New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-19
stand here to present to this Convention such =
man. His name 10 William Mckinley
THE CONVENTION GOES WILL,

the convention gave up 10 unrestra.neo ye!llnB,
cheering. horn blowing. whistling cat-calling
and all the other devices common to such occa-
sions A number Of red. white and blue plumes.
which Carefully wrapped up) had been brought
into the Convention earlier in the proceedings.
were uncovered and waved. while almost every
delegate seemed to be wildly gesticulating with
either q fan or flag IN the air. The band tried
in vain to compete with the ear-splittng clamor.
but at last the strains Of Marching Through
Georgia" caught the Of the crowd. and they
Joined in the chorus and gradually quieted down.
Then portrait Of Mckinley was hos;ed on a
line with the United States flag on the gallery
facing the platform and the cheering began over
again, to which the band responded by playing
Rally Round the FLAP" the Convention Joining
In the chorus.
After al least twelve minutes Of this kind of
proceeding the Chair began to rap for restora-
ton OF order. but without avail
Senator-elect Foraker stood during all this
wild scene smiling his approval Mr.. Hep
burn. or Iowa. had In the mean time been called
TO the chair by Senator Thurston. but just when
ne had nearly restored order Mrs II. w. r.
Strong, OF California. who had presented the
pumes In honor of Ohio'e choice made her ap-
pearance on the floor. waving OF them. and
another uncomfortable outbreak of wholesale
temporary insanity occurred. During the inter-
val OF confusion three-quarter face Nfe-size
sculptured bust Of Mckinley was presented to
Mr.. Foraker by the Republican Club of the Uni
versity Of Chicago. The portrait was in ma
hogany frame, decorated with red. white and
blue ribbons. and with bow OF maroon coored
ribbons forming the colors Of the university
The portrait was the work of Harris Hirsch. and
presented by DR.. Lisston II. Montgomery.
president of the club. 1t was accepted by Sena-
tor-elect Foraker in dumb show
After twenty-five minutes Of incessant turmoil
Mr.. Foraker was allowed to resume his speech.
He spoke Of the great champions Of Repub-
lcanlsm in the past. eulogizing Mr. Blaine par
ticuarly, and continued!
But. greatest OF all. measured by present
quirements is the leader OF the House of Repre-
sentatves. the author OF the Mckinley bill. which
gave TO labor Its richest awards. No other name
completely meets the requirements of the occasion.
and other absolutely commands al
hearts. The shafts Of envy and malice and Islander
and libel and detraction that have been aimed a.
him lie broken and harmless at his feet The quivs'
is empty. and he Is untouched That Is because TIE
people know HIM. trust him. believe in him. love
him. and Will not permit any human power to dis
parage him unjustly In their estimation.
They know that he is an American OF Americanists.
They know that he is Just and able and brave. and
they want him for President Of the United States.
(Applause) They have already shown it-not in this
that State nor in this or that section. but In al
the States and in all the sections from ocean TO
ocean and from the Gulf to the lakes They expect OF
you TO give them a chance for him 1t Is our
duty TO do 1t. II discharge that duty we will
give Joy TO their hearts enthusiasm TO their SOILS
and Triumphant victory to our cause. Npplause)
And he. turn. viii give Administration IN
der which the country will enter on new era Of
prosperity at home and OF glory and honor abroad.
by all these tokens OF the present and all these
promises OF the future In the name OF the forty
six delegates of Ohio. submit his claim to your
consideration. Morc appause)
THURSTON SECONDS MKINLEY
Senator Thurston. OF Nebraska. was recognized
by Temporary Chairman Hepburn, and seconded
the nomination OF Mckinley. he spoke as fol-
lows
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Convention.
Of their power they are tenacious of th@r right;
they are supreme in this Sonyent''H 'he' are ''
They hoye framed H. issue q ms ,Sa. Sh IN
is coined for the mino owner a, the mint or clipped
by the coupon cutter from the bond, bui ina. VIM
is created BY American muscle on the farlns and in
the factories The Western mountains camor for
silver and the Eastern seashore crics for gold but
the millions ask for work-an opportunity 10 labor
and 70 live.
STANDS FOR ALL THE STATES.
The prosperity OF a nation Is IN the employment
OF IT'S people and thank God. the electors OF tho
United States know this great economic truth at
last The Republican party does not stand for
Nevada New-York alone. but for both: not for
one State. but for all Its platform IS as broad as
the land as national tho flag. Republicans arc
definitely committed TO sound currency, but they
believe that in a government OF the people the wei
fare OF men is paramount 10 the interests OF money
Their shibboleth for this campaign In "PROTEf-
TON" From the vantage ground Of their own SC.
pancs or free coinage cyclones, Reports Of inter
ma tional complications and rumors Of war PASS them
American prosperity is Free Trade, and the best
defence is a protective tarn rney 90 not rear
the Warke preparations Of Europe. but they DO
fear its cheap manufactures Their real danger Is
not from foreign naves carrying guns but from
foreign fleets br nging goods.
This is the year Of the people They have risen In
gulf, they are united as never before. We know
their wishes and are here 70 register their %
know the man best qualified and equipped to night
their battles and win their victories Hia name
/; 10 IN Certain his election sure His candidacy viii
sweep tho country a prairie is swept by fire.
THE YEAR OF THE PEOPLE.
This is the year OF the people. In thei: name
by their authority. second the nomination OF thc'r
great champion. William Mckinley Not as favor
tie son of any State. but as the favorite son OF tho
United State Not as q concession 10 Ohio. but as
an added honor to the Nation
When this country called to arms he took INTO
hfs hovish hands a inusket and followed the nag
braveiy barring his breast to the hell Of battle that
:, ,n,gbt Tooi serenely IN the Union sky. For a
oyarier Of century he has stood in the fierce light
Of public place and his ropes 81 one are
ambition than the honor Of his country am the wei
fare of he plain people. Stcadfasty. courageous-y
'ictoTousy and with tongue OF fire he has pleaded
their cause His labor. ability and peTsevefa am
i"eisation in their behalf All his contributions 10
the masterpieces Of American oratory are Inc or.
pourngs OF pure heart and patri99tc pIrpo n%
if,s Co1-given powers are consecrated 10 the az
vancement and renown OF his own country anu 20
81 ,,niftIng and ennoblIng OF his own couhuyhcii
Ue has the courage of his convictions ana canlot ne
tempted TO woo success or avert deieal by my sa'
c. 81 nrincIple or concession TO popular ciamor.
srrADFAsT IN THE HOUR OF GLOOM
=. cha horr y, Republican disaster. when other
,.,o,s ,yore cxcusing and apologizng. he STOOD
steadfasty by that grand legislative act whct pore