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9 TAFT IS NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT ON THE FIRST BALLOT THE MORNIXG OREGONIAX, FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 190S. TAFT NOMINATED ON FIRST BALLOT Roosevelt Shouters in Gallery Vainly Try to Cause Stampede. OHIO STARTS ENTHUSIASM Great Demonstration In Honor of Its Candidate Favorite Sons Only Get Scattering Votes Out side Own States. (Continued From First Page and the decks were at last cleared for the seconding speech for La Follette. When the cheers following; the speech had died away, like a cyclone from a clear sky burst a La Follette demonstra tion which swept the convention from its very bearings. It was the same deafening wave of sound that had greeted Roosevelt yesterday and Taft a little while before, intense and maddening and with the vital ring of genuine enthusiasm. It seemed as though Wisconsin had sud denly peopled every foot of the galleries. The delegates sat calm and waiting, ex cept the frantic Wisconslns, but the con vention for the time being was in the possession of the galleries. AVhlrlivind Veers to Koosevelt. Now a singular transformation oc curred. Gradually the whirlwind veered from La. Follette to Roosevelt. A banner bearing the Roosevelt portrait and wav ing from the gallery was the signal for the change, but in the confused babel of voices there was- no distinguishing where the. La Follette cheers ended and those for Roosevelt began. Amid this pandnponium and with , the galleries in full control. Chairman Lodge decided upon heroic action in order again to make the convention master of its affairs. He ordered the rollcall of states to begin for the vote on President. Such a call, under such circumstances, has probably never 'before occurred in the history of National conventions. A ballot was taken to nominate a can didate for President, while the conven tion was cheering frantically for a man whose name had not been presented to the convention. The votes were being counted for Taft while the people were shouting for Roosevelt. The delegates, however, cast their votes uninfluenced by the clamor of the crowd. More than this, the first states of the call, Alabama and Arkansas, had been relied upon by a few Roosevelt enthusiasts to start the Btampede forhe President, but they held by their Instructions while the stampede raged all about them. Ballot Begins Amid Tumult. The secretary was powerless to make his call of states heard above the deaf ening clamor. Seizing a megaphone, he shouted the roll of states: "Alabama," "Arkansas," but his voice was swallowed up in the mad uproar. Gradually, how ever, the curiosity of the multitude con quered its enthusiasm and it lapsed into silence to hear the result of the call. A hush of expectancy hung over the assem bly as the call proceeded. Hasty summaries showed that Taft was far in advance. When New York was reached, the Taft column totaled 427. Ohio carried the Taft total to 511, or 20 more than enough to nominate. Still the call went on until the final re sult was announced by Chairman Lodge. "For Theodore Roosevelt. 3 votes: for Joseph B. Foraker. of Ohio, 16 votes; for Charles W. Falnbanks, of Indiana, 40 votes; for Joseph G. Cannon, of Illi nois, 58 votes; for Robert La Follette, of Wisconsin, 25 votes; for Charles K. Hughes, of New York, 67 votes; for Philander C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, 68 votes, and for William H. Taft, of Ohio, 702 votes." Unanimous for Taft. A great shout'went up as Lodge con. eluded his announcement, and with one accord the adherents of Cannon, Knox and Hughes and the others Joined in a common tribute to the Candidate of the party. General Stewart L. Woodford, for Governor Hughes, leaping upon a chair, moved to make the nomination of Taft unanimous; Senator Penrose, for Knox; Boutell. for Cannon; Henry of Georgia, for Foraker, and Cochems of Wiscon sin, for ua Follette, seconded the move ment for a unanimous vote for the can didate. The vote was given with a ringing cheer, and then, with shouts of exultation over the new candidate, the convention adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, when the nomina tion for Vice-President will be made. Earlier in the day, the battle over the platform had occupied the close at tention of delegates and spectators. The platform, as framed by the com mittee on resolutions, was read by its chairman, Senator Hopkins of Illinois, while a minority report, reflecting the views of the supporters of Senator La Follette, was presented by Congress man Cooper of Wisconsin. It was oti one hand the sledgehammer blows of the Wisconsin men against combina tions and monopoly; on the other hand the warning of Hopkins against the Socialist doctrines of Wisconsin. The platform was adopted by an over whelming vote, after separate planks In the Wisconsin plan had been burled under adverse votes. Cheers for Each Candidate, i It was not until four hours had been spent over the platform that the con vention was ready to proceed with the nominating speeches for President. First came the nomination of Cannon by Representative Boutell of Illinois, seconded by Representative Fordney of Michigan, which awakened a welcom ing yell, for the "grand old man" of Illinois. The nomination speech for Fairbanks by Governor Hanly of In diana, was made amid Intense confu sion and constant interruption. Smart ing under the discourtesies toward the