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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1908)
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, JUNE 28, 1903. VIVID STORY OF TAFT CONVENTION Judge Williams Contrasts It With Gathering That Nom inated Garfield. ONLY SURVIVOR PRESEN? Aged Oregon Statesman Says That Only Attempts to Xame Koose vclt Consisted of Demon ' etratlons by Spectators. Twenty-eight years ago Judge George H. "Williams, of Portland, at tended the Republican National con vention In Chicago, when James A. Garfield was nominated for President. That was the last President-making convention Judge Williams 'attended until the one ten days ago, when he participated in a like convention in the same city. In the more recent gathering, however. Judge Williams was the only survivor of the conven tion of 1880 and an inspection of the nearly 1000 delegates at the Taft Sherman convention failed to show the presence, as a delegate, of another man who had assisted to nominate Garfield. '"But there was a great contrast be tween the two conventions." said Judge Williams yesterday, following his return from the convention city. "In the convention of 28 years ago there was a keen contest for the nom ination between Grant and Blaine. The fight continued for nearly a week, when Garfield was accepted as the compromise candidate. When the re rent convention assembled it was gen erally understood among the delegates that Secretary Taft had a majority in the convention, which in due time and with almost unanimity of action se lected him as the party's nominee. Taft in High Favor. "Many of the delegates were instructed tor Taft and there were many other Jelegates in the convention who favored his nomination but were not Instructed Cor him. While there were four other randidates before the convention for President besides Taft. none of them had material support except from the state in which he lived. Hughes, of New York, had the New York delegation; Cannon, of Illinois, was supported by the Illinois delegation; Fairbanks, of Indiana, was Indorsed by the delegation from that Mate, while the delegation from Wiscon tin supported La. Follette. Outside of these, the delegates were almost unani mously for Taft. "There were two distinct efforts made to stampede the convention for Roose velt. When Henry Cabot Lodge was de livering his address after his election as chairman of the convention, he referred to Roosevelt as the 'best-abused and most beloved man in the United States.' There upon the people on the outside of the con vention set up a clamor and for half an hour they kept up an incessant uproar by shouting, screaming, whistling and cheering for Roosevelt, all because of the reference to the President by Chairman Lodge, who was compelled to suspend his address. The demonstration finally subsided and Chairman Lodge reproved the spectators by stating in substance that no one was a friend of Roosevelt no matter what his motive was, who would undertake to nominate the Presi dent in view of his repeated announce ments that he did not want the office. Plans Laid for Stampede. "Again, when Mr. Cooper, of Wisconsin, was speaking In favor of La Follette's nomination, for nearly an hour, the peo ple outside of the convention renewed the uproar and kept the convention in a, state of disorder so that business could not be transacted not that they cared for La Follette, but because they hoped to stam pede the convention for Roosevelt. These demonstrations came, not from the mem bers of the convention, but from the spectators. It was evident that arrange ments had been made beforehand to taring about these efforts to prevent the nomination of Taft and bring about the nomination of Roosevelt. "When the states were called from which the candidates were to be offered, one delegate made the nominating speech'. These speeches were long and tedious. the man that nominated Fairbanks being howled down and interrupted, but he p?rsisted and completed his long ad dress. So with the man who nominated Ia Follette. He had. to appeal to the chairman for preservation of order. But the spectators kept shouting: Time! Time! Name your candidate! "The committee on arrangements de cided that on account of the time taken ip by the committees on credentials and resolutions, there should be only one speech seconding the nomination of each candidate. For that reason a great many delegates