Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-19

| most every delegate seemed to be wild
lygesticulating with either a fan or
| flag in the air The band tried in val
to compete with the ear-splittin
clamorard at last the strains o
Marching Through Georgia" caugh
the ears Of the crowd and they joine'
in the chorus and gradually quiete'
down.
Then ~ portrait of Mckinley wa
hoisted on a line with the United State
flag on the gallery facing the platform
and the cheering began over again, Il
which tie band responded by playing
Rally Round the Flag the convention
joining in the chorus. After at least J.
Chair began TO rap, for restoration o.
order. without avail. Senator-elect For
aker stood during all this wild scene
smiling his approval.
time been called to the chair by Senator
Thurston. and just when he had nearly
restored order. Mrs. II. w. r. Strong Of
California who had presented the plumes
in honor Of Ohios choice. made her APP
pearancc on the floor. waving one. anc
another uncomfortable outbreak of tenn
porary insanity occurred
During the interval of confusion. a
three quarters face. life size. sculptured
bust OF Mckinley was presented 10 Mr..
Foraker by the Republican Club of the
University of Chicago. The portrait was
In a mahogany frame. decorated with red.
white and blue ribbons and with bow
of maroon colored ribbon forming the
coiors of the university. The portrait
was presented by DR.. Lisston II. Mont
gomery Of Chicago. with "A letter signed
by II. L. Ickes. president OF the club. 1t
was accepted by Senator-elect Foraker
in dumb show,
Mr.. Foraker was allowed to resume his
speech. He said that from what had
occurred. II was evident that the conven-
ton had heard of his candidate before.
Then he sketched his career his war ser
vices under Phil Sheridan, his Legislative
experience Under James @. Blaine, and
claimed for him the honor of having
been. when in Congress. the leader of the
House of Representatives and the author
OF the Mckinley bill. He closed an elo-
qucnt pc roration by submitting. In the
name of the 46 delegates. VIM. Mckin-
Iey's name for the consideration of the
convention.
Senator Thurston of Nebraska, was
recognizc ID by Temporary Chairman
Hepburn. and seconded the nomination
of Mckinley. He spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Convention;
This is the year of the people. They
arc cons rious of their power; they are
tenacious of their rights: they are
supreme in this convention; they are
certain of victory now in November.
They have framed the issue Of this
campaign. What is it? Money? Yes,
money, Not that which is coined for
the mine owner at the mint or clipped
by the coupon cutter from the bond
but that which is created by American
muscle on the farms and in the fac
tories. The Western mountains clamor
Il, ell, ha sfa oh
cries for gold. but the millions ask for
work-an opportunity to labor and to
live.
The prosperity of a nation is in the
employment of its people. and thank
God the electors of the United States
brow this great economic truth at
last. The Republican party does not
stand for Nevada or New York alone,
bu; for both; not for one state, but for
all. Its platform is as broad as the
lard. as national as the flag. Republic
cans ar" definitely committed to sound
currency. but they believe that in a
government of the people the welfare
Of mon is paramount to the interests
If lnonty Their shibholcth for this
campaign is Protection" From
tn. var taEe ground of their own sclec-
ton thy cannot be stampeded by
Wall street panics or free coinage
cyclones. Reports of international
complications and rumors of war pass
them lightly by. they know that the
real cu, my of American prosperity is
tree tra ic. and the best coast defence
Is protective tariff They do not fear
the war-likc preparations of Europe.
H., ..ba
lures Their real danger is not from
foreign uaVies carrying guns. but from
foreign ncets bringing goods.
This is the year of the people. They
have risen in their might. From
ocean II ocean. from lake to gulf. they
are united as never before. We know
their " ishcs and are here to register
their V ill. They must not be cheated
of their choice. They know the man
best qualified and equipped to fight
their bs tiles and to win their victories.
His name is in every heart on every
tongue. His nomination is certain. his
election sure. His candidacy will
sweep the country as prairie is swept
by fire. This is the year of the people
In Their name. by their authority.
second the nomination of their great
champion, William Mckinley. Not as
a favoii lite son of any state, but as the
favorite son of the United States. Not
as concession to Ohio. but as an
ADDED honor to the nation.
When his country called to arms. he
took il to his boyish hands a musket
and followed the flag. bravely barring
his bro asst to the hell of battle that it
might iloat serenely in the Union sky
For quarter of a century he has
stood il the fierce light of public place
and his robes of Office are spotless as
the driven snow. He has cherished no
higher ambition than the honor of his
country and the welfare of the plain
people. Steadfastly. courageously, vic
torious,y and with tongue of fire he
has pl, AIDED their cause. His labor.
ability and perseverance have enriched
the ste tutes of the United States with
legisla, ION in their behalf. All his con-
tributions to the masterpieces of
American oratory are the outpourings
of a pure heart and a patriotic purpose.
His God-given powers are consecrated
to the advancement and renown of his
own country and to the uplifting and
ennobl:ng OF his own countrymen. He has
the courage of his convictions and can
not be tempted to WOO success or avert
Jofcat hx, ,pv SacriC;oa of rrincin1o or