Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-21

thousands saw. Into this space were let
hundreds of wires. more than 500. that con-
meet directly with the principal newspapers
of the country and with the agencies that
transmit news over the seas More than
100 telephones were working and upward of
400 telegraph Instruments. A thousand re-
porters, operators and messengers manned
this Intelligence machine.
First Applause for Allison.
The first applause to the incoming dele
gates was a ripple of handclaps from the
gallery, given TO Senator Allison of Iowa.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa came strolling
down the center aisle shortly after Senator
Allison had taken his seat and the men in
the gallery from Iowa broke out into APP
plGCse Il second tine. Senator Allison ac-
knC wledged his reception with a smile and
bow, but the junior senator apparently
did not real Ze that he being hOnored,
fo- he turned his back upon his friends in
the gallery while they were still applauding
lin, and walked slowly back to the seats
in the Iowa section.
Throughout the time that elapsed between
the opening of the doors and that set for
the formal opening of the convention an
orc iestr;, in Il b;lndstand raised high above
the gallery at the south end OF the haii'
rendered succession of patriotic music,
alternated with popular ais of the day
Didn't Know Depew.
Ctauncey NJ. Depew was the recipient of
q hearty welcome he came through the
main entrance of the west sde of the
tuilding The senator walked down toward
the platform entirely oblivious of an anx-
icus Goorkeeper who did not know him ana
was endeavoring to learn if he was prop
erly entitled 70 the privileges OF the nan.
li;ilf way I'D to the seats of the New YORK
delegation. which are just in front OF the
LEFT center of the platform. the senator was
oyertaken and made to deliver.
l,1l,i
TIL, senior representative of Illinois, Shelby
M. Cullom. The men from Illinois VINO
were in the balcony did not see their sen
ator. and, although efforts were made TO
attract his atteltion, they were not sue
cessful and save for slight handclappine
from those on the main floor who Knew
him Senator Cullom sought the seats OF
the Illinos delegation without greeting.
Cheers for Speaker Cannon.
Following closely upon Senators Cullom
and Denew came Uncle Joe" Cannon,
black felt. hat jammed down on his head.
Ae wandered back and forth In the broad
aisle i'm front of the platform without at
tracing attention, save for few haho-
shakes from Washington friends W nen
he removed his hat the recognition Dy tiie
galleries was instantaneous. and tne Speak
or was warmly greeted by the balconies and
delegates. ... 81 TIM
Ann of
stream of delegates. They came In quietly,
few delegations arriving in body. Ming
ling with the strains of the pano was d
great hum of conversation. but tnere was
no disorder. The hail nlleo rapio!, uu'
the galleries were slower, and ten MIN
utes before the hour set for the presio-
ing officers gavel to fall there was d
wilderness of vacant chairs In the great
balconies.
A few minutes before IL the Coliseum
resounded with a burst of applause; II
was the greeting to Henry Z. Payne' the
chairman of the national committee, ana
Elihu Root of New York, the temporary
chairman of the convention. Ihey pro-
ceeded at once to the platform.
Ovation to Fairbanks.
As Senator Fairbanks entered the hall
at the head of the Indiana delegation 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 dele
cation, near the platform.
When the hands of the big clock over
the main entrance marked II o'clock the
floor was filled, but the galleries held not
more than half their capacity.
Another prominent arrival at this mo-
ment was ex-Gov. Black of New York.
The Alaska delegation, carrying totem
poles mounted with American eagles, at
applause.
There was a very small crowd, compar-
atively outside the hall. The arrange
ments were such that delegates and spec
tators were rapidly admitted and in an
orderly manner. A few bands that had
led the marching clubs played outside the
entrance. but no especial demonstrations
were made by the small gathering of
spectators who were in the street
Some difficulty was experienced in seating
the delegations. and the noon hour found
Acting Chairman Payne. Eavel in hand.
waiting patiently for the delegations to find
their places before calling the convention
to order. Shortly after noon special mes
sengers were sent out through the large
hall in the effort to get the delegates
seated.
of Pennsylvania as he marched in. followed
by the Pennsylvania delegation, which was
one OF the last to arrive.
The space behind the platform was re-
served for distinguished guests, and among
those who occupied these seats were Sena-
tor Alger, Charles Emory Smith, General
Grosvenor. Murat Halstead. Mrs. John A.
Logan. Representatives William Alden
Smith Jesse Overstreet, Secretary Shaw,
Minister to Panama Barrett James A.
Tawney, Senator Dietrich d. NJ Ransdell,
Representatives Watson, Foss, Hemen-
way. Senator Burrows, Assistant Secretary
Armstrong, Representative Charles B. Lam
dis, Representative Henry A. Cooper, ex-
Senator Warner Miller Elmer E. Burkett,
Mrs. Cullom and Mrs. Alger
Convention Called to Order.
With three severe raps of the gavel Act
ing Chairman Payne called the convention
to order at 1916.
He then introduced Rev. Timothy p.
Frost. pastor of the First Methodist Church
at Evanston. ILL.,. who pronounced the OPEN
ing prayer. He said:
Rev. T. P. Frost's Prayer.
Almighty God,
Our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come.
I'VE thank Thee for Thy goodness to the
people of this land. Our sins have been
many. but Thy mercies have been great.
Thou hast poured out Thy gifts without
measure. The opening years of a new CEN
tury have been freighted with wealth for
hand and mind and heart. Best of all
Thou art giving Thyself in 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