who had prepared speeches were prevented from delivering them. Great Crowd Was Present. "There was a great demonstration when Taft was nominated. It was evi dent that he was their choice, not only by. the votes he received, but the ex pressions that came from the delegates when his nomination was assured. It is said there were 15,000 people in the Coliseum. "It was difficult to determine as to the candidate for Vice-President. Hughes and Fairbanks refused to take it and there was no settled opinion among the delegates as to who should be nominated. But after Secretary Taft was named, the New York delegation decided to support Congressman Sher man, and after some deliberation, it was decided that he was the most avail able man. It was contended by the New York delegation that he would strengthen the tlck,et, and that was de sirable. His nomination was seconded by Speaker Cannon, who spoke very highly of Air. Sherman as a member of Congress. "Mr. Sherman is not very generally known to the people of the United States, although he has been in Con gress more than 20 years. He is a working man, not a speaker. Speaker Cannon said Mr. Sherman is not only an able man, but a tireless worker; that he did. much work in committees, but did not make much of a display on the floor of Congress. From all I can learn about him, he is a first-class man and stands well in the State of New York. "I was so much absorbed In the pro ceedings of the convention that I had very little time to make new acquaint ances or to renew old ones. Among the leading members of the convention I met were Senator Depew of New York; Speaker Cannon, Clay Evans of Tennes see; Congressman Burton, of Ohio, and several others. But among them ail I did r.ot find a single man that attended the convention of 1880. "No effort was made by anybody. f4tb.ee before or during tie convention, J to influence the Oregon delegation, and the representations that have been made that such was the case are groundless. While instructed to vote for Taft, they acted entirely on their own judgment as to the platform and the nomination of a Vice-President. It was reported that President Rcosevelt wanted Senator Dolliver, of Iowa, nom inated for Vice-President, but if that was his wish, the convention refused to accede and named the man it preferred. "The committee on resolutions had considerable difficulty agreeing on a platform. It finally reported a plat form that was signed by all members except the representatives from Wis consin, who made a minority report. The convention was unwilling to make any changes, notwithstanding many of the delegates were not exactly pleased, but it was impossible to make a plat form acceptable to all, and it was thought best not to undertake to change it. If it had been amended in one respect, no telling where it would have ended, as probably 50 delegates wanted to make some slight change to conform to their own personal views. The resolutions were understood to be satisfactory to Secretary Taft, and it was the opinion of most of the dele gates that, as he was the candidate, his views as to the platform should be re spected. "Senator Fulton occupied a very prominent and influential position in the convention. He was very much consulted about the proceedings and the nominations." TALK IN PLAIN TERMS DOCTORS TO HOLD MEETING FOR PUBLIC. One Session, ofState Medical Asso ciation to Be Devoted to Pub lic Health Questions. As a rule, discussions at meetings of medical men at county and state conven tions are -so technical and scientific as to "go over the heads" of laymen. As a consequence these meetings heretofore have attracted the attention mostly of members of the medical profession, a3 papers rend and discussions which fol lowed we.-e couched In language bristling with Latin and Greek terminology com prehensible to the profession, but liter ally "Greek" to the average outside listener. An Innovation is to be Introduced this week at the annual session of the State Medical Association, for on Friday, be ginning at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a meeting is to be held in the First Pres byterian Church, under the auspices of the State Board of Health, at which top ics will be up for discussion of direct interest to the public in general, and which will be Introduced by some of the prominent doctors in attendance at the sessions of the association and by men learned in the law. Those