No. 66. ELEVENTH YEAR.
SKAttWAY, ALASKA, TUESDAY, JDNE Jfi, 19<)tf.
PRICE, 10 CENTS.
STAMPEDE THREATENED TOR ROOSEVELT
Wildest Demonstration ot Enthusiasm Ever Wit
nessed in a National Convention. Alice Roose
velt Weeps. Cummins for Vice-President
(United Press Telegraph-Cable 8ervlce.)
Chicago, June 17. ? Chairman Julius Burrows called the
convention to order shortly after noon. 'The credentials
committee announced that it would be ready to report in
an hour. Temporary Chairman Lodge was introduced and
made a speech to fill in the time
It was learned that the credentials committee was unani
mous, that all contests had been settled, and that the com
mittee would pass a complete report up to the convention.
This means that Taft will have over 700 votes on the first
ballot.
The temporary officers will be made permanent and the
business of the convention thus expedited.
A boom for Governor Cummins, of Iowa, for second
place was started this afternoon.
Chicago, June 17. ? The wildest scene ever known at a
convention followed the mention of Roosevelt's name which
occurred in the speech of Mr. Lodge. He had said Roose
velt was the most abused and the most popular of presi
dents. For forty-five miuute# the most remarkable demon
stration of enthusiasm was witnessed. Men stood upon
chairs and hurled their hats iu the air. The yelling could
be heard for miles. Lodge tried repeatedly to restore order
but was helpless. The bands played all the while. Alice
Longworth, tfre president's daughter, seated in the gallery,
was greatly affected and cried. Wh"n the noise seemed to
be subsiding some one cried "There's the president's
daughter" and this started the scene anew. It is believed
that this scene will be taken as a cue for some one tomorrow
to start a stampede for Roosevelt,
NOT UNANIMOUS
Chicago, June 17. ? Taft forces control all committees.
George Shea is on the committee on resolutions and Schack
elford on credentials.
The allies this afternoon decided to withdraw all names
but those of Lafollette and Hughes, which means that
Taft's nomination will not be unanimous.
ANTI INJUNCTION PLANK
"X
Chicago, June 17. ? The anti injunction plank is block
ing the work of the resolutions committee. Gompers is in
sisting upon his demands. The committee was still at work
at 4 o'clock.
CUMMINS FOR VICE PRESIOENT
Chicago, Jupe 17. ? A boom has been launched for Gov
ernor Cummins for vice- president, and it is practically cer
tain he will be the choice of the convention.
(Special to The Daily Alaskan)
Ketchlk<>n, June IT ? John Ronan,
democratic candidate for delegate to
congress spoke to an audience of 500
peop'e here last night in an open air
meeting. He said he stood squarely on
the democratic platform. He con
aidered territorial gorernment ai ?ha
paramount Issue Id Alaaka and a cure
for all It* ilia.
It Is generally conceded that the flgbt
iu this sectlan la between Cale and
Konan. Ronan left on Dolphin for
Juneau. .
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Mr. John W. Corsoa made an addres?
last evoning at Elks' hall. Mr. Cor
son'a "whirlwlnders" hired ihe Skag
way band wbioh spent soma time
previous to the meeting discoursing
tnuslc before the several saloons of the
town, in an effort to attraot
what of the" saloon element" it could to
hear Mr. Corson discuss territorial
government. The ohairs in the hall
were nearly all occupied when Mayor
Chria Shea called the meeting to order
and introduced the speaker. Mayor
Shea remained on the stage throughout
the meeting.
Mr. Ooraon Is a fluent speaker, has a
good voice, diction and delivery. How
ever he failed to arouse any enthusiasm
and It was quite evident that, the hall
far from being; filled as It was, most of
tboao present went from curiosity or to
while away the hour. There was a
spattering of hand clapping once In a
while upon the utterance of a seatl
ment agreeable to all, but the only
real applause was provoked by the
mention of the name of Ta't. Roose
velt's name was not mentioned. The
points covered in the address and a
discussion of them Is given tn the
editorial section of this paper.
Beat meals in Whltehorse at Royal
Cafe. tf
The Bull Dog is par ejcelleoce, cal
at Torsy Dortero's for same.
This is the season when chicken
lice are a menace to our feather
ed friends
Lee's Liquid Lice Killer
Is a sure remedy. Absolutely Safe
1-2 Gal. Cans 65c. Gallon Cans $1.25
Spray Pumps 50c. each
QANTY & FRANDSON
iS WIK FOR CUE
VALDEZ WANTS H0G5STT REMOVED FROM OFFICE
Special to the Daily Alaskan.
Vuldez, Juno 17? A rousing big
meeting last night endorsed Cale. All
th? speakers donounced Hoggatt. Res
oluttons adopted critlolse bis Wash
ington lobbying tod aalc for his removal
from office. Valdez and adjacent towns
are nearly unanimous (or Calo.
NOME FLEET HKS HMD TIME
(By United Pre*?.)
Nome, June 17.? The steamer Vic
toria arrived in yesterday morning
In a badly damaged condition, the re
sult of bain? caught In the Ice p?clt.
The fleet wa? seven days locked In In
the ice. She has a hole punched la her
bow and is leaking badly. ^
The Senator limped in this morning
with a broken rudder. They are the
first of the fleet. It is the latest on rec
ord for the arrival of the first boat.
ON THE RUN
OVER IRE HILL
Five loaded cars left for Whitehorse
this morning carrying uwav, among
others, a number ot the s'gnal service
men who are going insldo to install
wireless stations at various points.
Th?re were 130 passengers on the train.
The reports from the river are to the
effect that regular sailings will be con*
tlnurd. The steamer Dawson left at 2
and the Selkirk will leave at 7 (his
evening. The rexular train from
Whitcbor*e will be in tonight. The
number of sojourners still In the city is
notably diminished.
Tho C. P. R. Princess May left Van
couver Monday with 70 passengers and
150 tons of freight. She will be here|
Friday morning.
Miss D&zle Stromstadt and Miss
Crystle Snow, of Juneau, will appear In
Skagway soon In concert. Theiie
enterprising young: ladles will make a
tour of the Interior. Both are so well
known In thla city as excellent musi
cians and entertainers that they will be
gre?ted by a full house.
The date of coming and program will
he given at a later date.
M!as Snow Is the sister of Monty
Snow. Miss Stormstadt has taught
?erv successfully la Sitka and Juneau
and is a writer of considerable note.
Mrs. C. W. Hockett. now in Juneau,
will bring her daughter Madeline home
from school. Miss Madeline has been
attending the convent there.
You know Hart. Schaff
ner & Marx and Aciler
& Sons clothing; John
B. Stetson's and Dunlap
Hats; Carhartt Overalls;
A- A. Cutter's Heavy fej
Shoes and Nettle ton I
"Fine Shoes are the Best
Goods in the United States,
and are probably as good as
any that will land in Skagway
for fifty years.
Don't Wait
Buv Now*
Life is to short to wait
THE ONE-PRICED CLOTHIERS