The San Francisco call., 1904-06-22

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AS Senator Fairbanks at the head Of
the Indiana delegation entered the first
ovation was rendered. a smile lit up
the face Of the Senator as, amid round
after round of applause and the first
cheers TO be heard, he worked his way
to the seats of the Indiana delegation,
near the platform.
DELEGATE is INJURED.
The first accident to any of the
delegations resulted in a serious in
jury TO William HOdson, an alternate
from Hastings, Mimi, as he was abouL
TO enter the convention hall Just as
he alighted from d streetcar on the
Wabash avenue side OF the building a
cab approached. The horse struck
Hodson, who was knocked down, and
the wheels of the cab passed over his
left leg just above the ankle, produc-
ing a compound fracture. He was
hurried at once to the Emergency
Hospital in the annex of the Coliseum,
where his leg was set, and ne was then
removed 10 St Luke's Hospital. His
condition is not serious.
When the hands OF the big clock
over the main entrance marked u
O'Clock the floor was filled, but the
galleries held not more than half their
capacity.
Another prominent arrival at this
moment was Ex-Governor Black Of
New York. The Alaskan delegation,
carrying totem poles mounted with
American eagles attracted attention
and were greeted with applause.
There was a small crowd outside
the hall. The arrangements were
such that delegates and spectators
were rapidly admitted and in an Or
derly manner. A few bands that had
led the marching clubs played outside
the entrance, but no especial demon
stratOn was made by the small crowd
of spectators who were in the street.
Some difficulty was experienced in
seating the delegations and the con-
vention noon hour found Chairman
Payne, gavel in hand. waiting pa
tiently for the delegations to find their
places before calling the convention
to order. Shortly after noon special
messengers were sent through the
large hall in the effort 10 get the dele
gates seated.
Loud applause greeted Senator Pen
rose OF Pennsylvania as he marched
in, followed by the Pennsylvania dele
cation. which was one Of the last to
arrive.
The place behind the platform was
reserved for distinguished guests and
among those who occupied these seats
were Senators Alger, Charles Emory
Smith, General Grosvenor. Murat Hal
sted, Mrs. John A. Logan. William
Alden Smith, Jesse Overstreet Secre-
tary Shaw, Minister TO Panama Bar
rett, James a. Tawney. Senator Diet
rich, d. NJ. Ransdell. James A. Wat
son, George Edmund Foss, James A.
EemenWay, Senator Burrows, Assist
ant Secretary Armstrong, Charles B.
Lands. Henry A. Cooper Warner Mil
ler Elmer E. Burkett, Mrs. CullOm
and Mrs. Alger.
OPENED WITH PRAYER.
With three severe raps of the gavel
Chairman Payne called the convention
to order at 12:16. He then introduced
Rev Timothy Frost pastor of the
First Methodist Church of Evanston.
H.. who pronounced the opening
prayer. He said:
Almighty God our help in ages past. our
hope for years to come we thank thee for
my goodness 10 the people OF this land Our
sins have been many but thy nercles have
been great Thou hast poured out thy gifts
without measure. The opening years Of a new
century have been freighted with wealth for
hand and mind and heart. Best of all thou
art giving thyself in a perpetual Offering of
thy life FOR the life Of man We do not forget
that In the hour OF deep sorrow when the
heart Of the nation was darkened by the
murder OF the nations chief there was no
break IN the march Of thy purpose the
Derry administration OF our Government or the
faith Of the people in their God. Under the
guidance OF thy holy spirit we have been
pfought by our national woes nearer to thee.
Surely thou wilt never forsake this people
May no dominance Of greed no riot OF uas-
sion. no weakening Of religious conviction or
enthronement OF matter over spirit cause the
people 70 forsake thee May the heritage of
honor coming to US from the fathers in mem
at once our glad possession and our sacred
trust. While We grateful for the past
may we remember that to-day is better than
yesterday. and so act that the morrow shall
be greater than to-day Wherever our coun-
Tys flag floats as the symbol Of government
even unto the isles Of the sea, may We cleave
unto the righteousness that sealeth a nation
and cast out the sin that is reproach to any
people
Save our nation, We beseech thee. from all
the evil things which defle the home impair
civil liberty. corrupt politics OF undermine the
the schemes OF men who would debauch or
oppress human life for the qualification Of lust
or for personal enrichment or power. May
eXaltatlon come only 10 men who despise the
gain OF expressions and shake the hands from
holding Of bribes. May all sections and races
all creeds and sentiments, all occupations and
interests become united through the spirit Of
the highest into a citizenship with passion
for righteousness wherein each Individual
shall look up 70 God as the father of all and
on every a brother.
We pray thee to overrule the deliberations,
conclusions and issues Of this convention for
the good Of the American people and the well
fare OF mankind.
Bless thy servant. the chief magistrate of
our nation May he and all others clothed
with authority by the sovereign people be pro-
tecttd by the power or thy kingdom and con-
tribute TO its ultimate triumph and consum-
nation In all the earth.
All nations thy children Guide and
keep them by thy gracious providence and
hasten the coming Of the day when love shall
have conquered hate and wars shall have
ceased and all people shall dwell together in
unity. For thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory forever. Amen.
GAVEL FOR CHAIRMAN PAYNE.
SENATOR Scott, on behalf of the Chi
cago citizens committee, which CO.
operated with the national committee
Of arrangements for the convention.
then presented National Chairman
Henry G. Payne with a handsome
gavel. 1t was large and made for bust
ness. A heavy gold band was inscribed:
Mr.. Henry c. Payne, Chairman Re-
publican National Committee, 1904"
Mr.. Payne expressed his appreciation
Of the gift, and at once announced that
Secretary Elmer Dover of the national
committee would read the call of the
convention. Mr.. Dover delegated
Mr. Mallory of Ohio, one of the read
ing clerks, to do the reading. As he
read a band played on the outside, to
some extent drowning the voice of the
clerk.
When he reached the signature of
the call, M. A. Hanna" the conven.
tion broke into spontaneous applause