Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-18
YELL FOR ROOSEVELT
Mention of Presidents Nome Causes
Notable DemovA n.
CONVENTION BEG1Ga SNEsS
Permanent Chairman 1 s akes
Stirring Speech %
TAFT DELEGATIONS
Allies Decide Not to Take Fasat to
Floor.
NO CHANGE IN REPRESENTATION
Minority Report ON Rules to De-
crense Delegations from the
Southern states is
Rejected.
NO CHANGE IN REPRESENTATION


the republican national convention has
brought the long-expected Roosevelt yell
a whrlwind OF enthusiasm which ragged
within the vast amphitheater cf the CJli-
scum for fully forty five minutes today and
for time presented to the tlmid ths
sp,cte. OF a Roosevelt stampe le. This
demonstration was decidedly the feature
Of day otherwise natable for stirring
speech from the permanent chairman of
the convention, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
OF Massachusetts for much practical ir0-
cedur- IN placing the convent on
smooth running basis ~id for the final
defeat Of the plan to reduce the repre- sent
alton Of southern states al future national
conventions.
Probably the most important act OF the
Gay and tbs one La ing eatest ST ni14
cance on the final result Ct the c-nven-
tion was tho adoption Of the report of the
committee on credentials feau the Taft
delegations practically in toto. II tlers
had been any lingering doubt of the Taft
strength 1t disappeared before this dec sive
action. which placed upwards of 70) dele
gates In the Taft column Equally impor-
tant. and even more remarkable was the
final acceptance of this result by the
allies without the formaity of dis
senting minority report and without carry
ms the question TO the floor of the con-
vention for the opening fight, which had
been long threatened. Instead Of this all
further opposition seemed TO crumble those
who had promised trouble quietly accepting
the inevitable and thus the path was
cleared fer the fllflment OF plans already
well matured for the nomination OF the
head OF the ticket.
The "favorite sons stll have, however.
their bands OF steadfast supporters, who
vi. npt upbp he hal
lot is taken.
The scene within the Coliseum today re-,
peate d,hat Of yesterday in the magnitude
and brlliancy OF its spectacular features.
Again every seat was occupied and 1900
people packing floors and aisles and gall
leries and platform, joined in the ebb and
fiow Of agitation and enthusiasm
Temporary Chairman Burrows called the
convention to order promptly at 1920, but
the delay of committees in reporting gave
an hour for diversion before the serious
work of the day was begun. This time was
given over to the visiting clubs, with bands
and vocal choruses, bearing banners and
strange devices cf the c. o. p. elephants.
In front of the delegates paraded this
motley throng elicitIng laughter and ap-
plause. The hit OF she parade was a glee
club which halted before the Ohio delega-
tion and varied the enlivening strains OF
BILLY Taft, Yep, That's Me- with a mel
ancholy drge for Bryan This diversion
over, the convention turned to the commit
tee reports First was that of credentials
the very foundation on which delegates held
their seats and voted. 1t was presented
by Senator Fulton Of Oregon, in a three
minute speech, stating that the action of
the national committee had been fully jus
titled ard upheld. For a minute the dele
-
Bookwalter OF Indiana, who had led the
minority forces and had promised lively
fight on the floor. But Mr. Bookwalter
sat with the Indiana delegation. shaking
his head in answer to inquiries and an
nouncing that the fight had been abandoned
as only three delegates would undertake
to bear the brunt of contest on the floor.
The report was quickly approved with only
few scattering votes in opposition.
Prayer ny Rev. w. o. Waters.
At 1919 Senator Burrows brought down
his gavel with thpmp and announced in
voice inaudible less than ten feet dis
tant: The invocation will be by Rev.
William o. Waters OF Chicago"
Mr. Waters. a young and athletic look
Ing clergyman, read his prayer frcm a
small well-worn prayer book, 1t being a
part OF the regular service Of the EpIs-
eopal service. 1t was as follows:
o Lord, our Heavenly Father. the high
and mighty Ruler of the universe, who
doth from Thy throne behold all the dwell
ers upon earth, most heartily we beseech
Thee with the favor 20 behold and bless
Thy servant. the president of the United
replenish them with the grace of Thy Holy
Spirit that they may always incline TO Thy
Will and walk In Thy way. Endue them
plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant them
IN health and prosperity long to live, and
finally after this life 70 obtain everlasting
4nxF nd
GSa as hHnso3Y beseech Thee, as for the
peopie OF these UM.ted States in general
so especially for tliss national republican
convention here assembled, that Thou
wouldst be pleased 70 direct and prosper
Of Thy glory, the safety, honor ana wei.
fare OF Thy people. Take always all hatred
and prejudice and whatsoever else may
cord. that all things may De so ordered
and settled by their endeayors upon the
best and surest foundations that peace and
happiness, truth and justice, religion and
piety may he established among US for al
generations These and 81 osheT neessss.
and for the nation at large We humbly beg
IN the name and msdLsttcn OF Jesus Christ
our most blessed Lord end Savior. who has
r87 Fathsr WIN Srt in heaven, hallowed
be fhg pRRar. Tty kingdom come Thy viii
be dohe OF earth as Il is in heaven; give
us this day our daily bread, and forgive us
our trespssses as we torgiye those whe
temptation, but deliver us from evil; fOI
Thine is the Kingdom and the power. and
the glory. forever and ever. Amen.
His voice, one OF the best yet heard In
the convention was heard throughout the
han without effort and he was followec
with deep and respectful attention. As he
closed with the Lords prayer many OF the
delegates followed him.
Harry Daugherty OF Ohio, from the com.
Tnitteo or credentials, asked for recognition
as soon as the prayer was ended. He on.
nounced that the committee had been ir
continuous session throughout the night
had completed It's work and would be abl,
10 present It's report 70 the convention
within an hour There was no possibilit,
OF transacting business until the report wal