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Show 4 TAFT AND SHERMAN CHOS 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 representative of the noblest Ideals In our national life William H. Taft," The demonstfatlon that followed the name of Ohio on the roll was not it drop to a doluge compared to the roar that broke out as Mr. Burton Fairbanks, Hughes, Cannon, Knox concluded. On their chairs, with waving flags, bats and handkerchiefs, and Foraker Given Only Com Increased The cheering rapidly when a man named Seifert, who Is a messenger In the United States senate, held up a picture of Roosevelt. The cheering developed definitely Into a Roosevelt demonstration, and, the encouraged by Its continuance, man on the stage lifted again the lithograph of the president which had previously been lowered at the command of the sergeant-at-arms- . The scene was absolutely unique In American political history, the vote plimentary Vote for Presidential Nomination. 4 4 4 4 4 Knox 4 ...... .... Hughes Cannon La Folletta 702 4 68 4 , . 63 61 4 4- 4- .... ...... ...... 4 16 3 4 4 1 4 4 980 4 Total r 4 25 4 40 4 Fairbanks Foraker Roosevelt Absent .... 4 4 4 ,taft - response 4ln 4 an expression nomination 4- - happy. rljsr.s j Secretary William H. TXd!,,!.cy, seen at the office of the 4- of war, said; Word, 4 themaelvea at a tlma Ilk!? 4- I do not deny that I ,m hi M ac- 4- - countants who kept the tally of the ballot, and It was 5:15 before Chairman Lodge read out the vote as given above. A roar greeted the announcement of the Taft vote. Boutell of Illinois, ed for the same object, with th. Representative who nominated Cannon, was one of illeri the first delegates to mount a chair com. end call "Hurrah for Taft!" General Woodford of New York was James S. Sherman of Utica, N. Y. dent. He Is not only absolute!, I'1, recognized and said: less, absolutely disinterested Taft 6 Receives Nomination as "Mr. Chairman: On request of Govright, but he has the widest acoL ance of the nations needs Running Mate. and within, and the broadest thlea with all our citizens. He vTS be emphatically a president of Frion ns much so as LlrJ? Chicago. The Republicans James plainnotpeople, Congressman nominated Lincoln himself would be day yet Y Schoolcraft Sherman of Utica, N. from the least taint of demagogy thl for the least tendency to arouse or sppeii When Governor Hughes was defeat- class hatred of any kind. ii. v,. h nomination, ed for the presidential llar and lntlmat kuowledi started an and York delegation New the sympathy with the needs of of the naming active campaign for cur people, of the farmer, of thewanl for second of the business man, of Congressman Sherman the worker, ft. owner. No matter what place on the ticket, and pledged property New York votes for him. mans seventy-eigh- t occupation or social position-nThen It became only a question of matter what his creed, his coi whether the Taft and Roosevelt forces or the Section of the country from would support the New Yorker. The which he comes, If he is an honest wires between Chicago and Washingman, who tries to do ton were kept hot during the night and his toward his neighbor and to duty Finally the ward the early Friday morning. he can re3t assured country, was Taft word was passed around that will In he have Mr. Taft ths most that willing that Sherman should be his upright of representatives and ths clear was field running mate, and the most fearless of cliamnlons. Mr Taft for his nomination. stands against privilege and ha After the result of the ballot had stands for the broad been announced the floodgates of wild principles of American citizenshla enthusiasm were let loose as floor and which lie at the foundation of our n gallery joined in a pandemonium of tlonal demonstration for the nominee. The Had No Intention of Allowing p nqmln&tlons completed, final details ible Defection of Strength. com were now quickly perfected mittees from the various states to Chicago. The Taft managers, In on wait upon the candidates for presi- der to fully conserve the Interests o( and formally their candidate, early In the day of dent and notify them of the action of the con- the third session of the national cos vention in nominating them; prospec- mention, placed on the floor of ths tive meetings of the national commit- convention, but not In the capacity of tee to perfect plans for the coming Ither delegates or alternates, a nucampaign, and thanks and congratula- mber of the most prominent men In ths tions to the Chicago men who have party who are attached to ths Taft The duty of these mrs given a convention of such perfect candidacy. was to watch the work of the oppoequipment And then. Just before nocn, amid sition candidates and to promptly head cheers, still cheering and the inspir- off any possible defection of strength ing strains of the national anthem, and to Jiasten all decisions. These the national convention finally ad- men were Senator Fulton of Oregon, journed and the multitude dispersed. Warren of Wyoming, Burkett of Ke Long of Kansas, Borah of Timothy