New-York tribune., 1900-07-06
A SESSION OF SPEECHES.
AWAITING THE PLATFORM. THE con-
vENTION HAS LONG TALKS
GOVERNOR HoGG. CONGRESSMAN DoCKEsY,
MAYOR ROSE GOVERNOR BECKHAM.
AND J. W MILES. LISTENED TO
BY DELEGATES

Convention Hall, Kansas City, No. July Con
venrion Hall again besieged to-day by eager
and excited thousands. and long before the time
for opening the second days proceedings OF the
Convention all Of the streets approaching the
building solidly massed with humanity. nov
ing forward the many entrances, Expectancy
was at high pitch as it was universally felt that
the day had in store the great events OF the Con-
vention.
By ten o'clock thirty minutes before the time set
for the opening Of the Convention, nearly every
in the galleries was occupied.
The delegates much more deliberate, and
came IN slowly The word had gone abroad that
there would be a fight on the floor over the adop-
ton Of the platform, and anticipating g session
which would be long and tiring after it had once
begun they preferred TO only at the last min
ute, that their stay in the crowded hall might be
made no longer than necessary. The crowd
anxious TO see Senator Hill, and on two occasions
when q bald-headed man came through the door
leading .he delegates they set up the cry
of Hill" which had proven so sensational fea-
ture at both sessions yesterday. The Senator how
ever was one Of the last OF the New-York delega-
ton arrive
Once the delegates began 10 put IN an appearance
they came in streams and the space reserved for
them filled up with great raptdiry.
The number Of handsomely gowned women
around the speakers stand even greater than
yesterday and, with their bright coIored dresses.
ribbons and futterng fans, they formed charm
ing background for the high officials party,
who occupied seats directly in front Of them.
The familiar tunes played by the bands in the
galleries brought forth the familiar yels from the
crowd. AS usual Dixie and "A Hot Time" were
played repeatedly and cheered enthusiastically.
The arrival OF Richard Croker called forth a few
cheers from the galleries and usual when lam
many man shows UP. there was the cry Of Hill"
just remind him that there are others
Governor Beckham Of Kentucky had an enthu-
siastic reception he in, a large number of
| delegates crowding around shake him by the
| hand
PRAYER BY BISHOP GLENNAN.
At Il o'clock the slender figure Of Chairman Rich
ardson doomed up above the platte assemblage.
He swung the gavsl Justify above the din
family could be heard his calls for order. When
| the chairman presented the Right Rev. John ]
Glennsn give the opening invocation. the entire
assemblage delegates and spectators, stood rev
erently with bowed heads while OF prayer
echoed through the building Bishop Glennan
prayed follows;
o Almighty Eternal God. our Creator and
Father invoke Thy protection and guidance.
| .smbfed that in ali things they may consult the
| welfare Of humanity and Thy glory May Thy
Kingdom come Thy Will De done earth II Is
Thou art infinitely just Grant that justice and
soljry NAV find expression In all our efforts that
| 55tt6ning ana defending our own rights we NAV
| cautiously abstain from violating the rights OF
| others Thou art father OF the poor and the op-
messed We, Thy children, then must look the
| moor as friends. and the oppressed wherever
tbsy he as claimants on our protection. Thou art
ne me- S,7-renoe Ruler Of nations Teach US how to
make our Nation truly great and good; drive from
M 6earfs the lust of power and the greed gain.
| our meas
hum bic that thus destiny may not be marred BY
| nSsriseesm and decadence Grant US unity peace
spd sta bility that country favored BY Thee.
may grow all goodness, struggling fer every noble
cause, fostering the sstsrhood OF nAtonA ina IN