Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09

| was soon luentlled as Mrs, InOmHS tkOOt
| OF Washington, n. c.
At 1907 Chairman Harding began to
| rap for order and then the woman re-
newed her cheers. Although she had told
| the spectators that she was Mrs. Root"
number of persons insisted that she was
Mrs. Davis, Of Chicago, who started the
demonstration for Roosevelt four years
ago.
The Root demonstration was halted by
Chairman Hardings gavel for a moment
or two, but at a signal from Mr. Hedges
the women broke out again and 1t was not
until III that the rollcali was continued
and Arkansas yielded to Ohio.
WILLIS NAMES BURTON
Governor Willis, of Ohio, was then rec
ognt2ed and was warmly cheered as he
took his place on the speakers stand.
Willis pulled a hot one" right at the
start The stuffed elephant used in the
Hughes demonstration had been left on the
platform. Willis said
Gentlemen, inasmuch as Governor Whit
man and Doctor Butler cannot agree as to
the ownership of this elephant which typi-
fies our party | now claim 1t for Ohio"
This caused n general cheer, and Wills
hauled the elephant out to the edge of the
platform and began his set speech
pevoting the first half of his speech TO
criticism of the Democratic administration,
he then said that we need in the White
House IA red-blooded American who knows
the world"
The nominee must be able to secure the
confidence of Spanish-America, must be an
opponent of extravaganza, must be a de-
fender of the protective policy, and must
be unafraid to challenge powerful influences
within or without his party.
His leadership must be that which
comes from the successful advocacy of
great principles" said Governor Willis add
ing; THE Republican party and its prin-
ciples are greater than any one man. how
ever great and wise his leadership may
be-"
Mr. Burton, he continued, had the blood
of the Grants in his veins and had helped
make the history of progress as a member
of Congress for l6 years. In his election
contests he always ran far ahead of his
ticket
Since his elevation to the Senate in 1909
Mr. Burtons advocate continued he had
fought the peoples fight for economy.
Mr. Burton, he said. was an expert on
banking problems, and the creates living
authority on waterways. His private life
is clean and his character firm but amiable
Governor Willis was in excellent voice
and he made n real hit with the crowd
when he appealed to the delegates TO re-
unite the party of Abraham Lincoln Men
tion of .Lincoln's name, whose portrait
hangs in the back of the hall was received
with applause that every one on the floor
was able to join in.
While Willis talked the leaders continued
their conferences and tried to decide what
they were going TO do
The Governor started yels of right.
right go TO IL, boy" when he declared:
PLEADS FOR UNITY.
Let's get the grit and pep and punch NJ
the Progressives together with the sollditv
OF the Republicans and we'll have a COM
bination that all hell can't beat"
The Governors emphatic appeal for a re-
conservation tthe Republicans also was
a pleasing note to the delegates
"1912 is behind us and 1916 before ms "
he shouted, "and our duty is plain" and
the delegates again voiced approval Of the
sentiment
A number Of suggestions that the con-
ventlon recess for luncheon were turned
down by the steering committee. There
were eight hours of oratory before The
convention II the plans We're not upset and
the leaders wanted 10 get this out of the
way. Whether, however, they would SIT
through until all the nominating speeches
were out Of the way and recess before
voting viii not be decided for a while, AZ
least.
Willis emphatic epigrams were pleasine
20 the convention and his speech was max
ing great hit.
Departing from his text willis suddanl,,
declared;
THE grave responsibility which con-
fronts the nation today must be ehouIders5
by the Republican party. A new day win
dawn for the nation after next fairs elee-
tion.
"As an omen Of this at this moment tha
sun Is shining, thank God %
The convention crowd thai has not sean
the sun for four days OF dreary DRIVING rain
howled approval OF this sentiment a. >
feeble fay shone through the high windo,gs
Of the hall.
Declaration b. Willis that until an .ala
fashioned Mckinley tariff Is enacted no real,
prosperity is possible" was eheared to Inc
echo.