The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-07-20
CARRIED NEWS TOCAN1(N.
President Mckinley Officially Moth
fed of His denomination for
the Presidency.
SENATOR LODGE WAS THE SPOKESMAN.
Pr~sidcnt Ncl<tnlcy's Response was
in the Nature al n Resume al the
Work Of the Present Admintstr"-
stoa snd what Would be Cut ous
for the Next.

Canton. O.. July i3.-The severe
storm of Wednesday night was sue
eccdcd by real Mckinley weather.
The day lawned bright ana clear
with a crisp breeze and a warm sun.
Al the Mckinley residence ihe effects
Of the storm were apparent IN the as
arrangement of the flag decorations
and the big luncheon tent, but these
were soon Strengthened up. and every
thinr Was in readiness for the cere-
monies al the appointed time.
Rcpetition - -Four Years Ago.
The second notification of William
Mckinley that he had been selected rs
the nominee Of the republican party
for president was made at the same
mace as the first, and all the acces-
lories were similar TO the occasion OF
four years ago. Then the chairman
of the committee was senator John NJ.
Thursion. OF Nebraska, who had been
permanent chairman of the conven-
ton. This time Senator Lodge. OF Mas
sachusetis. stood upon the same porch.
ana. in the presence Ct vast multitude
officially notified President Mckinney
that he was the unanimous choice of
the Republican national convention for
president.
Greeted by the President.
Some time before the arrival of the
notification party, President Mckinley
went out into the yard and Inspected
and approved the arrangements. The
president wore white Fedora hat.
broad expanse of white vest,and sack
rxat Of very democratic appearance.
He greeted the different arrivals in a
most cordial and friendly manner
The Committee Arrives.
Five minutes after ii o'clock the
booming of guns announced The arrival
of the notification committee at the
station. They Immediately entered
carriages. and with the Canton escort
marched toward the presidents house.
b. the time they hau arrived a large
crowd had collected, and the commit
tee was received with cheers. Senator
Lodge and senator Hanna were in the
lead of the notification party. Both
entered the house and had few mo-
ments chat with President Mckinley.
and then returned to the porch. A few
moments later the president, with Mrs.
Mckinley on his arm, came upon the
porch, ana their appearance WAS her
aided by general cheering. Senator
Lodge Immediately mounted a small
standing block and delivered hisspeech
of notification. his remarks being fire.
quenty interrupted with applause.
When Senator Lodge closed, President
Mckinlcy mounted the stand, the vast
eoncourse Of people cheered heartily.
II was for some moments neforr the
president could proceed. His response
was As follows:
Senator Lodge and Gentlemen OF the
Notification committee. TIL. message
which you bring 10 me Is one OF signal
honor II is also summons 10 duty. \
single nomination. for the once OF presi
dent by a party which In thirty-two years
cut of forty has been triumphant at ma
tonal elections. Is a distinction which
gratefully cherish. To receive unanimous
denomination by this same party Is an ex-
precision of regard and pledge Of con-
tinned confidence for which II IL difficult
10 make adequate acknowledgment.
IL anything exceeds the honor or the Of
fcc OF president ~ the United States II
Is the RESPONSIBILITY which attaches to It.
Having been invested with both. do not
undcr-appraise either Anyone who has
borne the anxieties and burdens Of tht
presidential Office. and especially In time
Of national trial. can not contemplate az
Stunning IL "A second time without profound.
~ realizing the severe exactions and tn,
solemn obligations which II imposes. an.
this feeling rs accumulated by the mo
r.entous problems which now press fo'
settlement. II my countrymen shall con
firm the action of the convention at oul
national election In November. ! shall
craving Divine guidance. undertake tn
exalted trust. to administer II for the in
crest and honor Of the country. and tn'
well being OF the new people who have be
come the objects 81 our care; The dec
laration OF principles adopted by the con
vention has my hearty approval. AT SOM
future date ! will consider its subjects II
detail. and will by letter communicate t
your chairman more formal acceptance
of the nomnati"-
on like occasion four years ago | said
'sThe party that supplied by Legislation
the vast revenues for the conduct OF on
greatest war; that promptly restored tn
credit OF the country atits close. that from
its abundant revenues paid on lars
share Of the debt incurred " this war
snd that resumed specie payments an
placed our paper currency upon SCUM.
and enduring basis. can be safely truste
TO preserve both our credit and surrency
with honor stability and inviolability Tn
American people hold the financial homo
Of our government AS sacred IA our fla 2
ana can De fetlt1 upon 10 sudTu " VIII
the same slecpleSs vigilance. They hol
its preservation above party fealty. an
have often demonstrated that party tie
avail nothing when the spotlcss credit o
our countr. Is threatened
The dollars paid To the farmer. tn
wage Garner, and the pensioner continu
forever equal in purcha sing and debt-pay
ing power 70 the dollar paid 10 any gov
eminent creditor
.Dur industrial supremacy, our produc
tive capacity our business and CONNER
sial prosperity, our labor and its rewards
our national credit and currency. on
proud financial honor, and our splcndi
free citizenship. the birthright Of ever
American. are all involved In the pendin
campaign, ana thus every home In III
land is directly called with their prop,
settlement.
''Our domestic trade must be won bacl
and our idle working people employed
gainful occupations AT American wage
Drr home market must be restored 10 II
pround rank % first IN the world, and o.
foreign trade so precipitatcly cut on d
adverse national legislation. reopened 4
fair and equitable terms for our surpli
agricultural and manufacturing product
Public confidence must be resumed, ar
the skill energy and the capital OF o,
country md ample employment AZ hom
The government ~ the United States mu
raise money enough To meet both its Gu
rent expenses and increasing needs