Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-22

robes of his clerical Office stood out
cameo-like from the group of politi-
clans of all classes and colors, and in
all manner of dress. He chatted pleas
antly with those about him, rose
promptly from his seat when the first
notes of the Star Spangled Banner"
sounded.
Among the EARLY Arrivals
in the hall was Mrs. Theodore Roose-
welt. She sat in the front row Of the
east side of the hall, Immediately to the
left of the first row of delegates. She
was attired in a pink summer gown,
white collar and delicate four-in-hand
tie and black picture hat trimmed Vs.
feathers and a great bow of white.
Accompanying her were Mrs. William
J.. Young, wife of the Governors pri-
yate secretary, and Prof. Nicholas
Murray Butler, of Columbia Universe
ty, of New York. Mrs. Roosevelt was
the cynosure of thousands of eyes.
At 1926 Chairman Lodge glanced
at his watch and then with three raps
of the historic gavel stilled the tumult
on the floor while the band ushered in
the session with the national anthem.
Senator Hanna being one of the first TO
rise and the entire audience following
as the inspiring strains reverberated
through the building. AS The anthem
closed the chairman announced the
opening.
I%yocation by Archbishop Ryan.
The distinguished prelate wore the
superb purple robe OIL his high station,
falling to his feet and open in front
showing the heavy chain and golden
cross emblematic of his office. He
paused until the assemblage had risen
and bowed their heads and then his
strong, rich voice rolled out a prayer
filled with a sentiment of the deep re-
sponsibility resting upon the party here
assembled.
When the striking figure Of the
Archbishop at the finish of the prayer
disappeared in the throng on the stage,
the vast assemblage sank to its seats,
and the gavel fell to make quiet for the
more practical WORK of the convention.
Senator Lodge called attention to
Louisiana being inadvertently omitted
from the roll call for national commit
teemen and that was corrected. Ala
bama also named it's selections having
failed to do so yesterday.
The chair then laid the amendment to
the rules offered yesterday by MIR. Quay
as the unfinished business before the
convention.
AS the cheers died away at the men
ton of Quay's name the short and stur-
dy figure of the Pennsylvania arose in
the middle of the aisle. In thin voice,
barely heard at the platform, MI. Quay
announced the
Withdrawal of the Amendment
proposing a change in rules l and XII,
referring to representation in national
conventions. This vas accepted by the
southern delegates as a concession to
them, and they arose IN masse, cheer
ing wildly at the withdrawal of the
proposition.
Now Mr.. Lodge advanced to the front
of the platform, and a thrill went
through the vast audience as he an
nounced:
AAG0A II lh1CCf AOlAlAdliODo " llt
office of President of the United States
are now in order"
There was a momentary shout, which
the chairman punctuated with: THE
State of Alabama is recognized"
A tall and swarthy Alabamaian stood
on his chair and by Encouragement an
swered:
Alabama yields to Ohio"
This was the signal for the recog-
milton of Senator Foraker, who was TO
make the speech nominating Mr.. Nc
Kinley, as the Republican candidate for
a wild scene ensued.
Amidst a TumuIt of Applause
Senator Foraker went to the platform
and when quiet was restored began to
speak, first thanking Alabama for their
courtesy in yielding, but attributing
that fact to the overwhelming popular
lty OF the candidate. AS Mr.. Foraker
continued he was repeatedly interrupted
with cheers. His announcement that
the nomination of Mckinley was equal
TO IN election in November. brought
voeiferous cheers. This sentiment was
received with cheers from the delegates.
while the gallery spectators shook the
building with their enthusiastic demon
stration.
Briefly Senator Foraker adverted to
the record OF the president in peace
and in war, as one of the most remar-
kable in American history.
In war and in peace said he, while