The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-21

ROOSEVELT.

of the national anthem. The whole au.
dience rose 10 Its feet and stood until
IL was concluded.
The Canton band is one OF the most
popular organizations OF its kind In the
United States. lit Is here on the day %
the nomination of Mckinley at the
presidents request. He regards the
band as his mascot" Heretofore In
his congressional. gubernatorfal COM
tests and I'm 1896 in his contest for the
presidency the band played him to vic
tory. When IL was suggested that the
band could not be present, the president
insisted that IL should be and at his
request the noted organization was en-
gagged
Through the pit a squad OF men were
busy distributing great stands or reds
white and blue palm plumes which la
ter on were to cut g. big figure In the
demonstration. Picturesquely dignffied
and with a rather incongruous setting.
there stood upon the platform during
the preliminaries, Archbishop Ryan OF
the Roman Catholic See at Phladel-
phia. His ascetic face above the purple
and black robes of his clerical Office
stood out cameo like among the group
of politicians OF all classes and color.
and in all manner of dress.
MRS. ROOSEVELT PRESENT.
Among the early arrivals In the hall
was Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. She sat
in the front row of the east sdde of
the nall. Immediately to the left OF the
first row of delegates. She was attired
In a pink summer gown, white collar
and delicate four-in-hand tie, ana
black picture hat trimmed with feath<
ers and great bow of white. Accom-
panying her were Mrs. William j.
secretary, and Prof. Nicholas Murray
Butler OF Columbia University OF New
York. Mrs. Roosevelt was the cynosurc
Of thousands OF eyes.
CALLED TO ORDER.
At 1876 Chairman Lodge glanced at
his watch and then with three raps OF
the historic .gavel stilled the tumult on
the floor. while the band ushered in the
session with the national anthem,
Senator Hanna being one of the first to
rise and the entire audience Following
as the inspiring strains reverberated
throughout the building.
The anthem closed. the chairman an
nounced the opening invocation by
Archbishop Ryan. The distinguished
prelate wore the superb robe Of his
high station. falling to his feet and
open in front. showing the heavy chain
and golden cross emblematic OF his Of
fice
He paused until the assemblies had
his strong, rich voice rolled out a
prayer filled with a sentiment Of the
deep responsibility resting upon the
party here assembled. He said:
BISHOP RYAN'S PRAYER.
o. Thou Divine Son Of God, the
figure OF His substance and the splen-
dor of His glory. the light OF light who
illumines every man who cometh into
this world, we lift up our hearts and
voices to Thee. who. as we speak, sit
teth at the right hand Of the Father
to Thee Jesus Christ, and pray Thee
to bless this great assembly. this ma
tion and its ruler.
o send down wisdom that sitteth by
Thy throne that shall illumine the In
telects OF Thy servants and suggest
such principles. and action as may best
conduce TO the permanent welfare OF
Thy people. May our rulers rise above
consideration of personal or party In
terests and realize the awfulimportance
OF their position as ministers Of Thy
power. o King OF Kings.
Unity all these varied elements that
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