Governor. Mayor Bookwalter of Indian, apolls began his speech seconding the nomination of Fairbanks with a cut ting allusion to the "steam roller" which wes crushing out all opposition. The convention gave enthusiastic welcome to the name of Hughes as General Woodford presented the Gov ernor's candidacy in fervent words. The name of Senator Foraker was placed in nomination by Judge t. B. McCoy of Ohio, and seconded by the eloquent negro delegate from Georgia, W. O. Emory, the latter winning a true ovation as he closed the splendid tribute to Foraker in the name of 2.000.000 black voters. The call of Pennsylvania brought the Keystone delegation to their feet in a wild dem onstration for Knox, and a little later Wisconsin followed with Its enthusl tlc tribute to Wisconsin's candidate. Senator La Follette. The speech concluded, the time for balloting ; rived, with the results already given. BOUTELL NAMES CANNON Nominations Begin With Illinois! Offer of "Unci Joe." CONVENTION" HALL, Chlca&o. June 18. No sooner was the majority report of the committee on resolutions adopted than the, convention got to the climax of the business before it the' nomination of a candidate for President. At 12:45 Chairman Lodge said: "The next business Is the presentation of names of candidates for the office of President of the United States. The clerk will call the roll." At the conclusion of his remark a great cheer went up from the assembled multitude. The clerk ran rapidly down the list of states and there was no response until Illinois was reached. Then Representative Boutell. of Illinois, went to the platform to nominate Speaker Cannon. The enthusiastic cheers were quickly hushed as Boutell held up his hand for attention and began his address. Mr. Boutell said In part: "Within these very walls, only four year since, we named our present matchless leader. Theodore Roosevelt. What glorious memories crowd upon us from across the years of mighty deeds wrought by the Re publican party for freedom and humanity under our great chieftains from Lincoln and Grant to McKlnley and Roosevelt! Very near us today are the spirits of those leaders of our party whose work Is finished Lincoln and Grant. Logan and Oglesby. Morton of Indiana. Chandler of Michigan, Sherman of Ohio, Hawley and Piatt of Connecticut, Conkling and Arthur, Sumner and Hoar, Blaine and Garfield. Harrison and McKln ley. What pictures these names call up of courage on the field, of eloquence In the forum, of devotion to party, of loyalty to the state! Of them and their associates we may say, as we contemplate the out come of the principles for which they lived, truly, their works do follow them. Through the triumph of these principles, now. In the fullness of time, the American flag; floats over one hundred million people from Porto Rico to Luzon, who live In the enjoyment of enlightened freedom sanctified by law. inspired by these memories and encour aged by these reflections, we meet to gird ourselves for another combat,- and choose another captain. Today' Illinois once more offers to the party of Lincoln and Grant a leader under whom defeat will be Impos sible a ad victory will be complete and glorious all along the line. And nothing leas than complete victory should be our aim In these 'deliberations. Th'e next President will appoint many United States Judges, and. In all probabil ity, a majority of the Supreme Court, the last bulwark of our National Institutions. Speaker Cannon's legal training and high regard for the judiciary as an Independent, co-ordinate branch of the Government give assurance that these appointments will continue to be made with an eye single to the maintenance of the lofty standard of learning and purity of character that has dlr ..nguished our Federal Judges In the past. Mr. President and gentlemen of the con vention, I nominate as the Republican can didate for President of the United States the Speaker of the House of Representa tives, who cast his first vote for Lincoln, entered Congress under Grant and crowned a generation of service as Roosevelt's strongest and bravest ally, Joseph " G. Cannon, of Illinois. FEW CHEERS FOR CANNON Illinois Explodes With Enthusiasm, Few Others Help. Just as Mr. Boutell commenced hia address. Chairman Lodge banded the Ravel to Senator Heyburn, of Idaho. The mention of the name of President Koosevelt by the speaker called out a burst of cheering, which soon how ever, died away. The mention of the name of Cannon was the signal for an uprising of the Illinois delegation. They mounted their chairs for a few seconds, cheered and sat down inside of a few seconds. Here and there throughout the hall a flag or kerchief was raised, six or seven of the New York delegates Join ing in. Illinois cheered in loyal fashion, but its following was scant and the entire demonstration was over In al most exactly two minutes. While Mr. Boutell was in the most impassioned periods of his speech, the Taft and Fairbanks men who occupied seats almost at his feet were busy in preparing for their turn. They brought in small bundles of small flags, dis tributing them throughout their own delegates and to all others who would agree to wave them at the critical time. The convention finally broke in on the speaker with cries of "time," and Chairman Lodge was compelled to interpose with loud whacks of his gavel, cries of ''time," and "stop" and "he has time to conclude his address." Illinois was up again as Speaker Cannon