The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-06-23
(By Associated Press.)

A'A't
lican national convention met at 10
o 'clock with the expectation Of ad-
iourning in time for the afternoon
trains. Tie promise of a field day
for the orators caused an early rush
Off places in the convention hall.
Many delegates packed bags and left
them in ;he Office of the sergeantat-
arms in cIder to get from the hall
othe trains. Senators DeDew, Cul-
lom and Spooner hav had their gold
badges, worth $25, stolen from their
ocats in crowds.
Public interest in the nomination
speeches was shown by the great dc
mand for admission to the gallery.
Half an our before ten there were
more visitors present than at all pre-
vious sessions combined. Delegates
came in promptly, many bearing flags
to be used for popular demonstration.
Senator Foraker, though defeated
yesterday in his attempt to get more
representation from Hawaii, was one
of the early arrivals and seemed well
pleased as if he had gotten more than
he asked. A hurried conference of
the leaders resulted in an agreement
that Alabama, when first called
should give way to New York to
present the name of Roosevelt and
similarly for vice president New
York should give way.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the New
York delegation entered bearing
bundles Of flags. Senator Beverdige
and Governor Durhin We're the first
delegates from Indiana. Secretary
Cortelyou arrived before 10 and took
his place on the platforms. He was
greeted by members of the new Ma
tional committee. Cheers greeted the
arrival Of Chairman Cannon, the
band played national hymns, the con
vention rose and the New York dele
CATION waved its flags, At 1880 the
convention was called to order. Rev
Sniveley led the convention in
prayer, as follows:
"Almighty God, our Heavenly
Father, Infinite, Eternal, Of all man,
kind-with profound reverence we
acknowledge Thee as the source OF
life and strength, the Great Invisible
One who speaks to us through this
wonderful Universe Of which no mar
so marvellous is but one of Thy mum
berless works Of wonder, and confess
Thee as the giver Of life and igh
, ndevery good and perfect gift.
| "Gathered here as children of thi:
great and wonderful country, where
man has drawn near to Thee, we be
seech Thee to be with us in loving
benediction and guide us in oru
thoughts and words and deeds A:
citizens Of this land Of privilege ant
freedom to all, we pray for our coun
try-the dear land for which ON
fathers fought in the long strife fo1
freedom for all. By Thy gracious
help, it is the land of the free and th'
home of the brave. We pray tha
Thou wilt guide us ever by Thy powe,
which makes us strong to battle fo
the truth and honor and noble prin
ciple.
"We beseech Thee to give to ou
whole nation the strong desire AM
purpose to uphold law and order AM
/ to seek noble character and true in
tegrity as the most sublime achieve
ments of the race, far greater an,
more precious than riches or might,
conquests. Grant, we pray Thee tha
the benumbing touch of material pos
sessions and the list of power ma,
never blind us to the true greatnes
Of moral advancement. Help us t.
remember that the fathers of thi
land and government were patriot
of never-dying fame, because they be
lieved that poverty and defeat wit
unsullied honor are far better thai
vast wealth and worldwide infuenc
purchased at the cost of shame an,
dishonOr. We beseech Thee,
1 Thou God of love and peace to kee]