Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-07-19

Gives Notice to the World That the
United states VIII Preserve All Our
Rights in China-Maintenance of
the Gold Standard and the Protcc-
tive TariT-Senators Hanna, Fair
banks aud Lodge, Postmaster Cen
eraI Smith and Samuel Parker, of
Hawaii, Also Deliver Addresses.
Canton. O., July 13.-Under an azure
sky, with the sunlight glinting through
the leafy trees, with the banner of the
republic draped above him, William
Mckinley was yesterday officially no.
titled of his second nomination by the
Republican party for the highest office
in the civilized yorld. Grouped about
him were leading men of his party,
while surrounding his Canton home
were the friends among whom he has
lived for more than 80 years, together
with vast crowds from the surrounding
towns of his native state. The scene
was inspiring as, to the eloquent words
of Senator Lodge, the president re-
sponded in a ringing speech. lhere
was enthusiasm enough and TO spare,
and to many of the pointed utterances
of both Senator Lodge and the presi-
dent there was hearty and cordial ap-
proval shown.
Important features of the speech or
notification by Senator Lodge and the
response by President Mckinley were
the references to the Chinese situation.
This caused a great deal of discussion
during the conferences following the
formal speechmaking, and the impress
sion created was that these utterances
were a notification to the world that
the United States intended to preserve
all its rights in China. The impress
Give portions of the presidents speech
were his references to the maintenance
of the gold standard and the financial
public faith the preservation of a pro-
tective tariff, the enlargement of our
market and especially the catchy
phrase, prosperity at home and pres
tige abroad"
When he asked, "Shall we go back
to the tariff of four years ago." there
were shouts of "No!" mol" from
every part of the audience. pro-
longed cheer greeted his words relative
TO the maintenance of our authority in
the Philippines. There was a most
impressive shout when he declared that
there should be continued legislative
control over the territory possessed by
the United States and another outburs-
when he said such authority would be
coupled with liberty and humanity.
His declaration that the United States
had reclaimed 10000, 900 human beings
from imperialism" WIS a decided hit,
and there were many requests for him
to repeat the sentence. This turn OF
the word used so much by the opposi-
tiOn was considered one OF the adrolt
features of the speech.
While the speech of the president
closed the formal notification, there
had not been oratory enough for the
gathering. and other speakers were
called for. Senator Fairbanks. of In
diana. Senator Hanna, Postmaster Cen
eral Charles Emory Smith, Col. Sam
uel Parker, of Hawaii, and Senator
Lodge were heard, the last named
speaking twice. Senator Fairbanks
evidently intended to make the money
question the dominant issue of the
campaign, denying that with 16 to |
in their platform the Democrats could
make imperialism" the leading issue.
sented the criticism of President Nc
Kinley by his opponents, and pointed
out the difficulty Bryan would have in
selecting cabinet from the men prom
inent in the conventions at Kansas
City and Sioux Falls.
President McKinley's speech of ac-
ceptance was as follows:
The Presidents Acceptance.
Senator Lodge and Gentlemen of the
Notification Committee: The message
which you bring to me is one of signal
honor. 1t IS also a summons TO duty. A
single nomination for the office of presi-
dent by a great party which in ~ years
out of 30 has been triumphant at ma
tional elections, Is a distinction which |
gratefully cherish. To receive unanimous
denomination by the same party is an eX-
preston of regard and pledge of con-
tinued confidence for which it is difficult
TO make adequate Acknowledgement.
If anything exceeds the honor OF OF
fee of president OF the United States it
is the responsibility which attaches to II.
Having been invested with both / do
not under appraise either. Anyone who
has borne the anxieties and burdens of
the presidential office. especially in time
of national trial. cannot contemplate as
suming IL a second time without pro-
foundly realizing the severe reactions and
the solemn obligations which 1t imposes,
and this feeling is accentuated by the
momentous problems which now press
for settlement. II my countrymen shall
confirm the action Of the convention at
our national election in November shall,
craving divine guidance. undertake the
aXalted trust TO administer II for the in
terest and honor of the country and the
well being of the new peoples who have
become the objects OF our care: Ihe
declaration of principles adopted by the
convention has my hearty approval. At
some future date / will consider its sub
ieets in detail and a viii by letter 6oro com 361
NAL acceptance of the nomination.
On a like occasion four years ago l
said "The party that supplied by legis-
tation the vast revenues for the conduct
If our greatest war. that promptly re-
stored the credit of the country at its
close, that from its abundant revenues
paid off a large share OF the debt incur
red by this war and that resumed specie
payments and placed our paper currency
npon a sound and enduring basis can be
safely trusted to preserve both our credit
md currency, with honor, stability and
.nviolability. The American people hold
The financial honor of our government 8
sacred as our flag and can be relied upon
% guard II with the same sleepless -igll-
lnce They hold its preservation above
Darty fealty and have often demonstrated
hat party ties avail nothing when the
Spotless credit of our country is threat
aned.
'"The dollar paid to the farmer. the
vage Garner and the pensioner must con.
inue forever equal IN purchaslns ana
ebt paving power TO the dollar paid to
ny government creditor.
"Our industrial supremacy. our produc-
i've capacity and our business and com
1ercial prosperity. our labor and IFS re-
Yards our national credit and currency,
ur proud financial honor, and our splen-
id free citizenship. the birthright OF eV-
ry American. are all involved in the
ending campaign. and thus every home
the land is directly and intimately
onnected with their proper settlement
"Our domestic trade must be won back
nd our idle working people employed In
-ainful occupations at American wages.
Dur home market must be restored to its
,roud rank of first in the world ana our
1reign trade. SO prccpitately cut on by
dverse national legislation, reopened on
air and equitable terms for our surplus
griCultural and manufacturing pro-
ucts.
Public confidence must Se resumed and
ne skill, energy and capital of our coun-
ry find ample employment al home. Ihe
oYernment of the United States must
Use money enough to meet both its cur
mt expenses and increasing needs. It's
venues should be raised as to pro-
ict the material interests of our peo-
e with the lightest possible drain upon
iefr resources and maintaining that high
andard of civilization which has dis