was formally placed in nomi nation, and Ohio and a few delegates from New York, who paid the tribute of cheers and the waving of their flags. This explosion of enthusiasm, however, lasted only about a minute. Representative Fordney, of Michigan, made the seconding speech for Speak er Cannon, taking the platform imme diately after Mr. Boutell had conclud ed his tribute to the candidate of Illinois as "the strongest and bravest ally of President Roosevelt." Mr. Fordney's speech was brief, but he did not escape Interruption by the exclamations of the galleries. Mr. Fordney concluded amid some ap plause. Silence soon was restored. INDIANA NAMES FAIRBANKS Governor Hanly .Names Candidate as No Untried Statesman. "Indiana," called the clerk, and with an upshot of colored bunting the dele gates of that etate were on their feet with cheers for Vice-" resident Fair banks. A delegate in the Connecticut delegation was practically all tie out side moral support that was given the Hoosiers. Governor J. Frank Hanly. of Indi ana, who was to present the name of the Vice-President to the convention, mounted the rostrum, and was greeted by Chairman Lodge, who asked him what his name was. The Governor in troduced himself, and the chairman presented him to the convention. Governor Hanly is a tall, bjaek halred, clean-shaven man, with a clear, ringing' voice. His words were delib erate and clear. He drove home the points of his address by Jamming the air with the first finger of his right hand and by nervous sharp Jerks of his head. Mr. Hanly said In part: A ifreat dominant party long charged Tlth the administration of .the government of a mighty nation a nation with varied, complex and globe-encircling interests is here assembled through its representatives to re-submlt its record, re-state its faith and select the instruments of Its will for the further administration of that govern ment. Indiana alls to all the North, the South, ths Efest. the West. She offers you no mys tery, no unknown, untried statesman. Twice she herself has Riven him high commis sion, and each time at its expiration she found her commission unstained. The peo ple of the Nation hare once commissioned him. Indeed, he now holds their commis sion. Here in this hall, four years ago. the party pUt the seal of its approval upon him, ' Given second place upon the ticket four years ago, the burden of the campaign fell upon him. He did not shrink nor hesitate, tout accepted the trust and carried the GLAD THEY DIDN'T GET ANY CLOSER TO THE TAFT-RO i . ' : - - t :; . -llll I I MONKEY WW A t H k-- K- I l m mm m m m m m mm m m m m m m m 1 . party banner In honor and triumph from sea to sea. By temperament and experi ence he Is peculiarly qualified for party leadership. Ills character is as pure and white as a marble shaft. His life, public and private, 1s as clean and as wholesome as the morn Ins; light. Imbued with a deep religious sense, he Is too conscientious for hypocrisy, too scrupulous for d ishonesty, too candid for deception. He has In marked decree the genius of goodness that characterized McKlnley, and his home life is typical of the best there is. Across its threshold no shadow has ever fallen. He lives In the .open a manly man, an American gentle man. The confidant, adviser and friend of Mc Klnley, he has supported the present ad ministration with loyalty and devotion. With htm the 'sujnare deal will be transferred from the forum of academic discussion to the field of accomplished fact. His "spear will know no friend." There will be no favorites, no "Immunity baths." He believes not only In "government of the people" and for the people," but in "gov ernment by the people." Mr. Chairman, for these reasons reasons which seem to her to be cogent and abid ing Indiana nominates the Honorable Charles Warren Fairbanks for President of the United States. CROWD IRRITATES HANLY Jeers at and Mimics Him Book waiter Wins Applause. After Mr. Hanly had been speaking ton a few minutes the gallery again grew restive and began to cry "Nominate him! Name him!" ' Chairman Lodge rapped for order, and when it was restored the speaker resumed. Finally, Mr. Hanley turned to the noisiest section of the gallery, and, shak ing his finger, ' shouted: "You keep quiet, and I'll nominate him when I get ready " A period of silence followed this, but the galleries were held in order with dif ficulty. Cries of "booboo,"- came from several sections of the hall, and Govern or Hanly had to cease speaking for some little time. During the delivery there was constant clapping of one hand upon the other. The crowd caught this up at last, and every time the speaker's hands came to gether there was a resounding crash of hands all through the gallery. As Mr. Hanly raised his right hand, the crowd prepared, and amid roars of eheers and applause, continued its uproarious mimicking of the speaker. "I will be heard," shouted Mr. Hanly. "I demand protection," he appealed to the chairman. "I am doing the best I can," replied Mr. Lodge, as he pounded vigorously on the table. The official stenographer could not hear Mr. Hanly, and made his way to the stage to take a place immediately at the speaker's side. Chairman Lodge went to the front of the platform, where he conferred with Sergeant-at-arms Stone and then he spoke briefly and to the point, admonish ing the people in the galleries that they were present as guests, adding: "The gentleman presenting a name of any candidate is entitled