Evening journal., 1900-07-13
The United States Will Pre-
serve All Its Rights in
China
GOLD STANDARD TO BE UPHELD
Chief Magistrate Of the Nation Makes
Ringing Declarations in Accepting
Republican Nomination

Canton, o., July 13.-Under an azure
sky, with the sunlight glinting through
the leafy trees, with the banner of the
republic draped above him, William
Mckinley was yesterday officially no.
titled of his second nomination by the
Republican party for the highest office
in the civilized yOrld. Grouped about
him were leading men of his party,
while surrounding his Canton home
were the friends among whom he has
lived for more than 80 years, together
with vast crowds from the surrounding
towns of his native state. The scene
was inspiring as, TO the eloquent words
of Senator Lodge, the president re-
spOnded in a ringing speech. There
was enthusiasm enough and to spare,
and to many of the pointed utterances
of both Senator Lodge and the presi-
dent there was hearty and cordial ap-
proval shown.
Important features Of the speech of
notification by Senator Lodge and the
response by President Mckinley were
the references to the Chinese situation.
This caused a great deal of discussion
during the conferences following the
formal speechmaking, and the impress
sion created was that these utterances
were a notification to the world that
the United States intended to preserve
all its rights in China. The impress
sive portions of the presidents speech
were his references to the maintenance
of the gold standard and the financial
public faith. the preservation of pro-
tective tariff, the enlargement of our
market and especially the catchy
phrase, prosperity at home and pres
tige abroad"
When he asked, "Shall we go back
to the tariff of four years ago?" there
were shouts of "No!" "No!" from
every part of the audience. A pro-
longed cheer greeted his words relative
to the maintenance of our authority in
the Philippines. There was a most
impressive shout when he declared that
there should be continued legislative
control over the territory possessed by
the United States and another outburs
when he said such authority would be
coupled with liberty and humanity
His declaration that the United States
had reclaimed 100000 human beings
from Imperialism" WIS a decided hit,
and there were many requests for him
TO repeat the sentence. This turn Of
she word used so much by the opposi-
tion was considered one of the adroit
features of the speech.
While the speech of the president
closed the formal notification, there
had not been oratory enough for the
gathering, and other speakers were
called for. Senator Fairbanks, of In
diana Senator Hanna, Postmaster Cen
eral Charles Emory Smith, Col. Sam
uel Parker, of Hawaii, and Senator
Lodge were heard, the last named
speaking twice. Senator Fairbanks
evidently intended to make the money
question the dominant issue of the
campaign, denying that with 16 to
IN their platform the Democrats could
make imperialism" the leading issue. |
In his second speech Senator Lodge re-
sented the criticism of President Nc
Kinley by his opponents, and pointed
out the difficulty Bryan would have in |
selecting a cabinet from the men prom |
inent in the conventions at Kansas |
City and Sioux Falls
President McKinleys speech of ac-
ceptance was as follows:
The Presidents Acceptance.
Senator Lodge and Gentlemen OF the |
Notification Committed The message
which you bring to me is one of signal /
nonor. Al IS also n summons to duty. a
single nomination for the office of presi- |
dent by great party which in 32 years |
out OF 40 has been triumphant at ma
fional elections is "a distinction which I |
gratefully cherish. To receive unanimous /
denomination by the same party is an ex- |
preston OF regard and a pledge of con-
tinued confidence for which IL is difficult |
10 make adequate acknowledgment.
II anything exceeds the honor of Of |
fee of president Of the United States ii |
is the responsibility which attaches to IT, |
Having been invested with both, I do /
not under appraise either. Anyone who /
mas borne the anXieties and burdens of /
the presidential office, especially i'm time /
of national trial. cannot contemplate as /
suming q q second time without pro-
foundly realizing the severe reactions and |
the solemn obligations which IL imposes
and this feeling is accentuated bv the |
nomentOus problems which now nrees |
for settlement. II my countrymen shaW |
confirm the action of the convention M 4
our national election in November snail |
craving divine guidance. undertake me- /
exalted trust. to administer il for tho in /
terest and honor Of the country and the |
well being of the new peoples who have /
become the objects Of our care The
declaration Of principles adopted by The i
convention has my hearty approval Al i
some future date I viii consider It's silb-
5ects in detail and will by letter COM
municate TO your chairman "a more FOR Il
NAL acceptance OF the nomination
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