The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
CANNON DAY AT THE
CHICAGO CONVENTION

zens abroad without discrimination the
rights uf sojourn and travel, was not
appreciated when read to the CONVEX
ton.
Visitors were not so early about
convention hall today, but when Mr
Root called the convention to order
shortly after noon, the Coliseum pre-
sented a more inspiring appearance
than on the previous day. The gal
leries were for the first time crowded
and the large number or ladies' pres
ent were especially noticeable.
Another Ovation for Fairbanks.
Among the first of the prominent
} men to enter the hall were Senators
Platt and Depew. They were wei
coined heartily, Senator Depew's hap
py speech of the day before not nav
ing been forgotten. The Alaskan del
egation with their eagle surmounted
totem poles were the second attrac-
ton. The greatest demonstra1on as
the delegations were entering the hall
was that which greeted Senator Fair
banks, who had become known as the
national choice for the second place
on the ticket. 1t exceeded in epthu-
siasm the ovation Of the first day.
Cannon Pleases the Crowd.
Speaker Cannon's oratory was de-
cidedly to the liking of the conVen-
ton. He established cordial rela-
tions even before he had uttered
word. He stood in silence fer a mo-
ment on a tongue-like projection In
the center of the platform, his face
fascinated. 1t expressed abundant
humor, strangely blended with virile
pugnacity. He was pausing to think
| how to begin. His thoughts were pic
tured on his face They were pleas
ant; they were inspiring. Instructive
| ly he drew himself up, and character
| isticaIly raised his hand for ges-
| ture, even before he spoke. Then
came a delightfully."- refreshing and
| humorously frank avowal. Each or
| the thousands of listeners received
| confidential tip. The speaker had
written his first speech and had tried
| to memorize it. But he did not have
| the slightest intention of following it.
| He knew the inspiration that would
| come-that had come-and he just
wanted a free hand to cut loose.
$50 let us ramble while" That
| is what he said. And then he aban-
| doned himself to his limitless store of
| profound political sagacity and his
| original and characteristic vocabu-
larry. Throughout his address, the
| and appreciative.
The Republican national convention
| met again at noon. Yesterday was
Elihu Roots day. This was Speaker
Cannon's.
The day was fawless. clear sunshine
| a fresh breeze from the lake ana
| temperature near IS. The delegates
spent most of the morning out of
| doors before the hotels. on the lake
| front. where many of the states head
quarters are.
No one was in quite as much of a
hurry to go to- the Coliseum as on
| Tuesday. The ease with which every
| cardholder got his seat yesterday, and
| the care the assistant sergeants-at-
| arms took to secure to everyone his
| privileges caused more leisurely
| progress toward the hall today. Be-
/ side that the doors were opened half
an hour later. at IL O'Clock. instead
| of 1890.
Delegates vii, Visit the st. Louis Ex-
| position.
| The decision of the convention to
| accept the invitation of the Louisiana
! Purchase Exposition on Friday and
J Saturday has done much to stop
small movement looking toward two
/ day convention.
! While New York felt that it could
| not take the initiative on the floor Of
| the convention, it was perfectly ap-
| parent that some of the prominent
| delegates were attempting to promote
| the sentiment for an adjournment sine
| die today. Governor Odell said eau
| tiously:
| Some of our delegates have to
| leave tonight. I understand that in
| many other states the delegates have
| already started. 1t would not do to
| have a majority of empty seats in the
| delegates section, when we nominate.
| If the platform is adopted today, it
| would make a scene of great enthusi-
asm to go right on tonight and nomi-
| nate
Former Governor Frank S. Black,
| who is to nominate Roosevelt said:
| 1--WE ought to go right on todes-.
| and nominate while everybody is here.
I prefer to speak to full benches
The sentiment is, however, that it
| is neither possible nor expedient to
! attempt to crowd the remaining busi-
ness of the convention into one days
session
| When Mr.. Cannon was asked about
the proposition to adjourn. he said he
would recognize any motion made in
| the convention, but that no agree
ment concerning the proposal had
| been made. 1t would rest with the
| convention, he said.
Although the doors Of the hall were
| opened a half hour later than yester-
day. for the first twenty-five minutes
| after IL O'Clock the band played to a
sprinkling of gallery spectators only.
superb cluster Of American Beau
ty roses greeted Mr.. Cannon when he
| assumed the chair.
A huge portrait of President Roose-
| welt. that had served to present a
! tableau by it's dramatic unveiling
| during Mr.. Roots speech yesterday.
| was placed on an easel at the right
| of the platform Otherwise the dec
| orations were unchanged.
Delegates Come in Slowly.
BY a quarter of IL o'clock, not
more than 100 delegates were in their
a oin
! had made his appearance. Former
| Governor Black came in quietly at
| noon from the rear entrann" and
reached his seat on thei PLATFORM.
| Screened by the groups of conven-
! ton officers and others, he was not
| seen by the crowd
| lust at noon the tive New York
Senators and Governor Odell threaded
| their way down the center aisle. A
cheer went up and the galleries facing