to as much time as be sees fit to use." He closed with the announcement that unless respectful attention was given the speakers, the police would be ordered to clear the galleries. A tremendous cheer broke from the del egates, the Ohio men leading in the demonstration of approval by waving their fans. "When order was restored. Governor Hanly resumed his address, turning first to the galleries which had so long Interfered with his speech, say ing: "You may not want to hear me now, but before November you will want to hear me and you will want to hear from Indiana." When Mr. Hanly concluded his address by naming Mr. Fairbanks, declaring: "Nominate htm and victory in Novem ber will be ours," there was a demonstra tion in the Indiana delegation in which several of the Ohloans participated. ' Mayor Bookwalter. of Indianapolis, then made his way to the stage to second the Fairbanks nomination. He spoke extem poraneously and in opening made refer ence to the disorder that had marked the speech of Governor Hanly. "It dawns upon me," he said, "that the forward movement of the road roller no longer satisfies the gentlemen in control of this convention." There were some hisses at this and with livid face. Senator Hemenway, of the In diana delegation, Jumped to his feet and turning toward the Ohio delegates across the aisles, he said: "Indiana has a right here" Senator Beverldge reached up and put ting a restraining hand on his arm, pulled him back to his seat. "In Indiana," resumed Mr. Bookwalter, "we have only two things that hiss snakes and geese." Mr. Bookwalter then said that the Indiana delegation came into the conven tion as Republicans from a state which has electoral votes to give to a Republi can' President, realizing that a large per centage of those who refuse to listen came from states that never in 20 years have done anything and never will, un less they get a little political courage. Mr. Fairbanks, he declared, was no re actionary, "but still a conservative one, and whose record was such that it was not necessary for any element in , the party to be outraged by the Insertion of a plank that will cure the errors in his record on any question." "You, gentlemen of Ohio," said the speaker, bending forward toward the Ohio delegation, "you've done us, and you've done things to us, but we will be for the ticket just the same." A volley of cheers followed this, and the speaker, taking it for anticipa tion, said: , "Bear with me for a minute. I am going to nominate the longest candi date in the shortest speech." A roar of laughter and applause followed the remark of Mr. Bookwalter, who, af ter a few additional . remarks, left the platform with a generous tribute of ap plause and approval. Hot words emphasized with menacing gestrres passed between ex-Governor Herrlck, of Ohio, and Governor Hanly, as the latter descended the steps from the platform to take his seat after his much interrupted speech. Governor Han ly complained that he had not been treat ed right, and to the disclaimer of re sponsibility by Mr. Herrick, the Governor was heard to ejaculate: "I can make It burn for you, and I am going to do it." LUSTY CHEERS FOR HUGHES Voodford Heartily Received When Naming New York's Governor. When Mr. Bookwalter had finished the call of the states was resumed, and there was no response until New York was reached. Then General Stewart L. Woodford arose to nominate Gov ernor Hughes. He was cheered lustily by members of the New York delega tion and several sections of the hall joined. During the nominating speeches the Coliseum was filled from wall to wall, every aisle, all the stairways and en trances being packed to the utmost. General Woodford was greeted in the most hearty manner as he descended from the rostrum. The delegation gave a few lusty cheers for Hughes, and the incident was closed. There was no seconding speech to Mr. Hughes, bo the roll call was re sumed. , TAFT IS CHOICE OF OHIO Thundering Cheers Greet Burton's Speech for Big Candidate. The response was electric. Ohio gave a yell, the neighboring delegations, except Illinois and Indiana, followed and for a brief period the uproar was deafening. The galleries joined in with enthusiasm and the cheers rang from one end to the other of the building. Among the spectators on the platform was Alice Long worth, who, in company with her husband, Joined in the tribute to Secretary Taft. Representative Theodore E. Burton, of Cleveland, the chosen orator for Taft, went to the front of the platform in the midst of another wild demonstration from the Ohio delegation and their friends. His address was as follows : This convention enters upon the grave re sponsibility of selecting a Presidential can didate with the serene assurance that" the Republican party will continue to sule tbls people. What assembled multitude in any land has ever pointed the way to such beneficent results for home and for the progress of the whole human race as the recurring conventions of this grand old organisation? Yet we do not rely alone upon the record of that which has been accomplished.