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1 1 in that-connects s^^ 4 HE APPEAL KEEPS IN FRONT BECAUSE: l-It aims to publish, all the news possible. 2It does so impartially, wasting no words. 3-Its correspondents are able and energetic- VOL. 20. NO 2 ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS McKinley we remember Hanna," a hush, almost oppressive, spread over the 7,000 or more persons present. The speaker had paused expectantly. As he started to resume the full force of the tie stretched between the two great political heroes went home to the delegates. The applause started, and in a sympathetic wave was car ried to every part of the hall. The demonstration was unlike any that had preceded it or that came after. An in definable dignity was attached to the demonstration that seemed foreign to a political gathering. Makes First Speech. The first speech of the convention was by Senator Scott, who informally presented to Chairman Payne a beau tiful gavel. It was the gift of the Chi cago citizens' committee, which co operated with the national subcom mittee in making arrangements for the convention. Later Graeme Stewart, present member of the national com mittee from Illinois, on behalf of the Chicago committees, presented a simi lar gavel to Temporary Chairman Root. It was left to Gov. Van Sant of Min nesota first to place the president's name before the convention. He found the occasion in presenting to the con vention a table which had been built by the manual training school con nected with the South Minneapolis high school. The Applause Was General, but .not long continued, and in that set a preceaeiit that was followed in suc ceeding demonstrations. Yesterday's program of the conven tion was not of a nature to attract more than ordinary interest. The af fair of greatest importance was the presenting to the convention of the proposal to admit the delegations from the Philippines and Porto Rico. Mr. Root asked for a ruling on the Ques tion of calling the names of the new possessions in the roll for naming of members of the various committees. The convention ordered the seating and recognition of six delegates from the Philippines with two votes, and two delegates from Porto Rico. i La Follette Makes No Contest. The La Follette faction of the Wis consin Republicans declined to make a contest before the credentials com mittee yesterday afternoon, declaring that it refused to do so on the ground that the committee on credentials was not an unprejudiced body, and making the flat statement that they under stood some members of the committee had been "approached." What the fea ture of the "approach" might be or by whom made the La Follette people de clined to state. They entered no par ticulars, simply making the broad and general charge of an "approach," and withdrew after stating that tney pre ferred to submit their case to the peo ple of Wisconsin at the election next November. Unanimously Selected as Republican Party's1 Candidates for President and Vice President. Both Nominations Are Greeted by Demonstra tions of ApprovalThe Platform Is Unanimously Adopted. __,. _......,-.J^- For PresiAaatt-*'.-^^K^^ THEODORE ROOSEVELT of New York. For Vice President, CHARLcS YV. FAIRBANKS of Indiana. Chicago, June 22.Without disturb ing element to impede smooth opera tion, the first day's program fe the Republican national convention was carried out like clockwork. Not a jarriBD: sound was heard, not a false step taken. It was an assembly of non-combative delegates which car ried into effect, without the thunderous demonstration usually attendant upon political conventions, a purpose that had been clearly defined. An organization was perfected pre paratory to the adoption of a platform and the making of nominations on the succeeding days of the convention. From the enthusiasm provoked by Senator Fairbanks' arrival at the Coli seum, his nomination for vice presi dent is little less assured than the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for president. Keynote of the Campaign. The keynote to the campaign of 1904 was sounded by Elihu Root in his speech as temporary chairman. His address was a review of the accom plishments of the present administra tion and a defense of Republican poli cies in general. When that had been delivered and the various working committees dispatched to their labors the business of the first day's session was completed. Incidents which are destined to live long after the spasmodic demonstra tions have forgotten are Mr. Root's tribute to President McKinley. The temporary chairman spoke of Mc Kinley's Administration of Progress, his gentleness of character and those qualities so beloved by the nation-, and v Cannon Was Whole Show. Chicago, June 24. Proceedings of the Republican national convention, with. Joseph G. Cannon in the chair, yesterday took on a picturesqueness and deraonstrativeness which Tuesday were lacking. From the moment Speaker Cannon was escorted to the platform to wield the gavel as permanent chairman the entire atmosphere of the convention ,T/-.j(*v. changed. Enthusiasm, which "had lain dormant burst forth, and the applause rang true and hearty. He naa.de a speech and the a-udience -cheered whether hr spoke jocularly or in a se rious vein. He was the entertainer: in fact, he was the 'convention. The report of the -committee on cre dentials interested the convention only' so far as it dealt with, the Wis consin situation. Senator McComas of Maryland, chairman of the -commit tee, read a report of the investigation of the contest. He took: the delegates Into the confidence of the committee and explained in detail that a thorough canvass was made Into the Merits of the Contest despite the fact that the contestants had withdrawn their claims on the ground that fair treatment eould not be had. He said the imputation was directed at the convention itself, and, though resented deeply by the com mittee, the inquiry was exhaustive and patient. The report closed with the declaration that the "stalwart" faction, led by Senators Spooner and Qiiarles, Representative Babcoek and Judge Emil Baenscb, as delegates at large, is the regular Republican party in Wis consin. This national indorsement of the faction headed by the two United States senators from Wisconsin evoked prolonged applause. The platform had been the subject of administrative scrutiny and na tional interest for many weeks, and it was accepted Without a Dissenting Vote. Visitors were not so early about the convention hall yesterday, but when Mr..Rqot.calJ.ed tlje cpnyenUoi^toiRr^ presented a more inspiring appearance than on the preceding day. The gal leries were crowded for the first time, and a large number of women were present. After prayer by the Rev. Thomas E. Cox, the business of the day began. The announcement of the perma nent organization for the convention started the continuous demonstration which-followed the introduction of Speaker Cannon as permanent chair man. He was escorted to the platform by a committee consisting of John D. Long, Senator Cullom and Representa tive Burton of Ohio. The scene that followed was inspiring flags waved, hats were thrown into the air, dele gates jumped to their feet and then to chairs, shouting wildly, LOudly and Continuously. Speaker Cannon's story was dis tinctly to the liking of the convention. He opened with a delightfully refresh ing and humorously frank avowal. Each of the thousand listeners re ceived a confidential tip. The speaker had written his first speech, and had tried to. memorize it. But he did not show the slightest intention of follow ing it. He knew the inspiration that would come, that had come, and he just wanted a free hand to cut loose. "So let us ramble a while That is what he said. AmU then he abandoned himself to his limitless store of profound sagacity and his original and characteristic vocabulary. Throughout his address the cheering .was generous, intelligent and appre ciative. he Resolutions. The preamble calls attention to the fact that since the organization of the party and the election of Lincoln in 1860 the party has been in entire or partial control of the government with the exception of two years. The party entered upon the present period of complete supremacy in 1897. It found the country, after four years of Democratic rule, in an evil plight, oppressed with misfortune and doubt ful of the future. It. replaced Democratic tariff laws based on freeHrade with a consistent protective tariff, and industry, freed from oppression and stimulated and gncouraged by wisje laws, expanded to a "degree never before^Snown. Public Credit Rose. Public credit rose under the Repub lican administration to its highest point, arid enabled the government to borrow at 2 per cent in time of war. The remainder of the preamble takes credit for the suppression of the Philippine rebellion, the purchase of the Panama canal, etc. Tn this record of achievement for the past eight years may be read the pledges which the Republican party has fulfilled. We promise to continue those poli cies and declare our constant adher ence to the following principles: VThe Platform. Protection, which guards and devel ops our industries, is the cardinal pol icy of the Republican party. The measure of protection should always be at least equal to the difference the cost of production at home and abroad. We insist on the maintenance of the principle qf protection, therefore, -and the rates of dntv should raadinattui THE The decorations were pretty' simple and effective and their arrangement was artistic. This feature of the prep arations was under the control of the local committee on arrangements, of which Sam B. Raymond was chairman. Mr. Raymond was warmly praised for his work by everybody who had the good fortune to see it. He exercised good taste without being extravagant and gave the convention results that were never before equaled. The acoustic properties were as nearly per fect as they could be in so large a straeture. The platform was thrust out into the center of the great build ing, so that the voices of speakers ear ned with a distinctness never before known at similar functions, to the most remote corners. Every seat in the building was a good seat. That is something new in the experience of national conventions- Georgia sent a fine lot of Afro-Amer ican delegates to the convention, head ed by Hon. J.- W. Lyons, Augusta, reg- 'v&idz&i ister of the treasury, delegate at large and member of National Committee Hon. H. L. Johnson, Atlanta, .delegate at large J. H. Deveaux, Savannah, collector of customs J. S. Styles, Dawson S. S. Humbert, Montgomery P. A. Allen,-Numan Hon. H. A. Ruck er, Atlanta, collector internal revenue P. S. Arnold, Fayetteville, U- S. gaug er Rev. A. Maxwell. Marietta M. B. Morton, Athens A. W. Wimberly, Au gusta, deputy collector internal reve nue W. H. Matthews, Brunswick, dep uty collector internal revenue S. S. Mineey, Ailey. One of the most disappointed men at the convention was John M. Switzer, who made the journey here from the Orient. He came all the way from Cebu, in the Philippines, to see that the tariff on goods imported into the United States from the Philippines be reduced to 25 per cent of the Dingley rate and that there be a declaration in favor of ultimate free trade. The far Eastern visitor thought it was the great question of the hour, but the committee did not see it in the same light and" passed the matter up. In .theatrical manner Theodore Roosevelt in oil came in view of the del egates at 12:30 Tuesday. Just as Elfhu Root, friend of the president and tem porary chairman, was introduced, the sergeant-at-arms placed a life-size oil painting of the president on one side of the stage. The move was a com plete surprise. The sight of Mr. Root and the president's picture electrified the convention. There was a cheering which could be heard a block away. Tlov. -Franklin Murphy of New Jer- ^ff Defective Page ST. PAUL AN MINNEAPOLIS MINK. SATURDAY. JUNE 25. 1904. The Story of ttie Great Meeting at Chicago told in Terse Paragraph*. Senator Scott, on behalf of the Chi cago citizens' committee, operated with the National Committee on Arrangements for the convention, presented National Chairman Henry C. Payne with a handsome gavel. It was large and made. for business.. A heavy gold band wa inscribed, "Mr- Henry C. Payne, Chairman Republican National Committee, 1904." Mr. Payne expressed his appreciation of the gift. The first delegate to appear before the subcommittee of the committee on resolutions was Dr. Robert Reyburn, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, Unanimously Nominated at Chicago Thursday, and Will be Triumphantly Electedin November President of All the People. member of the new National Commit tee from the District of Columbia, who wanted the subcommittee to recom mend the adoption of a plank giving to the District of Columbia the right of suffrage and representative govern ment. The proposition was turned* down. The District of Columbia delegates made the following assijgnments for committees of the convention, after naming J. F. Cook chairman of the delegation: Honorary vice president of the convention, permanent organi zation, credentials to notify nominee for President, Mr. Cook committee on resolutions, rules and order of busi ness, to notify vice president, Dr. Rey burn. A number of "Lives" of the Presi dent are being sdld on the street in front of the hall. One of these is call ed "The Triumphs, of the Roosevelt Ad ministration," and another is a tiny book, "The Candidate," not more than an inch square. The men selling it called out: "Smallest life of the greatest man. Put Roosevelt fn your vest pocket." President Roosevelt requested that the country newspapers have seats In the convention and the -editors of the following newspapers made applica tions for seats: Bean Hollow, "Once a Week" (sometimes) Slab Center, "Times" Bungtown1, sey who has been re-elected as New i President Roosevelt as a man and pres- Jersey's member of the Republican ident, and it was so eloquent, and rang National Committee, has, however, for so true that it brought the delegates years been governor of bis state, chair- to their feet cheering and waving flags, man of the state committee, and mem ber of the National 0$mmittee. In ad dition to this' Gov. Murphy was anx ious to be selected alffchairman of the Republican National Committee in this campaign before George B. Cortelyon was selected. "News" Sting _ville, "Star" Birds jCorners, "Report-' er" Hog Flats, ''Review" Slamville, "Gazette." eH&k-r' Secretary Root's peioration was a glowing tribute and incited the spectators to furnish a mighty chorus which seemed to shake the building. Before adjourning sine die, the old National Committee passed resolutions thanking the Chicago committee of ar rangements, of which Samuel B. Ray mond is chairman Secretary Dover, which co-! of the National Committee and Ser geant at Arms Williams F. Stone and his principal assistants, D. C. Owen and others. It was felt that it would be unjust to seat only two of the Filipino dele gates after six had made the long trip for the convention, and it was decided to give seats to all and to limit the voting strength to two, the number allowed Porto Rico and the territories. The delegates never let the chance go by to applaud when McKinley's name is mentioned. "They seem to do it spontaneously and with feeling. There is something very touching about it.. Lincoln's name, too, came in for handclapping when the speakers referred to him. Conservatism started with the small est details in the arrangements. There never was a great*.gathering of men which allowed so much comfort in seat ing plans or gave the delegates so much room. Aisles were free. En trance and exit were easy. Confusion was lacking. When Alexander McDowell, the clerk of the House of Representatives, came in and took his seat with the Pennsyl vania delegation several of his friends made fun of his resemblance to the popular conception of Uncle Sam, and he certainly does look the part. Senator Depew was asked his opin ion as to the probable nominee of the coming St. Louis Democratic Conven- tion.