained that the
committee was in session all night un-
til o'clock this morning, otherwise
the report would have been ready.
Henre Baker of Minnesota and
Judge James d. Conner of Indiana,
who are attending their first national
convention, were introduced and loudly
lcheered. 1t was announced that the
resolutions committee had reected by
a vote of 25 to II the resolution in
troduced by Representative Burke OF
Pennsylvania. restricting representa-
ton of southern states.
Representative Burke announced he
would carry the fight for his resolu-
ton decreasing southern representation
ito the floor of the convention. He said
a minority report would be made fav
oring his resolution. 1t was also an
nounced that the rules committee had
decided to increase the representation
of New Mexico. Arizona and Hawaii,
from two to six delegates each.
Prayer was Offered by Rev. w. O.
Waters.
During the interim Mrs. Beatrice
Fisher Erlanger sang a SOLO from the
balcony.
A large supply of Taft banners were
distributed through the hall
The report of the committee On ere
dentials was made, recommending the
temporary roll be made permanent
The report on permanent organiza-
tion was next received and adopted.
ceneral Stewart L. Woodford. of
Now York. and Governor Deneen OF
Illinois we're appointed a committee to
escort Senator Lodge, the permanent
chai-,nan to the platform.
yociferous applause greeted the IN
PRODUCTION of the permanent chairman
Senator Lodge said;
..1 .bank Won most sincerely for the
rreat honor you have done me IN choos-
ira mo To preside over your delibera-
.;ons For il is great honor to be the
nresiding officer of a republican ha
fiona, convention. l can conceive OF
,artions-I have indeed heard OF
conventions where the honor OF socn
st as that now occupied by me IS
,,,>;,,,s and where. if excitement Is
nresent pleasure is conspicuous oy i's
.hsance But to be the presiding oHlcer
Of a republican convention is ever
high distinction to which no man can
,a insansible. Gentlemen of the con-
vrntion. again 1 thank you.
.I s,au not DELAY or detain you with
MANY words Your resolutions VIII SCI
forth the principles of the party and de-
clare the policies upon which we sna'i
q, eor the support of the people OF
.ha limited states. With fullness ana
nth eloouence, your temporary chail
NON has already reviewed the history
If the party. has given you account d
hot has been done. and has set forth
10, wa hone and mean to do MY
duty is merely to aid you, SO far as
an in the orderly and prompt transac-
.;o, Of the business which has brought
+ooather That business is momen-
.,,snothing less than to name mere
~. +,ro men who, speaking with the
s;ronlicity of truth, will be the next
raciaent and vice-president Of the
,,,,..d STATES. In order to win for them.
I'D for our party. an assured as wen b.
n,erited victory. we must defeat our
o,nonents whose exclusion. from pow
- Is desired BY the country and de-
served by them
-o,;+;ca1 marty in modern times