The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-13

notably during your two years of splendid
service as chief executive of the State of
New York, you have everywhere and at all
times stood for that which was clean and
uplifting, and against everything that was
sordid and base. You have shown the peo-
pie Of this country that a political career
and good citizenship could go hand in hand
and that devotion to the public welfare was
consistent with party membership and
party organization. There is not a young
man in these United States who has not
found in your life and influence an incen-
tive to better things and higher ideals.
with President Mckinley you will lead
our ticket TO victory, for you both have
been tested. and in your honor, patriotism
and your civic virtues the American peo-
pie have pride and confidence"
Senator wolcotts address was frequently
applauded. his reference to Governor
Roosevelt's hunting stories evoking a
hearty laugh. When he stepped forward he
stood in clear space on the crowded
porch, facing the doorway of a reception
room in front of which the Governor stood
erect in military attitude. To the left were
number of women and other guests of the
house. while Mrs. Roosevelt stood among
them, the three children Of the Governor
looking on with wide-eyed interest.
MR.. ROOSEvELTS. REPLY.
When Senator Wolcott concluded Gov
ernor Roosevelt stepped pace forward and
replied. His voice was clear and firm, and
az he proceeded there were several inter-
ruptions of applause. He said:
''Mr. Chairman--I accept the honor con-
ferred on me with the keenest and deepest
appreciation of what il means and. above
all. of the responsibility that goes with it.
Everything that it is in my power TO do
will be done to secure the reelection of
President Mckinley to whom ii has been
given, in this crisis of the national history,
to stand for and embody the principles
which lie closest to the heart of every
American worthy of the name.
This is very much more than a mere
PARTY contest. We stand at the parting Of
the way, and the people have now to de-
eide whether they shall go forward along
the path of prosperity and high honor
abroad, or whether they will turn their
backs on what has been done during the
past three years; whether they Will plunge
this country into an abyss of misery and
disaster. or, what is worse than even
misery and disister, shame. / feel that We
have a right to appeal not merely 20 Re-
publicans. but to all good citizens. no mat
ter what have been their party affiliations
in the past, and to ask them, on the
strength OF the record that President Nc
Kinley has made during the past three
years. and on the strength of the threat
implied in what was done in Kansas City
q few days ago. to stand shoulder to
shoulder with us perpetuating the condi-
ticns under which we have reached de-
gree of prosperity never before attained in
the Nations history and under which
abroad we have put the American flag on a
level where it never before in the history
of the country has been placed.
For these reasons. 1 fell we have a
right to look forward with confident ex-
pectation to what the verdict of the peo-
PIE will be next November and to ask all
men to whom the well-being of the country
and the honor of the national name are
prosperity at home and the honor of the
flag abroad"
A round OF applause broke out as the
Governor concluded but he checked II in
stantly by saying: Gentlemen, one mo-
ment, please. Here Ned" he said to Sena-
tor Wolcott. this is not to the national
committee. but / want to say this to my
friends. friends of my State. who are here.
Just let me say how I appreciate seeing
SO many of you here to-day. want to say
am more than honored and pleased at
having been made the candidate for Vice
President on the national ticket. but you
cennot imagine how badly l feel at leav-
ing the men with whom have endeavored
and worked for civic decency and
righteousness and honesty in New York
This little postscript to his formal speech
was heartily applauded and the Governor
remarked: 81 shall ask you gentlemen.
please, to step this way. as some misguided
photographers wish to take our pic
lures"
The crowd followed him to the east
veranda. where the photographs We're
taken. Refreshments were then served on
the porches and in the dining room. and a
half hour of general conversation followed.
At Ills p m. the party left and started
On the return drive to Oyster Bay, where
the special train awaited. On reaching the
railway station the following telegram was
sent to President Mckinley by Senator
Wolcott:
1.-THE committee appointed to notify Gov
ernor Roosevelt of his nomination to the
vice presidency has filled that pleasant
lation and good will"