Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-06-26

planted high above and beyond assault.
and the wild cry Of 16 TO has been put TO
everlasting sleep alongside Of the lost
cause and other cherished Democratic
heresies, in the catacombs Of American
politics. With a diplomacy never ex-
celied and rarely equalled, he has over
come what at times seemed TO be In
surmountable difficulties and has not
only opened 10 US the door OF China, but
he has advanced oar interests In every
land. =,
And IL In no exaggeration that In all
American history there Is no chapter
more brilliant than that which chroni-
cles, with him as our commander,
our victory on land and sea- The
American name has a new and greater
significance now. The flag has new
glory. IL not only symbolizes human
liberty and political equality at home,
but IL means freedom and independence
for the long-suffering patriots OF Cuba
and complete protection. education, en-
iightenment, uplifting and ultimate local
self-government and the enjoyment OF
all the blessings OF liberty 10 the millions
OF Porto Rico and the Philippines. What
we have so gloriously done for ourselves
we propose most generously 10 do Tor
them.
We could not turn back II We would,
and We would not II We could. We are
on trial before the world. and must
triumphantly meet our responsibilities,
or ANONYMOUSLY fail I'm the presence OF
mankind. These responsibilities speak
to this convention here and now, and
command US that We choose 10 be our
candidate and the next presldent-which
is one and the same thing-the best
fitted man for the discharge OF this great
duty In all the republic.
On that point there Is no difference OF
opinion. No man In all the nation Is so
well qualified for this trust as the great
leader under whom the work has been so
far conducted He has the head. he has
the heart. he has the special knowledge
and the special experience that quaIihes
him beyond all others. And. Mr Chair
man, he has also the stainless reputation
and character. and has led the blameless
life that endear him TO his countrymen
and give TO him the confidence. the re-
spect. the admiration, the love and the
affection OF the whole American people.
He Is an ideal man. representing the
highest type of American citizenship.
an ideal candidate and an ideal presl-
dent. With our banner In his hands IL
will be carried TO triumphant victory IN
November next. In the name or an
these considerations. not alone on behalt
of his beloved state OF Ohio, but on De-
half OF every other state and territory
here represented. and in the name OF all
Republicans everywhere throughout our
Jurisdiction, / nominate TO be our next
candidate for the presidency, William
Mckinley.
When Mr.. Foraker concluded by piac-
Ing Mckinley in nomination. not on be-
k,,, ar th.a nd ferTt-
tories. n clap OF thunder shook the
building. The previous whistlings OF
the storm were but the rustlings OF
summers night breeze. For moment
the magician leaned over the platform
as II 70 satisfy himself that his work was
accomplished. Then seeing that the et-
fort had been successful. he retired To
the rear OF the stage. The sight was
grand and inspiring one. over the acres
OF spectators bedlam reigned. All NJ
once a delegate bearing the standard OF
Kentucky rushed forward TO the stage.
The effect was magical. Standards OF
the states were torn loose and yelling
delegates climbed upon the platform 10
rally around their leader. with state
guidons pointed TO a common center they
made canopy over the head OF the
Warwick OF the Republican party. Then
higher still climbed Hanna He mounted
a table where he could look out upon the
cheering multitude. Beside him sud
denly appeared young girl arrayed In
the national colors. At this sight the
cheers were redoublcd.
RooseveIts Stirring Address.
The demonstration all told lasted ex-
actly Is minutes. This protracted out
burst was but the forerunner Of the pan
demonium that reigned a moment later
when Roosevelt mounted the platform
10 second the presidents nomination.
As he stood there facing the yelling
multitude the roar could have been
heard for blocks. Several times he
raised his hand. but the cheering con-
unued. His jaw was firmly set as he
surveyed the scene. only once did his
face relax. That was when he caught
sight OF his wife In the reserved seats
overhanging the pit on his right. Then
he smiled till his teeth showed, and Mrs.
Roosevelt futtered back her handker-
chief When finally he was allowed 10
begin, he plunged directly to the heart
Of his subject. His address follows: