Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-19
WHY 1T DESERVES SUPPORT
Addresses Convention After Being
Elected Temporary Chairman.
HIS VOTE, 55s; McGovERN, 500
Three Hours Consumed in Calling
Roll Of Delegates-Adjourn-
ment to Today Follows.


ments had been finished yesterday
afternoon on Gov Hadley's motion to
strike from the temporary roll Of the
convention as prepared by the nation
al committee the names OF ninety-two
delegates seated by the national com
mittee in the contested election cases
and substitute those of the Roosevelt
contestants. Chairman Rosewater OF
the republican national convention re-
newed his ruling that nothing was in
order but nominations for temporary
chairman. He presented the national
committees recommendation OF Sen
ator Root. and asked for further NOM
nations. Gov. MoGovern OF Wisconsin
was presented by Henry Cochems of
the same state. saying that he acted as
an individual and not as a representa-
tive Of the delegation.
Calling the Roll.
The Roosevelt men made no further
opposition TO this ruling, and the roll
call was begun. The name of every
individual delegate was called. and 1t
consumed three hours. yet every step
OF the proceedings was heard with the
keenest interest
With Oregon's three for Taft and six
for McGovern the net plurality for
Root stood at thirty-six; but Pennsyl-
vania's sixty-four for McGovern threw
the balance the other way. and the ad-
vantage remained with McGovern I'M
til Tennessee was reached. when the
plurality Of ten. and from then on the
margin In Roots favor Increased and
with the vote OF Patrick Halloran. in
the Washington delegation. cast for
Root at $3.50 pm. amid a storm of
cheering from the Taft followers. the
total vote for the New York senator
reached the necessary $40. and the Taft
victory-at least in the matter OF the
temporary Observation-Disclosures assured.
Early in the vote William Barnes. jr..
who. with Watson of Indiana. watched
out for the Taft interest on the floor. said
they would have $50 votes. They got two
less than that, while McGovern got 5O2.
Root Pleads for Party Unity.
Senator Root at once took the chair and
began his address.
He pleaded for harmony in the
party. and pointed to the achieve
ments of the party as emitting 1t to the
support of the country. He said. in part:
Throughout our party's history, in
each presidential election. we have gone
TO the American people with the confident
and just assertion that the republican
party Is not a mere fortuitous collection
of individuals. but Is a coherent and nv-
ing force as an organization. 1t Is eff
fectfve. resp onsible. worthy of confidence,
competent to govern.
Claim to Popular Support.
I'VE claim that we are entitled to a
popular vote OF confidence at the coming
election because we have demonstrated
that we are a party of affirmative. con-
structive policies for the betterment and
progress Of our country in all the fields
upon which the activity and influence OF
government can rightly enter.
I'VE challenge the Judgment of the
American people on the policies of Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt and Taft
Senator Root declared the republican
party stands now, as mckinley stood.
for a protective tariff while the demo-
cratic party stands against the principle
of protection and for tariff for revenue
only.
He took up the need OF reform
ing the country's currency system
and urged that the republican party
should be kept In power until 1t had
worked out this great reform.
Republican Legislation.
The senator reviewed remedial legisla-
ton enacted by the republican party. and
the enforcement of that legislation, as
evidenced by the prosecution Of the
Standard OIL. tobacco and other trusts.
Economics and increased efficiency in the
public service. brought about under the
Taft administration. the effectiveness and
growth of the army and navy, the
achievements in diplomatic intercourse
and the victories won without recourse
10 war. and the construction of the Pana-
ma canal. all were cited as reasons why
the republican party should be retained
in power.
Freedom of Judiciary.
Regarding the proposed recall Of judges
and judicial decisions. Senator Root said
The limitations upon arbitrary power
and the prohibitions of the bill Of rights
which protect liberty and insure justice
cannot be enforced except through the
determinations of an independent and
courageous judiciary.
We shall be true to that republican
pledge. The great courts In which Mar
shall and Story and Harlan sat will not
he degraded from their high office. Their
judges Will not be punished for honest
decisions; their judgment will be re-
spected and obeyed."
Adjournment to Today.
When Senator Root finished. pursuant
20 an agreement between the leaders of
the factions. the whole business of APP
pointing committees and other proceed
ings naturally belonging TO yesterday S
work went over until this morning.