The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-08

ner of the present attorney general,
gained a spatter of applause.
The crowd obviously was not in
much of hurrahing mood. They
wanted to hear, and for the most part,
attention was riveted on the speaker
as he slowly, methodically and with
out excitement or dramatic effort deliv-
cred smash after smash at Wilson and
his regime, and told what the Repub-
licans would do about domestic ques-
tons II in power.
Was Much Applause.
Applause came at frequent intervals
as Lodge tore to pieces the Wilson
League of Nations. Lodges charge
that Wilson went personally to Eu-
rope, because he trusted no one
else" was greeted with cheers and
laughter. The crowd eagerly followed
Lodges references to the peace treaty,
and there was renewed applause at his
every period. More interest was
shown in the league features of
Lodges speech than in what he pre-
viously had said were the domestic
problems.
Prolonged cheers met Lodges ref
erence to the defeat of the Wilson
treaty without reservations.
Wilson surrendered the principle
of freedom of the seas-whatever that
may have been-to Great Britain"
u.
To-day the number of Americans
willing to accept the covenant as
brought back by the president is neg
Eligible" the senator said. THE Amer
lean people will never approve that
alliance with foreign nations" This
also was loudly cheered.
His Points Appreciated.
Delegates In the front rows vigor-
ousiy applauded Lodges reference to
-
lcries of right from far back in
lthrong when he said the men who
run the railroads should not run the
government, and declared against gov
ernment ownership.
THE experiment (of government
Ownership failed and should not be
renewed" he said.
Il AS Lodge reviewed Wilson's Mexi-
can policy. his points were quickly
appreciated and furnished cause for
much quiet mirth, especially in the
New York delegation.
Lodges appeal for a stronger hand
in Mexico brought a short. SHARP
cheer-one of the most enthusiastic
of the speech.
I'VE have watched and waited long
enough" cried Lodge, for the first
time raising his voice to a shout. and
, there was a quick yell of approval
Il I'VE must have a man who viii
,
. clared. The Mexican situation is q
shame and a disgrace. We must dc
our part under the Monroe doctrine
Right" "Goodt" Good" shout
|; ed several delegates.
/ There was quick reaction wher
he recalled how the senate refused
the Armenian mandate and agar
there were cries of good" and
right"
"Just Ate 1t Up
Lodges every reference TO defeat OF
. the Wilson league was eaten up" b.
the crowd which shouted with delight
ii However, there was an increasinl
buzz of conversation in the rear aftel
: Lodge had talked more than an hour
The heat increased, and fans begar
fluttering all over the hall.
Yes. yes" came the cries, accom-
panied by ''yips" and other forms o.
. shouts, when Lodge said
I'm 1916, Mr.. Wilson won on tn,
plea that he kept us out of war"
Away back in the rear gallery there
was a lone cheer. The senator de-
clared the Democratic administrator
is seeking endorsement on the ground
that they have kept US out of peace
Laughter and applause swept the hall
AS he asked the delegates to stanC
by the Republican senate in beatinl
: the treaty Lodge was again applauded
, Shouts of I'VE will came from man!
quarters
I'VE make the ISSUE" he cried, anC
the crowd by its vocal outburSt showed
1T was with him.
Senator Lodge concluded his address
! at 1:18 p. M. having spoken an hou
and eighteen minutes.
The delegates and galleries rose t.
their feet, cheering and waving flags
Chairman Hays was recognized b,
. Temporary Chairman Lodge for tn,
purpose Of presenting resolutions fol
temporary officers.
The list included reporters. parlia
. mentarians. etc. The entire 1ist wa
elected by reclamation.
, Senator DUPONT of Delaware wal
, | recognized by the chair.
Adopt Rules of 1915.
Dupont offered a resolution pro
viding that the. convention be gov
, erned by the rules adopted by thu
1916 convention until permanent rule,
are adopted. 1t was carried unani
mously.
Governor Morrow OF Kentucky wa.
, then recognized by the chair. He of
fered resolution providing FOR tht
appointment of a committee on Rcr
manent organization. The resolution
. was unanimously adopted.
II Representative Rowland of Ohio