Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-19
NAMING IHE TICKET
Closing Scenes Of the St. Louis Con-
y;dtion.
M'KlNLEY AND HOBART NOMINATED
Only One Ballot Needed for the
Success Of Each.
OUTBURsTs uoE ENTHUSIASM

The work of the national republican con-
vertion at ST. Louis was completed after
The Stars report closed yesterday after
noon. with the nomination of William Nc
kinley Of Ohio for President and Carrot
A. Hobart Of New Jersey for Vice Presi-
deEt. Extra editions of The Star announc-
ed these facts to the people of Washing
ton.
Senator Lodge, who put Speaker Reeds
rame in nomination before the convention,
was followed by Delegate G.. E. Little
field of Maine. whe seconded the nominal
ton. The honor had been reserved for
Chauncey M. Depew of the greatest per-
soEal ovation CT the convention I'D to this
time. 1t came when New York was reached
in the call Of states, and Sutherland main
tanning his chair said:
1.-The claims of the state of New York
and of her favorite son will be presented
by that otLer favorite son of all the
states, Chauncey M. Depew.''
Near the close-.ef his remarks occurred
the following incident:
A voice-"What about the erringt sisters
who walked out of here a while ago."
Uaughter.)
Mr. Depew-""They have deserted a re-
publican convention composed of the rep
resentatives of the party from all sections
of the Union. and they walked out be-
cause they objected to the gold standard.
/ wonder how they will feel when they
arrive at the gate Of the celestial city.
where they will find that 1t Is run under
republican government. UaughterD l
wonder how they will feel when they find
that, we're told by the old apostle, that
ter and applause
When Ex-Governor Foraker arose to NOM
mate Mckinley the enthusiasm Of the con-
vention broke out and continued for many
mentioned uproar again followed. The
band struck up Marching Through
Georgia and the vast gathering Joined in
singing it. Then followed other well-known
airs. Mr.. Hanna mounted chair and de-
liberately kissed both hands to Senator
Foraker. who had touched the match to the
mine AMI produced the great explosion.
At this time some on brought forward
the Ohic standard to the platform, and
catching sight Of it about 10000 threats
were opened in terrific yell The uproar
which seemed about on the point of sub
siding. swelled out again with greater
vigor.
The chairman pounded repeatedly on the
table with his gavel. seeking to restore or
der. and In twenty-five minutes he succeed
ed in getting 1t. -
Governor HastiEgss came forward at the
call of Pennsylvania 10 name Senator Quay
and was given a. rooRd of applause.
No sooner had Governor Hastings said
his last words than the Pennsylvania dele
gates and Acknowledgement on their chairs
bowling fiercely. Moving horns and waving
flags. The other delegates only cheered
The keystone statesmen managed to keep
up remarkably racket, considering their
small numbers. and the little assistance
given them from the galleries
In conclusion, very good speeches second
ing McKinleys n0mjRation were made by
N. H.. Alexander. 'colored delegate from
Alabama, and Delegate Vance, but not
many people heard him.
Mckinley Nominated.
The first ballot for the candidate was
then taken, as follows.