Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-21
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overwhelming popularity Of the candi-
date.
As Mr.. Foraker proceeded he was re-
peatedly interrupted with cheers. His
announcement that the nomination of
Mckinley was equal to election in Mo-
vember. brought vociferous cheers.
Briefly Senaor Foraker adverted to the
president in peace and war as one of the
most remarkable in American history.
IN war and in peace" said he while
the delegates and spectators echoed the
refrain Of the sentiment expressed, "he
has besS found equal to extraordinary
requirements. In all American history
there has been no chapter more brilliant
than that written by the United States
with him as chief"
Mr.. Foraker said:
ton. Alabama yields to Ohio and thank
Alabama for that action. Alabama has
would seem in al Important sense to to make
the duty that has been assigned to me a
superfiuous duty, for Alabama has yielded
the presidency has in fact been already
nominated. (Applause) He was nominated
by the distinguished senator from Colorado
oha Mnen nm, ne ;, assumed the duties Of temporary
sarn fnaalrman.. tie was nominated again yes
terday by the distinguished senator from
Massachusetts when he took the office of
pafahent petnd fnr chairman ahira and he was nomi
from Indiana yesterday read us the plat
FORM. ,(Applause.) And not only has he
Applause). ' ~
From one end Of this land to the other,
Is thought Of for the honor which we are
now about to confer. and that man is the
GIolce OF every man who wishes success
accdne+ sn me country: e n Applausel Upon this
81 anyone else to speak for him here or
ELSEWHERE esnnnn And to al the world he has
ments eora lepHte With brilliant acheye-
speaks at once both his perfections and his
highest eulogies 1t comprehends both
striking illustration of the inspiring T fideIitv i
ana success in the discharge Of public
gu an!y. -Four years ago the American peo-
sacred trust to h W.T. their highest and most
1. found the industries of the country para
iyzed and Frustrated. He quickened them
new neone fe that has brought to the
eg II all their history He found the labor
q el,,t the country everywhefe idle. He has
IN despsrp Ne has Ha ass fHna
everywhere prosperous and buoyant with
nope. He found the mills and shops and
They are now everywhere open (applause1
anu while We're here deliberate they are
sendlng their surplus production to the
guidance our financial standard has been
firmly planted high above and beyond as
seuit and the wild cry of 16 to /, SO full
put to everlasting sleep alongside of the
lost cause and other cherished Democratic
e,.. neresies in the catacombs in American
nees never sxce@a1 1@A2piauseo an With diplomacy
overcome what at the time seemed to be
insurmountable nn,., difficulties, and has not
eniy On - opened to US the door of China. but
land. =" every
M Mr. ,cf Chairman, we are not surprised by
nominated him at St. Louis four Years Years age we
We knew he was wise; we knew he was
tprave; We knew he was patient: we knew
the greatest possible triumph would he
MS: but We then little knew that he world
ne oe called upon % also to encounter the trials
unexpected, as wars generally cor come. "i'if #
came In spite of all he could honorahlv do
20 avoid IL. It. 1T came to find the country
all emergencies. fApplauseO It is No ev
ageeration to say that in ali American his
6ay t6ay tnere mhe IS no chapter more brilliant than
our hero on land and sea
Applause). INV "eo'
In one hundred days we drove Spain
earth with our acquisitions and filled the the
world with the splendor of our power.
mppause nanda srs. -, The american name com
has new glory. 1t not only symboiizes hus
man liberty and political equality at home
nu. for the II 1naa means freedom and independence
complete protection. education. eniighten-
ment. uplifting and ultimate self govern
inent men ana 'h the enjoyment Of all the bless
Rico and the Philippines. What has been been
so gloriously done for ourselves we nro-
pose most generously to do for them. fAp-
Thnr =
place for this party to make such dec,
laration than here In this magnificent city
2 . phiadelphia; where the evidences
party has brought to the American peopIe'
Here. at the birthplace of the nation
Where our own Declaration of Independ-
framed, where Washington and .Teffersnn
and Hancock and Adams and their illus
lrions a. ass. associates wrote their immortal
loric memories that stir the blood and fush
he cheek and excite the sentiments of hn-
nan '1. liberty and patriotism is indeed fit
Grant and Garfield and Blaine lApplause1
The party of liberty to all men to formally
iedicate themselves to this great duty
We could not turn back if we would, and
We would not If we could Applause1s
We are on trial before the world and we
ties or ANONYMOUSLY fail in the presence
II mankind. These responsibilities sneak
o this convention here and now. and com
nand us that we choose to be our candi-
late and the next president-which is one
md the same thing-the best fitted man
or the discharge of this great dntv in ali
he republic. Applause).
On that point there is no difference Of
'finion. No man In all the nation rs so
veil qualified for this trust as the great
eader under whom the work has been So
ar conducted. He has the head; he has
he heart: he has the special knowledge
md the sDecial experience that qualify him
,eyond all others. And, Mr. Chairman. he
las also the stainless reputation and char.
cter and has led the blameless life that
ndears him to his countrymen and give
o him their confidence, the respect. the
amiration, the love and the affection Of
he whole american people, applause
lie Is An ideal man. representing the high,
st type Of American citizenship, am ideal