The Iola register., 1900-06-22
...EnNEsnAY,s PROCEEDINGS

2O.-Ihe kepuDllCan NatlOnal COn-
vention was called to- order at l2:37
by Chairman Wolcott. Senator
Lodge, of Massachusetts,, was named
for permanent chairman and made Il
speech on the achievements and pros
poets of the Republican party which
was received with out bursts of
applause.
The report from the committee
ON credentials was adopted without
debate.
The report Of the committee on or
ganization was presented by Gros-
venor. Of Ohio, and when Lodge was |
named for permeant chairman there
we're loud cheers. Charles Edward |
johnson, of Minnesota, was.named for
secretary. There was another thunder
of applause when Governor Shaw, of
Iowa and Governor Roosevelt, of New
York, appears to escort Lodge to the
platform.
Senator Lodge said that tariff was
dead issue. that the Republicans
have strengthened the gold standard
and planted it more firmly, low wages
had been succeeded by prosperity,
peace in the Philippines was nearly
completed, and in China, our greatest
market, our trade is increasing.
Fifteen survivors of the first Re-
publican convention We're presented
and heartily cheered. a resolution
offered by these veterans was also
read
The entrance of Senator Fairbanks,
chairman of the committee on reso-
lutions, was the signal for more APP
plause. which swelled into scene of
splended enthusiasm as the eloquent
declaration of Republican faith was
read.
AS already indicated the platform
as completed strikes the keynote
of the party, refers to the financial
and other laws passed by the party
and says that every promise has been
redeemed, prosperity is general, capi-
tai is employed and labor is occupied.
The administration and William Me-
Kinley are indorsed and all Republic
can principles upheld, The people
are asked to indorse the Republican
record.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
BY scripps-McRae Press Association.
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, June
When Roosevelt appeared in the
hall he attempted to escape notice,
but he was detected and wildly
cheered. Hanna was also given a
tlattering reception.
The convention was called to order
at 1926 by Chairman Lodge and the
opening prayer offered by Archbishop
Ryan, of Philadelphia.
The unfinished rules and order of
business was taken up and Quay Twas
recognized. He withdrew his amend
ment, thus avoiding friction and the
report of the committee on Rules was
adopted.
The next business was the nomina-
tion of President of the United States.
The roll was called beginning with
Alabama. alabama yields to Ohio, !"
said National Committeeman Demmick
of Alabama. Chairman Lodge then
recognized Senator Foraker of Ohio.
AS Foraker strobe up the aisle to the
platform he was accorded an ovation.
The applause was general all over the
great building. Foraker began his
speech at 1880 and made a brilliant
address. The convention went wild
when Foraker put McKinley'e name
in nomination at HOS. Cheering,
waving of hats, fans and handker-
chiefs lasted several minutes. Hanna
grasped a flag and came to the front
of the platform and the cheering in
creased Delegates who bore big
State placard made rush for the
platform in the middle of the hall and
surrounded Hanna.
1t was splendid and inspiring
scene and the cheering was continued
until the delegates ceased from sheer
weariness.
When quiet was restored Governor
Roosevelt was recognized to second
the nomination. The popular idol of
the convention was greeted by a dem
onstration which lasted four minutes.
Teddy stopped it by gestiulating to
the crowd which reluctantly yielded to
his appeal for quiet. Roosevelt made
good speech his reference to the Ice
trust in New York especially pleasing
the delegates. He finished at 1:47 amid
q great demonstration.
Senator Thurston, of Nebraska,
then took the stand to second the