The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-21

thing, the best fitted man for the dis
charge OF this great duty in all the re-
publics. tApplause.)
On that point there IS no difference
Of opinion. No man la all the nation
10 80 well qualified for this trust az
the great leader under whom the work
has been so far conducted.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE.
He has rhe head. ne has the heart. he
has the special knowledge and special
experience that qualities him beyond all
others. And. Mr.. Chairman. he has also
the stainless reputation and character
and has led the biameless life that en-
dears him TO his countrymen and gives
To them the confidence, respect. admi-
ration; the love and the affection OF the
whole American people. (Applause.)
He is an ideal man representing the
highest type OF American citizenship;
an ideal candidate. and an ideal presi-
dent. With our banner i'm his hands it
will be carried 10 triumphant victory I'm
November next. (ApplaeSe.) In the
name OF all these considerations not
alone on behalf " 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, i
nominate TO be our next candidate for
presidency, William Mckinley.
Senator Foraker's reference 10 the
great leader OF the party. the successes
already achieved by him and the
grave responsibilities now being car
ried forward by him brought cheers
which were frequent and long contfn-
ued.
But Il remained for his closing SEN
tence for the first time mentioning
William Mckinley by name as the
nominee 10 eleotrify the great multi
tude.
PandemonTum broke loose.
CYCLONE OF SOUND.
Former outbursts Of enthusiasm pail
ed before this cyclone of sound and
movement. Every one stood and waved
and yelled State standards were
wrenched from their places and borne
aloft with umbrellas, great plumes of
red. white and biue. perfect tempest
uous sea OF colors.
Senator Hanna sprang TO the front OF
the stage, a flag in one hand and
plume in the other and led in the tre-
mendous demonstration.
Not content with their frenzied hur-
rah on the floor, the delegates now
marched I'm solid ranks upon the plat
form with STANDARDS. plumes, banners
and flags
One delegate threw off his coat and
unfastened his collar as he reached
one hand he waved his coat with the
other.
Ex-Gov. Taylor of Kentucky stood
on an end chair In his delegation and
waved his right hand as the procession
returned from the platform.
After the demonstration had con-
tinued seven minutes the Ohio delega-
tion, where centered the waves OF
sound, moved up the aisle while all the
other state delegations. bearing aloft
their standard formed in a grand pro-
cession about the hall This was fol-
lowed by the singing OF John Browns
Body" the galleries Joining in the
chorus. while the delegations led the
singing.
Chairman Lodge. as the hurrah began
to subside, made an effort TO restore or
der but this was only a signal for the
crowd to- again break loose. During
the speech OF Senator Foraker, Gov.
Roosevelt paid attention 80 strictly that
there was an almost anxious look upon
his face. Once or twice, however, he
got away from his intensity and ap-
plauded.
When Foraker finished Roosevelt
arose with the rest. but undoubtedly
with the prospect of his own nomina-
tion on his mind. only stood silent. not
joining I'm the cheers, and both hands
in his pockets.
But when Senator Foraker came
down the aisle he grasped him by the
hand and slapped him on the shoulder.
smiling and laughing aloud.
II was exactly IL minutes when order
was restored and Mr.. Lodge an
nounced:
ROOSEVELT RECOGNIZED.