The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-26

| dcance now. Our flag mas a new glory It not only
symholizes human liberty and political equality al
| home. but it means freedom and independence for
the Iong-suTeriug patriots Of Cuba and complete
protection. education, enlightenment uplifting and
ultimate local s5lf-gOvernment and the enjoyment Of
all the blessings Of liberty the millions Of Porto
Rico and the PHILIPPINES. What have so sior-
ioIsly done for ourselves We propose most gener-
ousy TO 10 for them. tApplauseD We have dc
clared in the platform tsat We have adopted. Mt
ting place Il is for this PARTY make such declara
ton. Here in this magnificent city Of Philadelphia
where the evidences 50 abound OF the rich blessings
the Republican party has brought 10 the American
people. Here at the birthplace Of the nation where
our own Declaration Of Independence was adopted
and Constitution was formed, where Washington
and Jefferson and Hancock and John Adams and
their ilIIstriOus associates wrote their immortal
UvrE, here where center so many historic memories
that stir the ood and flush the cheek and excite tn
sentiments Of human liberty and patriotism, is in
deed most fitting place for the party o. Lincoln
and Grant and GaraeId and Blaine tapplause); the
party OF union and liberty for all men formally
dedicate themselves 10 this great duty. We arr
ION In The midst Of It's discharge. We could not
turn back If We would, and would not If We could.
tAFFiayse.J
First Citizen of the X epHbIic.
We are on trial before the world and must tri.
umphlnlIy meet responsibilities OF ignOminiCus-
Is fail IN the presence Of mankind. These responsi
u..iss speak this convention here ard now. and
command Us that We choose TO be candidate
and The next PresiGeut-which is enc and the same
th!ng-the best fitted for the discharge OF this
great duty in all the republic. ApplauseD
On that point there is no difference OF opinion.
Nc man IN all the nation is well qualified for
this trust the great leader under whom the work
hEs been 50 far conducted. tie has the head he
has the heart. he has the special knowledge and
the special experience thar qualify him beyond all
Others And Mr. Chairman. he has also the stain
less reputation and character. and has led the
blameless life that erdear him 10 his c1un:rymea
and give TO him the cnnfdeHce, the respect, the ad-
m.rd'.oa the love. and the affection OF the whole
American people. tApplausel He is ideal man.
repre- lntug the highest type Of American citizen
ship IN IDEAL candidate, and ideal President
! With our banner in his hands it will be carried
To triumphant yictory in November next TAP
plauseD
In the Of all these considerations. not alone
Oh behalf OF his beloved State Of Ohio but on be-
half of every other state and Territory here repre-
ssutsd and in the name of all Republicans every
where throughout our jurisdiction. 7 nominate %
be our next candidate Tor the Presidency. William
Mckinley
Senator Foraker spoke with a vigOr,
eloquenCe and magnetism Characteristic
! Of The man. His review of the achieve
mcnts Of the Mckinley administration
was brilliant and epigrammaic- The
| reference 20 the great leader OF the party,
the success already achieved by him. and
/ the grave reSpOnS .biliUeS now being car
ried forward ~ MIN WAS received with
/ frequent and lCng-cOntlnUed applause But
/ il remained for his closing sentence, Tor
/ the first time mentioning William Me
. u .ul4K by a me nominee. 10 cleo
! trifv the great multitude. PandCmOnluu.
! broke loose. Former tempests OF entnuSi-
| aSm pa.Cd before this cyclone OF sound
and movement. Every one stood and
waved and yelled. State standards were
Wrenched from the places and borne alofI
I with umbrellas, great plumes Of red,
white and b!Ue-a perfect tempestuOus
! sea Of color.
With Flag aud Plume.
Senator Hanna sprang to the front OF
| the stage. a flag in one hand and a plume
| in the other. md led in the tremendous
! demonstration Now il had lasted 1--WE
minutes. Not content with their frenzied
hurrah on the floor, the delegates now
marched in solid ranks upon the platform
with standards. plumes, banners, and
! flags. After tie demonstration had con-
tinued seven minutes. the Ohio delegation
| where CenteTed the waves of sound. moved
% the aisle, while all the other State del
| egations. bearing aloft their standards
J formed in a grand procession about the
/ han. The demonstration lasted just ter
minutes,
| Indiana started the rush for the plat
| form, Gov. Mount tearing up the Stats
| standard and leading the delegation down
| the aisle. The plume demonstration was
| followed BY a grand doxology in the sing.
| inc OF John Browns Body" the galleries
| Joining in the chorus. while the delega.
| lions led the singing.
! During the speech OF Senator Foraker
| Gov. Roosevelt paid attention so strictly
! that there was an almost anxious lOOk
| upOn his face. once or twice. however
/ he got away from his intensity and ap-
| UIauded When Foraker finished Roosevelt
! arose with the rest, but undoubtedly with
| the prospect Of his own nomination on his
mind, only stood silent, not joining in IN,
cheers and both hands in his pockets. Blu
| when Senator Foraker came down III,
aisle he grasped him BY the hand, slapped
| him on the shoulder. smiling and laugh
/ ing aloud.
1t was exactly fifteen minutes before or
der was restored. and then Mr.. Lodge an
nounced
The chair recognizes Gov. Roosevelt
| OF New York
Again the magic Of the name sent th'