The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-25
MCKINLEY AND HOBART.


ST. LOUIS. June 1S.-McKinley
was nominated on the first ballot.
the vote of Ohio being sufficient to
give him majority. There was
great outburst of enthusiasm and
then the roll call proceeded, result
ing IN total of 6612 votes for Nc
Kiuley.
Then the convention abandoned
itself to excitement. Platt moved
to make it unanimous, was seconded
by Lodge, Depew and others and
carried by standing vote.
After disposing of the platform
the roll was called for members of
the National Committee, each State
delegation handing in its selection.
Then the roll was called for Presi-
Dental nominations. When Iowa
was reached John B. Baldwin took
the platform and made speech
nominating Allison. When Massa
chusetts was reached Senator Lodge
made speech nominating Reed of
Maine. The convention gave him
hearty reception and the great
cheering with which Reeds hame
was greeted showed the high esteem
in which the speaker is held hk the
party. Littlefeld, Of Maifeg4-.,,
a speech seconding the nomination.
When New York was reached
Chauncey Depew nominated Nor
! ton.
In his speech Mr.. Depew referred
to "the erring brothers," who had
walked out and wondered what they
would do when they assembled the
celestial stairs and found that the
palace was, according to the apos-
tie, made Of gold. The remark
caused an outburst Of laughter and
applause.
Just then number of large tri-
colored plumes were brought into
the hall, to be waved when McKin-
ley is named. There was much
quiet amusement when the boy
handed one to Platt, who took it.
Depew referred to the mention of
Morton's name for vice president,
and he said Morton declared that
he would not accept it unless it
came unanimously, and as it could
not come in that way, he would not
accept it.
The mention of Ohio set the con-
vention wild. Governor Bushnell
sought recognition to say Senator
Foraker would speak for the State.
Plumes and flags were waved in
oyery part of the hall. When For
aker took the platform the dele
gates and audience were on their
feet throughout the building. 1t
was a tumultuous scene and grew in
intensity for several moments.
When Foraker named Mckinley
the convention went wild, the dele
gates in every part of the hall stand
ing on the seats, waving red, T-1yto
and blue plumes, flags, umbrellas
and handkerchiefs.
Adding to all this din was the
blowing of horns. Ladies and
prominent men on the stand were
cheering and waving banners and
plumes. Maine, Massachusetts,.
New York and Pennsylvania re-
manned seated with few exceptions.
A large crayon picture of Mckinley
was raised back of the delegates and
in front of the speaker. The noise
was deafenlng.
Hanna waved a handkerchief and
the band played Marching through
Georgia" The entire convention
took up the old song with great
vigor, and many ladies voices were
heard. No effort was made to
check the enthusiasm. Hanna con-
tinued beating time as they sang.
Wellington, Of Maryland, was con-
spicuous IN his delegation and the
singing. The band next played
"The Battle Cry of Freedom. ="
The convention took it up.
McKinley's picture was swinging
in time to the music. Grosvenor
created great amusement by tanning
Hanna's head, while the band
played and the convention sang
"America. The enthusiasm did
not subslde.
Hanna mounted a chair and
waved a handkerchief in one hand
and fan in the other.
When the band started up the
"Star Spangled Banner the en-
thusiasm broke out afresh, and as
the band concluded the cheering
was renewed. After 144 minutes
of applause, the band continued
playing, and the convention again
began singing, "Three cheers for
the red, white and blue" Hepburn
again pounded for order, but to no
avail, and the band played Dixie"
and the Southern de1npatas roca RI