New-York tribune., 1908-07-09
TIE STORY OF
THE DAY SESSION
ais OF A "RECORD'
DEMONSTRATION.
,.rrest in Point of Time in History
IF american Political
Conventions.
COHUenhons

fnenos - es-lv 10 move toward the conven-
heu All progress toward the Auditorium
10" +ouever irnpeded by a great parade of the
Tss rv men from New York. who. headed by
.,s Z number Of saudily attired Indians.
O s ,be7- way around the business section of
0ouN anout one thousand men in line,
- M +he-, Charles f Murphy and other big men
-,,,anv II WAS by far the largest parade
- has SO far taken place during the conven-
ton -,
go more 10 proceed toward the convention
md bv ll.2n o'clock. half hour previous
=. time set for the opening Of the proceedings,
:, ne sidewalks were ohoked and the police were
.r1rr with the eager crowd which was press
- +ovrard the entrance. While the day outside
Us Us ,erv warm. the empty convention hall. when
he soors were opened. was found 10 be 10 or 20
.-oes oooler than the street temperature.
-, E-z-sr men came tramping into the Audito
-, 7irh cheerful faces and much laughter The
IS n tfe night and early morning in the COM
.,,.ss IN credentials were much TO their liking.
- they were more confident than ever of the ulti-
--.-s success Of their candidate The Georgia
- s,rions still in the face Of apparently
A1-,,ne ODDS we're late in arriving. they had
- another caucus early to-day for the purpose
establishing rallyng point for the fight against
Bryan
Tn. sests IF Pennsylvania were also sparsely
.nsa Colonel C7iIffey and his followers being locked
ct the Adams House considering their best line
= sc,jon IN the face Of the adverse report which
ne committee on credentials was preparing TO
hrng against them
ron- times before the convention was called TO
--5e- g zray haired reading clerk with stentorian
vr,cs demanded TO know from the platform If Sam
rsl Campers John Mitchell or Mr.. Duncan were in
,he bouse They sre requested to come forward
he said ct first, but there was no response. Next
,lns The clerk announced that the trio OF labor
LEADERS, were wanted by the committee resolu-
lions and lastly he appealed that they report i'm
r,e5iatsly ar Room zS. Brown Palace Hotel.
BELL REACHES THE RosTRUM.
Temporary Chairman Bel reached the rostr1m
.rS- before noon. while the band playing The
Red White and Blue" and there were combined
cheers for the patriotic selection and for the first
oHcer Of the convention. Dixie came next from
me band and drew ont the usual burst Of cheers
.ror the Southern delegates.
Among the early arrivals was Representative
Henry 3. Clayton. Of Alabama, soon 10 be named
br the organization committee the permanent
chairman OF the convention. He occupied seat
The last Of chairs reserved for members OF
me national committee. Mr. Clayton he con-
slant centre Of 4 group Of men who called TO pay
their respects
Colonel Gurey walked down the centre aisle TO
bis place in the Pennsylvania delegation at 12;l0
snd got cheer from number Of the delegates
In his neighborhood He was also surrounded for
entity wanted 10 know what plan Of action had
heen decided on by the Pennsylvania leader.
n12.g o'clock when the convention had not
~ been called to order. il was announced that
ths marching clubs would he permitted 10 march
through the hall as the opening prayer
had been delivered. Arrangements for the entrance
and exit Of the paraders were hastily carried out
under the direction Of the sergeant-at arms
was Just I22s when Chairman Bell began Wig
or7uslr 10 rap for order and direct that the
conres-e5 aisles be cleared. The convention VIII
come to order" he shouted time and time again,
while the hum Of voices continued
Gentlemen be seated called the chairman.
Gentlemen please be seated he repeated, and at
lsst: The officers OF the convention will see that
rsutler1en take their seats and clear the aisles,
while the garei continued its pounding Impromp-
u conferences seemed TO be IN progress in all
parts of the delegates section. and il was some
tine before the participants needed the frantic ep-
pssls ri the chairman.
Chairman Bel. after pounding with his gavel for
tsn minutes, delivered short address demanding
eat nrder prevail in the convention, repeating for
The ffteth tir-le- Gentlemen. take your seats
While he was speaking almost absolute silence
prevailed. and his threat Of mo business Will be
transacted unless quiet is restored was made to
The people who were making noise Of any kind
THE INVOCATION DELIVERED.
TIE chairman finished what he had TO say, how
ever. and promptly seizing his opportunity intro
dSced the Rev. Christian F. Reisner, OF Denver
tae chaplain OF the day.
After thanking God ''for the finest height Of cid
isnshp this old world has ever seen. Dr. Reisner
closed his PRAYER follows:
We thank Thea that true leaders still abound in
er land We thank Thee for the renowned. Wen
FINISHED q Vision and deeds. WHO now GcInS;l rI1aS;
ans among the best n the land, who stand reaag @
y obey the cal of this couventons set Tee ule
~ rz sale
uFnai lines. Save from the s1detracks OF selnsn-
ou sione arS ry or KIN King we wait orders from
Thee Enable these delegates 10 act as COD
stewards shape under their hands a platform a
SEP higher than any ever yet adopted Direct
20 voting minds n p candidate who can stang
Itl ne citizens Of our. glorious nation step UP
= rs higher plane; We believe in Goo. w .tt taT'
yoo We are Thy children. o Z5eaveniy FslTer, Ire
,sou wit not fat us We want Thy viii and Ihy
'Sy, Enlighten rs and we viii follow =. o,,-
naro3s leader. Nav we build Thy kingdom in
Nav We ho @ ar-apded ~ s'ariti Wfite-hearted high
tnposed and 90 2 fun mans work for the Eood OF
A'Hanty and the glory Of God Amen
Dr. Reisner spoke n a strong. deep voice. and
y ne closed greeted with outburst Of sp-
eaese particularly from the Indiana and New
Or delegations. although II general through
eut the convention
The Milwaukee and other marching clubs will
"a" through the hall" announced the chairman,
n' rs the last words left his lips the strains of
Hudueo INTO the auniIoTluHn anu q SieeA
IKE rom the crowd as the first Bryan banner
. me was swung through the door. The conven-
n osno caught Up the dying strains Of Dixie
'ne marching band passed out OF door oppo-
NE one by which It entered The parade was
long one, and the convention soon returned
70 business
=, as The last Of the parade passed out Chairman
N ordered that the aisles be cleared. and
lhs vas done the chairman said: The chair
~eH1es Senator Thomas T. Grady. Of New
"a CHAIRMAN OF the committee rules"
or Grady mounting the platform, announced
=. rev words that he presented the report. and
t. adoption Of which he moved. II provides
~ - e convention shall be governed by the rules
democratic convention Of 1904 The report
aaelted unanimously by q viva voce vote.