Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-18

eral fights. but they did not amount to
much. If 1t were not for these Reed howl
ers there would not be bit of life in the
scenes about town. N. o. NJ.
IN THE CONVENTION HALL.
Features of the Session Of the Re
publican Gathering.
Special From a Staff Correspondent.
CONVENTION HALL, ST LOUIS. Mo-.
June 1S.-This was the eventful, as 1t is
expected to be the final, day of the conven-
ton. 1t started with the report of the plat
form by Gov. Foraker, and at his appear
ance on the stage. with his declaration of
faith. which is a departure in straightfor-
wardness and daring from the average run
of political platforms, he was greeted with
prolonged applause and cheers. The knowl-
edge of what was to follow inspired the
friends of the platform to as great a demon
stration as possible.
Gov Foraker was frequently interrupted
during his reading by bursts of applause,
and the gold platform was particularly APP
plauded.
Then came the speech of Teller In protest
against the gold standard platform, and
announcing that he would not abide by IT.
He was loudly applauded by his sympa-
thiZers, who were evidently numerous in
the audience. and not few the floor,
though too much In the minority to count
in comparison with the vast assemblage.
He was applauded from time to time dur
ing his speech, and at the close he received
considerable applause.
On the motion to table the minority re-
port of Teller there was an exciting roll
call. votes frequently being challenged by
some votes being cast differently from ex
pected. 1t was evident, however, from the
start of the roll that the motion would carry
by very large majority. From time to
time votes were loudly applauded.
There was evidence of feverish excite
ment in the convention, but the best of order
was maintained.
."'n" Early Scenes.
The first half dozen rows Of seats in Con-
vention Hall look like joint meeting of
the House and Senate. There are many
familiar faces and familiar voices will be
heard before the day is over. There is
Senator Quay, sphinx-like as ever, watch
full and alert. His loud voice, however,
could not move a wave Of sound in the big
hall sufficient to stir feather.
There's gallant Dave Henderson of
Iowa. the Districts friend, whose ringing
voice has awakened the echoes in the
House for many years in behalf of public
schools and public progress. Beside him is
Hepburn, rugged as he is honest, and
fighter from the ground up.
There are Babcock and Odell and Curtis
Of the District committee
There in the front row, serious to the
point of sadness. is Senator Teller of Colo
RADIO. upon whom all eyes will be centered
later.
Near him is Senator Dubois, cool and I'M
impassioned the diplomat Of the silver DEL
egation. and with him young Cannon of
Utah. who has barely made his debut into
republican politics before he is called upon
70 bow his exit
Here comes ex-senator Ingalls, grave and
severe as ever. He looks wistfully over
the faces of the leaders in republican poll
tics. among whom he once took front rank
and turns to resume his place among the
newspaper correspondents. There is Hun
tington's friend, Grove johnson of Califor-
MIA; handsome Tom Settle Of North Caro-
lima. the cynosure of opera glasses held in
feminine hands in the gallery; Acheson of
Pennsylvania, and hundred others. In
fact. you could call the roll of the republi-
cans in Congress and get a quorum AS
you look over the tier upon tier of seats
rising in ranks from the ground floor, the
eye is bewildered by the motion of thou
sands of fans that try vainly to stir the
sluggish. dust-laden atmosphere. The au-
dience pours into the hall rapidly.
Here comes Perry Carson, who stops on
his way to his seat long enough to say il
is still "hoss and boss" between him and
Andy Gleason for the national committee
manship. Each one is firmly intrenched in
fho f,,,v, II.
ments which should be the man, and is
prepared to stand a siege.
The national committee is very tmpa-
uent regarding the situation in the District
delegation. The committee has troubles of
its own. real troubles, and would feel re-
lieved If the District could deadlock itself
into first-class case Of lockjaw and be
heard of no more.
Half an Hour Late.
We come to order half an hour late, and
a cololed divine invokes the blessing in a
manner which causes the audience to an
plaud him.
From prayer we get into politics in one
short jump. The chairman announces that
the committee OH platform is ready to re-
port and the audience is so glad TO got
down to business that they begin to cheer
Foraker of Ohio is introduced to read the
platform, and waits three or four minutes
for the subsistence Of the applause which
mis- presence invokes. The cheers have a
Mckinley ring, for he is recognized as be-
ing next to Hanna the representative of
the buckeye boy. Mr.. Foraker reads in a
voice that penetrates every portion of the
nall, while the audience listens attentiyely.
A Striking Scene.
Mr.. Forakers references to protection
and reciprocity are received with uproar-
ious applause but he gets more when he
comes tc the financial plank He reads
this portion of the platform in ar impress
sive Manner and when he says I'VE are
opposed to fee coinage" the most
striking scene of the convention
occurs. The whole house seems to
rise en- masse, and the draperies
Of the roof tremble with the vibration of
the applause. Hats are twirled aloft upon
canes, fairs and handkerchiefs waved and
for several minutes one continuous roar
OF approval goes up from 1900 threats.
1t is a glorious Endorsement Of the ef-
fcrts of the gold standard men, Lodge Of
Massachusetts and Platt of New York are
carried away by the fervor of the express
sion of sentiment, and join in it heartily
Senators Teller and Cannon who have now