The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-16
FAIRBANKS LOOMS UP
FOR THE SECOND PLACE
Chairman New Of the Repub-
lican National Committee
Called the Assembly to
Order and Then Followed
Routine Work Of First Day.

Chicago, June l6.--The fourteenth ma
tional convention Of the Republican par
ty was called to order at noon to-day
by Harry s New of Indiana, chairman
Of the Republican national committee
Nearly 10000 were in the Coliseum,
about 1000 Of them being delegates and
alternates. The delegates were seated
through the center Of the great hall.
The great states of New York, Ohio
Pennsylvania and Illinois were well up
IN front; back Of them were the alter
mates in equal numbers. In the rear
were two lady alternates from titan.
The only break in the ranks were raised
standards bearing the names Of states.
a large proportion Of the thTong Of
spectators we're women, many Of them
prominent in social life, whose summer
tinery added 4 brilliant touch of color.
AT the southern end Of the hall was a
semi-circular platform, with seats for
more than 4,ooo newspaper men imme-
diateIy beneath.
1t mad been adyertised that the doors
would open at 10 O'Clock, but long before
that hour applicants for admission were
massed III front of the entrance. Ar
rangements for handling the crowd we're
nearly perfect. The streets leading to
/ the Coliseum were crowded with fakirs
49, ffy,,. ox,J 4ts,t-
vicinity Of the hall had the appearance
of q circus.
Shortly before noon Mrs. Beatrice
Fisher Erling sang a soprano solo, Ar
ditis' sEnc0antress Then the band
swung into the inspiring strains of
sTannehauser" Before the applause
died, Chairman New was rapping for
ordpr. He announced the proceedings
would be begun with prayer BY the
Right Rev 2. ]. MuIdoon, bishop Of
The diocese Of Chicago, Catholic church.
The Organization.
Frederick Upnam, chairman of the
local COMMITTEES Of arrangements, then
stepped forward and presented to the
chairman a gavel made Of a block OF
wood from Fort Dearborne With this,
Mr. New raped for order. He reeog
nized Elmer Dover, secretary of the
committee, Mr.. Dover turned over the
job To d man with louder voice, John
T. Mall0y Of Columbus, Ohio, temporary
secretary of the convention, who read
the call which assembled the convention
Chairman New then introduced Tempo
Tary Chairman Julius G. Burrows. SEN
ator from Michigan. The selection was
unanimously ratified. Senator Burrows
was enthusiastically greeted and at The
conclusion Of his speech the cheering
lasted several minutes. Senator Bur-
rows final words were:
THE work of this convention will soon
be concluded. The platform will voice
the candidates nominated must stand
upon it firm and erect. They must have
the patriotism and sagacity Of Lin
coin, the tenacity OF a Grant, the wisdom
and moderation Of Mckinley. and the
courage Of Roosevelt With such
platform and such candidates. the issue
cannot be in doubt The Republican |
party confidently submits its record to
the approving judgment Of the American |
people, and, upon its renewed declara-
tion Of faith, invokes continuance of /
public favor
AT the conclusion, Senator Burrows
announced the names Of the old tempo |
rary officers Of the convention, and they (
we're formally approved The chairmen
Of the state and territorial delegations /
were then called upon to send up the /
names of those chosen to represent them
on the standing committees and an
nouncement was made Of the meeting |
places Of these committees. With that /
business done, the first day ended. The /
session was declared adjourned until
noon tomorrow
The Temporary officers.
The following is list Of temporary
officers;
Temporary chairman senator J. G.
Burrows, Michigan.
General secretary--Iohn r. Malloy.
Columbus, Ohio.
Chief assistant secretary Lafayette
B Gleason, New York
Sergeant alarms F. Stone.
Baltimore.
Chief assistant sergeant at arms Ed.
ward P. Thayer, Greenfield, Ind.
Parliamentarian--Asher c. Hinds,
Washington, d. G.
Official reportef-M. w. Blumenbere,
Washington, d {.
Chief Of doorkeepers-stephen R. Ma
sea. Baltimore.