The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-06-30
Ak|nEY 1NDR0CEVEfI..
The Ticket Placed in Nomination
by the Republican Convention
at Philadelphia.
THERE WAS NOT A DISSENTING VOTE.

The Proceedings Went with n Snap,
Punctuntcd by Scenes of Intense
Enthusiasm, and Final Adjourn
ment was Reached Shortly After
Two O'Clock.
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, June
1L--This was the great day, and long
before ten O'Clock, the hour set for
Che reassembling of the convention,
the hall was surrounded by an i'm
rrcnse army of people, who besieged
all the doors and entrances, clamoring
G2r admission. When the doors were
opened they surged in like a food,
submerging the vast hall. The stage
bad been freshened with green things
and at Zach corner, like 4 touch of
flaming color, red peonies shot into the
air. The band in the north gallery
was at work early with inspiriting
music. 1t was much warmer. The sun
o!azed down through the spaces in the
xoof and the heat gave promise of be-
ing oppressive.
De ahhsh AEoth Sahtohs
At 1920 the big band from Canton,
O., the presidents home, made its way
into the hall, from the west side, and
broke out with the pealing strains of
Che national anthem. The whole audi
ence rose to its feet, and stood until
1t was concluded.
Called TO Order.
At 1896 Chairman Lodge glanced at
mis- watch and, then with three raps of
the gayel, stilled the tuInult on the
fsoCr, while the band ushered in the
fcssion with the national anthem.
Senator Hanna being one of the first
to rise, and the entire audience follow
ing as the inspiring strains r~everberat-
ed through the building.
As the anthem closed the chairman
AM ounced the opening invocation by
Archbishop Ryan.
The Invocation.
The distinguished prelate wore the
purple robe of his high station, fall
ing to his feet, and open in front,
showing the heavy chain and golden
cross emblematic of his office. He
raused until the assemblage had risen
and bowed their heads, and then his
strong, rich voic" rolled out a prayer
filed with a sentiment of the deep re-
spoL sibility resting upon the party
here assembled.
The Days Work Begun.
When the striking figure of the
archbishop, at the finish of the prayer,
disappeared in the throng on the
stage, the vast assemblage sank to It's
seats, and the gavel fell to make quiet
for the more practical work of the
convention.
Chairman Lodge called attention to
Louisiana being inadvertently omitted
from the roll call for national commit
blma also named its selections, hav-
Ding heretofore failed to do so.
Quay's Amendment Withdrawn.
The chair then laid the amendment
to the rules offered by Mr.. Quay as
the unfinished business before the con-
yention.
As the cheers died away at the men,
ton of Quay's name, the short and
ST. rdy figure of the Pennsylvania
a sc in the middle aisle. In thin
voice, barely heard at the platform,
MI. Quay announced the withdrawal of
she amendment proposing a change
in rules / aud -. referring to repre-
scntation in national conventions. This
was accepted by the southern dele
gates as a concession to them, and
they rose en- masse, cheering wildly at
sthe withdrawal of the proposition.
Now For the Real Work.
Now Mr.. Lodge advanced to the
platform, and a thrill went through
tho vast audience as he announced:
Under the rules, nominations for
the Office of president of the United
States are now in order" There was a
momentary shout, which the chairman
punctured with: "The state of Ala
buma is recognized
A tall and swarthy Albanian stood
on his chair, and by Encouragement,
answered:
"AlabaE,a yields to Ohio"
This was the signal for the recogni-
ton of Senator Foraker. who was TO
make the speech nominating Mr.. Nc
Kinley as the republican candidate
for president. Then the cheers began
and q wild scene ensued.
Foraker NOniinates Mckinley.
Amidst a tumult of applause Senator
Foraker went to the platform, and
wien quiet was restored, began to
speak, first thanking Alabama for
their courtesy in yielding hut attribut-
sng that fact to the overwhelming pop
uInrity of the candidate. As Mr.. For
aker continued, he was repeatedly in
Corrupted with cheers.
His announcement that the nominal
ton of Mckinley was equal to an cleo
don in November brought vociferous
cheers.
The Gallery Joined In.
The gallery spectators joined in the
enthusiastic demonstration. Briefly
Senator Foraker adverted to the rec
ord of the president in peace and in
war as one of the most remarkable in
American history.
"In war and in peace" said he, while
the delegates and spectators echoed
th, refrain of the sentiment expressed,