New-York tribune., 1920-06-29

tion the great auditorium presented
picture of neatness and polish unusual
in convention halls.
The big dome, which hitherto had
been handicap to acoustics, was cut
off with new false ceiling of drab-
colored canvas, decorated ir black and
white figures, like an overgrown fancy
parasol.
Decorations in Good Taste
The seats and gallery floors also were
in drab, and there was only enough of
flags and bunting to complete the har-
mony of the scene without touch of
gaudiness.
The monster, pipe organ, which
platform, added another softening
touch to the picture. A great gold dec
Grated and high backed velvet arm
chair placed near the front Of the stage
accentuated the cathedral impression.
The band swung into medley of ma
tional airs, and when it struck "Dixie"
the Southern delegates got their first
chance to let out the rebel yell They
stood on chairs and waved their BAN
ners, beating time with the music.
When Tom Taggart arrived in tie
space set apart for the Indiana dele
cation he got reception from his own
crowd, winding up with three cheers
and tiger.
Exactly at IL o'clock, the hour at
| which the convention was to convene,
the color guard of marines detailed to
take pant in the opening ceremonies
lined up behind the chairman's table
| There were two buglers, color bearer
and sergeant-at-arms. armed with
service rifles, and their dress uniforms
added another pretty touch of color
Colby Arrives at Noon
cambridge Colby, Secretary of State,
the Administration floor leader, ar.
rived promptly at noon and took his
seat with the District of Columbia del
egaton.
A good, solid table, which looked as
though it would stand up under great
deal of gave, punishment, had been
provided for the convention chairman,
and the little square inclosure where
it stood. jutting out from the front Of
the platform, looked for all the world
| like a boxing arena, fenced off with
three-inch ropes tied in great frazzling
knots at the corners.
At 1920 platform officials said the
delay in starting the convention was
due to the confusion around the doors.
| NHdlTIlldu cummings anu OJHcI OHl-
cials of the National Committee were
in the committees office, back of the
stage, waiting for the doorkeepers to
get the ticket situation untang1ed.
When the band swung into ~ Love
You California;" the California dele
gates and spectators let out roar of
applause and cheers. Just before 1880,
Vice-Chairman Bruce Kremer, of the
Democratic National Committee, got
nj tn ot ho doc
attempt to call the convention in order.
lmme ediately. the shrll clear notes Of
the Marines bugle rang out through
the hall and the band and the organ
together swung into "The Star-Span-
gled Banner" A tremendous Amer
ican flag, rolled up high to the ceiling,
was unloosed and rolled down in back
of the speakers platform.
Mr.. Kremcr finally succeeded in max
ing himscf heard and Monsignor Ryan
vicar general Of San Francisco, offered
a prayer.
No Contest on Organization
On motion of Fred B. Lynch, oil
Minnesota, the recommendations fo1
the temporary organization. including
Mr.. Cummings as temporary chairman
were adopted without dissent Sen
ator Pheian, of California; Governo
Smith Of New York and Mrs. Heller
Grenfel. Of Colorado, were appointe,
committee to escort Mr.. Cumming
to the platform.
t The chairman also got demonstra
s tion as he marched to the platform
r between a cross fire of motion picture
i machines.
+ He began speaking in low voc
g deliberately and the audience erie
t "Louder!"
g lie soon got into full voice. however
: and the audience had no difficulty j,
|, hearing him. Applause and cheer
punctuated his denunciaton of tn
Republican party and its platform
adopted at the Chicago convention
When the convention adjourned
was on motion of Gavin McNab, o
i. Sar Francisco, who moved that tn
adjournment be as mark of respec
and appreciation of the late Senate
james, of Kentucky, who presided owe
/: the Baltimore and st. Louis conven
tions which nominated President VIII
r son. The convention will asscmbl
again at l p. m. tomorrow.