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S OOD EVENING. LOAU , TKE CIRCULATICN - OF THE JOURNAL ; Z '. " YESTERDAY WAS : txb wsatsxb. Fair tonight and Fridayi warmer Friday; wt to north wind . v i I ;. ... r'. . vol. nr. ..no. 84. ,"k r; V .C -5; i ; ( ''.- :,!:'- r i-r. PORTLAND. OREGON, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE PRICEV FIVE CENTS. ROOSEVET IS MU1.LJIM. xi . 1 1 ii 'II I -1 1 II II II ' v i THE0B0R1S N01IKED FAIRBANKS - , r " RL E IfARREN V : " 77 I i 7 '. i 1. I- ij, .:. A t-l - f,::;.?,-:: v-? '.v-H ' sah?: I -:. if . - ' , i , 'f - it. ' I S ' " ?if 'fj Bursts of Oratory Mark Nomination Speeches . : jn Chicago. KNIGHT TO THE FRONT Califorolan's Eloquence Startles the ' Convection Pandemonium Lets Loose When -t Adjourn-:;."-. ' ment Comes. .. , ii nv i noaor Koosevelt of Naw York waa nbmlnated br ao. ' clhmation for prealdent . of tha " United State by the Republican national convention at Chicago. 1:07 p. m. Charlea Warren' Falrbanka of Indiana waa nomi , lnated for vloe-preaident by ao s' Glamatlon. - . No ether candidates for either office were presented ind at 1:11 p. m. the convention adjourned 'alne die. - .THEODORE ROOSEVELT,! OF NEW. YORK v Republican Nominee for President it ROOSEVELT NATIOisj VIGOROUS YOUTH f.f T.M..f B.! V ' . Chicago, i, June 23. Frank ff - Black, r tha immediate preijeceeaor of Theodore Xtooeevelt aa a-overnor ;of. New. York, . " '"made the speech ' nominating; -Roosevelt , tor president. He said. ' " . . 1 "W(i, are here to .inaugurate a, ,cani' - - paign which seems already to. be -nearly closed. ' So wisely hay the people sowed .1 and watched and tended, there seems lit 1 tie now to da. but to measure up the - grata They are ranging themselves1 not for battle but , for harvest. In one S column reaching from the Maine woods " to the Puget sound are those people and .. those states which have stood so long together, that when great emergenclea - arise" the- nation turns instinctively to , them. ... ' 'it't&-"i t ''In this column, vast s.nd- soljd, is a , majority so overwKelminjr that the scat' ' ' tared squads In opposition can hardly Talae another army. The enemy ' has i; neither guns nor; ammunition, and ' If they had they would use them on each ' other. 1 1 , "Destitute of the weapons of effective warr&re, the only evidence of approach lag battle Is in the tone and number of ,. their bulletins.- There is discord among the generals; discord among the? sol . dlers. Each would fight in his own - way, but before assaulting his Republl- can adversaries ha wouid v first destroy - his own comrades in the adjoining tents. Each believes the weapons chosen i by ; the-other are not only wicked but fatal : to the holder, tinat Is true. This is the only war of modern f times where , the , boomerang has been substituted for the gun. " .-i ,- V' . "Whatever fatalities may occur, how- ever, among the discordant hosts now V moving on St. Louis, no harm will come this fall to the American people. There s will be no' opposition sufflclent-to raise , a conflict. There will be hardly enough f or competition. ";There are no ! Demo ' cratlc plana for the conduct" of the fall 'EcampaJgn.'W- :;:' v .y - -'' v . "Their seal is chiefly tentered in dis . cusston as to what Thomas JefltersoV wouiu do If he were living.- He is not living, and but few Of his descendants i are among the Democratic remnants of today. whatever of, patriotism or wis dom .emanated from that distinguished man is now -represented in this conven tion, 1 - - "Si Sad Day." ' ' , fit l a sad day for any party when its only, means of. solving living issues is by guessing at the possible attitude of a statesman who is dead. This condi tion leaves that party ' always - a ; be glnner and makes every question new. The Democratic party ha seldom tried a problem on its own account, and when it has Us plunders have been its only monuments. -its courage is remembered only In- regret. As long as these things are recalled that ; party may serve ; as ballast, but it will never steer the ship. "When all the people have forgotten wllt' Cawn af golden era -for this new Democracy. But the country is not ready yet to place- a party in tha lead whose - most ' expressive motto is the cheerless word :t orget : That - motto may express contrition, but it does not inspire hope. . Neither confldencs nor enthusiasm rwlH ever be aroused by any party which enters aCh campaign utter ing the language of the mourner. ?'There is one fundamental plank, however, on which the two great parties are lnrfull agreement Both believe in the equality of men. The difference is that the Democratic party would make every man as low as the poorest, while the Republican party would, make every man as high as the best. But the Democratic course will profvoke no out side Interference now, for-the Republi can motto is that of the great com mander, "never interrupt. the,r snsmy Whils he, Is making a mistake.' 