The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-20
comforting with Secretary Dick. Senate
Woicott and others.
The Crowd Greets Teddy.


AT 12:O7 the first pronounced demoustra-
ton of the convention occurred. Gov:
Roosevelt came in the main entrance and
moved down the center aisle. He wore
his Rough Rider hat and was instantly
TO cheer him and women futtered their
handkerchiefs. Delegates crowded for
ward to greet him and his entrance, the
atrical though 1t may have been, was like
that Of q conquering hero. He took his
seat Immediately In the rear of Senator
Plat, and in front Of Senator Depew
"Our Chauncey," who has aroused the
admiration of many a Republican con-
vention, came in at the same time that
eyes only for the hero OF San Juan.
Notable groups could be seen among
the delegates. Immediately In front sat
Senator Fairbanks, OF Indiana, with Gov
Mount. of that state Just behind him.
Gov. Shaw. OF Iowa, ran over to greet
his executive colleague, and TO say that
Delivers flag was still flying. Across the
aisle Senator Plat waited. while Cornell
ius n. Bliss was earnestly assuring Sc
reno Payne as to some controverted
point. Mr.. Odeli sat with Mr.. Quigg. and
all the New Workers kept turning their
heads 10 see when that broad brimmed
sombrero made its appearance. Gov
Taylor. Of Kentucky, came in with Gov.
OF Iowa, was among the earlier arrivals
Among the other members occupying the
stage were Senators Hawley. of Connecti-
cut; Burrows, Of Michigan; Culom, OF
Illinois. and Shoup. of Idaho.
Packed with Humanity.
The long gallery was now packed with
humanity. and the floor from wall to
wall was living sea of people. During
the intervals when the band was not
playing the hall was filed with that hum
at the gathering of thousands of people
Before Chairman Hanna, on the desk.
was was a he ,S,yy plank s., about foot square;
consisted of a heavy square oak piece
fitted with a handle and looked more
like maui than gavel for presiding
Senator Hanna seemed in no hurry to
call the convention to order. Attired in
a sack suit with white vest. he sat
chatting with those about him, his broad
hall. At 1890 o'clock the band struck
up 10 the strains OF THE Star-Spangled
Banner" Gov. Roosevelt was on his feet
In response 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
played, and applauded II with a cheer as
they took their seats. Chairman Hanna
remained standing. He lifted the I'M
resounding whack: Instantly all eyes
were riveted upon him and great applause
swept the hall.
Chairman, Hanna faced tho storm of
applause with resolute face. His stern
features did not relax, but he nodded an
acknowledgment. When the applause had
subsidized. he brought down the gavei
again
''The convention will come TO order"
he shouted. at exactly 1895 o'clock. THE
convention will be opened with prayer"
he continued by the Rev. ]. Gray Boil
ton. OF the Hope Presbyterian church of
Philadelphia"
Chairman Hanna remained standing
with barred head while the divine came
forward But the delegates In the pit re-
manned seated, and only here and there
did one of the spectators rise. All. how