The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-20
His Speech Brief, but Literally APP
pIauded, Especially when He
Referred to Mckinley.
SENATOR woLcoTT's ADDRESS
REPUBLICAN PARTY's WORK RE-
VIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
What 1t VIII Do for Fflipinos il Re-
tanned in Power-National Com
mittee and Platform Takers.

PHILADELPHIA, June 19.-The crowds
were slow in gathering at the convention
hall. When, shortly after II o'clock, the
band I'm the gallery awoke the echoes In
the vast roof space there were not more
than 1000 persons In the great auditorium.
But II was astonishing how rapidly the
crowds began to arrive after that hour.
They poured in In steady streams until
they biackened the acres of seats. An I'M
usually large number were women, look
ing fresh and sweet in their summer gowns.
The sergeant-at-arms and the ushers had
their hands full attending to the crowds
In the seats back of the stage were many
distinguished personages.
The leaders were slow i'm arriving. and 1t
was not until Senator Hanna put in an
appearance at Has that the enthusiasm
OF the thousands was uncorked. He got a
cheer as he moved up the center aisle, the
full length Of the hall to the platform.
General Grosvenor, the white-bearded old
veteran. was Immediately recognized, and
he. too. got a cheer.
Occupying prominent seats upon the plat
form were four of the fourteen men now
living who were delegates to the first con-
vention Of the Republican party held in
Philadelphia June IL, 1856. All were men,
bers of the regular Ohio delegation. Three
of them were prominent in the anti-slavery
light that led to the convention held In
Pittsburg on Feb. y. 1856. which was in
reality the precursor of the Philadelphia
convention. and these men. therefore, claim
10 be among those who were chiefly instru-
mental in forming the Republican party.
The three men who were first at Pittsburg
and later at Philadelphia are Judge Rush
r. Sloane. Sandusky. o., General r.. B.
Brinkerhon. Mansfield. o., and Hon. George
II. Trey, Springfield, o. Judge w. III. Up
son. of Akron, o.. was at the Philadelphia
convention. bu: not at that in Pittsburg.
Senator Allison. of Iowa. the famous
leader of his party i'm the Senate, was
among the early arrivals. Among the 9TH
err members Of the Senate on the stage
we're Hawley of Connecticut, Burrows of
Michigan, Deboe of Kentucky, Cullom of
Illinois and Shoup of Idaho. Cornelius N.
Bliss. of New York. got a scattering of ap-
plause as he came in and took his seat
with the New York delegation, and Senator
Platt. Of New York. got a popular greet
Ing.
AS the hour of noon approached the dele
gates entered In a solid stream and spread
over the seats reserved for them. The
crowds were so absorbed picking out the
men of national reputation that they for
got TO cheer and men like Henry Cabot
Lodge. of Massachusetts,, Senator Davis.
OF Minnesota, and Senator Foraker of Ohio.
did not get a hand as they took their
places. Meantime the band was playing
popular airs and the scene was impressive
and animated.
At noon Senator Hanna took his seat at
the chairman's table. but although this
was the hour set for calling the convention,
he waited a few moments. comforting with
Secretary Dick, Senator Wolcott and 9TH
ers.
At 1907 the first pronounced demonstra-
tion Of the convention occurred. Governor
Roosevelt came in through the main en-
trance and moved down the center aisle.
he wore his Rough Rider hat and was IN
stantly recognized. A deep reverberating
cheer greeted him. Men jumped to their
chairs to cheer him and women fiuttered
their handkerchiefs. Delegates crowded for
ward TO greet him as he moved through
the press and his entrance. theatrical
though 1t may have been. was like that of
a conquering hero. He took his seat i'm
r-ediately IN the rear of Senator Plat and
In front of Senator Depew.
.Our Chauncey," who has aroused the
admiration OF many a Republican conven-
tion, came in at the same time that Roose-
Welt did, but the multitude had eyes only
for the hero OF San Juan hill.
Many notable groups could be seen among
the delegates. Immediately in front sat
Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, with Gov
ernor Mount. OF that State, Just behind
aim. Governor Shaw. of Iowa, ran over to
greet his executive colleague and say that
Delivers flag was still flying. Across the
aisle Senator Plat. with pearl hat tipped
back. reflected and waited. while Cornelius
~. Bliss was earnestly assuring Senator
Isyne as 10 some controverted point. Mr.
Odell sat with Mr.. Quigg and all the New
Workers kept turning their heads to sec
when that broad-brimmed sombrero made
Its appearance.
Ex-Governor Taylor. of Kentucky, came
IN with Ex-Governor Bradley. of that
State, the former smiling and unrufied.
after all his turmoil.
Just across was Senator Foraker. look
ing as though he had been having hard
conference WINE pthSral GTosNenor. look
ing Ike a patriarch. crossed the aisle and
Rrasped hands.
Senator Lodge ana Judge Mccall came
IN at the head OF the Massachusetts dele
cation and were greeted by General Harry
Bingham.
lis IL all over" said Bingham.
Yes. said Lodge, for Long that's the
ticket. a certainty-McKinley and Long"
QUAY SMILES GRIMLY.
Senator Quay smiled grimly from across
the aisle. He wore a suit of miIler's gray
and had apparently contracted the SOM
brero habit. for his hat was OF expansive
brim and Of the Santiago cut. He greeted
Senator Davis and whispered something.
Then Senator Thurston came on the scene
Sitting up together ON the platform was
. couple OF distinguished guests from the
diplomatic corps at Washington, including
We first secretaries OF the British en-