Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-08
REPUBLICANS
BEGIN W0RK0N
ORGANIZATION
National Convention Will
Adjourn After First
Speech Of Day
DEMONSTRATIONS
LESS BOISTEROUS
Plenty Of Applause But on
a Quieter Order; Talk
By Harding Long

Coliseum, Chicago, June 7-The
republican national convention, af-
ter 4 two and half hour meeting
today, adjourned until II o'clock
tomorrow morning after hearing
the keynote speech by Senator
Harding tof Ohio and doing tho
usual preliminary organization
work.
The talk Of harmony with the
prosresslves, who assembled In
convention about the same time,
was. lost for the time being In the
work Of organizing the republican
convention but It went on under
the surface meanwhile and there
were renewed indications that tho
republican leaders were consider
Ing tho plan Of appointing con-
ference committee to talk with the
prooressives In the hope Of finding
4 compromise ground.
Coliseum, Chicago, June THE re-
publican national convention began
It's first days business shortly before
noon today by hearing the keynote
speech by Senator Harding Of Ohio,
temporary chairman, and then going
-on n-to~ perfect q temporary organiza-
ton.
There were applause, enthusiasm
and cheers but noticeable absence
Of the almost notous demonstrations
which have marked previous conven-
tons.
Senator Harding was greeted by the
hrst loud demonstration as he took
his place and began delivering the
prepared speech in which he empha-
sized the need for party harmony for
victory at the polls.
This is not the time for recrimina-
tion," he said, 1T is day of reconse-
Grafton"
1 A roar Of applause swept over the
hall at that and at his reference to
the need Of preparedness for national
defense.
Senator Hardins's speech was long
about $4,000 words-but the conven-
ton was orderly and on the whole
quiet during Its delivery.
Clear Out AlsFes.
The order was given to clear the
aisles Ut 1859 and the police began
moving out all who we're not delegates
and forcing the delegates to their sec
tions.
There was a noticeable lack of dem
onstration for prominent men. Sena-
tor Lodge came quietly in and took his
seat unnoticed, as did Senator Murphy,
Gov. Whitman and other we'll known
men,
Chauncey Depew was one OF the
well known men to be recognized as
he made his way to the first row
seats. A round Of handclapp1ng greet
ed him. .s,s
The band played the Star spansled
banner at 11:25. Everybody rose.
When the house quieted down Ser
geant-at-arms Stone ordered the dele
gates seated.
At 1928 Chairman Hilles brought
down the gavel. This brought ap-
plause. The hall grew still as Chair
man H1lles said quorum was present
and the convention would be in order.
A male quartet led in singing. The
voices Of the delegates swelled
through the big hall, in mighty
chorus, almost drowning the band.
There was moment of confusion
and the delegates took their seats
and then the Rev. John Timothy Stone
Of Chicago, offered prayer.
y There was deep silence all over the
big hall. At his request the conven-
tion remained seated.
The call for the convention was
read by Secretary Reynolds and Chair
man Hilles then presented Senator
Harding, temporary chairman; to
make the keynote speech.
The loud cheers and applause Of the
throng greeted him.
Senator Crane of Massachusetts,,
senator Borah Of Idaho and William
Mckinley Of Illinois, were selected to
escort Senator Harding to the plat
form. Applause greeted the mention
OF all the names as Chairman Hilles |
announced them
Harding Opens Talk.
Chairman Hilles presented him in a
few words. Mr.. Harding bowed and
lmiled and plunged into his prepared
speech, reading from manuscript.
Chairman Hilles left the chair
and many of the leaders
took the opportunity to confer while |