The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Canton, O., July 13.-The severe
storm of Wednesday night IA suc-
cecded by real Mckinley weather"
The day iawned bright and clear,
with Il crisp breeze and a warm sun.
AT the Mckinley residence the effects
OF the storm were apparent in the dis
arrangement of the flag decorations
and the big luncheon tent, but these
were Don Strengthened up. and every
thing was in readiness for the cere-
monies at the appointed time.
Repetition Of Four Years Ago.
The second notification of William
Mckinley that he had been selected as
the nominee of the republican party
for president was made at the same
place as the first, and all the aces
series were similar to the occasion of
four years ago. Then the chairman
OF the committee was Senator John NJ.
Thurston, of Nebraska, who had been
permanent chairman of the conyen-
ton. This time Senator Lodge, of Mas
~sachusetts, stood upon the same porch,
anu IN It pltSNlS~ VI al vast
officially notified President Mckinley
that he was the unanimous choice of
the Republican national convention for
president.
Greeted by the President.
Some time before the arrival of the
notification party, President Mckinley
went out into the yard and inspected
and approved the arrangements. The
president wore 4 white Fedora hat, o
broad eNpanse of white vest. and n sack
coat of very democratic appearance.
He greeted the different arrivals in a
u ost cordial and friendly ann
The Committee Arrives.
Five minutes after IL o'clock the
booming of yun announced The arrival
of the notification committee at the
station. They Immediately entered
carriages, and with the Canton escort
marched toward the presidents house.
BY the time they had arrived a large
crowd had collected, and the commit
tee was received with cheers. Senator
Lodge and Senator Hanna were in the
lead of the notification party. Both
entered the house II had a few mo-
mcnts' chat with President Mckinley,
and then returned to the porch. A few
moments later the president, with Mrs.
Mckinley on his arm, came upon the
porch. and their appearance wa her
aided by general cheering. Senator
Lodge Immediately mounted a small
standing block and delivered hisspeech
OF notification, his remarks being fire.
qrently interrupted with applause.
When Senator Lodge closed, President
Mckinley mounted the stand, the vast
of people cheered heartily.
ii VAS for some moments before the
president could proceed. His response
was as follows:
Senator Lodge and Gentlemen of the
Notification committee: The message
" mich you bring to me is one of signal
honor. II is also a summons to duty. y
fi0Sle nomination for the office of presi-
dent by a party which in thirty-two years
out of forty has been triumphant at ma
ti1nal elections, is a distinction which l
gratefully cherish. To receive unanimous
r. nomination by this same party is an eX-
preston of regard and a pledge of con-
ainued confidence for which ii is difficult
&c make adequate acknowledgment.
If anything exceeds the honor of the Of
flee of president of the United States, it
Is the responsibility which attach to it.
Having been invested with both, l do not
02der-appraise either. Anyone who has
borne the anXieties and burdens of the
presidential office, and especially in time
OF national trial, can not contemplate as
Stunning it a second time without profound
aN realizing the severe exactions and the
solemn obligations which II imposes, and
iris feeling is accumulated by the mo-
NenuOus problems which now press for
settlement. If my countrymen shall con-
national election in November, l shall.
cI having Divine guidance, undertake the
exalted trust, to administer ii for the in
el est and honor of the country, and the
well being of the new people who have be-
come the objects of our care. The dec
laration of principles adopted by the con-
future date l will consider its subjects in
detail, and will by letter communicate to
your chairman a more formal acceptance
OF the nomination.
On a like occasion four years ago I said:
""rhe party that supplied by legislation
the vast revenues for the conduct of our
greatest war; that promptly restored the
credit of the country atitS close. that from
Its abundant revenues paid off 4 large
share of the debt incurred ty this war.
and that resumed specie payments and
pl iced our paper currency upon Il sound
al d enduring basis. can be safely trusted
to preserve both our credit and surrency,
with honor. stability and inviolability The
people hold the financial honor
OF our government as sacred as our flag.
and can be relied upon to guard it with
tire same sleepleSS vigilance. They hold
dts preservation above party fealty, and
bsve often demonstrated that party ties
avail nothing when the SpotleSs credit of
our country is threatened
The dollars paid to the farmer, the
wlge Garner, and the penSioner continue
forever equal in purchasing and debt-pay-
9ny power to the dollar paid to any gov
or ament creditor.
Our industrial supremacy, our produce
tive capacity, our business and CONNER |
Gill prosperity, our labor and its rewards.
Our national credit and currency, our
pr oud financial honor, and our splendid
free citizenship, the birthright of every
American. are all involved in the pending
campaign, ana thus every home in the
land is directly called with their proper
settlement.
Our domes.ic trade must be won back.
and our idie working people employed in
gainful occupations at American age
Our home market must be restored to its
pround rank Of first in the world. and our
foreign trade. SO precipitately cut off by
adverse national legislation, reopened on
fair and equitable terms for our surplus
and manufacturing products.
Public confidence must be resumed, and
h skill, energy and the capital of our
find ample employment at home.
Tie government of the United States must
raise money enough to meet both iS cur |
rent expenses and increasing needs. Its |
revenues should be so raised as to protect
tn material interests of our people, with
thu lighteSt possible drain upon their re-
crces, and maintaining that hight stand |
ard of civilization which has distiI-
Suished our country for more than a GEN.
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