The herald., 1898-09-28

very enthusiastic convention. The fact
that Mr.. Elihu Roots opinion as to Col.
Roosevelt's candidacy would not be made
public before the convention goes into ses-
sion caused some comment. Mr.. Abraham
Gruber of the Black forces said at II o clock
that he would attempt on the floor Of the
convention to compel the Roosevelt peo-
pie to show their proofs Of his eligibility.
The Roosevelt people laugh at this and
say that they are prepared with an an
swer which Mr.. Root will present to the
convention tonight If the question Is raised
by the Black people
The delegates were rather slow in enter
ing the convention hail. banner bear
ng a portrait Of Col Roosevelt was car
ried into the hall and was loudly applauded.
The exMinister to Spain, Stewart L.
Woodford. was greeted with hearty ap-
plause.
At 1874 Mr.. Platt entered the hall. Some
body saw him as he came through the
door and started applause. which finally
became general. At precisely 1925 Chair
man Odell raped for order and Rev. s. D.
johnson Of Saratoga was asked to offer
prayer.
Following the prayer Louis F. Payne en-
tered with his delegation, passing Mr..
Plat without recognition. The roll of
delegates for substitutes and corrections
was called. While 1t was being called
Lieut.-Gov. Timothy L. Woodruff entered
the hall and was greeted with the heartiest
cheer of the day. the roll call having to
be delayed.
Mr.. Platt had another ovation when he
arose to make substitution in the Tioga
delegation.
Congressman Serene E. Payne was chosen
temporary chairman and escorted to the
platform.
Payne's Opening Address
Congressman Payne after referring to
the victory of the Republican party over
the Democratic-Populist combination two
years ago said: "Now, our friends, the
enemy. tell us that they have lost all in
terest in national affairs. They propose to
make a campaign upon State issues solely.
They evidently fear to face the people on
their national record. Having no decent
record on State affairs. they are willing
to 70 before the people on that issue. We
will meet them on State issues IL they de-
sire. We shirk no responsibility. If mis-
takes have been made, Republican exec
utiye will be satisfied to correct them. But
we will not permit these matters to over
shadow the paramount national questions
that are before us.
"They say there are no national issues.
No national issues? Why, we are to elect
a United States Senator and thirty-four
Representatives in Congress who will deal
with questions as important as any that
ever received the attention of the national
Congress. The next Congress must deal
with the question of our tariff and inter-
national revenues. Our new possessions
will disturb our tariff revenues. A large
portion Of the increased receipts from the
war revenue bill will become unnecessary.
These matters must all be revised and ex-
perience has taught the people by the
scverest lessons that this can only be safely
done by the Republican party.
1.-THE Teller resolution declared that all
our national obligations. both bonds and
greenbacks. were payable in silver dollars.
Its avowed purpose was to make depre-
ciated 16 to 1 silver dollars legal tender in
discharge for national obligations and to
pave the way for unlimited coinage OF
these, dollars This resolution passed the