The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-19

ularly one humorous interpolsEed pas
sage in which he said, "I wonder what
our erring boiling brothers will say
| when they arrive at the celestial city
which Is governed by Republican prinoi
pies and are met there by st. Peter with
a golden key"
| AS he sat down he was loudly cheered.
| AS Ohio was called and Gov. Foraker
came to the front, there was such cheer
ing as has not marked tho proceedings OF
the convention at any previous Time lie
characterized the four years OF democrat
ic administration as one stupendous dis
aster, which has fallen on all alike, the
just and the unjust.
This affection has one compromising
advantage. 1t has destroyed the Demo-
cratic party. Their approaching national
convention was an approaching night
mare
No one knew what they were going to
do; no one was seeking the nomination
except limited few who had proclaimed
their unfitness by announcing willing
ness to stand ON any kind of a platform.
II the Republican party made no mis-
take here it would be re-established in
control OF the government, to hold till
Providence IN His infinite mercy chose
again to chasten the nation daughter
and applause.)
The people wanted something mora
than good business man, fearless lead
er, wise statesman, but one who in adj
dition to all these presented qualifications
exactly the opposite Of this free trade, de-
Holt making, BONO issuing, Democratic
administration II present to you such a
man." said Senator elect Foraker, Sin
William Mckinley" AT this point pan(ie-
monium was let loose and the convention
gave up to unIestra1ned yelling, cheering,
horn blowing, whistling and all other
devices common to such gathering.
A How, ~ ra6 xr,Ls ~
piumes were uncovered and waved while
almost every delegate seemed to he wild
ly gesticulating with either a fan or a
flag In the air. The band tried in vain
to compete with the ear splitting clamor
and at last the strains of Marching
Through Georgia" caught the ears of the
crowd and they joined in the chorus and
gradually uieted down. Then portrait
of McKinley was hoisted on line with
the United States flag on the gallery fac
ing the platform and the cheering began
again, to which the band responded by
playing Orally Round the Flag" the
convention joining in the chorus
After at least IL minutes of this kind
of proceedings the chair began to rap for
a restoration of order without avail.
Senator-elect Foraker stood during all
this wild scene, smiling his approval
Mr.. Hepburn Of Iowa, had in the mean
time been called to the chair by Senator
| 1DurSGOn.
Just when he had nearly restored order,
Mrs. H. W. r. Strong of California,
who bad presented the plumes in honor
of Ohio's choice, made her appearance on
! the floor, waving one and another. An
uncomfortable outbreak of temporary in
sanity occurred. During the interval
ss sspfu suss of MoKn fs s Ws:
presented to Mr.. Foraker by the Repub-
loan club of the University of Chicago.
The portrait was in mahogany frame,
: decorated with red, white and blue rib
bon, and with bow of Maroon colored
ribbons forming the oolors Of the univer-
sity. The portrait was presented by DR..
Llston n. Montgomery of Chicago, with
a letter signed by H. L. Iokes, presi-
dent of the club. 1t was accepted by
Senator elect Foraker in dumb show.
After twenty five minutes of incessant
J turmoil, Mr.. Foraker was allowed to re-
} sumo his speech. He said from what had
J occurred it was evident that the conven-
ton had heard of his candidate before.
Then he sketched his career, his war
services under Phil Sheridan. his legisla-
tive experience under James @. Blaine,
and claimed for him the honor of having
been, when in Congress, the leader of
the House of Representatives and tho
author of the Mckinley bill.
He closed his eloquent peroratlon by
submitting, in the name of forty-six del
egates VIM. MeKinley's name for the
consideration of the convention.
Senator Thurston of Nebraska was
recognized by Temporary Chairman Hep
burn, 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
are conscious of their power; they are
tenacious Of their rights; they AaIe su-
preme in this convention; they are GER
tain of victory now in November.
They have framed the issue of this cam
paigp. What is itf Money? Yes, money
Not that which is coined for the mine
owner at the mint or clipped by the cou-
pom cutter from the bond, but that which
, is created by American muscle on tn,
farms anc in the factories. The western
, mountains claInor for silver and thu
eastern seashore cries for gold, but the
millions ask for work-an opportunity
to labor and to live.
The prosperity of a nation is in the en-
ployment OF its people, and thank Goo
, the electors of the United States knew
this great economic truth at last. TIL,
, Republican party does not stand fo
. Nevada or New York. alone, but for, both
not for one State, but for all. Its plat
: form is as broad as the land. as nationa
as the flag. Republicans are definitely
! committed TO sound currency, but they
|. believe that in government OF the peo
pie the welfare of men is paramount tx
the interests OF money. Their shibboletI
!, for this campaign is "PROTECTION.' -
From the vantage grouna of their selec-
, tion they cannot be stampeded by Wal
: street panics or silver coinage cyclones
Reports of international complication
!, and rumors of war pass them lightly by
they know that the real enemy Of Ameri
: can prosperity is free trade, and the hes
coast defence Is protective tariff. The,
do not fear the war like preparations O
|, Europe, but they do fear its cheap manu-
.. features. Their real danger is not from
, foreign navies carrying guns, but from
foreign fleets bringing goods.
This is the year OF the people. Tho,
. have risen in their might. From ooeai
!. to ocean. from lake to gulf they are unit
: ed as never before. We know their
!, wishes and are here to register their will
! They must not be cheated of their choice
: They know the man best qualified an.
equipped to fight their battle and to win
their victories. His namei in every
, heart, on every tongue. His nomination
il certain. his election sure. His candt
dacy will sweep the country as a prairie
is swept by fire. This is the wear of th,