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lean institutions and Of honor TO the name OF
William Mckinley will follow this nomination.
Vote" Vote" came from the delegates as
Mr.. Knight concluded but the chairman sttlled
the cutlery and recognized Governor Mount of
Indiana who, in behalf OF the Hoosier state,
seconded the nomination Of Mckinley. 1t was
apparent that the Convention was eager for def
mite results, and growing hum spread through
the hall as Governor Mount spoke. He said:
MI President and Gentlemen OF the Convention:
7 rise to second the nomination OF a man VINO
has ably discharged every responsibility In peace
and war; who I'm the poTllous crisis Of the
great civil conflict Ia this country, though but a
mere youth displayed the loyalty Of patriot and
the courage Of a nero. This man enlisted as "A
battle until the Union was saved ana honored peace
secured. He s "a statesman well as patriot
a creator Of statutes as well as a defender OF no
erty.- He became "A leader I'm tho Congress ~ the
United States. lie was chairman of the Ways
and Means Committee and the distinguished author
The anathemas Of the Democratic party were show
cred upon that law. and from the same source
came dreful prophecies thai calamity would follow
its adoption. on the contrary, however The Wis
uorn of that measure was speedily proclaimed
through flaming furnaces and forge- which illu-
minated the night, and hy new industries and OK
panded markets r. made the closing year OF Cen
climax OF National prosperity achieved up 70 mat
period. The induction of the Democratic party
into power In 1893 brought IN ts train ruined mar
kets declining values. diminishing exports idle men
and general shrinkage OF production In lieu OF
the promised better times the results were loss OF
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SENATOR cIuIoM AND GROUP AT THE ILLINOIS HEADQUARTERS

confidence, distress and disaster-a dismal heritage
of Democratic incapacity. Idle mills, shops
foundries and factories condemned through the eo-
quence Of their silence the party that had proved
recreart the trusts reposed in it by a misguided
majority. The allurinS promises made to the
farmers by Democratic orators were deceptive
the mirage OF the desert which lures to destruc-
ton, the Dead Sea apple that turns TO ashes
the lips. Instead OF prosperity. in those four
years there decrease of % 100000 head Of live
stock and a shrnkage Of SS2S0O0O00 in the value of
farm animals together with decline Of $4,000 900
in the value of farm crops.
THE QUESTION OF FINANCE
The change from debt paying to a debt making
policy revealed the utter inability of Democracy to
meet and mnster great economic and financial
problems. Four years ago this country was filled
with alarm and forebodings Of evil prevailed every
where. The Democratic party offered as a panacea
for depression and disaster one William Jennings
Bryan and the free and unlimited coinage OF silver
The Republican party true to It's
guided by the same lofty patriotism by which it
inspired when in 1860 it chose as its leader
that matchless genius, the immortal Lincoln. the
brave and generous hearted who plloted the
Nation through the dark night Of bitter strife into
the sunlight of tranquility; So also in 1896 1t
chose its standard bearer that brave soldier,
intrepid patriot and statesman Major William Nc
KinleV.
In prophetic parance he designated as the
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OF the duty which he expects us to perfo--, a.
Convention. with the heartiest kind ~ m IN this
and regard for the voice of this great sympathy
Chairman on behalf of the deIegatiS1 Ing Mr.
compinented me with the privilege Tillcn has
exerCise-aye, on behalf OF ali New-E-nsIa-is now to
towns and cities have been responsive -. whose
the character that has entered into the SS-one OF
lfe-with all the earnestness that I can co,asloEs
second the nomination OF Theodore RooSava.Ieah d
NeW-York e'1 OF
A MESSAGE FROM THE WEST
Mr. Murray's speech was applauded and =,
chairman recognized General James NJ Ash.a-
of Washington. who said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of thu g.,
ton We here from the great the gSS--Fsn-
and the mighty Northwest We come - rLlg
my worthy predecessor, the great States ~ St7et
England. in the mighty Northeast. We coT1a -SseW-
the gateway of the treasure land OF AI7sIEe 'yn
land which Will make the free coinage of "a, NE
sink into inSisnihcanCe. The name OF S-55sef
Roosevelt is known at every dreside throHSS-ole
the great, the magnificent mountains ana 9I.out
the broad plains of the Northwest FSveryurrSaO US
is the symbol of American herOism and Arne-too.t
manhood When We came here had in o@
minds for this exalted position eninent iDtOo-r
national 1urst, an eminent diplomat the -
Bartlett Trip. Of the Great Northwest -'0n
UNITY OF EAST AND WEST
We have said. from the commencement =, a.
were possible to secure the nomination ana az
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DELEGATES GROW RESTLESS.

