Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21


Philadelphia. June 20.-It was almost
IL o'clock when the advance guard of
the great army of visitors crossed the
Schuylllill and besieged the doors of
the convention. AS on yesterday the
delegates were slow in arriving; but
the distinguished guests were on hand
somewhat earlier Ex-Postmaster Gen
eral Gary and the Rev. Edgar NJ
Levy, the chaplain, who prayed at the
first convention OF the party half a
century ago. were conspicuous on the
stage, and in prominent seats over
looking the delegates pit sat Adjutant
General Corbin and General Bates.
Some of the members of the Nation
al Legislative League of the Woman
Suffra gists were busily engaged while
the delegates were assembling. distrib-
utlng appeals for declaration by the
convention favorable to woman suff-
rage.
The first demonstration occurred when
Senator Hanna entered and crossed the
length of the hall to the stage. lie
could hardly make his way to the plat
form. owing to the pressure of the
delegates to greet him as he passed
through. Senator Foraker aroused the
next outburst.
Our Chauncey" was not overlooked
to-day, and there was n great nutter
of handkerchiefs from the ladies as he
entered, but 1t was again Governor
Roosevelt VINO set the convention wild.
Senator Platt was by his side. The
Governor did not appear so sternly
as on yesterday. He smiled right and
left TO the plaudits of the multitude.
WI TING FANG.
While the Roosevelt demonstration
was in progress the eyes of the multi
tude was suddenly directed by
strange spectacle in the centre of the
stage as the Chinese Minister, Mr.. WI
Ting Fang. Respondent in rich Oriental
silks, and accompanied by Mr.. Chung,
secretary of legation, also richly robed
in silks, came down the middle aisle OF
the platform. Minister WI was first
greeted at the entrance by Senator
Burrows. who introduced him to sew
eral of the distinguished public men
crowding about.
Maryland. who. while in the first Nc
Kinley Cabinet, was n close friend of
Mr.. WI, offered the Minister his arm,
and the two proceeded out toward the
delegates.
OVATION FOR TAYLOR.
Former Governor Taylor, OF Ken
lucky. received a distinct ovation just
as Senator Wolcott was preparing to
call the convention to order.
AT 1926 Snator Wolcott raped for
order. Immediately the band started
UP The Star-Spangled Banner and
the vast audience rose en- masse, Gov
ernor Roosevelt as on yesterday, being
first on his feet.
Senator Wolcott again raped for
order as the swelling strains floated
away.
When the confusion had subsidized
Rev. Charles NJ. Boswell opened the
proceedings with prayer.
TRIBUTE TO THE FLAG.
A remarkable tribute to the flag and
to the pioneers of the Republican party
now occurred.
Mr.. Wolcott stepped forward and
stated that fifteen survivors OF the
fisrt Republican convention called at
Pittsburg fortyfour years ago were
present with the same old flag used In
that convention.
At that moment a file OF white haired
patriarchs appeared from the rear.
bearing at their head a faded Ameri-
can flag, tattered and barely held to-
gether by a cross staff.
As the nag appeared the audience
rose, delegates. spectators and guests.
and n deafening salute went up for the