Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-22
THE CLOSING SCENES.


with ringing cheers. Plumes, state
placards, hats and handkerchiefs We're
waved in air. and the whole vast audi
ence stood up while the band played
rally Round The Flag" and an effigy
of an elephant symbolical of the Re
publican party was paraded through
the aisles of the convention under the
auspices of the Hamilton Club of Chi
cago. A parade of delegates followed
in which the Maine standard was well
borne by Robert CT. Henderson of Mad
ison, and George A. Murchie of Calais.
Another mighty tumult of applause
swept the hall with the presentation
of Gov Roosevelt for the Vice Presi-
dency The great audience rose to its
feet and cheered itself hoarse, while
the band played "A Hot Time in the
Old Town" and another procession of
delegates bearing all of the state
placards paraded around the aisles of
the convention floor. Enthusiasm ran
riot and it was some time before Chair
man Lodge was able to restore order.
The Maine placards decorated with
State badges and American flags We're
borne in the procession about the
asles by Mr.. Campbell of Rockland,
and H. Il. Estes of Lewiston, to the in
spring strains of America"
The speeches Seconding Governor
Roosevelt were in good taste and called
forth repeated bursts of applause.
The appearance of Senator DepeW of
New York. upon the platform was the
occasion of a splendid demonstration,
which showed very plainly how strong
is the hold of this able public man up
on the popular heart. His speech was
a gem and wrought the audience up to
a high pitch of enthusiasm. Storm
after storm of applause swept the big
convention hall and punctuated his re-
marks. while the wit of the speaker eE-
cited burst after burst Of laughter. 1t
was easily one of the great speeches of
the convention, the one which stirred
the great audience more than any
other He took his seat amid perfect
tumult of applause.
Loud calls were made for Gov.
Roosevelt but he failed to respond. and
the convention proceeded to the roll
call of states and territories. The an
nouncement that Roosevelt had re-
ceived the unanimous vote of the con-
vention was the occasion of another
storm of applause. and delegates from
all parts of the hall crowded about the
nominee to shake his hands and eX-
change greetings
Aside from the points above noted
the work of the session was confined
to the reference of several resolutions
touching the publication of the pro-
ceedings of the convention and that of
1896, now out of print, under the direc-
ton of the national convention. A res
olution of thanks to the mayor and
citizens of Philadelphia for their hos
pitalty was introduced by Hon. j. II.
Manley of Maine, and unanimously
passed.
At 215 =. NJ, on motion of Mr.. Payne
of New York. the convention adjourn
ed sine die
Nearly all the members of the Maine
party will leave for home, this after
noon.
Following the close Of the conven-
ton. a party of the Maine people were
entertained at lunch at the Ritten
House club by committee of citizens
consisting of Charles w. Henry, j.
Bayard Henry Charles ID. Barney, and
Elk Mayor Charles F. Warwick. From
this point an adjournment was made
to the beautiful Union League Club
house. the home of one Of the most ia
nous Republican organizations in the
country. Here the party broke up t.
complete their preparations for the re-
turn home. unanimously voting that
Philadelphia was one of the most de
lightful cities in the world and its cti-
zcns royal hosts. G. Il. BURLEIGH.