New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-22

ions of Porto Rico and the Philippines. What we
sc 70 done for for ourselves we
clared in the platform that have adopted.
A TRIBUTE TO THE CITY.
qE place Hers for @ this party to make cts such
Philadelphia, where the evidences So abound Of the
rich blessings the Republican party has brought
Of the Nation. where our own Declaration Of In
formed where Washngtoh and 4u eerson AND Hans
cock and John Adams and their illustrious asso-
centre SO. many historic memories that stir the
blood blood and flush the cheek and excite the senti-
most fitting place for the party of Lincoln and
and liberty for ali men to formally Dedicate them
selves to this great duty. We now in the midst
would and We would not If we could. We are
ouT or g m IN b
presence of mankind. These responsibilities speak
that We choose to be our candidate and the next
President-which is one and the same thing-the
best fitted man for the discharge of this great duty
in all the Republic.
QUALITIES OF PARTY'S LEADER
On that point the5s Is no dferegge of Cpl, opinion
this trust the great leader under whom the
he has the heart, he has the special knowledge and
the special experience that qualify him beyond all
less reputation and character and has led the
bameess life that endears him to his countrymen
admiration the love and the affection Of the whole
Ing the highest type of American citizenship
ideal candidate, and an ideal President With our
banner in his hands IT will he carried to triumph
victory in November next
on behalf Of his beloved state Of Ohio but on
behalf Of every other State and Territ9Ey here rep
where hFoqghout our & nomiHafa a to
Mckinley.
SCENE OF WILD ENTHUSIASM.
At the references to the great leader of the
oil ay-ed nv m
and the grave responsibilities being carried
by him the applause was frequent and long
continued, but it remained for his closing sem
tence for the first time mentioning William Nc
Kinley by name the nominee. to electrfy the
great multitude. Pandemonium broke loose.
Former tempests Of enthusiasm insight
ficant before this cyclone Of sound and move
ment. Every one stood and yelled State
standards We're wrenched from their places and
borne aloft with umbrellas and great pumes OF
red. white and blue. Senator Hanna sprang to
the front Of the stage. a flag in one hand and
plume in the other. and led in the tremendous
demonstration. Not content with their fren-
lied hurrah on the floor the delegates now
marched in solid ranks upon the platform, with
standards, plumes banners and flags. After the
demonstration had continued seven minutes the
ohio delegation moved up the aisle, while all
the other State delegations bearing aloft their
standards, formed in a procession about the
hall
Indiana started the rush to the platform Gov
ernor Mount bearing up the State standard and
leading the delegation down the aisle. The
plume demonstration was followed by the sing
ing OF John Browns Body" the galleries join
ing IN the chorus
During the speech Of Senator Foraker. Gov
ernor Roosevelt paid attention so strictly that
there was almost anxious look upon his face.
once or twice. however. he applauded. when
Foraker finished. Roosevelt arose with tho rest,
but undoubtedly with the prospect Of his own
nomination in his mind only stood silent, not
Joining in the cheers and both hands IN his
pockets; but when Senator Foraker came down
the aisle he graSped him by the hand and
slapped him on the shoulder, smiling and laugh
ing aloud.
one delegate threw of his coat and unfastened
his collar he reached the platform, and. hold
ing plume in one hand he waved his coat with
the other. Ex-Governor Taylor OF Kentucky