The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

the long expected Roosevelt yell a
whirlwind of enthusiasm which ragged
within the vast amphitheater OF the
Coliseum for fully forty-five minutes
for time presenting to the timid the
specter of Roosevelt stampede.
This demonstration was decidedly
the feature of a day otherwise notable
for stirring speech from the perma-
nent chairman of the convention Sen
ator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachu
setts; for much practical procedure
in placing the convention on a smooth
running basis, and for final defeat for
the plan 20 reduce the representation
CT Soathern states at future national
conventions.
Probably the most important act of
the day, and the one having greatest
significance. was the adoption OF the
report of the committee on credentials
seating the Taft delegations practi
cally in toto. If there has been any
lingering doubt of the Taft strength
1t disappeared before this decisive ac-
ton, which in effect placed more than
700 delegates in the Taft column
Equally important and even more re-
markable was the final acceptance of
this result of the allies" without the
formality of dissenting minority re-
pert and without carrying the question
to the floor of the convention for the
open fight which has long been threat
ened
Instead of this all further opposition
seemed to crumble those who had
promised trouble quietly accepted the
inevitable and thus the path was
cleared for fulfllment of plans already
well matured for the nomination of the
head of the ticket The favorite sons
still have their bands of steadfast sup
porters, who will show their loyalty
when the first ballot is taken.
At 12:19 Senator Burrows brought
down his gavel with thump and an
nounced
The invocation will be by Rev. Will
lam o. Waters of Chicago
Mr. Waters voice was heard
throughout the hall without effort and
he was followed with deep and respect
full attention. AS he closed with the
Lords prayer many of the delegates
followed him
Harry Dougherty of Ohio. from 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
tied down to await its arrival.
Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis,
one of the leaders of the ALLIES. in
presenting the contests to the national
committee and the committee on ere
dentials, authorized the statement
upon arriving at the convention hall
that the idea of presenting a minority
report from the credentials committee
had 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 briskly for |
a few seconds just to let the ONO men
know that they were prepared Tor
eyentualities as well as they.
Chairman Burrows interrupted the
regular order of business long enough
to introduce to the convention Henry
Baker of Minnesota and James d. Con
ner of Indiana two gray-halred Veter-
ans of the party who were delegates
to the first Republican convention IN
1856. Messrs. Baker and Conner were
greeted with continued rounds OF ap-
plause as they stepped to the front OF
the platform and bowed their acknowl- |
edgments.
II was next announced that while |
waiting for the report from the COM
mittee on credentials there would be |
narade through the hall of visiting |
marching clubs.
On motion of Mr. Warren OF Mlchl- |
gan the convention invited to place
on the platform c. G. Proctor of st.
Joseph Michigan. who was a delegate
to the Lincoln convention in Chicago |
forty eight years ago.
AS Secretary Malloy concluded his
announcement of the Warren motion
the tap of drums was heard outside
the hall and in another second the east
door was opened and in came the band /
heading parade. They halted in front
of the speakers stand LOT an lhs'ah''
playing America"
Close behind them came the Ameri-
cns club of Philadelphia the Knox
Marching club of Philadelphia. and
then the Americus club of Pittsburg,
holding high their umbrellas, some OF
red. white and blue, and others or
wide sections of yellow and black. Ihe
aisle was not ideal marching ground
and collisions were frequent and halts
numerous. The Pennsylvanians we're
not forgetful of their candidate as they
nassed along and filled the air with
cries of Knox" Every time they
we're compeIled to halt they seized the
onnortunity to renew the scene.
behind the Knox enthusiasts came
tho Americus Tariff Club of Pfttsburg
headed by large band. then came the
Young Mems Blaine Club of cinein, in
natl They wore tall white hats and
carried small American flags. Their
annearance produced frenzy in the
Ohio delegation. Instantly every man
.,.a. or, his feet the red flags tossed |