The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28
Republican N0mI-
hating Speeches.
SENATOR FoRAKER's SPEECH.
The Eloquent ObiOnn Rouses n Tu-
multi of Enthusiasm.


multi Of Enthusinsm.
Amidst a tumult of applause Senator
Foraker went to the platform, and
when quiet was restored began to
speak, first thanking Alabama for tho
courtesy in yielding, but attributing
that fact to the overwhelming popular
ity of the candidate As Mr.. Foraker
continued he was repeatedly interrupt
Cd with cheers. His announcement
that the nomination of Mckinley was
equal TO an election in November
brought vociferous cheers. He spoke
in part as follows:
From one end of this land to the other
in every mind only one and the same
man is thought Of for the honor which we
are now about 10 confer. and that man
is the first choice of every other man
who wishes Republican success next No
vember. on this account It is that It is
not necessary for me or any one else to
speak for him here or elsewhere. He
has already spoken for himself. and to all
the world. He has a record roplete with
brilliant achievements. record that
speaks at once both his performances and
his highest eulogy. II compartments both
peace and war and constitutes the most
striking illustration possible OF triumph
ant and inspiI ing fidelity and success in
the discharge OF public duty Four years
ago the American people cOnfded TO him
their highest and most sacred trust Be
hold with what results. He found the
industries Of this country paralyzed and
Frustrated. He found the labor OF this
country everywhere idle; he has given II
everywhere employment. lie found II ev-
erywhere IN despair; he has made Il every
where prosperous and buoyant with hope.
He found the mills and shops and factor
les and mines everywhere closed they
are now everywhere open. And while We
here deliberate. they are sending their
surplus products In commercial conquest
10 the very ends of the earth. Upon his
wide guidance our financial standard has
been firmly planted high above and be-
yond assault, and the wild cry OF l6 to !.
90 rull OF terror and long hair IN 1895. has
been put to everlasting sleep alongside
Of the lost cause, and other cherished
Democratic heresies. in the catacombs OF
American politics.
In one hundred days we drove Spain
from the western hemisphere, girded the
earth without acquisition and filled the
world with the splendor OF our power.
The American name has new and great
eY significance now. our flag has new
glory. Ii not only symbOlizes human lib
erty and political equality at home, but
It means freedom and independence for
the long suffering patriots OF Cuba, and
complete protection. education, enlighten-
ment. uplifting and ultimate local self
government and the enjoyment OF all the
blessings Of liberty to the millions Of
Porto Rico and the Philippines. What
we have so glOriously done for ourselves
we propose most generously 70 do for
them.
We are now in the midst OF its dis
charge. We could not turn back II we
would and would not II we could. We
are on trial before the world. and must
triumphantly meet our responsibilities,
or ANONYMOUSLY fail in the presence OF
mankind. These responsibilities speak
to this convention here and now. and
command us that we choose TO be our
candidate and the next president-which
Is one and the same thinR-the best fitted
man for the discharge of this great duty
IN all the republic.
In the name Of all these considerations.
not alone on behalf OF his beloved state
of Ohio, but on behalf Of every other
state and territory here represented, and
in the name OF all Republicans every
where throughout our jurisdiction. NOM
mate to be our next candidate for the
presidency, William Mckinley.
At the reference to the great lead
err OF the party, the successes achieved
by him and the grave responsibilities
now being carried forward by him the
applause WIS frequent and long con-
tinued. Blu it remained for his closing
sentence, 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 sound and move
ment