- "We emphasize, even more,, its supreme qualification to solve the prob lems of the present. It is especially appro priate that this gathering should be held in this marvelous City of Chicago, whence the steel bands of commerce reach out In every direction, over plain and river and mountain, to almost boundless distance, bringing the richest treasures of a continent to lay them at your feet. Here it was that the righteous uprising against slavery and Bourbonlsm, sprung from the Nation's con science, raised its first triumphant voice when Abraham Lincoln was nominated. And here, again, with notes of thunderous acclaim, enraptured throngs greeted the naming of Garfield, of Blaine, of Harrison, and of Roosevelt. Ohio's Seven Presidents. Again Ohio presents a candidate to the National Republican Convention. In seven stubbornly contested Presidential campaigns sons of her sacred soil have led the em battled Republican hosts to victory. The Buckeye State has assuredly contributed her share of statesmen and generals for the upbuilding of the Nation. But that of which we are prouder still is her stalwart citisenshlp the mightiest bulwark of the Republio in every commonwealth made up 0 SE VELT BUZZ SAW. of America's Tree yeomen, ever ready to respond to the tocsin of alarm in days of peril, or to crush corruption whenever it raises Its menacing head. From this citi zenship Ohio, in the supreme emergency of the Civil War sent forth more than two hundred thousand soldiers for our coun trys defense, a formidable array easily sur passing in numbers the world-conquering legions of imperial Caesar, and even larger than any army ever mustered by Britain for the tented field. But transcendent above all is the fact that Ohio Is one of a match less union of states linked together In everlasting bonds of amity and constituting an empire won derful in power and almost immeasurable In extent. Bach sovereign state alone would occupy but a subordinate place in the great current of the world's events, but when represented by one of forty-six bright stars on a field of stainless blue, every one forms part of an emblem of union and of strength more beautiful far than the most brilliant constellation in the heavens. . Welcomes Rivalry of Others. We welcome the friendly rivalry of can didates from other states from the great Empire State, the Keystone State, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, forming with Ohio a broad expanse extending in unbroken sweep from old ocean to the uppermost bound of the greatest of Inland seas. Each of these presents a leader among leaders whose achievements and renown are not confined to the narrow limits of a single commonwealth. Today with fervid earnest ness we wage a contest for the prize. To morrow, united for the fray and quickened by a common flery zeal, the champions of all the candidates will go forth with mount ain g enthusiasm to vanquish the foe. The most perplexing questions of today arise from the bountiful development of our material wealth. Such a development cannot occur without the creation of Ine qualities and dangers to the social fabric. I most strenuously deny that the Ajnerfcan business man or the American cltizffh cher ishes lewer standards than the citizens of any other count rv. The American people are by no means ssepraved. But by reason oti their busy absorption in varied pursuits and of the glamor which attends success in great undertakings, questionable methods have been able to engraft themselves upon -the business of the country. Rich rewards have too frequently been gained by some who are none too scrupulous. Monopoly, dishonesty and fraud have assumed a prom inence which calls for the earnest atten tion and condemnation of every man who truly loves the Republic. Fit Successor t Roosevelt. Against all these abuses and In the work for restoring old ideals of honesty and equalit, as well as for higher standards of civic virtue, one man has stood pre-eminent, and that man is Theodore Roosevelt Against corruption in every form he has set his face with grim determination, prompt and fearless in action and with that Intel ligent leadership which has assured the es tablishment of a better era In which the strong and the" weak alike must submit themselves to the impartial execution of the law. There was need of a strong, courageous spirit to restrain those destruc tive forces which have asserted themselves in this time of growth and plenty. The story of his achievements will make up one of the brightest pages In the history of this or any age and will prove that to day, as in any crlltcal hour of social un rest or of danger, the man will appear who wilt grapple with the emergency. Who so fit to take up the tasks which this wondrous generation demands should be wisely and impartially performed as his great War Secretary Since the day when, in Benjamin Harrison's administration, these two first met the one as Solicitor General, the other -as a member of the Civil Service Commission they havs been bound together by like ideals and alms, by close ties of friendship, and by the ex change of mntual counsel- each with his own individuality and characteristics keep ing constantly in view the ennobling vision of a better and a greater America. They have not been satisfied that the Temple of Prosperity should be decked alone by the jewels of the fortunate and the opulent, but have insisted that it should still more abound In trophies which commemorate the enforcement of even-handed Justice and the maintenance of that equal opportunity which spreads hope and blessing even to the humblest home. Toft's Public Record. ' Since the day when, less than 80 years of age, Mr. Taft denounced, with burning words, a member of his profession who had been guilty of flagrantly vicious practices and had demoralized the community, he has ever