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Show First ton Is Fired i'I'-J in Chicago. f j,vj; : Former Secretary War Root , J 1 Opens Campaign With a 'rij'jj! Splendid Speech. 1 i ' "' I ji 1 Delivers It to Hepubllcn.ii Hosts ' 1 Gathered to Nominate a Na- j tional Ticket. ' 1 1 " j ! f HICAGO, Juno 21. Former Sccre- l' jj I tary of War Root was named by ' the Republican National com- j ' J mlttee as the temporary chairman of the Republican National convention, k i 1 He was Introduced by Chairman Payne j jj ,, j and on motion of Gov. Odell of Now j II ii '( York the action of the committee was 'Hi'! I ' approved by the convention. Mr. Root , iH1 ') was unable to proceed for some time j ' owing to the cheering, but when quiet -A 'I i , was restored he spoke as follows: |