who have been selected to deliver addresses have been requested to present their opinions In language devoid of technicalities as much as possible, so that the large audience expected to attend may fully understand what Is being said to them. It Is the desire of those having this meeting in charge that citizens will avail themselves of the opportunity offered to learn of dangers confronting them by- carelessness or Ignorance of the laws of health. Valuable Information will also be gained from addresses on the duty of citizens In combatting disease, fighting against illegal practitioners and nostrums and in practicing sanitary methods of living. Legal aspects of public health questions an.l similar subjects will be introduced by eminent lawyers. The State Board of Health has found by ex perience that much Is to be gained by having the public correctly informed on these matters, and has arranged for this meeting in the hope that it will be at tended by all who feel an interest In the health of themselves and the general public. The programme announced for the pub lic session is as follows: Dr. W. T. Williamson, Portland, "The Common Ground of the Medical Profession and the Public in Public Health Matters." A. 1,. Mills. Portland, "What the Public Can Do In the Fight Against Tuberculosis." Dr. C. J. Smith, Pendleton, "The Housefly as a Menace to Public Health." Dr. B. E. Heg. State Health Officer for Washington, "Municipal Sanitation and It Ef fects In Communicable Disease." Dr. R. C. Tenney, State Health Officer for Oregon, "Causes and Control of Typhoid Fever." Drv A. C. Smith. Portland. "Legislative Difficulties In Dealing with Public Health Questions." W. D. Fenton, Portland, "The. Legal As pects of Public Health Questions." Judge L. R. Webster, "The Duty of So ciety to the Sick." LADIES' BILLIARD PARLORS The Acme Has Made Fine Arrange ments for the Women Devotees. The ladies have already found out about the fine billiard and pool parlor at the Acme Billiard Parlors, which has been especially arranged for their ben efit and comfort. The entrance for the women is on Alder street, between Sixth and Fifth, where they can go up privately and enjoy a game of pool or billiards In seclusion. Messrs. Brown and McCredie desire that the women enthusiasts of the game call and see the beautiful parlors, with the fine ma hogany tables, green Wilton velvet car pets and handsome electrical fixtures. The parlors are open day and even ing, and reservations for tables may be made by telephoning Main 7726 or A 4437. Hi,.,, ill 11 tii; iresl A GREAT REDUCTION SALE GARMENTS TO ORDER FOR COST OF MATERIAL AND MAKING Reducing Stock for Stocktaking Suit and extra trous ers of same or striped material to order for Satisfaction guaranteed In all cases. Garments to order in a day if required " Pull Dress end Tuxedo Suits & specialty. WILLIAM J ERR EMS' SONS. 108 THIRD STREET NEW PERKINS HOTEL A . FIFTH AND WASHIXGTOX STS. "We have the opening of COLONIAL reserved for PERKINS HOTEL CO, EjrfjOTSjl (Sgfclfl evening, July second. After the hour of 7 rtrliS 'SB'H P- M- t,ie kteI be thrown Pen for PuWic This Afternoon and Evening Last Appearance of THE ARMSTRONG MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY At the Star Theater TIME and PRICES REMAIN the SAME NAME JUDGE THIS WEEK MAYOR AVILIi APPOINT SUC CESSOR TO CAMEROX. Choice Probably Ivies Between Haney and Van Zante, With Chances Favoring Former. Mayor Lane announced yesterday that he will appoint a Municipal Judge this week to succeed District Attorney-elect Cameron, now on the bench. Mr. Cam eron will assume the, duties of the office of District Attorney Monday, July 6, and his successor in the Municipal Court will take charge of the Police Court work simultaneously. There Is much speculation as to who will be named to succeed Judge Cameron, but Mayor Lane will make no announce ment until late next week. It is gen erally believed, however, that the ap pointment will go to Bert E. Haney or John Van Zante, Democrats, both of whom are known to have been highly recommended for the place. Mr. Hane' is a deputy In the District Attorney's office and for a long time was assigned as prosecutor In the Municipal Court. It is believed by his friends that this will go far toward influencing the Mayor upon the appointment. A peculiar situation will develop in the Municipal Court when the change takes place, as it has become necessary for Qtty