Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-21

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I'VE stand on the threshold Of a new
century, a century big with the fate of
the great nations OF the earth. 1t rests
with us now to decide whether. in the
opening years Of that century. We shall |
march forward to fresh triumphs, or
whether, at the outset, we shall delib-
erately cripple ourselves for the con-
test Is America weakling, to shrink |
from the world-work that must be done
by the world powers? No! The young
giant OF the west stands on continent
and clasps the crest of an ocean in
either hand. Our nation, glorious in
youth and strength, looks into the fu-
ture with fearless and eager eyes. and
rejoices as a strong man to run race.
We do not stand in craven mood ask
ing to be spared the task. cringing as
we gaze on the contest. No! We chal-
l5lenge the proud privilege Of doing the
work that providence allots US, and we
face the coming years high OF heart
land resolute Of faith that to our people
4 is given the right to win such honor
and renown as has never vet been
granted to the peoples OF mankind y
The closing words of the governor
/ brought another demonstration and for
a minuteit seemed the convention must
go mad and then and there make two
4 nominations instead of one. When
quiet was restored the chairman recog-
nized Thurston, OF Nebraska, for q
/ speech seconding the nomination for
4 president
THE SOUTH SPEAKS.
4 Lodge then recognized John w. Yerkes
/ of kentucky, to second the nomination
lin behalf of the south. He asserted
that no convention had ever been so.
Unanimously for a man as was this for
IMckinley. His state had given for the
first time in many years republican
4 majority for Mckinley in 1896. and it
was going to stay in the republican co.'s
lumn, he said, and the audience chaered.
4 him. When Yerkes concluded cries of
Vote" came from all parts Of the hall,
but Lodge recognised George Knight.
head OF the California delegation. who,
4 lin a ringing speech. seconded McKin-
lley's nomination. He was followed by
a Governor Mount, of Indiana.
M'KINLE,Y CHOSEN.
4 At the conclusion of Mounts address
.on nomination for president was be-
lgun. There was no unusual demonstra-
4 tion until the New York vote was an
nounced. which brought out a round of
j applause. At the conclusion Of the vote
Lodge announced: THE total vote ast
is $50. William Mckinley has received
Z $50 votes. The chairman declares Wil-
liam Mckinley nominated for the presi-
Idency for the term beginning March A.
81 1901. I"
ANOTHER DEMONSTRATION.
Again pendemonium broke loose in one
! swelling cheer for the new candidate.
THE band played Rally Round the
s Flag. and the delegations marched
taround the hall. Lodge warned the
demonstrative throng that there was
: 5still vital business TO be done ana an
7 fnounced that the cali OF states would
$ proceed for the nomination for the vice
: presidency.
J. YOUNG NAMES ROOSEVELT
: As the name of Alabama was called
!. the chairman of the delegation an
a nounced that Alabama would yield tc
! Iowa to present candidate. The chair
/. man recognized Col. Lafayette Young
: editor of the Des Moines Capital
: Young swung down the aisle to the
platform to do that which a single ora
tor never did before in republican
national convention-with one strong
magnetic candidate, to present the
name of another for vice president. HI
Withdrew the name of Dolliver and Of
q fered that Of Roosevelt.
Col. Young was in Cuba at the time
u Roosevelt led his gallant rough rider:
~ up San Juan Hill and his reference t
II the governors campaign was #eloquer
and touching. The demonstration
Y which followed the announcement by
Young of Roosevelt as the candidate o
the young men of the country. VIII.
represent their desires and ambition.
and embodied their patriotism ant
xAmericanism. was not second to tha
accorded the presidents name. Th,
vast assemblage sprans to its feet
E state emblems, pumas, plumes, hand
kerchiefs and hats filled the air. Th
band played "There'll BE Hot Time il
g the Old Town Tonight. Delegates be
gan marching around the hall, film,
4 past Roosevelt and extending him thei
congratulations. The demonstration
continued nearly seven minutes ant
when order was restored Butler. q
Murray, Mass. seconded the nomina
tion.of Roosevelt. Gen. James NJ. Ash
ton, of Washington. also made
speech seconding the nomination. Ash
ton Withdrew the name of Bartlett
Trip. AT the conclusion of Ashton
~ speech there was a demand for De
pew. The senator finally stepped to th
platform and gave a. magnificent an
4 imbromptu tribute to the hero OF th
hour.
UNANIMOUS VOTE.
AS the roll call proceeded. each dele
cation called out its vote for Roosevelt
= unanimously. AT the conclusion Of tn
call the chairman announced tha
? Roosevelt had received 925 votes. on
y : delegate in the convention not voting
- = This delegate was Roosevelt himsel1
: = The announcement that Roosevelt wa
nominated for vice president evoked
burst OF applause that fairly shook th
+ great building to its foundation. Roose
r Welt was surrounded by delegates show
ir erlng congratulations upon hin
if Roosevelt made short statement I
4 the convention. announcing that tn
= nomination was SO spontaneous that h
!, could not decline and accepting the wi
q of the convention.
= After the passage of the customar
: resolutions of thanks and the placing 1
: