Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1908 — NAMED FOR NEXT PRESIDENT [ARTICLE]

NAMED FOR NEXT PRESIDENT

Cannon Declines to Talk—lndorsed by His State. Then referring to the honors bestowed upon Cannon by his own district and by congress Boutell closed as follows: “And the thought that comes to my mlud on this anniversary of our colleague’s first triumph in this house * * * is simply this: How gladly within tbe next few months the other plain people who live on farms or work in mines or shops will join the voters of bis district to reward this, their faithful servant who went forth in their cause thirty-four years ago with oats In his pocket and returned bringing bis sheaves with him, by conferring upon him tbe nation’s final honor."

Boutell’s remarks were punctuated throughout with loud applause oh the part of Republicans and Democrats alike. Cannon occupied the chair. Upon the conclusion of Boutell’s remarks the house and galleries as a unit Infulged in loud and continuous applause jnd demands for a speech by the speaker. Everybody stood up and cheered, and continued the demands until the speaker arose. Every one expected him to say something In reply, but amid shrieks of laughter he quietly said: “The gentleman from New Hampshire, Mr.Sulloway, Is recognised for the consideration of pension bills.” Cannon Indorsed In Illinois. Follovigg the boom started fpr

Speaker Cannon by Bouteli in the national house the Illinois Republican state central committee met at Sprtugflald and adopted resolutions, the pith of which Is as follows: "That we hare supreme confidence In the fairness, wisdom, experience and ability of Hon. Joseph G. Cannon for the high office of president of the United States, and most heartily and earnestly approve what we believe to be the wish of the Republicans of Illinois, and the action of the last Republican state convection of Illinois in indorsing him for nomination for that great office by the next Republican national convention.” The Taft club, of Chicago, was present and naked that a primary vote be taken on the question of Indorsement for president The reply was thal twice In four years the state convention had declared for Cannon; that 00 per cent of Illinois Republicans was for him; that be would not hesitate to submit the matters to a primary If It were practicable, but that be believed In letting each district act In Its own way on the issue. Ohio Democrats for Bryan.

The Democratic state central committee met at Columbus 0., and unanimously adopted resolutions, Indorsing William J. Bryan for the nomination for president. The commltte decided upon May 5 and 0 as the date for the state convention to be held In that city.