been associated with the cause of true reform with that reform which will not content itself with academic dis sertation or hollow words. He ha-3 been Imbued with the spirit of action. His ad vocacy of sounder conditions has never arisen from a desire for the exploitation of himself. It has always been based upon unswerving integrity and the courage to speak the truth, es he understands it, on all occasions, no matte- how Innuonllal or powerful the evils which he may attack. No one has ever yet assumed the Presi dential chair who had received a more ideal preparation for the duties of that great office. As Judge in State and Federal courts, as Solicitor-General, as Governor, of the Philippines, as Secretary of War, which has Included the work of Colonial Secre tary and Director of National Public Works, he has received his training and has always shown himself master of the situation and competent to make more honorable and beloved the American name. There have been no years of inaction in hts career. He has been continuously engaged in weighty tasks, and each sucesslve service has been characterized by an Increasing in fluence upon most vital questions. In our domestic affairs. In whatever po sition he has held, he has displayed the rare union of a judicial temperament with an unsurpassed gift for administrative manage ment. To him belongs the extremely valu able faculty of eliminating the non-essential from complicated problems and going directly to their substance. His capacity for work is enormous, yet quite as helpful Is bis equable temperament, which will not allow the annoyances of life to distract or hamper him. Although of an aggressive personality, he possesses an innmio gouu. nature, a charm of manner and a poise which have made him a model for exalted station. In the final analysis even the high est officials must be Judged as men. and under this criterion Secretary Taft is now and will ever be known for hU broad sym pathies with every grade of humanity and as one invariably actuated by that democratic spirit which should characterize a pro gressive American. And yet no one can for a moment hesitate to recognize his se verity in dealing with wrong-doing. While no honest enterprise need fear him, no dis honest scheme could hope to hide its face from the light or to escape punishment. Proconsul In Philippines. More than any other of our public men he has had to do with our outlying depend encies and colonial relations. it was he who took in charge the prosecution of that colossal enterprise on the Isthmus, the canal untttng the lesser and the greater oceans, and under his directing hand the completion of this most stupendous of pub lic works is no longer a vague and distant hope, but an Imminent reality. With his ever-ready skill as a pacificator, he re stored tranquility in the fertile Island of Cuba, so often districted by civil strife. Iu the far-off Philippines, under a biasing tropical sky he found a people of many races and tribes, degraded by centuries of misrule and oppression; and there too he not only established the rule of law and local control in place of confusion and bloody strife, but showed the way to self government, and a new recognition of the rights of man. For peoples ard races, like individuals, under the . inspiration of a friendly guide, may lift their faces heav enward and seek to climb the groat world's altar stairs to nobler heights of liberty and opportunity. It is to his lasting honor that his desire was not to be known as "Taft, the Pro-Consul." but as "Taft. the Father of the Filipinos." who brought to them the light of modern civilization. Familiar With the Orient. In the larger sphere of world politics, we are entering into new and closer bondc with all the nations of the earth. Who is better qualified than he to lead America to her true position In this later day when the boundaries established In the centuries past are becoming less distinct and king doms and races are beginning to realize that they have all one cmmon destiny? Secretary Taft has exceptional familiarity with conditions in the distant Orient in Japan, In China. We may rest assured that our traditional friendship with Japan will continue. Moreover, the future promises that the slumbering millions of China will awake from the lethargy of ages, and she then will realize that the morning dawn of fresher life and wider outlook comes to her across the broad Pacific from free America, her truest friend and helper. We covet no portion of her territory. We desire from her. as from alt nations, increased good will and that mutual respect which knows neith er bluster nor cringing on either side. Thus In this new era of larger relations Secre tary Taft, with his comprehension of Na tional and international subjects, would furnish a certainty of peace and sustained prestige. Under him. at home and everywhere, this mighty people would have an assured confidence In the secure development and progree-1 of the country and would rest sare in tho reliance that a Chief Executive was at the helm who, in peace or in war, would guide the destinies of the Nation with a strong hand and with a gentle, patriotic heart. And so today, in the presence of more than 10.000 and with the inspiring thought of the well-nigh 10,000 times, 10, 0'K who dwell within our borders, I nomi nate for the Presidency that perfect type of American manhood, that peerless repre sentative of the noblest Ideals in our Na tional