* "I hope it will be David R. Fran- cis," he said. "He is the nearest ap proach to a bad Republican that a good Democrat can be." Winston Churchill, the novelist, was the only literary delegate at the con vention. He came from New Hamp shire, which he has made his home for several years. He entered- politics in a legislative campaign two years ago, and he likes it. \& During the convention Chicago wom en, under the leadership of Mrs. Ellen M. Henrotin, Mrs. Gertrude B. Black we t0]th qualities of-, conti ig r, and Mrs. Catharine Waagh Mc Continued on Second Page. $&s a ]HE We cordiallv approve the attitude of the president and congress in regard to the exclusion of Chinese labor and promise a continuance of the Repub lican policy in that direction. Civil Service. The civil service law was placed on the statute book by the Republican party. We renew our former declara tions that it shall be thoroughly en forced. Always mindful of the soldiers and sailors of the United States, we be lieve in making ample provision for them by (liberal pension laws. We favor the peaceful settlement of international disputes by arbitration. Labor and Capital. Combinations of capital and-labor are the results of the economic move ment of the age, but neither must' be permitted to infringe on the rights and interests of the people. The concluding paragraph mourns the untimely death of William McKin ley. The American people have been fortunate in his successor. Roosevelt has justified the confidence placed in him. His administration throughout has been vigorous, honorable, high minded, patriotic. We commend it without res ervation vto the considerate judgment of the American people. Nominations Are Made. Chicago, June 25.For the second titne in the history of Republican con ventions selection of a national ticket was made yesterdaj without a dis senting vote. Theodore Roosevelt for president received every vote in the convention, while Charles W. Fair banks, for vice president, was named by acclamation. Regardless of the fact that the nom ination of president had been assured for months and the vice president for days, the announcement of the ac complishment was accompanied by re sounding demonstrations, which at tested the candidates' popularity. The cheering was led by fifures! known through the breadth of the land and Echoed by a Mighty Throng of enthusiastic men* and radient wom en assembled in the Coliseum to wit ness the crowning feature as well as the close of the thirteenth national convention that marks the semi'-cen- tennial of the Republican party in the United States. No fewer than 10,000 persons participated in the ratification of the party program, and the conse quent roar of the cheering and hand clapping was deafening. When Gov. Black of New York made his speecn nominating Theodore Roosevelt for Drcsident. the delegates in the Repub lican convention proved mere was no absence of enthusiasm in their ranks when occasion justified evidence of that quality. For twenty-five minutes the great throng showed its approba tion of the convention's choice for president- The name Roosevelt Came From Every Throat. The New York delegates paraded the aisles, shouting at the top of their voices. Other delegations joined the throng, and the well ordered body of half an hour before was a shifting mass, every semblance of organization gone. While the demonstration 'was at its height Chairman Cannon stepped to the front of the stage. He held in his i*^ I was waved in 1.&80 w,.ea APPEAL STEADILY GAINS BECAUSE: 4it'is the organ of ALL. Afro- Americans. 5-It is not controlled by any ring or clique 6It asks no support but the people's. ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS Unanimously Selected as Republican Party's Candidates for President and Vice President. Both Nominations Are Greeted by Demonstra tions of Approval-r-The Platform Is Unanimously Adopted. For President, THEODORE ROOSEVELT of New York. For Vice President, CHARLtS W. FAIRBANKS of'lndiana. only when the conditions have so changed that public interest demands an alteration, but this work can safely be committed to no other hands than those of the Republican party tection, withouh injury to Americanpro- ag riculture, American labor or any American industry. Gold Standard. We believe it is the duty of the Re publican party to uphold the gold standard of integrity and value of na tional currency. Merchant Marine. We favor legislation which will en courage and build up an American merchant marine and cordially ap prove the legislation of the last con gress which created a commission to investigate and report on the subject. Powerful Navy. A navy powerful enough to defend the United States against any attack, to uphold the Monroe doctrine and watch over our commerce is essential to the safety and welfare of the Ameri can people. To maintain such a navy is the fixed policy of the Republican $2.40 PES. YEAjt. nominated, and which had been used in every convention since. The flag showed the wear and tear of many similar contests. I "Uncle Joe" waved it vigorously To a Republican congress and a Re- and kept time with his body. Soon publican president this great question (the whole convention was swaying in can be safely intrusted. When the I exact measure. The cnairman tired only free trade country among the and his place was taken by a young great nations agitates a return to pro- man, who grasped the flagstaff firmly in one hand and with a megaphone tection, the chief productive country should not fail in maintaining it. Reciprocity. We have widely extended our for eign markets, and we believe the adop tion of all practicable methods for their further extension, including com mercial reciprocity whenever reci- Led the Yelling. At the conclusion of every second ing speech the performance was part ly duplicated and the speakers them selves were generously applauded. When Senator- Fairbanks had been nominated for vice president there t,, I was no .diminution in the demonstra- procal arrangements can be effected, hoarse, but the consistent wit the* principles of & jus The selection of Hon. Henry F. Cum mings of Baltimore as one of the ora tors to second the nomination of Pres ident Roosevelt is a well' deserved compliment to one of the brightest young men of the race. He is a good speaker and will hold his own with which tho other "seconders" at the National Lincoln was Contention. ^j'^ggS &theu nan imous as it was inw filling first place on the ticket. When the convention was called to order yesterday the galleries were filled for the first time. Tiers of the people were standing in the aisles and back of the rows of seats. It was 10:30 o'clock when Speaker Connon called the convention to order. With out preliminaries of any kind he re turned to the order of the day and in structed the secretary to call the roll for nominations for president. Black Nominates Roosevelt. By agreement Alabama, the first state on the roll, yielded to New York. That was the signal for the first out burst of applause. In the midst of the cheering Former Gov. Black made his way to the platform. Speaker Cannon took him to the front and character istically introduced him to the audi- ^aftey..^. th .orator chosen .to /pre sent theJjitname of Roosevelt needed no introduction. The delegates proved this, and also that they knew his mis sion by giving him a rousing reception before permitting him to proceed. Mr. Black entertained his audience by a discussion of party principles. He compared Republican standards with those of other parties. With his keen sense of humor and the deep thought displayed in his address the Orator Fascinated always, and frequently electrified his listeners. He led up to the nomina tion gradually by defining the type of man best suited for the party color bearer. As he named Theodore Roosevelt as the best example of that type the convention rose. The New York delegation led in the cheering, which almost immediately spread to every part of the floor, to the galleries and to the crowds which filled the en trances and overflowed into the streets. When from sheer exhaustion the throng lessened its tumult Speak er Cannon found his opportunity and restored order. Senator Beveridge was recognized by the chair to second the nomination of Mr. Roosevelt for president. He was followed by George A. Knight of California. Harry Stillwell Edwards of Georgia, Former Gov. Bradley of Ken tucky, Joseph B. Cotton of Minnesota and Harry S, Cummings of Maryland. Mr. Cummings is one of the colored delegates and he told of the colored man's service to the Republican party and his interest in President Roose velt. The roll was called and the unani mous votes of the delegations were recorded for Mr. Roosevelt. Pande monium broke loose again when Speaker Cannon announced that in the convention there were'994 votes and 994 had been cast for Roosevelt. Fairbanks Is Named. Alabama again yielded its place at the head of the list when the roll call was started for nominations fcr vice president. Th honor was this time given to Iowa, and Senator Dolliver. taking the platform, named Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana. The speech was an eloquent* indorse ment of the candidate's qualifications and was received with tremendous ap plause. Seconding speeches were made ny Senator Depew, Senator Foraker, Gbv. Pennypacker of Pennsylvania and Senator Carter of Montana. All were applauded to the echo and the great popular demonstration which greeted the unanimous nomination by the convention was a tribute to the Indiana statesman whose name was thus joined with Roosevelt's. When Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri and Georgia were called announce ment was made that the candidacies of favorite sons had been withdrawn. Senator Fairbanks was then declared nominated by acclamation. The usual resolutions of thanks to officers of the convention and to committees on ar rangements were adopted and the great body adjourned. *&