Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-19

/ Philadelphia, June 19.-11 a. nl.-The I
day or the opening of the national re-
convention Of 1900 opened aus
The air was cool and the
below 70. After being up
half the night with demonstrations OF
men, fireworks, bombs, finasI
caucuses and earnest conferences, the
army Of delegates and conspicuous fig 4,
ures of the convention We're slow to
make their appearance. But by 8 o'clock
the streets took on their accustomed an-
imation and the crowds began to con-
verxe toward the convention grounds.
The ladies show an interest in the event
by making up consid derable per cent
age OF the moving hosts.
Out at the convention grounds the
officers were early on hand with their
corps Of doorkeepers, sergeants at arms,
ushsrs and pages, putting them thru the
inall drills in anticipation of the crush
soon to come.
During the early hours the inside of
the convention hall presented the ap-
ipearance Of a vast sea. oyerhung with
wealth Of festoon bunting. historic por-
Itraiture. On all sides were heard words
OF commentators for the admirable fa-
cilities which the hall gave for gath
sering Of this character. Previous to the
assembling of the convention the politi-
cal managers and delegates were hold
Ing final conferences and caucuses, pre-
pairing for the work that had been Civ
4 en- them. The Illinois. Ohio and other
delegations held morning meetings for
Organization and felt the pulse of dele
gates on the vice presidential situation.
That iasus appeared to be as much in
syolved today AZ ever. notwithstanding
The declaration OF ooeevelt and the
confident predictions Of Hanna.s friends
last night that the Roosevelt stampede
& had been turned. the leaders We're in a
half dazed condition over the uncertain
sty and the conflict is still existing. Io-
cal papers give prominence to the idea
that Rooseyelt's statement was lacking
in that definiteness and force of express
sion OF which the governor is master
when he desires to be exact. This, add
ed to the doubt among the delegates
tended to give the Roosevelt movement
another infusion of energy. Even the
governor himself IL variously quoted
some expressions amounting to dcciar.
ing his statement must not be taken as
9 aSdeclination and that he would stand II
drafted. On all hands. however, it is
3elt that the great game between the
powerful leaders OF the convention ha:
not been played to its end and that the
nominee will not be known as a certain.
T ~ for some hours yet
ARRIVAL OF THE CROWD.
Convention Hall. Philadelphia. June
1s.-12:25 p. m.-The crowd was slow ii
gathering and at 1880 not more thar
1000 persons were in the great auditor
ium. But It was astonishing how rap
IDLY the crowds began to arrive afte
that hour. They poured in in stead,
streams and the sergeant-at- arms an,
ushers had their hands full The lead
srs were slow In arriving and 1t wa
not until Hanna put in an appearance
At 11:%5 that the enthusiasm OF th
Thousands was uncorked. He got
cheer ~ he moved up the aisle to tn
platform. Grosvenor was immediatel,
recognized and got cheer. Occupyinl
prominent seats upon the platform
were four OF fourteen men now livin
who were delegates to the first conven
ton Of the republican party In Phila
,delphia, June II. sc. all members of til
f Ohio delegation. Cornelius N. Bliss go
a scattering applause and Platt got
popular greeting. AS the hour OF noo
approached the delegates entered in
sole stream. The crowds We're SO ali
sorbed in picking out the men OF ma
tional reputation they forgot TO chee
and men like Senators Lodge. Davis an
Foraker did not get handicap as the
took their places.
ROOSEVELT CHEERED.
At 1897 the first pronounced demon
stration Of the convention occurred
Roosevelt come In thru the main er
trance and moved down the centt
aisle. He wore rough rider hat an
was Instantly recognized. Men jumpe
upon their chairs to cheer him ar
women nuttered handkerchief. Del
gates crowded forward to greet him {
ss he moved thru the press and his e,
trance. theatrical tho 1t had been, WI
y i Sliks that OF a conquering hero. He toe
"a seat Immediately in the rear Of Pla
and In front Of Depew.
,s8zs. THE NOTABLES.
Many notable groups could be set
among the delegates. In the immedia
front seat was Fairbanks, Of Indian
with Governor Mount just behind hil
Governor Shaw, OF Iowa, ran over y
greet his executive colleague and to 81
Dolliverp nag was still flying. Cove
nor Taylor. OF Kentucky. came In wi
Governor Bradley. u s:..tt y s;ss.s.
former nniling and nnruffleds after !,
his turmoil. Senator Lodge and Jud
NcCall came In ut TIE head Of Y
1las sanhnss4 ~ q Ira and 6enat
quay oniIed 1T 1r6sA acrcN
SE 49, olsttn0 ~ - the platfcl