The record-union., 1899-12-16

can, but SO Tar as the business men OF
ST. Louis were concerned there woult
be no party spirit in the entertainment
of the convention.
This concluded st. Louis hour, and
New York was then called.
General McAlpine introduced Senator
Depew, who was greeted with ire
mendous cheers. He said: 1.-THE first
considerations in selecting city are
accommodations and easy and frequent
methods of communication. New York
is pre-eminently equipped beyond al
other cities in this respect. Fifty to
100000 additional visitors make no inn
preston upon it's hotel accommodations
These accommodations are of the va
riety to meet every pocket and every
taste.
This convention will probably be in
session a fewer number of days than
any Of it's predecessors. The ticket
will be nominated by reclamation
There is no division of sentiment in
our party as to who shall head it. The
wisdom and craftsmanship of President
Mckinley have satisfied the party and
the country, so that he will receive the
of the convention, and that choice will
just as certainly be ratified by the peo-
pie. BY the time the convention meets
the choice for Vice President win be
equally clear The platform is already
formulated in the minds not only of
the party leaders, but of the voters of
the country. 1t will point to an unex-
ampled record of pledges fulfilled, to
the beneficent results of Republican leg
islation and to prosperity. Its key
note will be gold and glory-gold, the
standard which, once fixed beyond ques-
ton, has given US the first rank among
our arms which has made us a world
power and opened for the enormous
surplus of our fields and factories, dis
tant, exhaustless and remunerative
markets.
Senator Depew enumerated the many
advantages which he said New York
possessed for recreation, and then said:
'vThe presence of the convention in
New York City would have an inspir-
ing effect upon the greatest of our
States, whose electoral vote has so
turned the scale of the Presidency. 1t
will also give renewed enthusiasm to
the Republicans of Connecticut on the
one side and New Jersey on the other,
ordinarily Democratic States.
1.-The cosmopolitan of New York will
appeal to the delegate from every
State. The West, South and the Paci-
fic Coast are represented by the most
active and energetic business men of
the metropolis, who are there also to
represent the business interests of the
sections from which they come. 1t is
by contact with these States within A
State that the delegates from the sew
eral States will be brought into init
mate and close connection with the Sec
tons from which they come, and with
all other sections of the country, that
is impossible, nor can be possible, any
where except in the cosmopolitan city
which is the first city in the world and
the metropolis of the Western Cont
nent; which has, within the last two
years, been treading upon L.ondon's
prestige as the financial center of the
world"
The Senator spoke of the healthfu1
climate enjoyed by New York during
June, and concluded as follows:
Zone of the charges frequently
brought against Americans is that they
are always talking about the bigness
of their country. We Republicans do
not claim the earth, but we do claim
that our policies have benefited the
people who live on the earth. Now the
greatest concentrated exhibit of Amer
lean prosperity is the city of New York.
It's booming growth is greater every
year than that which has made ia
nous so many thriving towns. There
will be given to the convention, sitting
in New York, world of attention. and
to it's results a universal interest. which
is possible in no other city in our coun-
try"
Senator Depew's references to the
unanimity of the party as to candidate
and platform were received with great
enthusiasm, and his witty sallies kept
the delegates in roar.
Lieutenant Governor Timothy l..
Woodruff followed Senator Depew, and
received almost as cordial an ovation
as his predecessor.
Simon Ford President of the Hotel
Mems Association of New York, con-
cluded the presentation of New York's
claims with one of his Enthusiastically
witty speeches.
S. P. Shields, Chairman of the Cam
paign Committee of Philadelphia, pre-
erly Love.
There isl he said, "no contest for
the Presidency. 1t would be a disgrace
to suggest any name but that of Nc
kinley. He has made more history
than any President who ever presided
over the destinies of the republic"
Mr. Shields introduced Henry Burke,
Chairman of the Citizens Committee,
who said that Philadelphia had not in
heavyweight years asked for anything
from the Republican party. although 1t
was the wheel horse of the party, CIV
ing the largest Republican majority in
the Union. Besides, Pennsylvania had
raised the largest campaign funds in
two national campaigns.
Samuel Ashridge, who was given a
rousing reception, presented the claims
and attractions Of Philadelphia.
General Harry Bingham, Representa-
tive in Congress of one of the Philadel-
phia districts, in graceful speech con-
cluded the presentation of Philadel-
phIa's claim. IF the convention was
to be ratification meeting, 1t could
not do better than come to Philadel-
phia, nominate Mckinley and adopt the
resolution of the last Republican State
Convention OF Pennsylvania
After the presentation of the claims of
four cities was completed, the commit
zoo ,1non the suggestion of Chairman
Hanna, took recess until 2.30. Chair
man Hanna announced that there
would be further opportunity to present