The record-union., 1896-06-30

plain, practical people, whom Lincoln
loved and trusted, and whom the Re-
publican party has always faithfully
striven to serve. The platform adopted
by the Republican Convention has re-
ceived my careful consideration, and
has my unqualified approval. It is
matter of qualification to me, as 1 am
sure it must be to you, and to Republi-
cans everywhere, and to all our people,
that the expressions of it's declaration of
principles are SO direct, clear and en-
phatic. They are too plain and posi-
tive to leave any doubt or question as to
their purpose and meaning. But you
will not expect me to discuss it's pro-
visions at length or in any detail at this
time. 1t will, however. be my duty and
pleasure at some future day, to make
to you and through you to the great
party you represent more formal ac-
ceptance of the nomination rendered me.
No one could be more profoundly CRATE
ful than | for the manifestations of
public confidence of which you have so
elOquendly spoken.
1T shall be my aim to attest this ap-
probation by unsparing devotion to
what l esteem the best interests of the
people, and in this work / ask the coun-
sci and support of YOU gentlemen, and
of every friend of the country. The gem
erouS expressions with which you sir,
convey the official notice of my nomina-
tion are highly appreciated and as fully
reciprocated, and L thank you and your
associates of the Notification Committee
and the great party and convention at
whose instance you come, for the high
and exceptional distinction bestowed
upon me-"
After McKinley's speech II. H. Smith
Of Michigan presented to him the gavel
used by Chairman Thurston of the ST.
Louis Convention.
At the end of the speech the Notifi-
cation Committee sat down to luncheon,
which was served in large tent in the
rear of the lawn. After lunch the visit
ors were driven about the city for an
hour or two
While the Notification Committee
were at lunch the Columbus delega ton,
400 strong, marched up
Congressman d. X. Watson of Colum-
bus made a speech in behalf of the
visiting delegation
Major Mckinley made a graceful re-
sponse, and presented several members
of the Notification Committee First
was Senator Thurston. He was greet
ed with hearty cheers and made brief
speech in the course of which he said
-Four years ago the Democratic party
said to the American people: Give us
Tree trade, and new industries and fac
tories will OPEN But they closed They
said: Give us free trade, and there will
he increased employment for American
men. But there was increased idleness
instead. They said: Give us free trade,
and wages will rise But they failed to
rise. They said: Give US free trade. and
business will boom But it busted.
daughter and applause) day in
the light of their past experience it is
absolutely necessary to abandon their
old position and they now say: Give us
free silver, and all these glorious re-
suits will follow Don't you think that
In the light of their past repudiation and
bankruptcy you had better have a lit
tie collateral security before you ac-
cept their new promise Of American
prosperity? The Republican party
islands for dollar in which there shall
be an American eagle, but with no
feathers dragged in the dust Cap
plause) The Republican party declares
the people of the United States shall be
done by the people of the United States
| under the stars and stripes" (Cheers)
The crowd refused to disperse, so Ma
| Jor Mckinley introduced ex-Senat tor
Frank Hiscock and a number of other
committeeman, all of whom made happy
speeches.
| Henry L.Wilson of the State of Wash
| ington said: The Republicans of my
| section have been deeply interested in
the subject of silver, but they recognize
| the fact that the Republicans of the
United States assembled in one magnifi-
| cent parliament are greater in their wis
| dom than the Republicans of any sec
| ton
| Mark Hanna was called for frequent
| ly and vigorously during the after
| noon He finally appeared on the porch
and said: Il am glad to meet you all
especially the ladies. (Cheers) l have
! listened to the distinguished gentlemen
| who have addressed you with much in
| terest, and who bear in mind the prom
| ises they have made and will see to it
| that they will perform their promises
1t was nearly o'clock when the No
! tification Committee left Governor Nc
! klnleyS hOSpita BILE home