New-York tribune., 1908-06-19
THIRD DAYS WORK
OF THE CONVENTION
5STORY OF THE NOMIN4-
TION IN DETAIL.
RoIcaH of States Taken 1mid
Unusual Confusion IN the
Galleries.

Chicago June s-Both in respect 10 temperature
and political development the third day of the Re
publican National Convention much warmer
than any of it's predecessors. The cool breeze
which had given perfect weather for the conven-
; ton gave place in the early morning hours TO a
high hot wind from the southwest that started the
mercury a rapid climb. and long before the
opening Of the convention the delegates were dis
oarding coats. and, in some instances. waistcoats
Fans at a premium and numerous pages were
sent along the of seats. placing fan in each
The delegates expecting long, interesting and
physically uncomfortable session. were slow in ar
irving at the hall. and fifteen minutes before 10
O'Clock the hour which the adjournment Of yes
terdsy was taken. there less than dozen Of
them in their seats The galleries at that time
were sparsely filed, and spectators were arriving
slowly Inside the hall. although the gathering
crowds the outside gave forecast OF the great
throng soon to come.
The only people who old not give some indication
of slight indsposition energetic physical exer-
ton were the members OF the band who footed
their horns and pounded their sheepskins with
ardor
The Taft managers in order fully 10 conserve the
interest Of their candidate early in the day placed
on the floor Of the convention. but not in the
capacity Of either delegate alternate, number
of the 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 opposition cam
oidstes and promptly TO head of any possible
detection Of strength and 10 hasten all accessions.
These men were Senators Fulton Of Oregon; War
ren Of wyoming; Burkett, of Nebraska; Long, of
Kansas: Borah. OF Idaho. and National Committee
men Charles r. Brooker. of Connecticut; Powell
CLAYTON Of Arkansas and L. c. Duncan, Of North
Carolina
Frank H Hitchcock the Taft manager. was also
roaming around the convention during the entire
day seeking occasions TO aid the cause OF the Sec
retary in all possible ways.
At 10 O'Clock the delegates seats at last began
10 fiji up and the gallery crowds were becoming
denser. Many of those in the sections reserved
for visitors brought boxes of luncheon with them,
being prepared TO spend the entire day if neces-
ssr.-
With the gathering Of the multitude the heat in
the hall increased appreciably. and it not long
before shirtseeves much in evidence
EARLY ARRIVALS AT COLISEUM.
Among the early arrivals in the Ohio delegation
anxious TO witness the struggle for the nomination.
were several members OF the Taft family. Charles
P Taft sat in his delegate-at-large in the
Ohio section. and in the front Of the gallery
were Henry ". Taft. also brother of the War
Secretary; Mrs Henry W. Taft and Miss Taft
Mrs. Charles p. Taft.
Senator Hopkins OF Illinois, chairman Of the
committee resolutions, arrived at 1918 a. m.
He looked tired and after his long hours
Of committee duty.
Il exactly 10.I7 & m when Chairman Lodge
raped the convention 10 order. He introduced the
Rev. Dr.. John Wesley Hill, Of New York City. who
opened the session with prayer. His prayer follows
Thou that dwellest in light, and unto whom
Thou who art the centre of the Widespread uni,
verse, drawing al Things IN ever increasing har
Hlahk lhee that upon as Thy knowledge has
us are the tokens OF Thy love and before us srS
the rewards Of that righteousness which exalteth
men and nations We praise Thee for the bless
1ngs OF this day for the benehcence of nature for
1rlenos and friendship; for light and liberty and
ing, for our country; for the providence Which
or ousit ~ 70 Ilght and peopled it with patriots
me Declaration Of Independence the chart and
woe and glory Of t5ose vase I a9r an al me want
o1ost bring US through that midnight of desnair
is' nag lot The meaning and history of which We
t1slse Ihee; flag which is no holiday banner
bul a solemn signal, the symbol of liberty q "a
egoaAty, national authority and honor We than
and glory Nna' nag Tor its symbols and prophecy
& And ,fs b3 NE beseech Thee let Thy blessing rest
Icy Icy pe seasoned with wisdom, that its platform
may pepresenf ~, m 3Isce and that its candidates
5a Fes a[la me governed and thus may these dele
every every public need; with brain clear to comprehend
on ieTeSI + a1o issue with patriotism and de-
com ana emancipation. and with exaltatfon and
fhe world Bless We pray Thee. our nation Save
Bless Thy servant the Presen1 4 and ds anaTeh
States We thank Thee for his sense of RESPONSE
peace ano righteousness, his intensity Of conviction
dpIomscy aRd for % s hiS Pa5rO5s and
~ by narrow partisanship, unhindered bv fear anG
rnsianed by selfish ambition. Bless ali judges and
lawmakers ana those who have the execution of tht
laws bless the Governors of the several states anC
OF citizens; may they be God-fearng and law-abid
shall Danish darkness: may intelligence be welded
10 virtue and virtue be Joined pety, that mer
may live together in the liberty and love of the
common brotherhood Of man, Let It be ours L
stand among the nations of the earth with sucl
flrnness toward the strong and gentleness toward
the weak that all men may love liberty and behold
the divine source whence our liberty comes Com
land alone. but upon al the nations of the earth
especially upon those that sit in darkness; bring
Towering and fruiting. Reach forth Thine arm @
ao n1.dE lt ~ ma iIaFt neeh So
now SO dirniy seen but which are certain Of con
summation. Send out Thy light and Thy truth
until the brightness shall shine from sea to sea,
and eroans. Thy kingdom come shall be changed
into the exultant shout. The Kingdoms OF thls
of His Christi Amen.
Many chairs in the distant sections of th'
farreaching galleries were vacant the work o,
the days session taken UP
Senator Fulton. Of Oregon. recognized TO in
troduce 10 the convention George II. Williams the
last surviving member of President Grants Cabi
net NJ Tilliarn ms Is a member Of the Oregon dele
cation He was Attorney General under Presiden
Grant and i now more than ninety years old
He was escorted 70 place the platform
Senator Hopkins received the recognition OF th'
Chair. and there 2 wave Of applause as Ia
sfspped the stage.
Representative Cooper. of Wisconsin, selected L
make minority report the platform, also wen
10 the stage, with ripple Of plaudits following
him and Chairman Lodge formally presented Sen
etor Hopkins 10 the convention.
y am instructed. said Senator Hopkins ('1ouder!
came from several sections Of the halD-"to pre-
sent To the convention''- ('-Ioudert" the speaker