Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-27

Der, the roar was like The rush Of
heavy winds through arockycavern.
The orator was lifted VI by his own
words. Then he began again and
the audience was thrilled They sat
az II under a spell. He dropped
word here, Il word there, like
sparks upon the sun-dred stubble,
and when he concluded by placing
Mckinley in nomination, not on be-
half Of Ohio. but on be-
hall OF all the states and territories,
clap Of thunder shook the building.
Below him, all about him, were deaf
ening roars. The previous whist
ling storms were but the rustllngs OF
IA summer nights breeze.
: For a moment the magician leaned
over the platform as ii To satisfy
himself that his work was accom-
plished. Then, seeing that the effort
had been successful he retired to the
rear of the stage.
The sight was a grand and inspir-
ing one. In the pit the delegates and
alternates werecheering ngcnthusiastic tic
ally. Over the tiers Of spectators
bedlam reigned. The hall was an en-
thusiastlr, seething sen OF cheering
people. Red, white and blue piumes
waved, hats were lifted ON canes.
Umbrellas were hoisted and twisted
until they resembled whirllng Der
vishers. On the press platform the
newspaper men, watches out, were
counting the minutes. On the stage.
Senator Hanna, his handkerchief IN
one hand, a fan in the other, was
spurring the vast audience to new
endeavors. The raging storm did
not seem to satisfy him. He seized
plume and whirled 1t about his head
like general leading his men to the
charge. All at once n delegate, bear
ing the standard OF Kentucky, rush
ed forward to the stage. The effect
was magnificent. The standards Of
the states were torn loose and veil
ing delegates clambered upon the
platform to rally around thelrlp leader.
With state guidons pointing To the
common end, they were waved over
the head of the Warwick Of the Re-
publican party. ohio interlocked
her staff with New York, Maine fix
uratively kissed her hand to Caliior-
nia. and Minnesota saluted Texas.
Then higher stillclimbcd Hanna. He
mounted table where he could look
out upon the cheering multitude.
Beside him suddenly appeared Il
young girl arrayed In the national
colors. At this sight the cheers re-
doubled. The music Of the orchestra
was drowned In the awful din. The
demonstration had now continued
with scarcely lull for ten minutes
Chairman Dodge began to rap for
order, but the ring Of his gavel was
OF no avail. A Texas delegate shout
ell above the roar, Three cheers for
Mark Hanna" They were given
with a will.
Then delegate with Ohio's stand
ard In his hand dove down into the
main aisle and went careening tow
ard the rear to the music Of "John
Browns Body Lies Moldering in the
Grave.' The bearers Of the stand
ards Of the other states plunged after
him. Down the aisle they swung,
starting the whole storm afresh.
When they reached the main entrance
they were met by men holding aloit
n gigantic papier.mache elephant
with the national colors entwinrd
about it's neck. Then the procession
came back and circled the pit. For
several minutes this parade contIn-
ued.
This protracted outburst was bat
the forerunner Of the pandemonium
that reigned a moment later when
Roosevelt, the man OF the hour,
mounted the platform to second thu
presidents nomination. When the
convention cnught sight OF him II
went of its feet again like rocket
As he stood there facing the yelling
multitude. the rohr could have been
heard four blocks. Hanna smiled
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