The Portland daily press., 1900-06-21
THE PROCEEDINGS.
Lodges speech Before the conven-
tiOn.

Philadelphia, June 2O.-Ihe ueiegatea
werc slow in arriving at Convention hall
Yesterday forenoon but the distinguished
guests were on hand somewhat earlier.
The long session ahead with perhaps n
tedious protracted contest over the report
of the committee ON CREDENTIALS held no
terrors for the assembling thousands.
The delightfully."- cool and bracing
weather was an assurance against dis
comfort. shortly after eleven O'Clock the
big municipal band Of Philadelphia took
its place in the gallery opposite the stage
and a few minut es later the strains of
Sousa's stirring marches crashed out.
As on yesterday many Of the leading
lights OF the Republican party came In
without causing furry.
Senator Lodge, who Is TO be permanent
chairman of the convention, came In with
his Massachusetts, delegation at five min
utes before twelve, but there was not
ripple.
The first demonstration occurred min
ute later, when Senator Hanna entered
and crossed the length OF the hall to the
stage He could hardly make his way to
the platform, owing TO the pressure of the
delegates to greet him as he--passed
through the pit.
Senator Foraker, handsome and debon-
nair aroused the next outburst
At twelve O'Clock after senator Hanna
had reached the platform the ushers car
ried into the pit great lunches of red
white and blue pampas plumes.
"Our Chaunceyn was not overlooked
today, and there was a great flutter oil
handkerchiefs from the ladies as he en-
tered, but it was again Governor hoose-
welt who set the convention wild.
Still wearing his rough riders hat he
appeared as on yesterday at the main en-
trance and instantly the crowds cheered
franticaliy. AS, on yesterday, he pushed
his way toward his seat, his progress was
stopped by the enthusiastic greetings
from delegates. Senator Platt was by his
side, The governor did not appear SC
sternly austere as on yesterday. He
smiled right and left to the pfaudits Of
the multitude.
While the Roosevelt demonstration was
in progress the eyes of the multitude were
suddenly directed by strange spectacle
in the centre of the stage as the Chinese
minister, Mr.. WI Ting Fang, respondent
in rich oriental silks and accompanied by
Mr.. Chung, secretary of legation, also
richly robed in silks, came up the aisle to
the platform.
''Not word from China" said Minis
ter WI, when asked as to the alarming
reports as to Pekin. 1--WE are wholly in
the dark kept for what the press brings
us, and we hope and sincerely believe the
conditions are not as bad as pictured.
am here unofiicially, as an observer, to
see how the American people select their
candidates for the Presidency"
At IL 26 Senator Wolcott raped foI
order. Immediately the band started NJ
"The Star Spangied Banner" and The
vast audience rose, Governor Roosevelt
as on yesterday. being first on his feet.
Senator Wolcott again raped for order
as the swelling strains floated away,
welding the heavy mailet with his left
hand. When the confusion had subsidized
Rev. Chalres NJ. Boswell opened the pro-
ceedings with prayer
At the conclusion of the prayer dele
CATION of fifteen white haired men, sur
vivors Of the first Republican convention
forty -four years ago, entered the hall and
the audience arose and cheered them.
The delegation read a resolution declar'
ing their unwavering allegiance to the
party they had helped to bring forth.
This incident over, the chairman recog-
nized Representative Serene e. Payne OF
New York, chairman of the committee on
credentials, who mounted the platform
and read the report of the committee.
The friends of j. +. Addicks of Della
ware, were in evidence when MIR. Payne
read of the victory of Addicks over the
Dupont faction in that state. The report
read, MIR. Payne demanded the previous
question.
Senator Sewall on behalf of New Jersey
and Mr.. Markle, on behalf of Indiana,
seconded the demand which was ordered.
Under the rules under which the con-
vention was operating, twenty minutes
ON a side was allowed but no one de-
manded the floor and the report was put
through with whirl.
The convention which evidently felt re-
lieved at this quick disposition of the
contests signified its approval with ap.
plause.
General Grosvenor of Ohio, chairman of
the committee ON the permanent organi-
cation, then presented that committee S
report. This report was also put through
with whirl
''The chair announced as a committee
to escort Senator Henry Cabot Lodge to
the chair" said Mr.. Woloott, Governor
Shaw of Iowa, and Governor Roosevelt
of New York.
A cheer went up, strong and long con-
tinued, as this group of names fell from
the chairman's lips.
Apparently Governor Roosevelt had not
expected to be thus designated and his
face showed signs of annoyance. With
Gouarnor Shaw he Steamed tn Mr. TOdoafg