The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-06-29
NOMINATIONS MADE.
Mckinley and Roosevelt the Choice of the
Convention.

10 De the closing cay or the Republic
an national convention. After all the
smoke Of the skirmish of the last few
days, the convention hosts awoke with
a common belief-that Mckinley and
Roosevelt would be the ticket of 1900.
The exciting scenes shortly before mid
night, the conference of the managers
in Senator Hanna's rooms, the with
drawal Of Long, Dollver and the dis
appearance Of every other obstacle i'll
the path of Roosevelts triumphant
nomination. and finally the formal.
measured announcement of Senator
Hanna that in his judgment, after
complete review of the conditions,
Governor Roosevelt should be nomin-
ared by acclamatiOn-this series of
events dispelled the very last vestige
of doubt as to the ticket
Convention Called to Order.
Chairman Lodge called the conven-
ton to order at 1898. The prayer was
offered by Archbishop Ryan of Phila-
dclphia. Ex-senator Quay then arose
and withdrew the amendment he had
offered regarding representation, and
the two rules were adopted as re-
ported
Senator Lodge announced as the
next order the nomination of presiden-
tial candidates. Alabama yielded to
Ohio, and Senator Foraker was recog-
n;Zed. Amidst a 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 attriD-
uting that fact to the overwhelming
popularity of the candidate. AS Mr..
Foraker continued he was repeatedly
interrupted with cheers. His an
nouncement 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.
Pandemonium Breaks Loose.
The reference to the great leader Of
the party, the successes already
achieved by him and the grave re-
sponsibilities now being carried for
ward by him, was received with fire.
quent and long-cOntinued applause.
But it remained for his closing SEN
tence, for the first time mentioning
William Mckinley by name as the
nominee, to electrify the great multi
tude Pandemonium broke loose. For
mer tempests Of enthusiasm paled be-
fore this cyclone of sOOund and move
ment Every one stood and waved
and yelled. State standards were
Wrenched from their places and borne
aloft with umbrellas, great plumes Of
red, white and blue, perfect tempes-
tuous sea Of color.
Seconding speeches were made by
Roosevelt and others.
The roll was then called and each
state voted for Mckinley all the way
down the roll. The tally clerks quick
ly made the official summary and hand
ed it to the chairman. Mr.. Lodge
took the paper, and advancing to the
front of the stage, said:
1.-THE total vote cast is $50. William
Mckinley has received $50 votes. 1t
is unanimous vote and the chairman
declares that William Mckinley is
your nominee for the presidency for
the term beginning March 4, 1901"
Now, again, pandemonium broke
loose in one swelling chorus Of enthu-
siasm. Up went the plumes and stand
ards. Up stood the great audience.
The demonstration in honor Of the pres
ident's nomination lasted five minutes,
and then the chairman called for order
for further events in store.
Roosevelt Placed in Nomination.
Colonel Lafayette Young of Iowa at
1856 took the platform to nominate
Roosevelt for vice president. When
Mr.. Young named Roosevelt there was
another demonstration. Banners were
carried about the hall and the band
played while the convention sang
"There Will Be a Hot Time in the
Old Town Tonight"
Michael J. Murray Of Massachu-
sets seconded Roosevelt's nomination
J. NJ Ashton of Washington also Sec,
onded Roosevelt's nomination. The
convention called for Depew and the
New York senator was cheered as he
went on the platform.
Roosevelt Declared Nominal ed.
Mr. Depew made a happy speech in
Mr.. Rooseyelt's favor and then the roll
of states was called for vice presi-
dent The nomination of Roosevelt
was unanimous, with the exception of
one missing vote Of New YOrk-the in
diyidual vote of Roosevelt. Senator
Lodge then declared Roosevelt nomi-
mated for vice president. The an
nouncement evoked a burst of ap-
plause that fairly shook the great steel
girdled building to its foundations.
Governor Roosevelt, now the candidate
for vice president, was surrounded by
delegates showering congratulations
upon him.
On motion of Colonel Dick, Senator
Lodge was placed at the head of the
to notify the president of
his nomination, and Senator Wolcott
at the head of the committee to notify
the vice presidential nominee. The
convention then adjourned sine die.
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