life, William H. Taft, of Ohiu. DEMONSTRATION FOR TAFT Roar Breaks Out an Burton Con cludes His Eulogy. Mr. Burton was given most respectful attention throughout the hall. He spoke rapidly, with appropriate gestures, and could only be heard by a small minority of the people In the building. Mr. Burton brought the first applause when he said, after referring to the friendly flvalry of other states, that "to day we wage the contest for the prize, tomorrow quickened by a common fiery zeal, the champions of all the candidates, with mounting enthusiasm, will go forth to conquer the foe." While the delegates and the occupants of the galleries and the platform accorded Mr. Burton the closest attention. It was plainly evident that they were waiting for the supreme moment to give vent to their pent-up enthusiasm. The first mention of the name of Taft by the speaker passed almost without no tice; one Ohio delegate made a feeble flicker with a flag and said "hurrah." There were a few handclappings from the, galleries, but that was all. The name was uttered by the orator before the con vention seemed to realize that the name had been uttered. "When they realized the fact, Mr. Burton was 100 words further along In his address. As Mr. Burton neared the end of his speech, a perfect stillness pervaded the chamber. "And so," said he, "today In the pres ence of ten thousand persons and the Inspiring thought of the well-nigh ten thousand times ten thousand who dwell within our borders, I name for the Presidency that perfect type of American manhood, that peerless rep resentative of the noblest Ideals In our National life William H. Taft." Texas Pants forTaft. The demonstration that followed the name of Ohio on the roll was not a drop to a deluge compared to the roar that broke out as Mr. Burton con cluded. On their chairs, with waving flags, hats and kerchiefs, stood the men from Taft's state, shouting at the top of their voices. Other delegations came In on the wave and a roar of laughter followed when a flagpole, to which was attached a pair of trousers of most generous proportions, was held aloft by the members of the Texas delegation. It was the Angora goat mentioned and previously described. Across the consolidated portion of the trousers, fore and aft, were attached placards bearing the Inscription: "As pants the heart for cooling streams, so Texas pants for Taft." The blue banner of the picture of Mr. Taft was quickly raised by Ohio delegates, who whooped and yelled like a batch of Comanche Indians. After holding It aloft for a while, they bore It down the aisle, followed by others. States In Triumphal March. The Oklahoma delegates came up bearing the standard and lifted It high above the heads of the surrounding delegates. The Ohio people began a chanting yell of "Taft, Taft. William H. Taft." which was continued for a long while, and was caught up by the delegates from Arkansas, . Missouri, South Carolina and Virginia, who be gan a parade around the aisles. Con necticut. Washington and other states soon Joined In the line. Alaska, Ne braska and Kentucky took, up the marching and finally the crowd of pushing, parading delegates Included most of the state standards In the hall. Charles P. Taft. of Cincinnati, brother of the Secretary, mounted the ladder leading to the stage the better to see the surging, yelling crowds of delegates as they passed in review. He waved a flag at them and the beaming smile on his face plainly told of his pleasure. "Taft, Taft. Big Bill Taft." shouted a large section of the marchers. The gallery crowds were chiefly onlookers during the demonstration and thor oughly enjoyed the spectacle of the en thusiastic delegates and alternates, who at last broke Into song with "Marching Through Georgia," and "Glory. Glory, Hallelujah." The heat in the convention hall while the demonstration was In progress was fairly suffocating. Doors and windows had long been choked with the press ing throngs and crowds not spectators and not a breath of fresh air came Into the hall. When the demonstration had been under way 25 minutes, Chairman Lodge, with the assistance of the ser- geant-at-arras and the Taft floor man agers, managed to quiet the bubbling enthusiasm of the delegates and Intro duced George A. Knight, of California, to second the Taft nomination. Mr. Knight possesses a remarkable voice, which rang to the far corners of the hall and held the crowd In close attention. Stalwart, square-shouldered, with Iron-gray hair and stubby mous tache, Mr. Knight was garbed In a conventional frock coat. His speech was brief. FORAKER GETS CHEERS Named by Ohioan and Seconded by Georgia Negro. When the cheers following the speech of Mr. Knight were concluded, Mr. Lodge Introduced G. B. McCoy, of Cosh octon, O., to place In nomination Senator Foraker. "My speech will be the shortest of th convention," declared Mr. McCoy, as he began a personal tribute and review of the career of Mr. Foraker, who, he said, came from the battlefield and forum of the Republic. "He Is not too radical to be safe, nor too conservative to be unprogressive," was one of the tributes paid to Ohio's Senator by the speaker. A generous amount of applause followed the close of Mr. McCoy's speech. W. O. Emery, of Macon, Ga., made the seconding speech for Mr. Foraker. "It Is the proudest moment of my life," he said, "to stand here as the representa tive of ten millions of people, two mil lions of whom are voters, all of whom are