New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-22
BIG TASK ACCOMPLISHED.
HOW MKINLEY AND ROOSEVELT WE'RE
TRIUMPHANTLY NOMINATED.
IBy The Associated Press


Philadelphia June 21-wilIiam Mckinley and
Theodore Roosevelt were unanimously nomi-
mated for the offices of President and Vice
President respectively at the third session Of
the Republican National Convention held in this
city to-day
This was the great day of the Convention. and
long before 10 o'clock the hour set for the re-
assembling the hall was surrounded by an i'm
rnense army of people, who besieged all the
doors and entrances. clamoring for admission
When the doors We're opened they surged in
like a food submerging the vast hall. The
stage had been freshened with plants and at
each corner were large punches OF red peonies.
Three minutes before 10 o'clock the Kansas
delegation, headed by Colonel Barton with
bright, silk sun1owers pinned to their lapels
aroused the first enthusiasm as they marched
down the main aisle bearing white banner on
which were inscribed n big black letters, the
words Kansas is for Roosevelt" AS the dele
gates flied into the pit the utmost good nature
was manifested. The contest was over.
ALL EYES ON ROOSEVELT.
Governor Roosevelt entered the hall at exactly
10 o'clock. He made a hasty entrance, but he
did not escape the keen eyes Of the thousands
and they set up a cheer at sight Of him. He
was surrounded by the delegates when he
reached the pit, and showered with congratula-
dissent,
repeated his thanks. One gray haired delegate
put his arms around he Governor and whis-
pered in his ear. All States were represented
in the welcome. with Kansas leading the de-
monstraton. few minutes later another out
burst greeted the entrance of Senator Hanna
His progress was irnpeded all the way down the
aisle by delegates who insisted upon shaking
his hand
At 1920 o'clock the big band from Canton.
Ohio, the Presidents home made its way into
the hail and broke out with the strains Of the
National anthem. The whole audience rose to
fits feet and stood until the air was concluded
The Canton band is one Of the most popular or
CARNATIONS Of its kind in the United States It
Is here on the day Of the nomination of McKin-
ley at the Presidents own request. Heretofore
in his contests for Congress. for Governor, and
n 1896. in his contest for the Presidency, the
band was present. When it was suggested that
the band could not be present the President in
sisted that it should be, and at his request the
organization was engaged.
Through the pit a squad Of men were busy
distributing great stands of red. white and blue
pampas plumes, which later on were 10 cut a
big figure IN the demonstration
ARCHBISHOP RYAN's PRAYER
Dignifed and II e rather homogeneous group.
there stood upon the platform during the pre-
Catholic See at Philadelphia, His face above
tie purple ano black robes OF his clerical office
stood OFT like a cameo from the group of poll
ticiRns Of all classes and color, and IN all man
Of dress. He chatted pleasantly with those
about him
At 1926 Chairman Lodge glanced at his watch
and then with three raps OF the historic gavel
stilled the tumult OF the floor. while the band
ushereG in the session with the Star Spangled
Banner" Senator Hanna being one Of the first
to rise, and the entire audience following. The
chairman then announced the opening invoca-
ton by Archbishop Ryan. The prelate wore a
purple robe. falling 70 his feet and open in front.
showing the heavy chain and golden cross. He
paused until the assemblage had risen and
bowed their heads, and then, in a strong voice,
prayed:
@, Thou Divine Son Of God, the Figure of His
PURSUANCE and the Splendor Of His Glory me
cometh into this world, we lift UP our hearts and
right hand Of the i'F Father TO Thee. Jesus Christ
ana pray Thee 10 bless this great assembly, this
Oh, SEND down wisdom that stitch by Thy throne
b L shs T!uIlhe the ln5eIiecus ana giIee
e5rLs 81 my servants and suggest such PLncIpies
ana action as may best conduce TO the permanent
consideration of parsona or party interests and
realize the awful Importance Of their position. as
ministers Of Thy power O King Of Kings.
Unity all these varied elements that they may
hear and, hearing. obey the voice OF authority
which is but the echo Of Thine Divine voice
Ano; . Spirit Of Love. let It be union not only
OF oneclence but Of affection. And II IN the past
any injustice has been done 10 any class, let rep
srauon be MADE. Let the children OF those whose
IalneTs were once enElaved be never made 10 IeeI
iniertority and let the children Of the forest whose
ancestors owned the glorious mountains ana rivers
and rich plains and laughing valleys of this tar
ana let them be loved by the great heart OF inc
Nation. And We ask Of Thee. o Spirit of Love ana
Unity, 10 Danish far from this land all reNglous
olgotry. Bless. o Triune Goo, this glorious young
country. Make truly loyal to Thee, truly BIale-
ial 70 Thee, truly obedIent to Thee, that waking
u tho light OF intelligence and in the VlEor OF
chastity may work out our manifest destiny
on earth and may fortunately join the chorus OF
al nations chanting GLORY be to the Father ana
TO the Son and TO the Holy Ghost" Amen
QUAY WITHDRAws HIS MOTION.
Senator Lodge then recognized NJ. s. Quay, OF
Pennsylvania As the cheers died away at the