The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-02
M'KTNLEY NOTIFIED.
He Accepts the Decree Of the St. Loui, c.
ventisn.

The committee consisting of one mani
from each state and territory. which IN
selected at the Sc. Louis convention to -.
yey to Major Mckinley the official nous
ton OF his nomination. arrived in Cap,o,
a special train from Cleveland at Ii;9O NJ.
day morning.
They were met at tho station by rece,..
committee, composed of some Of the foren..
citizens af Canton, and were driven In ny.
carriages to Major Mckinley's residence
companied by amounted escort. The pres'.
ations at Major Mckinleys wero sin,.
Seventy-five chairs were placed on the
under the trees. and facing the house
the rear lawn, a large tent was erected ~
in IL Is u long table. on which covers a,s \.
for "a hundred guests
Major Mckinley received the member,
the committee on the veranda. The -,
about the house was filled with men. W
and children. The crowd surged In a, y
gates and pressed closed up to the cb,.
where they sat.
Senator j. NJ. Thurston, by virtue Of /.
fact that he was chairman OF the natio..I
convention, is chairman Of the presidsrs'
notification committee.
Senator Thurstcn was In excellent vol.
His tones were as clear and command
and far reaching as they were in the 81
Louis convention hall Ills speech wa,
ceived with much enthusiasm and appIar,.
Senator Thurston spoke as follows:
1--WE are here to perform a pleasant A.
assigned MS by the Republican national T..
vention recently assembled I'm St Los..
that OF formally notifying you OF your No.,
milton as the candidate OF the Repuhi.
party for President Of the United State.
respectfully request your acceptance o, a,
nomination and your approval OF the =
laration OF the principals adopted by \
convention. We assure you that you ar \
unanimous choice OF united party -
your candidacy will be Immediately accar,-
by the country as an absolute guaran,s
Republican success.
Your nomination has been made Ia "A.
dlence to u popular demand, whose unyeri
ity and spontaneity attest the affection a,
confidence OF the plain people OF thu Utc
States. BY common consent you are ~
champion.
But your nomination means more n,
the Endorsement Of IA protective tariff Of \
iprocity, OF sound money and ot hon.
finances, for all Of which you have so .,s,
fastly stood. IL means an iui6-
ment OF your heroic youth your m
ful years Of arduous public service. n,
sterling patriotism, and the purity. f!ss
and simplicity OF your private life. 1,
these things you are the typical Amersr
for all these things you are the chosen ls.
OF the people. God give you strength
bear tho honors and meet the duties " N
great Office for which yon are now nor,.
ted, and TO which you will be elected. B,
your administration will enhance the ds,,
and power and glory of this republic. ati
cure the safety, welfare and happiness q
liberty-loving people"
When Mr.. Thurston finished, Cover,
Mckinley. who was standing few feet .,
him and slightly ia his rear. stepped
ward, holding the manuscript Of his s.v
In his left hand. He wore dark frock 4
as ir his custom and dark trousers. Ne n
greeted with thunderous applause. M,h
ley read his speech In clear, far-rca,..
voice. II was listened 10 intenty 90!
was compelled TO halt several times ty
son OF loud applause and cheers.