The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-21

ton, also richly robed in silks, came down
the middle aisle of the platform Min
tster Nu was greeted at the entrance
to several distinguished public men. In
Guiding ex-Postmaster General Gary, OF
Iaryland, a close friend OF Mr. Wu, Who
offered the minister his arm and the two
proceeded out toward the delegates. The
minister smiled and aCknow lodged Ia
English the many salutes. Mr.. Gary
seated the minister and his encourage
alongside the delegates
Not a word from china" said Minis
ter Wa. when asked rs TO the alarming
reports rs to teking We are wholly
In the dark, except from what the press
brings. and we hope and sincerely believe
conditions are not as bad as pictured.
am here unofficialy. az an observer. to
see how the American people select their
candidates for the presidency"
Convention Called TO order.
Cen Taylor. of Kentucky, resolved n
distinct ovation just as Senator Wolcoit
was preparing 10 call the convention 70
order. The hall was now black with
people and tho scene was inspiTng. "a ths
eye roamcd over the ncres Of humanity.
At 1870 O'Clock Senator W0icott raped
for order. Immediately the band started
up this star Spangled banner" Gov
Roosevelt. as on yesterday. being first un
his feet. Senator woicott again raped
for order as the swelling strains hoated
away. When the confusion had subsidized
Rev Charles VI. Bosweii opened proceed
ngs with prayer Few Of tho delegates
n couple Of snap shots we're taken Of the
convention. Rev. Boswell said
our heavenly Faiher. we come 20
Thee AS the Creator Of men and the up-
holder 81 governments. our fathers trust
cd tn Thee. and we're helped. and whore
they led may We gladly and boldly fai.
which We live. for its beloved ruler. The
prosperity of its people and the Victories
- i,s army and navy. May these be
we bless Thee for having brave and
wise men In charge Of our executive. Legs
latiye and judicial arairs IN trying iIfaes.
MAY Il always be $50 with America.
we praise Thee for those men who
have left their occupations and homes
20 transact business for their country by
attending this convention. MAY Thy spa
clsi favor rest upon them Guide them in
their dclibefatiou@ platform and caudi-
dates and may they br such as sbsli DO
ttnHe 20 keep our dear olf country whuse
flag we love todaY better than ever before.
IN the lead among the rcsper cd f1r Hh-
crty and humanity.
GIVE the deleEa,es sna their friends
hcaithfui and pleasant stay among uF
aud preserve their lowed ones ffom harm
while they arr absent from theul
Specially remember those who are
bearing arms fef us IN distant lands and
hasten the day when 80 wars shall rsaan
and Thine shall be the hoaor and glory
forever. Amen"
Veterans Of 1885.
a
the pioneers ~ the Republican party ro~
occurred Mr. Wuiratt sffpned forward
ard stated 'aaf fifteen eur ifars ~ fhe
Hrs' Republican convention called az
P3ttstarg forty fauy years aKo we~r ores.
eat with the SANE 0la faE uhel in the
conFfrfiSr
~ that moment - aic o, whl'~ haired
r4frlaff As appearef frnrV'' ha rrar bfhfiug
So their bead a faded rag 'aftered s-A
barely hsid together hv R cretf faT Au
'he hag app3' '7"d th. audience '.sF deie-
gates, epsrfaters and guests anf q deaf
nra arf lfR venerable Uuhcf3aru The M
teen w bite haired men rfrEed fhruasff, ca
eide bY side. looking 1I; 1n fhf sra ~
faces AlgnNsi1e the faG smother stand.
ard bore ths legend NHftgraI FFstnlrf
Association Erpuh' is1l PARTY. oFKanlzed
Fchruary o. lN6 90 IitisourR Fa When
the storm ~ applause ha3 flbsfaed tho
delegation rsad resolution declaring
the'T uBwa terins allegiance 20 the party
they haH helped 20 bring forth
The resolutions regretted the Inability 81
fuaHy ~ Tho members % the National
Fremont Association "a he present becaune
~ advanced age and dse.guatfi Mayor
II y. Long ard X. Conner 50 repre-
sent them The resolution concluded pith
the declaration that we heartily indnrse
the administration q Hon william Nc
kinney who gives us such unbounded
prosperity
tredentiai. Committee Reports.
This incident over. the chairman recag-
plzed Representative Payae, ot New York,