The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-19

Nelopment, the early indications were
mat the third day of the Republican
national convention would be warmer
than any OF its predecessors.
The cool breeze which has given per
feet weather thus far for the conven-
ton gave place in the early morning
hours 10 a high. hot wind from the
southwest that started the mercury on
rapid climb. and long before the open
ing of the convention the delegates
were discarding coats, and in some in
stances vests were sent after the coats
Fans were at premium and numer-
Gus pages were sent along the rows of
seats, placing a fan in each one.
From the political viewpoint. the
warmth of the Gay was expected to
rise from a possible fight on the floor
OF the convention over the anti-injunc-
ton plank Of the platform, and demands
In behalf of the various candidates as
their names were presented to the con-
ventiOn.
Slow In Arriving.
The delegates, expecting a long, unin-
teresting and physically uncomfortable
session. were slow in ARRIVING at the
hall, and fifteen minutes before 10
O'Clock, the hour TO which the adjourn
ment of yesterday was taken. there
were less than a dozen of them in their
seats.
The galleries at that time were also
scantily filled. and spectators were ar
irving slowly inside the hall, although
the gathering crowds on the outside
gave forecast of the great things soon
10 come.
The only people who did not give some
indications Of slight indisposition 10 en-
ergetic physical exertiOn were the mem
bers OF the band who footed their horns
and pounded their sheepskins with ar
dor.
Taft Men Posted Piekets.
The Taft managers, in order TO fully
conserve the interests of their candi-
date. early in the day placed on the
floor OF the convention, but not in the
capacity of either delegates or alter
mates, a number OF most prominent
men in the party who are attached TO
the Taft candidacy. The duty of these
men was to watch the work of the op-
position candidates and to promptly
head off any possible DETECTION of
strength and 10 hasten all decisions |
These men were Senator Fulton of ore
gon. Warren Of Wyoming. Burkett of
Nebraska, Long of Kansas. Borah of
Idaho, National Committeeman Charles
F. BROKER of Connecticut, Powell Clay
ton Of Arkansas and Z. c. Duncan of |
North Carolina
Frank II. Hitchcock, the Taft man |
agers was also roaming around the con- /
vention during the entire day, seeking /
occasion TO aid the cause of the sec
Rotary In all possible ways
Brought Lunch With Them.
At 10 o'clock the delegates seats at
last began TO fill up, and the gallery |
crowds were becoming denser. Many
OF those I'm the sections reserved for /
visitors brought lunch boxes with them. /
prepared 10 spend the entire day il |
necessary.
With the gathering Of the multitude .
the heat in the hall increased appreci-
ably. and il was not long before shirt
sleeves were much i'm evidence.
Among the early arrivals in the Ohio
delegation. anxious to witness the strug-
gle for the nomina ton, were several /
members of the Taft family Charles
p. Taft sat in his seat as delegate at
large In the Ohio section, and in the
front row of the gallery were Henry
w. Taft. also a brother of the war
secretary. Mrs. Henry ". Taft and
Miss Taft, and Mrs. Charles P. Taft
Senator A. J. Hopkins of Illinois,
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tons and custodian Of the platform, ar
rived a 1915 a. m. He looked tired
and worn from the effect Of the long
0OuTs u NuilillllcE WOfh. I.
Prayer by John Wesley Hill.
Ii was exactly 1917 a. m. when Chair
man Lodge raped the convention to
order. He introduced the Rev. John
Wesley Hill OF New York city. who
opened the session with prayer
Many chairs in the more distant sec
tons of the far-reaching galleries were
vacant as the work Of the days seS<1
sion was taken up.
Senator Fulton Of Oregon was recog-
niZed To Introduce 10 the convention
George II. Williams. the last surviving
member Of President Grants cabinet.
Mr. Williams is a member of the Ore
gon delegation. lie was attorney gem 4,
erai under President Grant and is over
so years OF age. He was escorted to 4
place on the platform.
Committee on Resolutions.
Senator Hopkins received the recog- /
milton OF the chair. and there was ]
wave Of applause as he stepped to the
stage.
Representative Cooper Of Wisconsin,
assigned 10 make a minority report on :
the platform, also went to the stage /
with a ripple OF plaudits following {
him. I
Chairman Lodge formally presented
Senator Hopkins 10 the convention.
Il am instructed" said Senator Hop ,
xins-
Louder" came from several sec :
lions of the hall.
ITO present 10 the convention"
Louder" the speaker again was in
corrupted.
THE following report"
Louder. louder" came the shouts as Z
senator Hopkins began the first SEN Z
ences Of the prepared platform. I
II cannot go any louder" explained q
he senator, and continued to read !
rom the typewriter manuscript.
II was not long before the reader 7
anne to the first passages OF the pre- 5
lmble according high praise 10 the il
PRESIDENT, and at the mention of his q
having won so conspicuous a place I'm n
he history OF the world there was APP u
Dlause and some cheering. but no at y
empt at a demonstration.
The members of the New York dele
,ation we're provided today with silken e