The Daily Missoulian., 1912-08-08

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under way rs minutes, Chairman Bcv-
eridge with some difficulty quieted
the crowd. but a gray haired enthusi-
ast In the New York delegation leaped
to his chair and began to shout for
TEDDY" He was suppressed and
Beveridge introduced Judge Ben B
Lindsey OF Colorado.
During the nominating and second
ing speeches. the galleries rapidly
filled up and while Lindsey spoke
they were crowded. The close OF
Lindsey's speech was cheered and
Beveridge announced: ''Mr. Funk OF
Illinois will escort Miss Jane Addams
to the platform"
AS the noted sociological worker ap-
peared there was an outburst OF en-
thusiasm and delegates and spectators
gave her three cheers Her speech
was Interrupted by applause.
As Miss Addams concluded one OF
the women delegates handed to her a
yellow Votes for Women banner and
demonstration began. AS she lef,
the platform and descended to the
floor the delegates fell In behind and
followed the yellow banner through
the aisles When quiet was restored
Alexander r.. Hamilton of Georgia
was introduced as delegate from
Colonel Rposevelts mothers state"
He made brief speech secondins
the nomination of Roosevelt.
York followed with Roosevelt
speech. He declared that because OF
the late hour he would not make a
lengthy speech. King appeared as a
Union veteran. He was followed by
Colonel T. p. Lloyd Of Florida a con-
federate veteran.
Colonel Lloyd Is a confederate vet
eran." said Chairman Beveridge, "and
he carries four bullets IN his person =
a cheer greeted this announcement
The aged confederate soldier read
his speech In low voice audible 70
scarcely half the big audience.
The delegates and spectators ga,
silent until the colonel concluded.
THE coNFEDERATE's SPEECH.
Colonel Lloyd said In part.
Il come from the far south TO ado
the loyal voice OF the southern con.
federacy to the general acclaim Fol
10 long years the south has slum.
bered; the insidious tongue OF ignor.
ance has whispered hatred In heI
dull ear; the pail OF prejudice hal
hung like dark cloud over our fail
domain; men of small minds hav,
f0stered and augmented hatred ant
prejudice; but l come to you tOda,
bringing message OF peace and 4
message of friendship. message O
brotherhood.
THE republican party was fac
| tional party. 1t existed In the norti
only for the purpose Of keeping ui
the prejudices and misunderstanding
between the north and the south, bu
the educated and liberal minded mel
living south of the Ohio. river hav,
long since ceased to carry heartach'
and III feeling because Of the war
For years they have been eager an,
willing to forget and forgive; 70
years they have patiently awaited tn
opportunity to prove their loyalty 4
the flag OF the Union. l say to yo'
In all sincerity and trust that the oil
republican party alone has prevented
the real social and political union o
the south and the north.
THE south will welcome the part,
of liberal and progressive ideas. W.
i want to forget the war. We appea
to the generous hearted men In tn
north to help us by forbearance an,
sympathy"
was cheered. He was followed b.
General John IL. Mcdowell OF Gen
nessee. commander af the confederat
veterans In the state
\ 7 am here to hold ont to the brav
Union soldiers the olive branch O
peace and good will he said. 'Tn
here, to nominate the man who ha
courage and the ability 10 lead us Il
this great battle for human rights"
Mr. McDowells speech was greete
with cheers.
|, Chairman Beyeridge succeeded i
auieting the tumuit Of about fv. min
utes and recognized Henry J. Allen q
Kansas. who also seconded the nom
ination OF Roosevelt. .8li.
II Former Governor Lucius Oarvin q
Rhode island then was recognized.
i While Garvin was talking many q
the spectators and few Of the dele
gates left their seats and filed out q
the hall.
!, This ended, the Eeconding speechel
II Chairman Beveridge recognised WI
liam Draper Lewis. chairman OF u
revolutions committee. TO present III
platform. 3'""'F'.
II a round Of applause greeted tn
reading Of the direct primary, ini.is