The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-13
THE NOMINEES
ARE NOTIFIED
Canton GaiIy Decked in Honor of the
Occasion.
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
III Accepting he High Honor Confer
red Upon Him Hc Touched Upon
the Various Questions ut Is
sue in the Campaign.
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
CANTON, O.. july 12-At the home of

President Mckinney, n this CITY, tiie
scenes OF four years ago were re-enacted
to-day, with only a few changes in the
roles 1t was the occasion of the official
notification of VIM. Mckinley that he had
been a second time chosen by the Repuo-
ican National Convention as presidential
nominee.
senator Henry Cabot Lodge. the Bay
State famous scholar and orator, was
spokesman of the Notification Committee
President Mckinley replied at length.
..Reul Mckinley weather. is what the
people of Canton said when the day dawn
ed bright and clear. with crisp breeze
ana a warm sun dispelling all evidences
OF last nights severe Storm
AT THE RESIDENCE.
At the Mckinley residence, the effects OF
the blow made q dtsarranSement OF the
flag decora tons and the Big luncheon tent,
but these were soon fixed up and every
thing was in read ness for the ceremonies
at the appointed time.
The second notification of William Nc
I[.nley that he has been selected as the
nominee of the Republican party for
President was made at the same pince
as the first and all the accessories were
similar to the, occasion four years ago
Then the cha rn!an of the committee was
Senator John II. Thurston, OF Nebraska,
who had been permanent chairman OF the
convention.
To-day senator Cabot Lodge. of Massa-
chusetts, stood upon the same porch and
in the presence Of a great crowd officially
announced to President Mckinley. that he
was the unanimous choice OF the Repub-
lican National Committee for President.
BASIS Or CAMPAIGN.
The speeches of Senator Lodge una
President Mckinley were considered 70 a
certain extent as the basis upon which
the campaign is TO be fought this year
For that reason special attention was
given TO their utterances.
Chairman Lodge and the members OF the
Notification Committee, together with
Chairman Hanna and members of the Ma
tional Committee, arrived or a special
train from Cleveland at II O'Clock They
were met at the station by the Citizens
Committee and escorted 10 the home OF
President Mckinley Flags fluttered from
every window along the line OF march.
Grouped about the lawn a the Presidents
home. We're the visiting organizations to
the number of several hundred.
ROOSEVELT INFORMED.
OYSTER BAY, \. Y, July Ex-Governor
Roosevelt was to-day officially notified
OF his nomination for the vice-presiden-
CIV at his country home, Sycamore, near
Oyster Bay. The Notification Committee
appointed by the Republican Convention
at Philadelphia left New York a 1920
a. NJ. and made a quick run to Oyster
Bay where carriages were in waiting to
convey them to Sycamore There were
a number of the members of the Notifica-
ton Committee not present. y number
Of invited guests accompanied the party,
most of them prominent New Workers.
MKINLEY'S SPEECH.
In accepting the nomination, the Presl-
dent said:
+i1a
Senator Lodge and Gentlemen OF tle
Notification Conmittee:
1.-The message which YOU bring to me
is one of signal honor. 1t is also a sum
mons to duty a single nomination for
the office of President by a great party
which in thirty-two years cut of forty
has been triumphant in national elections.
is a distinction which l gratefully cher
ish. To receive unanimous denomination
by the same party is an expression OF
regard and a pledge of Continued conn
dence for which it is difficult to make
adequate Acknowledgement.
IF ANYTHING exceeds the honor of the
office of President of the United States
it is the responsibility which attaches to
it, Having been invested with both l do
not under-appraise either.
THE GOLD STANDARD.
The President after quoting from his
speech on a like occasion four years ago
continued:
Three and one-half years Of legislation
and administration have been concluded
since these words We're spoken Have
those to whom was confidcd direction OF
the Government kept their pledges? The
record is made up. The people are not
unfamiliar with what has been accom-
plished. The gold standard has been
reaffirmed and strengthened. The end
less chain has been broken. and the drain
upon our gold reserve no longer trets us.
The credit of the country has been
advanced to the highest place among
nations.
I'VE are refunding our bonded debt
bearing and and per cent. into per
cent. a lower rate than that of any other
country and already more than $St00OO,tOo
has l:een so funded. with a gain TO the
government of many millions OF dollars.
Instead of 16 TO l, for which our opponents
contendel four years ago. legislation mas
been enacted which, while utilizing all
forms of our money, secures one fixed
value for every dollar, and that the best
known to the civilized world.
Unfortunately the threat OF 1886 has
lust been renewed by the allied parties
without abatement or modification The
gold bill has been denounced and It's
repeal demanded. The menace OF 10 10 /
therefore, still hangs over u.s. with all
its dire consequences to credit and conf
dence TO business and industry. Inc
enemies of sound currency are rallyins
their scattered forces The people must
once more unite and overcome the adVo-
Gates of reputation, and must not relax
their energy until the battle for public
honor and honest money shall again
triumph.
THE ISLAND POLICY.
Mr.. Mckinley referred to the annex
alton OF the Hawaiian Islands. the ending
Of the alliance in Samoa, and then de-
voted himself to the Spanish War and
its results. He said
Some things have happened which were
not promised. nor even foreseen, and our
purpose in relation TO them must not be
left in doubt A Just war has been waged
for humanity. and with it have come new
problems and responsibilities. Spain has
been elected from the Western Heml-
sphere, and our flag floats over her for
mer territory. Cuba has been liberated
and our guarantees to her people will be
sacredly executed. A beneficent govern
ment has been provided for Porto Rico
The Philippines are ours, and American
authority must be supreme throughout
the archipelago.
There will be amnesty broad and lib
to,, No