Attorney Kavanaugh to appoint a new deputy to care for the municipal business there, owing to the, resignation of J. J. Fitzgerald, who will become chief Deputy District Attorney under Mr. Cam eron. As the new Judge of the Municipal Court will appoint a clerk, an entire new and inexperienced staff will be In charge at the Municipal Court, unless Mayor Lane should appoint Mr. Haney. The latter has had considerable experience and would probably appoint John H. Stevenson as his clerk, if he should be named. Mr. Stevenson is at present Dep JIIIIH'i"" - Sanitary Desk ror $36.75 HPHIS is a neat, 52-inch roll-top desk with the new style leg base. It is well made of golden oak, has paneled sides and back and quarter-sawed oak bed, and is a decided bargain at the price. Same desk without roll top $24.25 WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY ON YOUR OFFICE FURNITURE RILHAM STATIONERY AND PRINTING GO. FIFTH AND OAK STS. pleasure to announce the formal the NEW PERKINS HOTEL, CAFE AND GRILL, Thursday evenings until 5 P. M. Music. W. Swetland, Manager uty District Attorney, detailed to the Municipal Court. His experience there, combined with the experience of Mr. Haney, it is pointed out, would be of great value in the conduct of the court. Mayor Lane also announced yesterday that he will appoint two men to fill va cancies on the Executive Board this week. The vacancies were caused by the death of C. A. Cogswell and the resigna tion of D. M. Donaugh. TROLLEY EXCURSIONS. Excursion by trolley today to Esta cada and Upper Clackamas River points, 75 cents, round trip; tickets must be purchased, on sale in waiting room, First and Alder streets. Trains leave 7:15, 9:15. 11:30 A. M., 1:15, S:45, 6:15, 7:25 P. M. Dinner at Hotel Ee tacada, 50 cents. . St. John Pastor Weds. Rev. Chester Paul Gates, pastor of the United Evangelical church, of St. John, and Miss Ethel Mae Thayer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thayer, were united In marriage at the United Evangelical church by Rev. J. Hoberg, grandfather of the groom. Miss Re becca J. Gates, of Dallas, was brides maid, and W. Howard Ramp, of Brooks, was best man. Misses Vera Cary and Rose Lambert acted as flower girls, and Revs. F. L. Young and A. A. Win ter as ushers. Just before the cere mony Mrs. Ella Hoberg Tripp rendered the solo "I Know a Garden." Fred W. Coffyn played the wedding march. The Oddfellows, of which lodge Mr. Gates Is a member, attended in a body. A re ception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Monahan. grandparents of the bride, directly after tl& cere mony. Corvallls Making Experiments. CORVALL1S. Or., June 27. (Special.) An interesting experiment controlling the flavor of butter by a new plan Is In progress at the Kauplsch creamery In this city. The present plan of butter manufacturers Is to introduce bacteria of a particular kind into the cream before churning, whereby the flavor is measur- "m.II1Inillii '""III HAVE YOU LOOKED IN OUR WINDOWS recently, and seen those CHOICE MEN'S SUITS that we are selling at 15 They are identical with those in up-town stores at $20 and $25. Come and take a look we will not urge you to buy WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD, IT'S SO MOYER ably controlled, but not with perfect sat- isfaction. After a year's Investigation, Professor Pernot, head of the depart- ment of bacteriology ait Oregon Agrl cultural College, has suggested the plan THE CHICAGO CLOTHING CO. SOL GARDE, PROPRIETOR HERE'S A BIG SAVING FOR YOU We're offering you in 53 n Choice of our entire lines $10.00 to $12.50 grades, at price of These Suits are the newest Spring and Sum mer styles; plain colors and fancy mixtures. Men's Straw Hats at Half Regular Prices Every Hat, no matter what style, what quality, exactly one-half price. A big saving for the purchaser. "THE STORE THAT RIGHTS THE WRONG" Which means your money back if you want it. CHICAGO CLOTHING CO. 69-71 THIRD, BETWEEN OAK AND PINE. ' v 7 DOLL A I ter has been gathered into small globules, I and shortly before the salting is done. and the plan is being tested on a large - scale at the local creamery. Mr. Kou pisch. the owner, said today that 1 i . ' Third and Oak First and Yamhill plan has been highly successful so far, but that a week will be required to fully demonstrate Its efficacy. If successful. - the plan will be of much value to the the butter Industry of the entire country. " I i "