1 " ; V ; , Argiunsntsy: ContrMt.;';;;;';i:.; ; "In politics as In other fields, the most impressive arguments spring from con trast. . ' Never - has Mere been a more striking example or unity than is now afforded by this assemblage. . ;.You are gaAered -.here , not as,, factions torn, by discordant views, but moved-by one de sire and Intent, you have corns as the , chosen. representatives of the most en lightened party-In ts world. , "You meet' not as strangers, for ho men -are strangers who .hold tue. same beliefs and espouse the same cause. You may1 separate, two bodies of water for a thousand years, but when once the bar rier is removed they mingle InstnUy and are one. w The . same traditions: In spire and the same purposes actuate, us all. -';;v;c-v.: v;!..;;,y'.i-'-- -:::.: f. ':- ;'V'u:-:- :' . "Never in our lives did these pur poses stand with deeper root than now. At least two - generations have passed away since i the origin of that t great movement from which sprang the spirit which has been the .leading impulse in American politics or half a century. "In that movement; wnacn -: was Dotn a creation-and an example, were tnose a-reat characters which endowed the Re publican ) party - at its birth with, the attributes Of Justice. equality and progress, which have held it to this hpur in line ' with the Highest sentiments or mankind. --;.ffv ;;..sv':j iy-s- "From these - men we . have inherited the. desire, and to their memory we owe the resolution, that those great schemes Of government and humanity, ' Inspired by their patriotism; and established by their biood. shall remain -as the nxed and permanent emblem of their labors, and the abiding signal of the liberty and progress of the raca.,- .. ' . Uany irew Wames. ; 'There are many new names in these days, but the Republican party - needs no new title. It stands, now where it stood at tha beginning. Memory alone Is needed to tell the source from which the inspirations, of the country flow. "A drowgy memory would be ss guilty now as a sleeping watchman when the enemy is astir. The hame of the Re publican? party; stands over sverj door where a' righteous cause was born. Its members have gathered around every movement, no matter how weak, if in spired by. high resolve. - :,,.i ;. s'3,i. 'its flag for- mora than EO years has been the sign of hope on every spot ' ' ij Xnmt Itoni.) y . (Special Correspondent of The Jearnal.) ' ; Chicago, June II.- The last and rraat. at day of the Republican national con vention waa the apotheats of "the big show," a climax to which events of the past two days have been a mere intro duction.- '. -V .- .-. V -A. CL' ', ' Today Theodore Roosevelt waa nomi nated to sucoeed himself and Charles W. Fairbanks, ; senator from . Indiana, was named aa vice-president. With the candidates of .the party se- lecteu. the convention ,' speedily ad adjourned, - tha delegates dispersing to spread into every remote section of the country a contagion of enthusiastic fa vor which has been infused into them at this great gathering, and these delegates number among fheir , ranks the real leaders of the "grand old party of pro tection.' This was a day of oratorical pyrotech nics. - Some of the finest speakers in the ranks of the Republican organisa tion "were heard in a common chorus of praise for the men who ar to lead the hosts to battle. . , Elated "by the events and speeches of the last two days, and eagerly awaiting the Intellectual treat In store for today, tha delegates began to assemble in the convention hall fearly this morning. Be cause of the important work In hand. tha convention waa called to assemble af 10 o'clock. Half an nour oerors inai time, the floor presented an 'animated scene. Many delegates brought flags with them to assist in, the demonstration they had prepared to make when Theo dore Roosevelt was piacea in nomina tion. Nv-'" ' ". " ; 'V ;;,: :':i aalleries Are Tilled. - Increased interest In the convention was also shown in the galleries, which began to All as soon as the doors opened st o'clock, " By the time"' Chairman Cannon called tha assembly to order nearly 'every seat wss occupied,' and shortly afterward standing room was at a premium. There was a much larger proportion of ladles present than at eltherof thaprevtous aesslons, and their summer costumes lent a touch of color to the-otherwise sombre rows of black costs in the galleries. a v The first outburst of applause was evoked by Margaret Elisabeth Plura mer. the national organiser of the Amer ican ! Flag association, who, dressed in a stunning gown of cream colored silk, surprised Chairman Cannon by present ing him with a great ouncn or cana lilies, after, making a graceful little speech, ' " Cortelyon Apptaxs. Secretary Cortelyou was on the plat form. , As soon as he mads his appear ance : many prominent leaders pressed t ' - ' . : ' i ' ' ' ' ' . :. , : I " ., ........... . : 4 v . -anew : . - - r v V. It 1 ; CHARLES: WARREN FAIRBANKS, OF : INDIANAPOLIS r:v , , - Republican Nominee for Vice-President -v- NOMINATION IS SECONDED ; BY ALBERT J. B EVER IDG E (Hearst Special Servloe.) Chicago, Juno IS.-Senator Albert X Beveridge, colleague of - Senator Fair banks, tha ? vioe-presldential nominee, made the principal speech seconding IPranlr H. ninrlc'a nnmlnntlnn ( HodH. rorwsra to snane nis nana ana assure velt for oresident. He said: ; ':', . :-. him of their loyalty and sssistancf In tha great work which he is about to un dertake as chairman of the national com mittee. Every member of thS New York delegation; under instructions from Sen- tlon and ourselves is this: They select their, candidates for the people, and the people -select our candidate for, us. 'This was true four years ago when ators Piatt and Depew was supplied with j we accepted the people's Judgment and Continued 'on JPsge Two,),, a fine silk flag and their entrance was greeted with loud applause. ' Everybody; arose - while tne nana played f America." The .chairman brought his gavel down with a re sounding whack as tha convention was called to order, j and ..Rev. Thaddeus Snlvely prayed : for the assemblage, the nation and a, correct" choice or tne, stan dard bearer. ','," Bnslaess Without Belay. ' It was 10:20 when the convention was called to order and the opening session Of the last day was In reality on. named William McKlniey, whose per fect 1 mingling of ' mind t tmo heart, of wisdom and of tenderness, won tha trust and love of the nation then and makes almost holy his memory now. His power was in the people's favor, his shrlna is in the people's hearta. , A. Fireside Homines. "Theodore .Roosevelt, . like - William McKlniey, is the nominee of the Amer lean fireside. So were 'Washington and Jefferson ' in . the - early time;, so was Andrew ; Jackson- when he said. 'The Union: 1 It' must ' be - preserved;' v Soereely was the 'convention called to J so was .- Abraham Lincoln -when.; the jordar when a call for nominations was made following the alphabetical rule, Alabama, by" prearranged plan, at once declined the honor, relinquishing the laurels to New York state. , Former Governor Black of New York arose, snd : proceeded - to the platform. republic:. saved..: he .bads us 'Bind up the nation s .wounds;', and Grant when, from victory's yery; summit hlr lofty words,. Iet us have peace,' voiced the spirit i of tho hour and .the rpeople'a prayer. -When ; nominated by parties, each i of these great presidents was,- at while the 1 most v. terriflc : outburst of the periods; named,-,)lready, chosen by cheers and yells went- up. v Slowly and awkwardly he mounted th steps,' his gaunt : form seemingly i brought out in more direct contrast; by tho dapperly dressed men who wero seated near Can non; He waited Tor the cheering to subside,- standing In a careless attitude br the aaksra'-'iJesfc'.:?w-.i'S.'".C?v?i' Adroitly,- with . careful : emphasis, he led his hearers forward until at . the the public Judgment. And so today,, the Republican party. whose strength is in its obedlenca- to th will of the Amer ican people,; merely executes again the decree which comes to ' it ; from the American home in naming .; Theodore Roosevelt as -pur candidate. v'v' i ;s:h tThe people's thought is his thought; American ideals, his ideals. This la his only chart : of statesmanship and no last, with a whirlwind rush of words other Is safe.: For the truest guide an he closed and carried the convention to a point of f rensy. It was.' 11:05 before he had concluded.