Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-22
WILLIAM M'KlNLEY AND
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
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arose in the middle aisle. In thin voice
barely heard at the platform, Mr. Quay
announced the withdrawal of the
amendment proposing a change in rules
one and twelve, referring to represent
tation in national conventions. This
was accepted by the Southern delegates
as concession to them. and they rose
en- masSe, cheering wildly at the with
drawal of the proposition
Mr.. Lodge advanced to the front of
the platform, and a thrill went through
the vast audience as he announced;
Under the rules, nominations for the
office of President of the United States
are now in ORDER
Then there was a momentary shout,
which the chairman punctured with
The State of Alabama is recog-
nized.
"A tall and swarthy Albanian stood
on MS chair, and, by pre-arrangcment.
answered.:
Alabama yields to Ohio"
This was the signal for the recogni-
ton of Senator Foraker, who was to
make the speech nominating Mr.. Nc
kinley as the Republican candidate for
president. Then the cheers began, and
q wild scene ensued.
FORAKER'S SPEECH.
Amidst tumult of applause Senator
Foraker went to the platform, and
when quiet was restored began to
speak, first thanking Alabama for their
courtesy in yielding, but attributing
that fact to the overwhelming popular
lily of the candidate. AS Mr. Foraker
continued he was repeatedly interrupt
ell with cheers His announcement
that the nomination of Mckinley was
equal to an election in November
brought vociferous cheers.
Briefly Senator Foraker adverted to
the record of the President in peace
and in war as one of the most remark
able in American history.
a in, -
egates and spectators echoed the re-
frain of the sentiment expressed. "he
has been found equal to all extraordi-
nary requirements. In all American
history there has been no chapter
more brilliant than that written bv the
United States with him as chief"
The reference to the great leader of
the party, the success already achieved
by him and the grave responsibilities
now being carried forward by him, the
applause was frequent and long con-
tinued.
But 1t remained for his closing SEN
tence, for the first time mentioning
William Mckinley by name as the nom
lnee, to electrify the great multitude.
fandemonium broke loose Former
tempests of enthusiasm paled before
TINS cyclone of sound and movement
Every one stood and waved and yelled
state standards We're wrenohed from
their place and borne aloft with UNI
prelias, great plumes of red, white and
pue, perfect tempestuous sea of color.
HANNA LED DEMONSTRATIONS
senator llama sprang TO the front of
the stage, flag in one hand and n
pune IN the other. and led in the tre-
mendous demonstration. Now it had
lasted live minutes. Not content with
their frenzied hurrah on the floor the
delegates now marched in solid ranks
upon the platform, with standards
Plumes, banners and flags After the
demonstration had continued seven
minutes the Ohio delegation where cen
tired the waves of sound. moved up the
aisle. while other State delegations
bearing aloft their standards. formed
IN great procession around the hall
The demonstration lasted just ten
minutes.
EN-. Governor Taylor, OF Kentucky.
STOOD on an end chair in his delegation
ana waved his right hand rs the pro
cession of plumes returned from the
platform.
Chairman Lodge as the hurrah be-
gan ito subside. made an effort to re-
store order but This was only n signal
Tor the crowd to again break loose.
II was exactly fifteen minutes when
order was restored. and Mr. Lodge an
nounced:
The chair recognizes Governor
Roosevelt. of New York" Again the
magic OF name sent the multitude
into convulsicns of enthusiasm. Ali
eyes were turned toward Roosevelt. He
stepped out into the aisle and strobe
upon the platform, looking neither TO
the right CIR to the left and then turn
-ttffd surveying ttfrrryea ofv7rz rrr
cheering humanity.
His face grimly set without n smile
he made no acknowledgements no salu-
cations TO the plaudits. but like hero
receiving his due. calmly awaited the
subsistence of the tumult.
At last he raised his hand and mt his
bidding the demonstration came to an
end.
AS the Governor faced about the
platform, a man with camera Plant
cd the Instrument directly in front of
him. AS Mr. Roosevelt saw II he said
harshly: Take that away; take it
away" and a s"rgeant-at-a rms rushed
the man and his apparatus out of the
aisle.
ROOSEVELTS SPEECH
Then Governor Roosevelt began his
speech. speaking in fun, clear voice.
His sentences We're delivered in n
manner That denoted careful study of
each word His argumentatiVe style
kept the audience Ell rapport with him.
for he was given the closest attention
by the vast audience. in fact very much
more attention than had any other
speaker. 1T was not a great war. 1t
did not have to be- he said speaking
of the war with Spain and then waited
for the ripple of laughter which fol-
lowed the declaration.
I'VE have done so we'll that our op-
ponents use 1T as an argumene for
turning us out he said, smiling and
showing his teeth, and his audience re-
sponded with cheers and laughter His
illusions to the ice trust called forth
the heartiest applause, with cries from
the galleries of hit EN- again." and
that's Fight, Teddy"
II pity the Democratic orator in New
York who mentions trusts" he declared