The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-20
CONVENTION PRocEEDINGs.


The crowds were slow in gathering
at the Convention Hall. When. shortly
after II o'clock. the band in the gall
lery woke the echoes In the vast roof
space. there were not more than 1000
persons In the great auditorium. But
Il was astonishing how rapidly the
crowds began to arrive after that hour.
They poured In steady streams until
they blackened the acres Of seats. The
sergeants- and the ushers
had their hands full attending the
crowds.
At 1901 the first pronounced demon
stration OF the convention occurred.
Governor Roosevelt came in the main
entrance and moved down the center
aisle. He wore his Rough Rider hat,
and was instantly recognized. Men
jumped TO their chairs to cheer him,
and women tiuttered their handker-
chiefs.
lie took his seat Immediately in the
rear of Senator Platt and in front of
Senator Depew.
"our Chauncey.' who has aroused
the admiration of many republican con-
ventions. came in at the same time
that Roosevelt did. but the multitude
had eyes only for the hero of San
Juan.
Chairman Hanna called the conven-
tion to order at 1880 He faced the
storm Of applause which greeted him
with a resolute face. His features did
not relax. but he nodded an aeknow-
Judgement as the applause broke here
and there into a cheer. When it had
subsided he brought down the gavel
again.
THE convention will come to order,
he shouted, at exactly 1885. THE
convention will be opened with prayer,
he continued. by Rev. DR.. ]. Gray
Bolton. of the Hope-street Presbyterian
Church. of Philadelphia"
At the close of the prayer Mr.. Han
ma was again the center of attraction
He left the presiding officers table, and
stepping to the front Of the Platform
looked upon the sea of faces, and in
clear voice began his speech of well
come.
In bidding you welcome" he began
Il also wish to congratulate you on the
magnificent representation from the
republican party.
There was no mistake in bringing
the convention to Philadelphia" Mr.
Hanna went on. Here was the cradle
OF liberty, the birthplace of the repub
lie. Here also had the republican party
seen its birth. and here. too, was the
center of that throbbing idea, the pro
lection of American industry.
I'VE are on the eve of another grea
struggle. Already we are beginning tC
forme our battalions under the leader
ship of William Mckinley"
That was the signal, and for the frs
time the convention broke forth in {
whirlwind of enthusiasm. Men and wo
men sprang to their feet delegates
spectators, staid and distinguished
guests, all animated by a common
purpose. to do honor to the president
For a minute. the demonstration KEEP
up, and then, with wave Of the hand
the national chairman bid the assem-
blage resume their seats and let hin
proceed.
AT the conclusion of Senator Han
mas opening address, Senator Wolcott
of Colorado, was introduced as tenn
porary chairman of the convention.
The appearance of the Colorado ora
tor set the convention off like rocket
With a pleasant nod of acknowledge
ment to Chairman Hanna, he turne,
and addressed the convention. When
with outstretched arm, he predicted tn
triumphant election of the republican
ticket in November the audience sur
rendered, and when be first mentione'
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