Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-06-23
president Is Selected on First
Ballot By Chicago Convenfon

uer until the roll call was com ploteu
He said that before the result wal
ANNOUNCED there would be opportuni
ty to pass upon the appeal.
The Massachusetts Roosevelt mer
stood their ground and answered
present, but not voting"
Several of the alternates gave tn
same answer.
Massachusetts-Taft 20; not votins
I16.
Michigan-Taft 20; not voting 9.
| sMinnesota--Not voting "a.
Mississippi-Taft II; not voting 3.
Missouri-Taft 16; not voting 20. /,
Montana-Taft s.
Nebraska--Roosevel 2 not voting
Ia.
New Hampshire--Taft 8.
/! Nevada-Taft @.
New Jersey--Roosevelt 2; not vot-
ing 26.
New Mexico--Taft Z; Roosevelt |.
New York--Ta:t 76: Roosevelt s.
not voting 6.
North CaroIlna-Taft L; Roosevelt
4; not voting 20.
North Dakota-LaFollette 10.
| Idaho cast seven OF its eight votes
to Cummins, one to Taft.
Ohio--Taft IA; not voting "a.
Oklahoma-Taft 4; Roosevelt /; moi
voting 10.
Pennsylvania-Taf 9; Roosevelt 2;
Hughes 2; not voting 81: absent l.
Rhode Island-Taft TO-
South Carolina--Taft 16; absent /,
not voting /.
South Dakota-Rooseve 6; LaFol-
lette s.
Tennessee--Taft 20: Roosevelt /.
Texas-Taft 81; absent /; not vot-
ing 8.
utah-Taft 8. YlE
vermont-Taft 6; not voting 2.
Virginia-Taft 90; absent 1; moi
voting 1.
Washington--Taft IA.
West Virginta--Not voting. 1G.
Observation-Disclosures 26.
Wyoming-Taft 6.
Alaska-Taft 2.
District of Columbia-Taft 2.
Philippines--Taft 2.
Porto ,Rico--Taft 2.
Hawai.-iyft 8.
On the voting for president the
Roosevelt delegates again as a rule.
remained silent. The detailed vote
was:
Taft. sci; Roosevelt, 1O7; LaFol-
lette. Al; Cummins. II; Hughes. 2.
Not voting 344. Absent 6.
At times during the balloting tho
convention was IN great confusion.
Convention Opens.
Not more thar 100 delegates were
in their seats at 9:45. The galleries
we're practically empty. Not single
official had put in an appearance ex-
cept Sergeant-at-Arms Stone, who
was busy comforting with his assist
ants and the convention police.
There was talk of an attempt at
Chairman Root issued orders to the
sergeant-at-arms and the police that
40 delegates would be allowed to
march round the hall. orders were
also issued to bar all banners. 1t was
1910 when Chairman Root dropped
his gavel.
The floor was In confusion and the
aisles were crowded.
No sooner had Root announced that
the convention was opened than a
stentorian voice from the galleries
shouted:
"All aboard"
DR.. John Wesley Hill, president OF
the International Peace Forum, de-
livcred the prayer today before the
republican national convention. Hell
spoke as follows:
'Oh. Thou who sitteth upon the
circle of the heavens. Unto whom all
things come in beauty and perfection
we approach Thee. supported byl
the memories of past mercies, en-
by the tokens of Thy love. /
lured by the light Of Thy word, and
by the inspiration of Thy !
spirit.
1--WE thank Thee that unto us Thy |
glory has been revealed. that upon us
Thy knowledge has dawned, while |
about us are the manifestations of
that providence which is imminent in |
the affairs of the world.
"We praise Thee for Thy enrich |
ing blessings: for the laws which are |
In league with us and the forces
which are our friends; for the wealth |
Of mountains and that more real of
The generous soil for the products of |
the field and forest and far resvund-
ing sea; for home and school and |
for flag and country; for
light and liberty and life; and above |
all. for the revelation Of Thyself In |
the face OF Jesus Christ
I'VE rejoice In the great things rep |
here today--the party OF !
freedom and equality, courage and
patriotism. progress and prosperity.
with its background Of triumphant
history. We thank Thee for the prin-
siples. achievements and leaders of
Harrison and Mckinley: the
heroes and patriots of vanished \
1ears; yea. the patriots Of today. who
IRE striving for the maintenance of
hat democracy which Is the guaran-
ZEE of human rights and equal jus
ice to all.
I'VE pray Thy blessing upon this
assembly, these delegates upon whom
ievolye arduous responsibilities.
Grant upon them clearness of vision.
strength of purpose. and purity OF pa
r.otism. that they may neither falter
nor fail in the execution OF duty
BLESS. we pray Thee. the president
II the United States. We thank Thee
or the Inspiration of his leadership |.
md the greatness of his achieve
nenfs.
"Biess the governor Of this state
md Of all the states. Bless all Law
makers and magistrates. Bless out
.ntire citizenship. Grant that we may /
,e possessed Of a knowledge that
hall dispeli darkness. and a virtue
hat shall banish evil. And 30 may
We dwell together in liberty. walk In
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