Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-20
the CONVENTION OPENED.
CONTINUED from page 1.)

Acknowledgement of the ovation his
at,earance elected. His jaw was firm
" set and he came on through the press
like a soldier performing duty. He
did not even remove his hat but pushed
his way through the delegates who
swarmed from their places to grasp
his hand. Fully two minutes it took
for him to traverse the length of the
hall to his place near the stage. All
of the time the roar followed him and
the haadkerchiefs rose and fell like the
wings of gulls. over summer sea. But
he made no sign that he realized it was
all FOR him.
When he took his seat with his
slOuCh hat still on without having
glanced to either side the people gave
il up ami the cheering gradually sub
sided. But il broke out afresh a mo-
m-nt after as the band started up the
Star Spangled Banner" Roosevelt of
all the thousands was first upon his
feet, standing erect like a Norway qine
with uncovered head to the music of
the anthem. Instantly the whole con-
vention rose en- masse as if apologize
ing for their hardness.
This entrance of Roosevelt into the con-
vention was distinctly the dramatic feat
IRE of the session. Then the wheels be
gan to move. but the convention under
the spell Of his presence could not take
it's eyes Off him. In him the interest
seemed centered. During every pause in
the proceedings he was surrounded by
delegates and newspaper men anxious for
a word. To all he gave the same answer.
He was not a candidate. He did not want
the nomination. Those who wanted him
nominated left him saying he would ac-
cept and they would nominate him
whether he liked ii ar not. Those who
did not want him hastened to spread the
report that he could not be- moved into
accepting.
Chairman Hanna's reception when he
called the convention to order ana later
when he made a briet address was Hat
tering in the extreme and the smile on his
broad face betrayed the pleasure it gave
him. But the enjoyment he experienced
over his own reception seemed nothing
compard with the delight he manifested
the first time he mentioned the Presi-
dents name. The convention Went off
like rocket. The cheering was deafen,
ing. the Ohio delegation leading in the
demonstration. Mr.. Hanna's face was
picture. 1t was wreathed in smiles. tie
showed the ecstacy OF the joy he felt
over the storm Of applause he had raised.
the Presidents Warwick had announced
a year ago that his ambition would be
satisfied and his cup Of JOY would be fun
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