The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-08
Republican, Convention
N In Session

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change in the lineup was discern bic
seats could be admitted however, des-
and the various managers frankly ad-
mitted they saw no tangible evidence
of which way the wind is going TO
blow. They were still lock ng for
ward to the first ballot which Will
come during the middle of the week
10 develop 10 point the way 10
courses of action. The convent on
actually opened its first session at IL
o'clock. Chicago time). Forty MIN
utes before The convention was due 70
open the band struck up and the dele
cations began to get into position
The hall was filling rapidly and many
of the notables were arriving. Inc re
was a noticeable absence of confusion
The old timers said it looked almost
as tame as four years ago
COLISEUM, CHICAGO, June 6
The Republican national convention
was actually called to order at 1l.34
a. NJ, soon after Chairmn Hays APP
peared on the platform and was
greeted with round Of applause and
shout.
Chairman Hays brought down the
gavcl with a whack and the conven
ton came quickly to order. Bishop
Charles E. Woodcock OF Louisville,
KY, offered the opening prayer. The
prayer was a long one and at its con
clusion the audience broke into the
"Star Spangled Banner, at the re-
Quest of the song leader. Before
Chairman Hay mounted the plat
form swelling chorus filled the great
hall and sea of American flags were
waved throughout the singing. Nov
81 cuted the leader, "three cheers 1or
the greatest country on earth. me
United States Of America" Three
ringing cheers ocked the hall. The
official photographs Of the hall
were taken. The photographer asked
all the delegates to stand with their
faces looking to the camera. There
was a flash and a bang and that was
over.
Secretary Miller of the National
committee then read the call for the
convention. On evc:y hand there
were evidences of the newer genera
lion in politics. They included sons
of Theodore Roosevelt, Gen. Leonard
Wood, the late Senator Aldrich OF
RI ode Island, end a grandson OF
James G.. Blaine, who was wearing
The badge of a sergeant at arms.
The convention was very much IN
terested in the reading of the call,
most of the delegates knowing Its
terms. They embraced the opportu-
nitv for conference and steady hum
rIovaded the hall during the reading.
Chairman Hays raped for order and
received a renewed demonstration o.
applause and cheers.
"The Republican party has met IN
this free and open convention" he
said, ito accept from the people q
mandate for the government of the
United States. AS chairman of youl
rational committee | report progress
By next November the majority OF
The Republican party should be a
least 100000. In spirit | report
more than progress. l report fulfil
ment. There will be no bolt in this
&C INVENTION.
Roars of cheers greeted. that state
mtnt. Chairman Hays then intro
duccd Senator Lodge as the tempo
rary chairman and the convention le
out more cheers and rolling chorus
OF "Ayes' affirmed the selection
Another wave of cheers greeted
the Senator as he stepped out to
speaking position. Another chez
leader was on the job with three
cheers for Senator Lodge. 1T wa
on minute after noon when Senator
Lodge began delivering his address
after having been introduced b!
Chairman Hays as "Hon. Henry
Cabot Lodge Of the United States.