Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-22

Gradually the convention came back to
quiet, and the chairman recognized Thurs
ton of Nebraska, who paid a brill liant trib-
ute TO Mckinley, and also drew a
powerful picture of the change in the in
dustrial conditions Of the country Yerkes
of Kentucky, Knight of California and
Gov Mount of Indiana followed.
The restive listeners broke in with many
demonstrations and calls Of ''Vote ~ and
I Chairman Lodge was kept busy with his
gavel trying TO maintain sufficient order.
AS he closed, the convention again de-
manded a vote, and the chairman announc-
ed that the roll of states would be called
for the vote on the nomination for Presi-
dent
Chairman Lodge finally announced:
"The total vote cast is $50. William
Mckinley has received $50 votes. 1t is
unanimous vote, and the cha irman declares
that William Mckinley is your nominee
for the presidency for the ter m beginning
March A. 1901"
Again pandemonium broke loose in a
swelling chorus of enthusiasm for the can
ddate. Up went the plumes and stand
ards. Up stood the great audience, men
and women, mingling their shouts and
their frantic demonstrations
The band played Orally Round the
Flag and the Hamilton club of Chicago
marched down the aisle prec eded by New
York and followed by PenDs ylvan ia.
There was in the parade huge ele-
! phant which caused more amusement than
applause.
When Col. Young, editor Of the Des
Moines, Ia, Capital, arose to nominate the
| Rough Rider for the vice presidential nom
] iDatiOp tbprp anOtbar characterization
! Col. Young was in Cuba at the time Roose-
welt ledshs gallant Rough Riders up San
! Juan hill and his reference to the govern
or's campaign was eloquent and touching.
| The demonstration which followed the an
nouncementb by Col. Young of Gov. ROose-
welt as the candidate of the young men of
! the country who represented their desires
| and their ambitions and embodied their
| patriotism and Amer canism was not Sec
! end to that accorded the Presidents name.
The vast asst mblage sprang TO It's feet
and state emblems, pampas plumes, hand
/ kerchiets and hats fairly filed the air. The
band in the main gallery began to play
"Therell be hot time in the old town
! tonight" and to the inspiring strains the
delegates began marching around the hall,
filing past Gov Roosevelt as he sat in the
New York delegation and extending TO him
their congratulations.
There were calls for Depew and the New
York Senator made one of his characteris-
tic speeches, IN which he eulogized Roose-
welt and hit the New York ice trust. Par
tial order was restored and the roll call
proceeded, each delegation as called casting
their votes for Roosevelt unanimously.
During the roll call delegates and specta-
tors, realizing that he conventions action
would be unanimous, chatted and laughed
until the noise was like the roar of a sullen
sea Oh rocky coast. At The conclusion
OF the call. Chairman Lodge announced
that Gov. Roosevelt had received 92j votes,
one delegate in the convention not voting.
This delegate was Gov. Roosevelt himself.
who refraned from voting with the New
York delegation. Chairman Lodges an
nOuncement that Gov. Roosevelt had been
nominated for vice president evoked a
burst of applause that fairly shook the
great sieel-girdled building to its founda-
tions. Gov. Roosevelt, now the candidate
for vice president, was surrou nded by del
egates showering c0ngralula tions upon
! him.