The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-06-22

the admiration of many a Republican
campaign, came in at the same time as
Roosevelt, but the multitude had eyes
on the hero of San Juan.
Senator Hanna seemed in no hurry to
call the convention to order Attired
III a sack suit with white vest he sat
chatting with those about him, his eve
meantime roaming over the conven-
ton. AT 1870 the band broke into the
stirring strains of the Star Spangled
Banner. Governor Roosevelt was first
on his feet in response to the national
anthem. His Rough Rider hat came
oil aud he stood with head uncovered.
Entire Audience Joins In.
Instantly the whole convention rose
ell masse. Ten thousand people stood
while the stirring air was played and
applauded it with cheer as they took
,heir seats. Chairman Hanna remained
standing. He lifted the ungainly gavel
and brought it down with resounding
whack. Instantly all eyes were riveted
upon him and wave OF applause swept
the hall
At 1875 Senator Hanna called the
convention to order and Rev. j. Gray
Bolton Of Philadelphia opened the pro-
ceedings with prayer. The secretary of
the national committee then read the
formal call and again Mr. Hanna was
the center Of attraction. He left the
presiding officers table and stepping to
the front Of the platform surveyed the
Sea of faces, and, in a clear voice, began
his speech Of welcome.
"ln bidding you welcome" be began,
VI also wish to congratulate you on the
Republican party. There was nc mis-.
take in bringing the convention to
Philadelphia. Here was the cradle of
liberty, the birthplace of the republic.
Here also had the Republican party
seen its birth and here, too, was the
center of that great, throbbing idea
the protection Of American industry" "
Cheers for the resident.
Another wave of applause swept over
the convention at this mention of the
protective principle and as it subsidized,
Mr.. Hanna proceeded: 1--WE are on the
eve Of the greatest struggle. Already
we are beginning to form our battalions
under the leadership Of our great states
man-William Mckinley"
That was the signal and for the first
tine the convention broke forth in
whirlwind of enthusiasm. Senator
Hanna loaaed down in smiling satisfac-
tion at the tenlpestuous demonstration.
a n ct,a
ton when speaking of the approaching
campaign he declared: "And with
such leader and such cause, there is
no such word as fail
A. Mr.. Hanna closed his speech with
tribute to his colleagues on the ma
tlonal committee and reference to the
close OF his Craftsmanship, he spoke of
the sterling advice of the senator from
Colorado, Mr.. Wolcott, to his party and
presented him to the convention as
temporary chairman.
Temporary Chairman Wolcott.
Senator Fairbanks, from the first row
OF delegates, arose and moved that the
selection Of Senator Wolcott as tempo
rary chairman be approved, and with
unanimous voice the delegates SO voted.
Senator Wolcott, who was on the plat
form, arose and came forward. The
appearance of the Colorado orator set
the convention OF like rocket. With
pleasant nod of acknowledgment to
Senator Hanna, he turned and ad-
dressed the convention.
Senator Walcott speaks with great
rapidity and this, perhaps, somewhat
spoiled the effect of his speech. When
with outstretched arm he predicted the
triumphant election of the Republican
ticket in November the audience sur
President McKinley's name he could
not proceed for minute owing to the
demonstration. AS he rehearsed the
history Of the four years Of Republican
administration, the prosperity which
had blessed it, the victories it had won,
the glorious outcome of the Spanish
American war. the campaign of mis-
representation in connection with the
Philippines which its enemies had in
augurated and which it had met, the
convention repeatedly broke into ap-
plause.
Delegates Greet Roosevelt.
The call of the roll of states for the
submission of members Of the various
committees then began. 1t proved
tedious process, and the convention was
in recess as the names We're
handed in.
While the lists were being brought
to the stage, Governor Roosevelt was
holding regular levee in the pit. Del
egates swarmed toward him from all
Ex-senator Quay was one
OF those who greeted him warmly. The
New Mexico delegates with broad SOM
breros climbed over seats in their eager
ness to get to him and shake his hand.
Chauncey Depew and other big guns of
tha Now Vnrly Ic1a