The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

inc senator made the first mention of sRooseyeIt'' did the words seem to start the assemblage as by q magic thrill, Instantly the speech was drown- cd in a great shout which went up from every side as delegates sprang to their feet, waved their hats, ecno- ing back the tumult of the galleries where fiuttering handkerchiefs, fans and parasols broke into moving color and the whole assemblage joined in yoiciferous demonstration. For mo- ment 1t seemed as though one of those record breaking uproars of the days of Elaine and Mckinley would sweep inc convention from its moortngs But the first outbVrst spent itself wttlin a minute. Every succeeding nten ttoh of the presidents naFe brought an- ofher wave of enthusiastic tribute. The names of Root and Taft also sent the cheers ringing from gallery to xaiIery. But those whiriwtnds or de- monstration which have fairly carried some conventions off their feet did not occur Aside from the names or pop ular idols, the speakers words awak- ened a stir of enthusiasm for the navy, ''The man behind the gum, the con tinued occupation of the Philippines and a tariff revision which would Give just and adequate protection to American industry" These policies scanned to appeal strongly to the as- seinblage but the greatest enthusiasm on a question of policy came when he delivered his fervid apotheosts to the American judiciary as the great con .servatlve buIwark of tite country.
 Formaf Proceedings.
 The formal proceedings of the con- vention gave the spectators an oppor- tunity to see three conspicuous actors on the scene, Serene k. Payne, who moved that the rules of the last con vention prevail until new rules be presented; Senator Long Of Kansas, who presented the customary resolu- ton for the appointment of conimit- tees of credentials. permanent organ tzatfon and rules and order of busi- ness; and Senator Lodge, who cut short the monotonous droning Of names of committees by having the list turn- ed in to the secretary without reading
 There was but one hitch and that but momentary, when Senator Bur rows announced that Louisiana had presented two distinct set of officers for its state delegation. He speedily explained that this difficulty had been adiusted by agreement whereby no member from Louisiana would be rep resented on any of the committees Of the convention. Congressman Burke Of Pittsburg took occasion to get before the COInIullING OA NhC Bt@AN to reduce the representation at future conventions. It was o'clock when the last forma.ity was accomplished, and the strains of a stirring national anthem broke forth as the convention adjourned and the crowd dispersed,
 Tonight the work of the convention is proceeding while hotel corridors con tinue to be the scene of heated dls- cussion over the ce-presidency and platform. The permanent organiza- ton has been fully outlined by the committee in charge of the work with Senator Lodge of Massachusetts as the permanent chairman. The work Of the committee on credentials and rules has .been marked by great difficulty and the reports which come from their deiiberations indicate sharp contention before the final details of credentials and platform are perfected
 The Opening Scenes.
 The doors of the cavernous convention hall were thrown open at 10:s0 o'clock and the hrst or the visitors. delegates and alternates began to filter in. High up in the girders of the great arching roof. band struck up America ana the h,se scene of the 1908 gathering was under way. a.. beIno confined practically entirely to tbe balcony and stage. The floor showed only the delegate seats and the state standards. white bits of card board at the top of slender iron posts rising some eight feet from the floor.
 Women were largely represented in the first of the arriving throngs and took a lively interest in the incidents of the opening. The band kept the air gay with patriotic music, Dixie" call ing out the first ripple of applause. Then came "The Red, White and Blue" ana in the excitement of the occasion, the crowd rose to it's feet. The move was but a little previous. however for inc strains of the Star Spangled Ban ner" were soon waited from the bal conv and there was an outburst of ap- plause and cheering.
 Tn locating the delegations In the hodv of the convention hall, Ohio was given the front of the stage as com pared to all others which have candi- Sates. The men from the home State of inc Secretary of War were placed inonoedIateIy in front of the speakers rostrum and on the right of that on cial as he faced the convention. Di- reetIy across the aisle was Indiana; on the right of the Hoosiers was Illinois,