L. Woodruff braska, National Committeeman Chai of New York placed the name of Mr. daho, F. Brooker of Connecticut, PoveD and Sherman before the convention, Clayton of Arkansas and E. C. DuSpeaker Cannon was unanimously ac- ncan of North Carolina. corded the privilege of the floor and Frank H. Hitchcock, the Taft manager, was also roaming around tin made the seconding speech. Senator Lodge nominated Governor convention during the entire dq, Guild of Massachusetts; Thomas M. seeking occasion to aid the cause tf the secretary In all possible ways. McCarty placed the name of before of New Murphy Jersey NEW YORKERS GET TOGETHER. the convention. When the vote was taken, Decided on Sherman and Other States Fairbanks got one vote, Quickly Fell In Line. Governor Sheldon of Nebraska ten Conferences extending far Into the votes, Governor Curtis Guild of Masnight on Thursday had made apparent sachusetts seventy-five- , Governor progress toward clearing up the situs Murphy of New Jersey seventy-seven- , tlon. New Rork state early In the and James S. Sherman of New York evening, in caucus characterized by 816. iV - hard-workin- g 4 Chicago. On the first ballot, taken on the third day of the national convention, William H. Taft of Ohio was named by the delegates assembled as their choice for president of the United States, to succeed Theodore Roosevelt. It was 12:45 p. m. when Senator Lodge, chairman of the convention, announced that nominations for candidates for tho presidency wers In well-bein- order. Representative Boutell of Illinois nominated Speftker Joseph G. Cannon. Representative Forbes of Michigan made the seconding speech for Speaker Cannon, taking the platform Immediately after Mr. Boutell had concluded hla tribute to the candidate of Illinois as the strongest and bravest ally of President Roosevelt." Governor Frank J. Ilanly of Indiana, Fair who nominated banks, was Interrupted continually during his speech, the chair threatening at times to call the police and clear the galleries unless the spectators remained more quiet. Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis seconded the nomination of Fairbanks, saying that the Indiana delegation came Into the convention as Republicans from a state which has electoral votes to give to a Republican president, realizing that a large percentage of those who refuse to listen came from states that have never In twenty years dona and never will unless they get a little polltlra! courage. When Mr. Bookwalter .had finished the call of the states was resumed and there was no response until New Then General York was reached. Stewart L. Woodford arose to nomiwas He nate Governor Hughes. cheered lustily by members of the New York delegation, In which several sections of the hall Joined. The nomination of Governor Hughes was seconded from the floor by H. T. L. Adams, delegate from the Fifth Virginia district. When Ohio was called the Ohio delegates 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 cheera rang from ona end to the ether of the building. The first mention of the name of Taft by the speaker passed almost without notice. Ona Ohio delegate made a feeble flicker with a flag and aald HI!" there were a few from the galleries, but that was all. The name was uttered and tha orator, sweeping on before the convention seemed to realize that the name had been uttered. When they realized the fact that the moment was gone Mr. Burton was one hundred words further along In his address. As Mr. Burton neared the end of bis speech a perfect stillness pervaded the chamber. He assured his hearers that, whether In war or in peace, Secretary Taft as chief magistrate would guide the destinies of the nation with a firm band and with a gentls, paVice-Preside- any-thin- Vice-Preside- WILLIAM H. TAFT. REPUBLICAN stood the men from Tafts home, 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. Across the consolidated portion of the trousers, fore and aft, were attached llacards bearing the inscription: As pants the hart for cooling streams, so Texas pants for Taft. The blue banner with the picture (f Taft was quickly raised by the Ohio delegates, who whooped and yelled like a batch of Comanche In dlans. After holding It aloft for a while they bore it down the aisle, fol triotic heart. "And so," said he. today In the lowed by others. When the demonstration had been presence of ten thousand persons and under way twenty-livminutes, Chairman Lodge, with the assistance of the sergeant-at-arm- s and Taft floor man agers, managed to quiet the bubbling enthusiasm of the delegates and In troduced Mr. Knight to second the Taft nomination. Ills speech was brief. Chairman Lodge Introduced G. B. McCoy of Coshocton, Ohio, to place In nomination the name of Senator Foraker. The seconding speech was made by W. O. Emery of Macon, Ga. Robert Sv Murphy of Pennsylvania presented the name of Senator Knox to the convention, James Scarlett of Danville, Pa.t seconding the nomination. Henry F. Cochema of Milwaukee nominated Senator La Follette, no speaker of the day receiving more attention than did