Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-06-22
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Convention Hail. Chicago. 5uRc -.
Not more than 100 delegates were
la their seats at 9;i5. The galleries
were practically empty. Not "a single
official had pmt IN an appearances ok
cept Sergeant -at Arms Stone who
was busy comforting with his Hsslrt-
ants and the convention police.
There was talk of an attempt al "a
Roosevelt demonstration.
Chairman Root issued orders to the
sergeant -At-arms and the police that
no delegates would be allowed 20
march round ahe hall. orders were
also issued to bar all banners. II
WAS 1910 when Chairman Root
dropped his gavel.
The floor was in confusion and the
alslcs were crowded
No sooner had Root announced
that the convention WAS opened than
q stentorian voice from the galleries
shouted;
IAN aboard"
Dr. John Wesley Hill, president OF
the international Peace Forum, de-
livered the prayer toduy before the
Republican national convention iIe
spoke as follows.
20, thou who siiteth upon the cir
cle of the heavens, unto whom all
things come ln beauty and perfection
I've approach thee. supported by the
memories OF past mercies. encouraged
/ hy the tokens of thy love. lurod by the
light of thy word, aud strengthened by
the inspiration OF thy spirit
q sat
glory has been revealed. that upon as
| thy knowledge has daWned, while
about us are the manifestations OF
that providence which Is Imminent in
the uffairs of the world
we praise thee for thy onrlching
F, blessings for the laws which are in
league with as and the forces which
are our friends for the wealth OF
mountains ANA that more real Of the
generous soil for the products OF tho
field and forest and FAR res0unding
sea. for home aud school and sane
iuary; for flag and country, for light
ana liberty and life; and above all.
for the revelation OF thyself in the
face of Jesus Christ
I'VE rejoice In the great things rep-
resented here, today--tho party Oi
| freedom and equality courage and
] patriotism, progress and prosperity
with its background OF triumphant
history. We thank thee for the
/ principles. achievements and lead-
ers of this party for Lincoln
and Grant, for Garfield, Harrl-
son and Mckinley: the heroes
ana patriots of vanished years. yea
the patriots of today, who are striving
for the maintenance Of that democ-
racy which rs the guarantee OF human
rights and equal Justice TO an.
we pray Thy blessing upon thii
assembly. THESE delegates upon whom
devolve arduous responsibilities. Grant
unto them clearness of vision. strength
at purpose. and purity OF patriotism
that they may neither faltor nor fai
la the execution Of duty.
''Bless We pray thee. tao president
OF the United states. We thank thee
for the inspiration Of his leadership
and the greatness of his achievement
Bless the governor of this state anC
of all the states. Bless all law makerl
and magistrates. Bless our entire
citizenship Grant that we may be
possessed of knowledge that shal
dispell darkness, and virtue tha
sna" hanish evil. Aud SO may VI,
dwell together Ia liberty, walk ID
light, and prove worthy OF our hlgl
callingi
we pray for our land and nation
save us from vice and violence. ontl
ana hatred. restlessness. revolui ioi
and ruin,
command thy blessing. we rra,
thee not alone upon our own land
bat upon all the nations of the earth