The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-21
Two of the Latter Not Adopted Re-
cause Quay Proposed Changes and
S~outherners Raised a Storm.
CHAIRMAN LODGES SPEECH
NOTABLE PRESENTATION OF H
PARTY,s GRAND ACHIEVEMENTS.
Platform Read by nj Fairbanks
Amid n Great Deal of Confusion
-Beports of Committed.

PHILADELPHIA, June 2o.-It was almost
IL o'clock when the advance guard OF the
great army of visitors crossed the Schuyi-
kill and besieged the doors of the conven-
ton hall. The denomination Of President
Mckinley was TO be the event of the day
and every road led toward the Export ex-
position building. In street cars. carriages
and afoot the people streamed thither.
There are thirty entrances to the hall, mere
keyholes into the vast amphitheatar, and
through these tiny holes the populace
flowed increasingly. gradually spreading
over and plotting out the great waste of
implanted pine chairs. AS on yesterday.
the delegates were slow in arriving. but the
distinguished guests were on hand some
what earlier. E-x-Postmaster General 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 overlooking the
delegates pit sat Adjutant General Corbin
and General Bates. The vases at the cor
ners of the stage to-day contained flaming
punches Of crimson ramblers and on the
chairman's desk was a fresh bouquet of
roses and mignonette. The long session
ahead held no terrors for the assembling
thousands. The delightfully."- cool and brac-
ing weather were an assurance against dis
comfort
Shortly after IL o'clock the big municipal
band Of Philadelphia took it's place in the
gallery opposite the stage and a few min
utes later the strains of one of Sousa's
stirring marches crashed out.
Some OF the members of the national
Legislst tive League of the woman's suf-
fragists were busily engaged, while the
delegates were assembling, distributing ar
reals for a declaration by the convention
favorable 30 woman's suffrage.
As On yesterday. many of the leading
lights of the Republican party came in
without causing a furry. Senator Lodge,
the permanent chairman of the convention,
came In with the Massachusetts, delegates
at five minutes before II o'clock, but there
was not a ripple.
CHEERS FOR HANNA.
The first demonstration occurred a min
ute later when Senator Hanna entered and
crossed the length of the hall to the stage.
He could hardly make his way to the plat
form owing to the pressure of the delegates
80 ~ laooCA tAlOuSn ttlt DIT.
Senator Foraker. handsome and debonaire.
aroused the next %outburst. Governor Fos-
ter Voorhees,. of New Jersey, who arrived
this morning from Europe was warmly
greeted. He was escorted to the platform
by Senator Sewell.
At IL O'Clock, after Senator Hanna had
reached the platform. the ushers carried
into the pit great punches of red. white
and blue pampas plumes. They looked
like the same plumes which were in evil
dence at st. Louis four years ago, and
they were probably destined to perform a
similar function In the great Mckinley
demonstration later in the day.
Our Chauncey'' was not overlooked TO-
day and there was a great hutter of hand
kerchiefs from the ladies as he entered.
but IL was again Governor Roosevelt who
set the convention wild. Still wearing his
Rough Rider hat. he appeared as on yes
terday at the main entrance and instantly
the crowds cheered frantically. As ON
yesterday, as he pushed his way toward
his seat, his progress was impeded by the
enthusiastic greeting of the delegates. Sem
ator Platt was by his side. The Governor
did not appear so sternly austere as ON
yesterday. He smiled right and left to the
plaudits OF the multitude.
While the 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. MI. Wu 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 tho plafforrn Arfxs-- IT. e
greeted at the entrance by Senator Bur-
rows. who introduced him to several of
the distinguished public men crowding
about.
W. GIVEN A SEAT WITH WOMEN.
Ex-Postmaster General Gary, of Mary
land. who. while in the first Mckinley
Cabinet. was a close friend of Mr.. W.,
offered the minister his arm, and the two
proceeded out towards the delegates. The
minister smiled ~benignantly through his
big -oowed spectacles, and acknowledged. In
English. the many salutations. General
Gary seated the minister and encourage
Immediately alongside the delegates. amid
a nnSnber of ladies. whose GUNNER silks
paled beside the gorgeousness of the Chi
nese silks.
Not a word from China" said Minister
WI. when asked as to the alarming re-
ports as to Picking. w are wholly in the
dark. except for what the press brings us.
and we hope and sincerely believe the con-
ditions are not as bad as pictured. I am
here unoficialiy. as an observer. to see
how the American people select their cam
didates for the presidency"
Former Governor Taylor, OF Kentuckv.
received a distinct ovation just as Senator
Wolcott was preparing TO call the conven-
ton to order. The great hall was now black
with people and the scene was inspiring as
the eye roamed over the acres OF humanity.
At 1925 Senator wolcott raped for or
der. Immediately the band started up the
'star-spangied Banner and the vast audi
ence rose en- masse. Governor Roosevelt.
az on yesterday, being first on his feet.
Senator woicott again raped for order
- the swelling strains noated away. WELD