Mr. Cochems. The nomination of Senator La Follette was seconded by C. A. McGee of Wisconsin. A wild cheer greeted Mr. MeGee as be closed and the demonstration that billowed exceeded In Intensity that which had greeted the presentation of CANNON. JOSEPH any other name except Taft. hand-clapping- s NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT. being taken during a terrific uproar in behalf of a man whose name was not before the convention. South Carolina demanded that her vote be taken by delegates. The vote w as: Taft, 13; Foraker, 2; Fairbanks, 2; absent, 1. South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, all went for Taft. West Virginia, which was supposed to be the breeding place of the Roosevelt boom, went for Taft, while La Follette lost a vote in Wisconsin, it being cast for Taft. The territories went solidly for Taft and the final result was: Taft, 702; Cannon, 61; Knox. 68; La Follette, 25; Hughes, 63; Fairbanks, 40; Foraker, 16; Roosevelt, 3. A considerable delay was occasion- - ernor Hughes and of the united New York delegation, I move the nomination of William H. Taft be made unanimous. Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania and Boutell of Illinois both clamored for recognition. Penrose was given the first chance, and he moved to make the nomination unalmous. Mr. Boutell seconded the motion, and Indiana, with others, followed suit. The motion was put by the chair man, and carried with a shout. I declare the vote to be unanimous, said the chairman, and the last cheer of the day was given In response. It was on motion of Senator Fulton of Oregon that the convention took a recess at 5:22 p. m. until Friday at 10 o'clock. e a - sS T THE VOTE. Taft ed by some confusion among the 4- James Schoolcraft Sherman was born In Utica, N. Y.. October 24, 1855. He received an academic and collegiate education, graduating from Hamilton college In the class of 1878. He was admitted to the bar In 1880, and has practiced law ever since. He was president of the Utica Trust and Deposit company for several terms, as well as president of the New Hartford He served as Canning company. mayor of Utica In 1884; was delegate to the Republican national convention In 1892; chairman of the New York state Republican convention In 1895 and again In 1900; chairman of the national congressional committee In 1906; was elected to the fiftieth, fifty- fifty-thirfirst, fifty- . , fourth, fifty- seventh, and sixtieth congresses, receiving 24.027 votes at his last election to 19,757 for the Democratic, United Labor party and Independent league candidates, and a majority of 2,984 over all his opponents combined. fifty-secon- fifty-fifth- fifty-eight- fifty-sixth- fifty-nint- h notable enthusiasm, suddenly dropped Its waiting attitude, burled the differences which all the week have kept the empire state from being much d a factor In the convention and pressed sit to the front of the y uatlon with Its solid strength of 3 votes behind Congressman James & Sherman. This action by Itself 4 parently destroyed whatever chance there has been of the delegation taCor king up the candidacy of Secretary hardly was telyou, and his name heard at all Thursday night Beveridge Talked Of. An Interesting development of ths of tho night was the first appearance Ik name of United States Senator of tM erldge of Indiana. The mentionrecew was senator Hoosler young with decided interest and there Indications when the conference Wj pended for the night that his case m not been altogether disposed ot Cannon Falls In Line. of tho Chicago. Before the calling TAFT HAS RESIGNED. nomla roll call on the presidential tlon had been completed, Speak President Will Appoint Luke Wright Cannon sent this message to Se se Secretary of War. tary Taft: Washington. Secretary of War "Chicago, June 18. Hon. .WlljlJ Taft on Friday tendered his You have resigna- If. Taft, Washington: tion, effective June 30. The president nominated as candidate for the pn will appoint General Luke E. n4t . .. Wright dency by the Republican of Tennessee as his successor. I heartily congratui P convention. the The correspondence between the you. You will be elected by win Illinois president and Secretary Taft relating pie In November. to the latters resignation electoral vote for you. tvn?-Y-u j is very her I can do for your success and brief. Secretary Taft simply said in the party will be done. his resignation: 1 hereby tender my resignation as ot war t0 take effect jun The president In his reply said: Your resignation Is hereby cepted to take effect June 30 The resignation was dated Thurs. day, and the acceptance it the White that th. Pre8,dent so as Thurs day had given out arecently formal statement Sse ' KrSj?v not deemed ary to repeat what was then iw.aL ,aM preTident pleased. Say. Country I. to be Congratulated Upon Nomination of Taft. Washington. Immediately upon re- pre8denrjri President Roosevelt said: I afeel that the country s indeed 7T'Z T5 ROBERT LA FOL LETT I. PHILANDER C. KNOX. V"'- cause throughout that time we work- - - CHARLEB E. HUGHES. |