The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-19

not consider a movement coming from
New York or Pennsylvania or from
the states near New York, but would
bow to the will OF the west and south.
concerned II Is understood that : the
Ohio takes the position that Gov.
Roosevelt's statement must be ac-
cepted I'm good faith as meaning that
he is out OF the race. while Mr.. Piatt
without going into details maintains
nee OF the convention.
SECRETARY LONGS BOOM.
Secretary Longs vice presidential
movement has received some impetus
and the Massachusetts, delegation Ia re-
gaining It's courage. IL appears that in
a conference over a long distance tele-
phone Secretary Long made 1t perfectly
plain that he does not want his name
to be unduly urged IL the tide 10 tow
ards Roosevelt.
The Dolliver people are delighted at
the demonstrations evoked for the
young Iowan during the parede last
night as the Illinois banners. bearing
the name "Doiiiver'' brought out gem
eral enthusiasm. On all hands. how
ever IL is felt that the great game be-
tween the powerful leaders Of the con-
vention is not played to its end. that
the nominee will not be known as . cer-
taInty for some hours yet. s.
WORK ON THE PLATFORM.
The probabilities now are that Sena-
tor Fairbanks of Indiana will be chair
man OF the committee on platform. 10
was at first intended that this honor
should be conferred upon Senator For
aker but the Attest decision % FAR az
| the party leaders can decide the Ques-
| ton in advance OF the meeting OF the
| committee is to transfer IL to another
~~~>x-
| ing speech Senator Foraker win make
| the principal address IN nominating
| President Mckinley. He has done q
| great deal of the preparatory work In
| putting the platform In shape and Ia
continuing to assist In that line. Yes
tsEasx tsravsS and $3.50 .sst = Eht ss rs
changed in sons details, but Il folIows
very closely the lines indicated Sum
l day night.
A careful effort is being made to
| find a way not to cut on entirely the
| hopes OF the bimetallists, but there will
be a positive declaration against silver
coinage under present conditions. The
resolution will probably take the shape
of condemnation OF bimetAllism, ex-
cept by international agreement" The
extreme gold men are demanding that
even this implied concession shall not
be made.
A more delicate problem 10 what to
do with the present Chinese situation.
The imbroglio in the celestial empire
Is so new and SO unprecedented q pre-
dicament for the United States that II
is conceded that any expression on the
subject will call forth the shrewdest
finesse. Many favor leaving II alone.
A MESSAGE FROM ODEIlL.
Governor Roosevelt sent for Henry
c. Payne and Senator Lodge just before
he left for the convention hal, but
could not find them. Chairman Odells
OF the New York state committee sent
word to the room. Don't make any
statement or talk for publication until
you see me. have something TO tell
| YOU of Importance that Will please you.'
1t is generally believed that Mr..
Platt and Mr.. Hanna have arranged =
program and that Roosevelt will not be
nominated.
Governor Roosevelt left the hotel at
| II minutes to ~ with Senator Depew
and the senator's son. and was driven
| 10 the convention hall. He received an
ovation at the hotel, along the streets
and at the entrance to the convention
| grounds. Governor Roosevelt said af-
| ter he came into the convention hall,
/ when asked about the reported remark
| TO Henry G. Payne that he had made no
| statement except that one made direct
| TO the public. ''If you hear rumors OF
F, statements" he continued you can
| 60 to Cairman Odell. of New York;
and unless he says they are genuine.
| you need not believe them He then
| added in his emphatic way:
"I earnestly hope that there VIII be
| no necessity for any statement"
AS II in dire contradiction to these
| late rumors. Mr.. Odeli. when approach
| ed in the convention hall. and after re-
.fusing at first TO talk. said pluntiy:
t. Mn \
| Is Roosevelt 1t can't be stopped"
''Has Mr.. Hanna agreed to it?" was
| asked.
overwhelming sentiment will probably
| nominate Roosevelt
THE CONVENTION OPENS.
The convention hall by the time set
| for calling the delegates to order was
| crowded in every part and AZ the lead
| ers I'm the Republican party entered
| the hall they were greeted with cheers
and handclapping. The welcome given
| Gov. Roosevelt was particularly enthu-
Lodge also came In for a warm geetinR
as they entered the hall and proceeded
| 10 their places.
At noon Senator Hanna took hts seat
| at the chairman's table. but although
| this was the hour set for calling the
| convention he waited a few minutes.
| comforting with Secretary Dick. Senator
| wolcott and others. .
THE STAR sPANGLED BANNER"
tr2.so the band broke into the stir
ring strains of the star Spanelcd Bor-
| ner." Gov. Roosevelt was first on he
| feet in response 20 the American an
them His RouVh Rider hat came on
| and he stood with head uncovered In
stantly the whole convention rose cn
masse.
tcontinued on page Three.)