The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-06-19
TEDDY DECLINES.
Does Not Want Vice-Presidencv.
Says He Wants to Be
GOVERNOR ONCE MORE,
Long Next in Favor Huge Parade by
Republican Clubs Five Miles
Long Unique Features.

Special to the Bee
Philadelphia, Pa, June 1S.-Thc drift
was towards Roosevelt for vice president
until this afternoon, when Roosevelt is
sued statement that he did not wish
the nominations; that he could serve the
party better by running for governor of
New York and that he hoped all his
friends would respect his wishes. Roose
velts friends realized that he WAS very
much in earnest and began to pull down
his boom. Hanna appealed to the dele
gates to respect Roosevelts wishes and
let other candidates had entered
the race in good faith on the proposition
that Roosevelt was out of it, have "A
chance. So many delegates, while still
believing Roosevelt the strongest man
for the place, began to switch to Others.
Long, with Roosevelt out, is considered
the strongest candidate. Delivers
friends have not given up hope. Senator
Carter says the Montana delegation will
vote for Scott of San Francisco.
Tonight the republican clubs Joined in
parade five miles long. Among the
unique features were cake walkers with
black faces and gorgeous costumes.
Among the illuminations were two slur
ring the civil service. The parade was
magnificent in proportions and also in
brilliancy. Scores of bands discourscd
sweet music. Platt and Quay are still
urging Roosevelt's nomination, saving
that his statement does not say he will
refuse to accept the nomination if ten
dered.
In Encouragement of tonight's parade
it had been decided, in spite of the cx
pressed sentiment by many OF the clubs,
to permit nothing in line antagonistic to
the civil service There were. however,
two violations of the order. On one
OF the transparencies mounted ON wagons
was the motto, THE Civil Service Law
Dlsqualities All Over the Age of 49," On
another, carried by IA club on foot, was
this: I'VE Are Opposed to the Civil
Service Because 1t Is Un-American."
The only demonstration in the line in
behalf of presidential candidates
was displayed by one club of POO stream
ers on which "Dolliver" was painted in
big letters. The parade was divided into
eight divisions, in which were more than
50 local clubs and about 20 visiting po-
litical organizations from out of town.
The clubs were scattered through eight
sections and escorted by club which
had been assigned to entertain the visit
ing clubmcn all day.
The delegates and crowds are aban-
doning themselves to the joys of the
hour from dawn to midnight. The air
never ceases to throb to pulsations of
music and it is constantly rc-echoed by
the steady tramp of marching clubs pa
rading with flying banners. Tonight
throngs were enthusiastic with delight.
AS prelude to the event were the flash
and scream of rockets and the glare of
Greek fire, turning night into day.
Tomorrow the convention will be called
to order by Senator Hanna. Senator
Wolcott, the brilliant Colorado orator, as
temporary chairman, will deliver his key
note address. A call of the roll and the
announcement of standing committees,
with perfection of the permanent organ
izations, will wind up the proceedings of
the day.