The Topeka state journal., 1908-06-17
\ Lodges Mention of Roosevelt
Starts Demonstration
Which Lasts for FOrty-Five
Solid Minutes.
LODGE is CHAIRMAN.
Report of Cred ntials Commit
tee Quickly Adopted.
1t Follows the Findings OF the
National Committee.
BIG MARCHING CLUBS
Fill Intervals With DemOnstra-
tions i'm the Hall.
Much Enthusiasm Displayed for
All the Candidates.

Chicago, June 17.-At little past
noon the national Republican conven-
ton began it's second days session.
At 1919 Senator Burrows brought
down his gavel with thump and an
nounced in a voice inaudible less than
ten feet distant: 1.-THE invocation will
be pronounced by Rev. William o.
Waters. of Chicago"
Mr.. Waters, a young and athletic
looking clergyman, read his prayer
from a small well worn prayer book,
it being part of the regular service.
1t was as follows:
80 Lord, our heavenly Father, the
high and mighty ruler of the universe,
who dost from thy throne behold all
the dwellers upon earth; most heartily
we beseech thee with thy favor to be-
hold and bless thy servant the
president of the United States and all
others in authority; and so replenish
them with the grace and thy holy
spirit that they may always incline to
thy will and walk in thy way. En-
due them plenteously with heavenly
gifts; grant them in health and pros
perity long to live, and finally after
this life to obtain everlasting joy and
felicity. And Oh most gracious God,
we humbly beseech thee. as for the
people of these United States in gen.
eral, so especially for this national
Republican convention here assem-
bled; that thou wouldst be pleased to
direct and prosper all their consuita-
tions to the advancement or thy
glory, the safety, honor and welfare
of thy people. Take away all hatred
and prejudice and whatsoever else
may hinder them from perfect union
and concord, that all things may be so
ordered and settled by their en-
deavors upon the best and surest
foundations. that peace and happiness,
truth and justice, religion and piety,
may be established among US for all
generations. These and all other
convention and for the nation at
large, we humbly beg in the name
and mediation of Jesus Christ, our
most blessed Lord and Savior, who
has taught US when we pray to say:
Our Father. who are in heaven Hal
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give this day our daily bread.
And forgive US our trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass against US.
And lead us not into temptation. but de-
liver us from evil; For thine is the king
dom, and the power and the glory, for
ever and ever. Amen.
Delegates Join in PRAYER.
His voice. one of the best yet heard
in the convention, was heard through
out the hall without effort and he was
followed with deep and respectful at
tention. AS he closed with the Lord s
prayer, many of the delegates follow
ed him.
Harry Daugherty of Ohio of the
committee on credentials, asked for
recognition as soon as the prayer was
ended. He announced that the com
mittee had been in continuous session
throughout the night. had completed
its work and would be able to present
its report to the convention within an
hour. There was no possibility of
transacting business until the report
\ was presented and the convention set
Tiled down to await its arrival.
Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis,
one of the leaders of the "Allies,s' in
presenting contests to the national
committee and the committee on Gre
dentials, authorized the statement
upon arriving at the convention hall
that the idea of presenting minority
report from the credentials committee
had not been abandoned.
The Knox adherents after taking
their seats, opened and distributed a
bundle of flags of dark blue bearing
the words, keystone State" in white
letters. They waved them brisklv for
a few seconds, just to let the Ohio
men know that they were prepared
for eventualities as we'll as they.
Chairman Burrows Interrupted the
regular order of business long enough
to introduce to the convention Henry
Baker of Minnesota. and James D
Conner of Indiana, two gray bearded
veterans of the party who were dele
gates to the first Republican conven-
tion in 1856. Messrs. Baker and Con-
ner were greeted with rounds of ap-
plause as they stepped to the front OF
the platform and bowed their ac-
Acknowledgements. 1t was next an
nounced that while waiting for the re.
port of the committee on credentials
there would be a parade through the
hall of visiting and local marching
clubs.
killing Time.
On motion of Mr.. Warren. of Michi
gan, the convention invited to a Mac
on the platform, c. c. Proctor of ST
Joseph. Mich, who was a delegate t,
the Lincoln convention in Chicago. a
years ago. Secretary Lammoy conciud
ed his announcement of the Ware,
resolutions. the tap of drums was hear,
outside the hall and in another secon,
the east door was opened and in cam
the band heading a parade Thev halt
ed in front of the speakers stand fo
an instant playing america
Close behind them came the Ameri
Gus club of Philadelphia, the Kno,
marching club. of PHILADELPHIA an,
then the Americus club of Pittsbnrp
bearing high their umbrellas. some g
red. white and blue. and others of a]