Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-21

bearer in political conflict of graver
moment to the nation than any that
had taken place since the close of the
civil war once more saw US a reunited
country. The republican party nom
mated him, but before the campaign
was many days old he had become the
candidate not only of all repu blicans,
but of all Americans who were both
farsighted enough to see where the
true interests Of the country lay and
clearminded enough to be keenly
sensitive to the taint of dishonor.'' -
Gov. Roosevelt said we were then
in condition of industrial paralysis.
The republican party had promised
that not only should the national
honor be kept unstained at home and
abroad, but that the mill and the
workshow would be kept open, the
farmer have market for his goods,
the merchant for his wares, and that
the wageworker should prosper as
never before. The party had kept its
word with the people. Referring to
the late war, the speaker said the
government had nearly succeeded in
bringing peace and order to the Phil
ippines. Success for the republican
party at the polls next Novem-
Der meant peace in the islands.
I'VE stand on the threshold of a new
century, century big with the fate
of the great nations of the earth. 1t
rests with us now to decide whether,
in the opening years Of that century,
we shall march forward to fresh tri-
umphs, or whether, at the outset, we
shall deliberately cripple ourselves for
the contest. Is America q weaklipg,
to shrink from the world work that
must be done by the world powers?
No. The young giant of the west
stands on a continent and clasps the
crest of an ocean in either hand. Our
nation, glorious in youth and
strength, looks into the future with
fearless and eager eyes, and rejoices
as strong man to run a race. We
do not stand in a craven mood, asking
to be spared the task, cringing as we
gaze on the contest. No, We chal-
lenge the proud privilege of doing the
work that Providence allots US, and
we face the coming years high of
heart and resolute of faith that to our
people is given the right to win such
nonor and renown as has never yet
been granted to the peoples of man
kind
The closing words of the gov
ernOr brought another demonstra-
ton. When quiet was restored,
Thurston. of Nebraska, was recog-
nized and seconded the nomination.
Voice From Kentucky.
Lodge then recognized John w.
Yerkes. of Kentucky, to second the
nomination in behalf of the south. He
asserted that no convention had ever
been so unanimously fora man as was
this for Mckinley. His state had
given for the first time in many years
a republican majority for Mckinley
in go, and it was going to stay in the
repu blican column, he said, and the
audience cheered him. When Yerkes
concluded, the cries of vote" came
from all parts of the hall, but Lodge
recognized George Knight, head of the
California delegation, who in ring
ing speech seconded McKinley's NOM
ination. He was followed by Gov.
Mount, of Indiana
The Msior safely Landed.
At the conclusion of Mounts ad-
dress the call of the roll of states for
vote on the nomination for president
begun. There was no unusual demon |
stration until New York's vote was
announced, which brought out round
of applause. At the conclusion of
the vote Lodge announced: The
total vote cast is $50. William
Mckinley has received $50 votes. The
chairman declares William Mckinley |
the nominee for president for the term
beginning March 4, 1901"
Again pandemonium broke loose in
one swelling chorus of enthusiasm for
the new candidate. The band played
Rally Round the Flag" and the dele
cations marched aroun nd the hall. |
Lodge warned the demons .raiive
throng that there was still vital bnsi-
ness 10 be done and announced that a
call of the states would proceed for
the nomination for vice presidency.
Teddy for Second Place
As the name of Alabama was called
the chairman of the delegation an
nounced that it would yield to Iowa