Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-06-21
NEXT PRESIDENT! !
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Mckinley Nominated by
ACClamation.
Theodore Roosevelt for Vice
President.
Senator Foraker Presents Name Of
Mckinley Amid Cheers.
SURE WINNERS IN NOVEMBER.

Convention Hall, Philadelphia, June
2f-Long before 10 o'clock. the hour set
for the re-assembling of the conven-
ton, the hall was surrounded by an
immense army OF people clamoring for
admission. When the doors were
opened they surged in like a flood. The
heat gave promise of being oppressive.
The Kansas delegation. headed by Col
onel Burton. with bright silk sunflow-
ers pinned on their lapels. aroused the
first enthusiasm as they marched down
the main aisle. bearing a white ban
ner inscribed Kansas is for Roose-
velt." The utmost good nature was
manifested. The contest was over. II
was to be love feast and Jubilee and
not a contest which the day was to
witness. Governor Roosevelt entered
at 10 o'clock and the audience set up
cheer Roosevelt was surrounded by
delegates and showered with congratu-
lations. All the states were represent
ed in the welcome with Kansas to the
indomitable Roosevelt. Another out
burst greeted the entrance of Senator
Hanna His progress was impeded all
the way down the aisle by delegates
who insisted upon shaking his hand.
He pushed through the throng and
greeted Rough Rider Roosevelt warm
y. with his hand upon Roosevelt's
shoulder he whispered in his ear. For
two minutes they remained thus in
close communication.
Henry cabot Lodge, permanent
chairman. reached the stage at 1915
and there was an interesting confer
ence OF the leaders in full view of the
vast audience.
AT 1920 a. m. band from Canton,
Ohio, the presidents home, entered the
hall and broke out with pealing strains
of che national anthem.
The audience rose and stood until It
was concluded. The Canton band is
here on the day OF the nomination OF
Mckinley at the presidents own re-
quest. He regards the band as his
mascot"
Through the pit a squad of men were
busy distributing great strands OF red,
white and blue pampas plumes which
later were to cut big figure in the
demonstration.
Among the early arrivals was Mrs.
Roosevelt She was the cynosure OF
thousands OF eyes.
At 1896 Chairman Lodge with three
raps Of the gavel stilled the tumult,
while the band ushered In the session
with the national anthem. As the an
them closed the chairman announced
the opening invocation by Archbishop
Ryan. The distinguished prelate wore
the superb purple robe of his high sta
tion. lie paused until the assemblage
had risen and bowed their heads. then
his strong. rich voice rolled ont a pray
er filed with the sentiment Of the deep
responsibility resting upon the party
here assembled.
The chair laid the amendment Of the
rules offered yesterday by Mr.. quay as
unfinished business before the conven-
tion. As the cheers died away. Quay
announced the withdrawal Of the
amendment proposing a change of
rules one and twelve, referring to rep
rosentation in the national conven-
tons. II was accepted by the south-
ern delegates as a concession to them
and they cheered wildly
A thrill went through the vast audi
cuce as Lodge announced; Under the
rules nominations for the office OF pres
ident OF the United States are now in