Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-20

busily engaged, While the delegates we're
assembling, distributing appeals for a
declaration by the convention favorable
to woman suffrage.
rs on yesterday many Of the leading
lights of the republican party came in
without causing a furry. The first dem
occurred when nat Hanna
entered. He could hardly make his way
to the PLATFORM, owing to the pressure of
the delegates to greet him as he passed
through the pit.
Senator Foraker, handsome and debon-
nair, aroused the next %outburst.
At II o'clock, after Senator Hanna had
reached the platform, the ushers carried
into the pit great punches of red and
white and blue plumes. They looked
much like those which were in evidence
at st. Louis four years ago, and probab-
~ destined to perform a similar func-
ton in the great Mckinley demonstration
later in the day.
Our Chaurcey'' was not overlooked
today and there was a great fiutter of
handkerchiefs from the ladies as he came
in. but 1t was Governor Roosevelt who
set the convention wild. He was still
wearing his rough rider hat. He appear
ed at the main entrance n instantly the
crowds cheered frantically. AS on yes
terday he pushed his way toward his
seat, his rogress was impeded by the
greetings OF the delegates.
Senator Platt was by his side. The
BUY lsH Ill ltIC TO The
plaudits of the multitude.
While he Roosevelt demonstration
was in progress the eyes of the multitude
were suddenly directed by a strange
spectacle in the center of the stage, as
the Chinese minister, Mr.. WI Ting Fang,
Respondent in rich oriental silks and ac-
companied by Mr.. Chung, secretary Of
the legation, also richly ROBBED in silks.
came down the middle aisle of the plat
form. Minister WI was greeted at the
entrance by Senator Burrows, who in
troduced him to several distinguished
public men crowded about.
Ex-Postmaster General Gary of Mary
land, a close friend of Mr.. WI, offered
the minister his arm, and the two pro-
ceeded out towards the delegates. The
minister smiled through his s~pectacles
and acknowledged in English the many
salutations. General Gary seated the
minister and his encourage Immediately
alongside the delegated
mot a word from China" said Minis
ter WI, when asked as to the alarming
the lark except for what the press brings
us, and we hope and sincerely believe the
conditions are not as bad as pictured. I
am here unofficially as an observer to see
how the American people select their
candidates for the presidency"
Governor Taylor of Kentucky received
a distinct ovation just as Senator VOL
colt was preparing to call the conven-
tion to order. The great nail was now
black with people and the scene was in
spring as the eye roamed over the acres
of humanity. Al 1926 Senator Wolcott
raped for order. Immediately the band
started up 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
n the vast multitude arose en- maSse.
Governor Roosevelt. as on yesterday.
being first on his feet. Senator WOlcOtt
again raped for order as the swelling
strains f1oated way. When the confu-
sion had subsidized Rev. Richard M. Bos-
we'll opened the proceedings with prayer.
Few of the delegates arose. While the
invocation was ascending a couple OF
snap shots were taken of the convention.
Rev. Boswell said: Our Heavenly
Father, we come to Thee as the creator
of men and the %upholder of governments.
Our fathers trusted Thee and were help
ed, and wherever Thou lead may we bold
ly follow. We thank Thee for the Ian
in which we live, for it's beloved ruler,
the property of it's people and its vic
tories Of it's armies and navy. May
these be a~bundantly continued.
we bless Thee for having brave and
wise men in charge of our executive.
legislative and judicial affairs in trying
times. May it always be so with Amer
ica.
1--WE praise Thee for these men who
have left their OCCUPATIONS and come to
transact business for their country by
attending this convention. May Thy
EDeCldl FAVOR rest upon llclu. ulu tiASiA
in their deliberations, platform and can
didates, and may these be such as shall
be approved by the people, and may they
continue ito keep our dear OLD country
whose flag we love today, better than
ever before in the lead among the re-
! spected for liberty and humanity.
'"Giye these delegates and their friends
| a healthful and pleasant stay among US
and preserve tneir loved ones from harm
while they are absent from them.
Especially remember those VINO are
bearing arms for US in distant lands and
hasten the day when Gil wars shall
cease and Thine shall be the honor ana
glory forever. Amen"
A remarkable tribute TO the flag and to
the pioneers of the republican party now
occurred. Mr.. Wolcott stepped onward
and stated that Is survivors OF the first
%ranuhlican convention called at Pttsburg
IA years ago, were present with the same
odd flag used in the convention. Al tnat
moment a file OF white haired pat1arcns
appeared from the rear bearing at tneir
head a faded flag, tattered ano nare hs
held together by a cross STAN. AS the
aag apueared the audience rose, deiesls
anectatons and guests, and a deafenang
sa,,rsa went IN for she fadel stahr1ard
and its venerable upholoers: Tue 40
Write haired men ranged WefrseiVes
s;da NV side looking out on the sea OF
saces Alongside the flag another stand.
nd bore the legend, National fre1non'
association Republican Party, T. !.
ed February %, 1856. at Pittsoure; ID ~
when the storm of applause had SUD
sided the delegation read a resolution oe-
oie rinp their ~unwavering allegiance to
the party they had helped to brlns
forth. ,,h;;+v
The resolutions regretted the inaohlty
If many of the members of the Nationai
Fremont association to be present De,
cause of advanced g and
Mayor H. H. Long and J. Il. Common ~
ranresent them. The resolution conclud-
ed with the declaration that I'VE heartily
| endorse the administration of Hon. VIII
liam Mckinley, which gives US such un-