--.---t--..';i tr Almost as a man the delegates sprang to their feet and hundreds in the gal- jlContlnued on Page Two.J , American president can' have is the col-1 jecuve intelligence ana massea moramy of the ' American neoDle. . And this an cient rnla of the fathers is' the rule of our leaders, now. ,:,:.,.-:: 'Theodore Roosevelt Is a, leader who leads; because he carries out the set tled purposes of the people. Our pres fdent's plans, when achieved, are always found . to be merely the 5 nation's ; will accomplished.. . And, that (s .why the people win eiect mm. ' v 'They .will elect, him because they know .that if he Is president we will get to work and keep to work on the canal. After decades of delay when the people want a thing done they want.it dona. 'They know that, while ha is president the flag will ."stay put," and no Ameri can advantage in tha Paciflo or tha world bo surrendered. Americans never re treat, . ''i;'-VJi,''n4V "While ha is president no wrong-doer in the service of the government will go unwhlpped of Justice. Americans de mand honesty and honor,; vigilant and fearless.' if :? v-f' ."While he Is- president readjustment of tariff schedules will, be mads only in harmony with the principle of protec tlon. Amerioans have memories. : "Whil ha is president peace with every nation will, be preserved at any cost, excepting only the sacrifice of American rights: and the vigor with which he , maintalna these will bt itself a guarantee of peace. . IxiXjM'iM Boss Thinrs.;. fTh American people will elect him because, in a word, they know that he does things the people want; done; does things,-not. merely discusses them; does things only, after discussing them, but does things, and does only those things the people would have him do. This is characteristically American, for wher ever he is .i ; the Amer lean, is ha who achieves. .?.vi;;i;v;-te.W',''-Vfc'sI On , every question all men know where i he v stands. - Americans, frank themselves, demand frankness in their servants. Uncertainty is the, death of business. The people can always get along if they know whera they are and whither they are going, w , "His past is his proof. Every great measure of his administration was so wise that, enthusiastically aust.-iinej by his party, it won' votes even from th opposition. ,- . "Do you name Cuban recT '--ft The , opposition resisted, and then opposition votes helped to ratify it "Do you name corporate legislation t Ths opposition resisted, and then oppo sition votes helped to enact it. ' v ' . "Do you name the canal--that largest work of centuries, the eternal wedding of oceans, shrinking - the circumference of the globe,' making distant peoples neighbors, advancing forever civilisation all around the world? This historic un dertaking in the Interest of all the race. ' planned by American statesmanship, to be wrought by American hands, to stand through the ages protected by the Amer lean flar: this vast achievement" which will endure when our day shall have be come ancient, and which alone is enough to make the name of Theodora Roosevelt Illustrious through all time -this ful fillment of tha republic's dream, accom plished by Republican effort, finally re ceived votes even from an opposition that had tried to thwart It. Trusted s Statesman. "Of what measure of Theodora Roose velt's administration does : tha opposi tion dare even to propose a, repeat? And when: has tha 'record of any president won greater approval? ;:-? "And so the people trust mm it statesman. Better than that, they love him as a man. Ha wins admiration In . vain who wins not affection also. In the American homothat temple of hap piness and virtue whera dwell the wtvs and mothers of the republic, cherishing the beautiful in life and guarding the morality of tha nation In the American , homo the name of Theodore Itoosevfit in not only honored, but beloved. And tlmt is a greater triumph thnn the victory ,f battlefields, greater credit th in mi. , . ( ful. statesmanship, greater honor t! ,-s tha" presidency itself would 1' -)",,, i It ' Life holds no reward if it t the confidence and love of the A can people. "The American j:i i T; i '' est force for good t;,e i;,: ) vf They began as ch!Mfn of I believed in They lock tri: ! and 1