The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-19

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aisle the full length of the hall to the
platform. General Grosvenor, the white
bearded old veteran was Immediately
recognized and he too got a cheer.
Occupying prominent seats upon the
platform were four of the IA men now /
living who were delegates to the first /
convention of the Republican party held /
in Philadelphia, June II. 1856.
All were members Of the regular Ohio /
delegation.
Cornelius Bliss got a scattering of ap-
plause as he took his seat with the New /
York delegation and Senator Platt got |
a popular greeting.
The crowds We're soon so absorbed /
picking out the men of national reputa- |
tion that they forgot to cheer and Hen |
ry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts; Sem |
ator Davis, of Minnesota; Senator For |
aker, of Ohio, did not get a hand as they !
took their places.
Meantime the band was playing pop
ular airs and the scene was impressive |
and animated. At noon Senator Hanna
took his seat at the chairman's table, /
but although this was the hour set for
calling the convention he waited a few
moments, comforting with Secretary
DICK, senator Wofcott and others.
ROOSEVELT ENTERS.
At 1907 the first pronounced demon
stration of the convention occurred
Governor Roosevelt came through the
main entrance and moved down the
center aisle. He wore his rough rider
hat and was instantly recognized A
deep reverberatfng- cheer greeted him
Men jumped to their chairs to cheer him
and women fiuttered their handker-
chiefs.
Delegates crowded forward to greet
him as he moved through the press and
his entrance, theatrical though it may
nave been was like that of a conquering
1 hero He took his seat Immediately in
the rear Of Senator Platt and in front of
| Senator Depew.
Our Chauncey'' who has aroused the
admiration of many a Republican con-
Yention came in at the same time that
| Roosevelt did, but the multitude had
/ eyes only for the hero of San Juan
Many notable groups could be seen
among the delegates. Immediately in
front sat Senator Fairbanks of Indiana.
WIN Governor Mount of that state just
behind him. Governor Shaw of Iowa ran
] over to greet his executive colleague
and say that Delivers flag was stiu
flying. Across the aisle Senator Platt
waited while Cornelius N. Bliss was
earnestly assuring Serene Payne as 10
some controverted point
ALL EYES ON ROOSEVELT.
MI Odel sat with Mr.. Quigg, and all
| New Workers kept turning their heads
to see when that broad d-brimmed som
Drero made its appearance Governor
Taylor of Kentucky came in with Gov
ernor Bradley. General Grosyenor
paced the aisle and grasped hands.
senator Allison of Iowa was among
the earlier arrivals Among the other
members of the senate on the state
were Hawley of Connecticut, Burrows
of Michigan. Deboe of Kentucky. Cul-
lom of Illinois, and Shoup of Idaho
Senator Lodge and Judge Mccall
came in at the head of the Massachu-
setts delegation and were greeted by
General Harry Bingham. The long
gallery was now packed with humanity
and the floor from wall to wall was a
living sea of people. During the inter-
walls when the band was not playing
the hall was filled with that indescrib-
able hum of myriads of voices which
Is only heard at the gathering of thou
sands OF people. Before Chairman
Hanna on the desk was a heavy plank
about foot square and on this lay
his gavel The gavel consisted of a
heayy square of oak fitted with a
handle, and looked more like a maui
than gavel for a presiding officer
Senator Hanna seemed in no hurry
to call the convention to order. At
tired in sack suit with a white vest
he sat chatting with those about him,
his broad face beaming, his eye rowing
over the convention. At 1890 the band
broke into the stirring strains of the
Star Spangled Banner Governor
Roosevelt was first on his feet in re-
sponse to the national anthem. His
rough rider hat came off and he stood
with head uncovered.
CONVENTION AROSE
Instantly the whole convention arose
en- masse. Ten thousand people stood
while the stirring air was played and
applauded it with a cheer as they took
their seats. Mr.. Hanna remained
standing. He lifted the ungainly gavel
and brought it down with a resounding
whack. Instantly all eyes were riveted
upon him and a wave of applause
swept the hall Chairman Hanna faced
the storm of applause with a resolute
face. His stern features did not relax
but he nodded an Acknowledgement as
the applause broke here and there into
a cheer. When it had subsided he
brought down the gavel again.
1.-THE convention will come to ORDER
! he shouted. at exactly 12:35. 1.-THE con-
vention will be opened with prayer y
he continued, by the Rev. J. Gray Boil
ton. of the Hope Presbyterian church OF
Philadelphia
Chairman Hanna remained STANDING
: with bowed head while the divine came
forward to deliver his invocation But
the delegates remained seated and only
here and there did one of the spectators
rise. AL however, bowed their heads
reverently while Rev. Bolton read hi.
! prayer. He said:
OPENING PRAYER
: o, Thou who art a spirit infinite eter
r nal, Interchangeable, in Thy being, wisdom