Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-06-16

LEWISTON EVENING TELLER. TU
1T is within bounds to say that
no previous sessions of congress have
displayed more active or Intelligent
interest in the needs of the wage
earners than the past three sessions.
nor has there heretofore in the same
length of time been as much impor-
tant and progressive legislation in
the interests of this class of our fell
low citizens.
The work OF the convention will
soon be concluded. The platform
will voice the dominant thought of
the people. and the candidates nomi-
mated must stand upon 1t firm and
erect. They must have the patrio-
tism and sagacity of Lincoln. the
tenacity of a Grant, the wisdom and
moderation of a Mckinley, and the
courage of a Roosevelt. With such
a platform and such candidates the
issue cannot be in doubt. The re-
publican party confidently submits
it's record to the approving judgment
of the American people. and, upon Its
renewed declarations Of faith. In
vokes continuance OF public favor"
As soon as the comittees have re-
ported Temporary Chairman Bur-
rows will give way to the permanent
chairman, Senator Lodge of Massa-
chusetts. The nominating speeches
for the presidential nomination can
not be made before Thursday morn
ing at the earlies. by the terms OF
the convention program. and 1t Is
possible that it will be late Thurs
before there Is a possibility of bal
lot on the presidency.
1t is agreed that II the permanent
organization can be effected tomor-
row and the platform adopted tomor'
row afternoon or tomorrw night, the
convention will proceed to ballotine
on the presidency as soon as the
nominating and seconding speeches
are ended Thursday. II a candidate
| is nominated Thursday, an adjourn
ment will be taken until Friday and
the skirmish for the second place
will not take place until then.
The scenes about the Coliseum be
fore the convention was called u
order to day were very similar t
those witnessed at the big conven
l.tions in past years. The five acres o
seats under the arches of the bill
building began to fill with conven
ton spectators nearly two hours be
Il fore the time set for the call to or
lder. An army Of doorkeepers was Of
/ guard at the various entrances. an
inside an army of sergeants-at-arm
were stationed in the atsles t
guide the delegates to their seats
i Throughout the time between IN
opening Of the doors and that set TO
the formal. opening of the conven
ton, q, band stationed In the hig
gallery rendered a succession
\ patriotic music alternated with POI
uiar aifs OF the day. y
The space behind the platform We
Preserved for distinguished guests
and among those who occupied thes
] seats was the French Ambassado
and Nine. Jusserand, the Britain An
bassador and Mrs. Bryce. Mrs. Mich
! olas Ilongworth. Mrs. Marcus Hams
4 Dtetrssk, Attorney ,WillisH n. Jsro a
I ,oSs1fsvL xsflA ,l1te y ~ o6ssAs1neep
!. | Letter, and Miss Mary Sherida,
l daughter 81 General Phil Sheridan.
Underneath the rostrum. an
. stretching the whole length OF u
:. ibasement, was one Of the most cu'
|, ious sights OF the convention u
naraphernalia and the workers WI
. were to convey to the millions wh'
!. the thousands saw. Into this spas
: was let more than 500 wires I'M
connect directly with the princip
newspapers of the country. ana WI
the foreign news agencies. nu
: dreds of telephone and telegraph II
struments were being operated SIT
= ultaneously. A thousand or mo
reporters. operators and messenge
manned this great intelligence IN
y chine.
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