Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-28
REPUBLICANS ARE At work.
Great Convention at Philadelphia
in Session.
10000 CHEER Mr.. M'KlNLEY
When Hanna Says the Second Battle II
Approaching-Gov. Roosevelt Received
an Ovation rs He Entered the Big
Convention Hall.

an Ovation as He Entered the Big
Convention Hall.
As soon as the temporary organiza-
ton was effected the Republican ma
tional convention took an ADJOURN
ment to noon.
Philadelphia, June 19.-The first ses-
sion of the Republican national con-
vention-the twelfth in the history OF
the party-began in Exposition hall
at 1895 o'clock. 1t was a purely per-
functory proceeding today. The party
managers stopped caucusing at the
downtown hotels long enough to run
up to the hall and effect a temporary
organization and then returned to the
conference rooms to resume the wire
pulling over the second place on the
ticket. The feature of the first session
was the speech made by Senator VOL
colt Of Colorado, who acted as tenn
porary chairman. Ten thousand peo-
pie attended the formal opening Of the
convention. The splendid hall was
well filled and the scene was one to re-
member. A surpliced clergyman read
a lengthy prayer in a silence which
was truly remarkable in SO vast an au-
dience. Then Secretary Dick read the
call, which consumed some time, for
no one made the customary motion to
dispense with the same. Facing the
speakers platform were nearly one
thousand delegates and as many alter
mates, representing the Republicans
Of every state and territory in the I'm
ion, including Hawaii and Alaska.
Seated in tiers surrounding the inner
circle was the crowd of sightseers. The
arrangements were perfect. On all
sides was heard unstinted praise for
the Quaker City managing committee.
Chairman Hanna made speech
congratulating the delegates on the
occasion. He said it was fitting that
the Republican party should meet in
Philadelphia, the cradle Of liberty"
and a "veritable hive Of industry"
These phrases caught the local crowd,
and the applause was loud and long.
The chairman reminded the delegates
of their duty. Then a twinkle came
in Hanna's eye. I'VE are here" he
said, Ito prepare for another struggle.
led to battle by that splendid leader.
William Mckinley"
Magic of McKinley's Name.
Senator Hanna paused and stepped
back to watch the effect Of the name.
Like a thunder-clap the storm of ap-
plause broke out all over the hall. The
delegates rose to their feet as one man
and roared their delight. The demon
stration which greeted President Nc
Kinley's name was repeated when
Temporary Chairman Wolcoll referred
to the chief executive.
A blind man could have seen then
and there how inevitable is President
McKinley's denomination. The vice
presidential matter is by no means SO
simple. Senator Wolcott, in his bril-
liant speech, declared that had Vice
President Hobart lived, the work of
this convention would have been
plainly outlined. Now the nomination
Is lowering over the heads Of Long,
Dolliver and Roosevelt. Dolliver is
gazing at it longingly; Long is calmly
waiting for Developments; Roosevelt
would have none of it in his sober
judgment, but his best friends fear
what he will do If the convention
stampedes for him.
1t was an orderly crowd that filled
the big auditorium. A Philadelphia
peace pervaded the assemblage, and
there was no unseemly pushing and
hauling among the ticket holders. The
band in the gallery played soothing
music, too, and the outlook for a quiet
day was good. There was dignified
applause, however, when the we'll
known party leaders entered the build
ing.
Roosevelt Gets Ovation.
Gov. Roosevelt slipped into the hall
in an unostentatious manner and walk
ed straight to his seat with the New
York delegation. There was round of
applause, but nothing In the nature OF
q tumultuous outburst. The fact Is
there has been 30 much Roosevelt talk
in Philadelphia the last three days that
1t has somewhat palled on the aver
age person. 1t Is to his credit that
Governor Roosevelt himself is sincere
ly wearied of the continual hawking of
his name here and there, day and
night.
Chairman Walcotts Speech.
Chairman Wolcott's address was In
part as follows:
-Four years ago the Republican
party at st. Louis named a ticket
which commanded the confidence and
support Of the American people. 1t
bore the names Of two eminent Ameri-
cans, each endeared by years of loyal
service to his country and his patty.
No whisper of personal attack intrud-
ed upon the national issues which de-
termined the contest. There was a
double safeguard for the countrys
welfare. Every true American knew
that II in the dispensation of Provi-
dence our leader should be called from
his high place, there stood beside him
q statesman devoted and stanch, IN
whose hands the vast and weighty az
fairs of our country could be we'll and
safely intrusted. Had Carrot Augustus
Hobart been spared to us until today
the work of this convention would
have been limited to cordial and
unanimous Endorsement OF the leaders
of 1896.
"The campaign four years ago was
fought on the currency question. Tbs