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chairs to cheer him and women fiuttered
their handkerchiefs.
Delegates crowded forward to greet
him and his entrance, theatrical though
it may have been, was like that Of con-
quering hero. He took his seat immedi-
ately in the rear of Senator Platt and in
front of Senator Depew.
"Our Chauncey," who has aroused the
admiration of many republican con-
vention, came in at the same time that
Roosevelt did, but the multitude had
eyes only for the hero Of San Juan. Mo-
table groups could be seen among the
delegates. Immediately in front sat Sen
ator Fairbanks of Indiana, with Gov
ernor Mount Of that state just behind
him. Governor Shaw of Iowa ran over
to greet his executive colleague and say
that Delivers flag was still floating;
Across the aisle Senator Platt waited
while Cornelius N. Bliss was earnestly
assuring Senor Payne as to some contro-
verted point. Mr.. ODell sat with Mr..
Quigg and all the New Workers kept
turning their heads to see when that
broad brinmed sombrero made ITS ap-
pearance. Governor Taylor of Kentucky
came in with Governor Bradley of that
state. ,
Senator Allison of Iowa was among the
earlier arrivals. Among the other men,
bers of the senate on the stage were
HaWley Of Connecticut, Burrows OF Mich
igan, Cullom of Illinois and Shoup OF
Idaho.
The long gallery was now packed with
humanity and the floor from wall to wall
was a living sea of people. During the
intervals when the band was not playing
the hall was filled with an indescribable
hum of myriads of voices which is only
heard at the gathering of thousands OF
people.
On the desk of Senator Hanna was
plank about a foot square and on this
lay his gavel. The gavel consisted of
heavy square oak piece fitted with
handle and looked more like maui than
gavel for the presiding officer.
Senator Hanna seemed in no hurry to
call the convention to order. Attired in
sack suit with a white vest, he sat chat
ting with those about him, his broad face
beaming, his eyes rowing over the con-
vention.
At 1880 the band broke into the strains
Of 1.-The Star Spangled Banner" Cover
nor Roosevelt was first on his feet in re-
sponse to the national anthem. His
rough rider hat came off and he stood
with head uncovered. Instantly the
whole convention rose en- masse. Ten
thousand people stood while the stirring
air was played and applauded it with a
cheer as they took their seats. Chairman
Hanna remained standing. He lifted the
ungainly gavel and brought it down with
a. resounding whack. Instantly all eyes
applause swept the hall. Chairman
Hanna faced the storm of applause with
a resolute face. His stern features did
not relax, but he nodded an acknowledge
ment as the applause broke here and
there into a cheer. When it had sub
sided he brought down the gavel again.
1.-THE convention will come to ORDER"
he shouted at exactly 1885. 1.-The con-
vention will be opened with prayer" he
continued, "by the Rev. J. G. Bolton of
the Hope Presby church of Phila-
delphia.''
Chairman Hanna remained standing
with bowed head while the divine came
forward.
But the delegates in the pit remained
seated and only here and there did one
of the spectators. ALL however, bowed
their heads reverentlv while Rev. Boil
ton read his prayer. He said:
20, Thou who art spirit infinite. eter-
nal, Interchangeable in Thy being, Wisdom,
power, holiness. justice. goodness and
truth, Thou are the sovereign God.
'"The Creator. Ruler, Dlsroser of us all
that Thou hast made. They thoughts are
not our thoughts. nor Thy ways our
ways. Thy mercy is not limited to per-