In Other Words/Some Speeches

by Franklin P. Adams

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Some Speeches

Now glory to our holy cause, from whence all glories spring,
And glory to our candidate, who stands for everything.
So, gentlemen, I nominate that leader of the cause,
That noble man, that swerveless head, Wisconsin’s [Great applause].

From where the pine-clad hills of Maine in fronded beauty stand,
To where the jagged Rockies reach across this lovely land,
Is heard the name that echoes over valley and through chasm,
The name of—need I mention it—of [Great enthusiasm].

Ah, gentlemen assembled in this gre-eat convention hall,
This land of ours is fairest on the whole terrestrial ball;
And who so fit, from Boston to where rolls the Oregon,
To steer the Ship of State as [Cries of “Louder!” and ‘‘Go on!’’]

That brave, intrepid, fearless, dauntless, wise, courageous one,
That plain and honest Democrat, Rhode Island’s favorite son,
Who loathes the predatory rich, the wicked trust and grafter,
That sterling statesman, need I say [Continued cheers and laughter].

Ohio offers up a name requiring no laudation
To gain for him the honor of this glorious nomination;
The choice of all this big broad land is he, to all appearing
I bring the name of William Howard [Loud and mighty cheering].

But who has put the nation where it proudly stands to-day?
What is the greatest, biggest name in all these U. S. A.?
The name of Theo [Reader, this applause you’ll have to guess,
For truly, there be limits to the power of the press].