The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-20
NOMINATION PUT OFF.

proceeded out towards the delegates.
The minister smiled benignly through
his big bowed spectacles and acknoNl-
edged in English the many saIutatlons.
General Gary seated the minister and
his encourage along side the delegates
Not a word from China, said Min
lister WI when asked as. to the alarm
ing reports from PelSin.
We are wholly in the dark except
for what the press brings US and we
hope and sincerely believe the condl-
tions are not as bad as pictured. am
here unofficially as an observer to see
how the American people select their
candidates for the presidency
OVATION TO TAYLOR.
Former Governor Taylor of Kentucky
received a distinct ovation just as Sen
ator WOlcOtt was preparing to call the
convention to order. The great hall
was now black with people and the
scene was inspiring as the eyes roamed
over the crowds of humanity At 1926
q. m. Senator WOIcott raped for order.
Immediately the band started up the
Star Spangled Banner and the vast
audience rose en- masse- Governor
Roosevelt, as on yesterday, being first
on his feet. Senator WolcOtt again
raped for order as the swelling strains
fiOated away. When the convention had
subsided, Rev. Charles NJ. Boswell
opened the proceedings with prayer
Few of the delegates rose. While the
invocation was ascending couple OF
snap shots of the convention were taken.
OPENING PRAYER.
Rev. Mr. Boswell said: Our Heaven
ly Father, we come to Thee as the Gre
ator of men and the upholder of gov
ernments. Our fathers trusted in Thee
and We're helped and where they led
may we gladly and boldly follow. We
thank Thee for the land in which we
live; for its beloved ruler, the prosperi-
ty of its people and the victories of its
army and navy. May these be abun-
dantly continued.
we bless Thee for having brave and
wise men in charge of our executive.
legislative and judicial affairs in trying
times. May it always be so with Am
| erica. We praise Thee for these men
who have left their occupations and
homes to transact business for their
country by attending this convention.
| May Thy special favor rest upon them
| Guide them in their deliberations, plat
/ form and candidates and may they be
| such as shall be approved by the people
| and may they continue to keep our dear
old country, whose flag we love, today
| better than ever before in the lead
among those respected for righteous
ness, liberty and humanity.
Give these delegates and their friends
| healthfuI and pleasant stay among US
and preserve their loved ones from
| harm while they are absent from them "
Specially remember those who are
bearing arms for US in distant lands and
hasten the day when all wars shall
! cease and Thine shall be the honor and
The men who applaud prayers at
! large gatherings were present and sig
Isnalized their approval of the divine's 3
/ Invocation with hand and voice.
TRIBUTE TO THE PIONEERS.
A remarkable tribute to the flag and
to the pioneers of the Republican party
now occurred Mr.. Wolcott stepped for
ward and stated that Is survivors Of the
first Republican convention called at
| Pittsburg A years ago were present
with the same old flag used in that con-
Vention.
At the moment a file of white-haired
patriarchs appeared from the rear bear
ing at their head a faded American flag.
tattered and barely held together by a
cross staff. AS the flag appeared the
audience rose, delegates, spectators and
guests and a deafening salute went up
for the faded standard and its venerable
upholders. The Is white haired men
ranged themselves side by side looking
out on the sea of faces. Alongside the
flag another standard bore the legend,
National Fremont Association, Repub-
ncan Party, Organized February 22
1856, at Pittsburg, Pa"
When the storm of applause had sub
sided the delegation read a resolution
declaring their unwavering allegiance
to the party they had helped to bring
forth.
The resolution regretted the inability
of many of the members of the National
Fremont association to be present be-
! cause of advanced age and designated
Major H. r. Long and J. K. Conner tC
represent them. The resolution conclud-
ed with the declaration that we heart
lily endorse the administration of Hon