Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21

and secured recognition for a substi-
tute to the Quay amendment. This
recited that in any State where the
right to vote was abridged because of
race. color or previous condition of
seryitude, the representation in Con-
gress should be reduced in proportion
to the extent of the Acknowledgement.
A point of order was promptly made
that the substitute was not germane,
and Chairman Lodge sustained the
point.
At this point the convention threat
ened to get into a parliamentary tan<le
over the adoption of the rules and pro-
posed amendments. Mr.. Quay's motion
finally prevailed that rules l and IL,
with his amendment, go over until to-
morrow, after which the other rules
were agreed to without dissent.
With this out of the way, Senator
Fairbanks, of Indiana. chairman of the
Committee on Resolutions
was recognized to present the platform
to the convention. The Indiana Sena-
tor received a fiattering reception as
he mounted the stage, but when he be-
gan to read the declaration of princi-
pies scores of delegates and alternates
got up and began filing out of the hall.
The confusion became so great that
Senator Fairbanks was unable to pro-
coed and Senator Lodge was compelled
to come forward and appeal for order.
This is a matter of the most vital
Importance" said he. 1T is the annun-
citation Of the principles upon which the
Republican party is to stand"
This appeal hal it's effect. Many OF
the delegates returned to their seats,
but the thousands who could not hear
Senator Fairbanks grew restless and
many left the hall for a breath of air.
While the hum Of conversation con-
tinued throughout the reading of the
platform, interest in the document
manifestly increased as the reading pro-
ceeded. Senator Fairbanks made siren
uous efforts to make himself heard.
Chauncey NJ. Depew, desiring a bite
to eat. went in search Of it. AS he
worked his way through the throngs
which surrounded the delegates on all
sides, he was recognized and greeted by
A Storm of Cheers
So distinct was the interruption that
Chairman Lodge was forced to appeal
to the spectators in order that the bus
mess of the convention might be trans
acted.
Senator Fairbanks concluded the
reading of the platform at 2:50. He
moved that the platform be adopted and
on that motion demanded the previous
question. The demand was seconded
by Senator Hansbrough, Of North Da-
kota, and Senator Sewell, of New Jer-
sey.
The demand was agreed to and the
motion then was declared by Chairman
Lodge to be unanimously adopted.
The announcement of the adoption
OF the platform was received with en-
thusiastic cheers.
Chairman Lodge then called for an
nouncements from the various delega-
lions of national committeeman and
vice presidents.
Senator Foraker, of Ohio, was in the
center of the main aisle with his hand
raised for recognition.
Il was about TO move to adjourn,
Mr.. Chairman" said he, but | with
hold that motion until the roll of States
can be called"
The call was begun then each of the
well known and prominent men, as
their anne were announced being
greeted with applause.
when Former Senator Quay
was announced as the choice OF the
Pennsylvania delegation for member
of the National Committee, half of the
delegates and hundreds of spectators
were on their feet in an instant, cheer
ing as il mad.
For the first time in the history of
American politics Hawaii was called
on the roll Of a National Convention.
When the newly acquired TERRITORY
was called by assistant secretary NAL
10y. Col. Samuel Parker rose and made
his announcement in q full, resonant