patriots and love their flag and their country, to have the privilege in behalf of all these people, to second the nomi nation of J. B. Foraker, of Ohio." Liberal applause greeted 'the colored orator as he made his way back to his place. MURPHY NOMINATES KNOX Ohio and Pennsylvania "Wave Flags at One Another. , "Oklahoma," called the clerk, "Oregon, Pennsylvania." and the chance of the Knox men had come at last. Robert S. Murphy, the chosen orator In behalf of the Senator from the Key stone State, came to the front amid cheers from the Pennsylvania delegation and the gallery. Mr. Murphy strode back and forth on the rostrum, sotting forth in loyal tones the merits of Senator Knox, who deserves much, he said, of the country at large and of the Republican party In particu lar. Pennsylvania cheered wildly and waved flags in the faces of the Ohio delegation, which sat immediately on the right. Ohio returned the compliment with In terest and the scene was pretty and tilled with color. The second speech In behalf of Mr. Knox was made by James Scarlet, of Danville, Pa. WISCONSIN JJAMES CHOICE Delegates Interrupt Cochems AVitb Running Fire of Protest. Continuing: the rollcall, there came no responding: voVe until Wisconsin was reached, and Henry F. Cochems, of Milwaukee, came forward to nominate -Senator La Follette. The applause and cheers of the Wisconsin delegates fol lowed him a he spoke. Four years ago the people of the -Stats of Wisconsin sent to the Republican Na tional Convention a message and a man. Four years ago that message was derided and the man scourged from the temple. Todav the man and the message return in triumph. The report of our resolutions committee persuade; me that the message has been heard. What will you do with the man? Four years ago, stigmatized and humiliated though wo -were, we returned to Wisconsin, our loyalty unshaken, and gave to Theodore Roosevelt a hundred thousand plurality. The btak fla and the white are stranger to Wisconsin Republicans. Wisconsin offers her candidate to the Nation, not because he is her favorite son, not because we know him and love him, not because of his ability, integrity and ex perlence alone, but because in "him we know there is embodied In Ideal poise and bal ance those other splendid elements and. at tributes which most nearly respond to the requirements of the hour and demands of the people, and which alone qualify for leadership In this great National crisis. The paramount problem pressing for so lution today baa no parallel In the economic or industrial history of man. In plain English, business in this He public is In the hands of the few. Our failure to revise the tariff has con tributed to these conditions. Seven years ago McKlnley appealed to the party to re vise. For seven years we have marched through the waters of the Red Sea and tho waters have been withheld by the hands of a patient suffrage. In the won der change thus wrought we have leaped from the field of Individualism and com petition into the new era of corporate mo nopoly and Government regulation. The end is not yet. The foices which have produced this brutal perversion of in dustry are more actively potcntlat today than In the past. The Government must regulate, and regulate with an iron hand. In this and this alone can we make success ful stand against the advent of Socialism. The shipper and consumer are justly suspi cious. They are shocked. They will know the reason why. They are sensitive, quick to feel and understand, and, unless we meet our responsibilities, sure to strike. They will have no more of this stand patism and stagnation. To meet that tem per of the people, which, once aroused, wil! swoop away majorities like the mists of morning, the party must give to them here today, not only In Its platform, but in its candidate, a guarantee of relief. If we are to have the joy of another deliverance. A Government founded on a theory of equality of opportunity cannot survive when social and economic opportunity have been extinguished. We have here & problem of industrial history which looks beyond the selfish purpose of the hour and sees with sure perspective and clear vision the rights of generations to come and the future des tiny of our common country. Senator La. Follette has championed five great measures. First, a bill designed to conserve the National resources; second, a bill which justly protects the injured em ployes, wounded or maimed, in dangerous occupation; third, a bill to determine the real value of the railroads of the country, to the end that the Government shall be able adequately to protect the public from railroad extortion In matters of rates and service; fourth, a protest against a system of currency issue which reposes, in ths judgment of a political appointee, the Con troller of the Currenry, the basis of values upon which American dollars are Issued and guaranteed by the Government; fifth, he has challenged a leadership In the United States Senate which we believe menaces the best interests of the whole country. The successor of Theodore Roosevelt should be a man who Is neither a rampant radical nor a cowardly conservative, but a man strong to understand, fearless to exe cute, and Just to conserve the honest rights of all. The laborer is worthy of his hire. Wis consin offers her foremost citizen, Robert M. La Follette. Mr. Cochems spoke in behalf of Mr. La Follette, with a vigorous manner fronclvded on Pare 1 S 1 - MEET ME THERE