When Mr.. Yerkes concluded he received
round of applause that echoed and re-echoed
through the hall As he turned TO resume his
seat on the platform Senator Hanna arose and
cordially grasped his hand.
Almost instantly from all parts of the hall
came the cry: Vote" Vote" Delegates and
spectators We're becoming uneasy. They wanted
action. not oratory Disregarding the call for a
vote. Chairman Lodge recognized George
knight head of the California delegation. AS
he appeared upon the platform and addressed
the Convention his first sentence. ringing
through the great building like a trumpet call
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broader people on account OF these achievements.
of tho world No questions his prowess or his
bravery AS the result of these campaigns and
a result of the American spirit, my fellow citizens,
from home with a musket in his hands. says to
tyranny: Halt Who comes there?'' and the
same spirit says to the beleaguered hosts of
liberty: Hold the fort for am coming" Thus
says the spirit of Americanism- Now, gentlemen
of the Convention: place before you this distin;
gushed leader of RepUblicanism of the United
States, this leader of the aspirations of the people
whose hearts right and this leader OF the aspt
rations of the young men of this country. Their
hearts and conscienCes are with this young leader
whom l shall for the Vice Presidency of the
United States, Theodore Roosevelt, Of New-YOrk.
THE CROWD GOES WILD.
The demonstration which followed the an
nouncement by Colonel Young of Governor
Roosevelt as the candidate was not second to
that accorded TO the Presidents name. The
vast assemblage sprang to its feet and State
emblems, pampas pUmes, handkerchefs and
hats fairly filled the air. The band in the main
gallery began TO play "ThereI Be a Hot Time
in the Old Town Tonight" and the delegates
began marching around the hail. filing past
Governor Roosevelt as he sat in the NewYork
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acceptance OF Governor Roosevelt together with
that grand character Of American history, the emil
neut the NIustrfous and the patriotic American
soldier, William Mckinley, II would be the great
est ticket, the graldesJ ticket, and the strongest
which be placed before the American people.
Now, gentlemen Of the Convention beneath the
banner Of Mckinley and Roosevelt the West VIII
unite with the mighty East and 20 before the
shrine OF the people We have fears. You viii
find that when the ballot is November
the West has with the entire country woven
above the sirile Of Columbia the guerdOn OF pOitt-
cal power and political freedom, you VIII find that
when you count the ballots from the States OF
the setting sun they viii read for Mckinley and
for Roosevelt. and We Will clasp that Erdle In
Republican victory.
DEPEW RESPONDS TO CALL
'Depew. Depew." demanded the delegates IN
tumultuous chorus and as they called the New
York Senator came out from his delegation
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Governor Roosevelt taking him by the arm anu
urging him forward to the platform The sen
ator said:
Gentlemen OF the Convention: Permit me 90 80 30
TO YOU at the outset that l not upon tns wi
gramme, but l Will gladly perform the pea a.
ala every other delegation for Colonel Ro9sevssiSS
for ViCe-Presideut OF the United states Wish
When Colonel Roosevelt expressed TO US ne "a m
that he should be considered We respS,Sv'e olr
and we proposed 10 place in nomination ~ " r5ou.
unanimous vote our Ileutenant-G Governor. me IA
Timothy t. Woodruff tApplause1 Now tn ncv an
Colonel has responded 70 the call or inc ~ Work
ton and the demand Of the people, New in
wtthdraws Mr.. Woodruff and puts Rooseveil rim
nomipatOn / had the pleasure OF nominating ,s IN.
TWO wears ago for Governor when all the sisSI
pointed TO the loss Of New-YOrk IN the eIeC EN-
but ne charged up and down the old Stat0 -
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men seconding the nomination Of William Mckin-
lev They come from the forest ana the farm the
mountain and the valley, the North. the south the
East ard the West. They are the voices OF happy
homes OF gaddened hearts, Of busting. tolllns'
striving earnest. prosperous millions OF Fe-estaD-
lished business re-cmplOycd labor. Teopened ldcio-
Ties renewed National credit and faith
In all the whole broad land every furnace fire tIlat
roaTs every spindle that sings, every "hisle llat
blows every mountain torrent sent 70 toll every
anvil that rings every locomotive that screams,
every steamship that ploughs the. man, ever
mighty wheel that turns, all axe joining IN the
tic America secondnE the nomination OF our great
President william Mckinley.
And who is William Mckinley? Born % the com
mon people struggling up through the environ
1nents OF humble b0yhood ard toll he stands TO-DAY
before the world the foremost representative Of az
thai is most glorious and grand in our uphiteu
civilization.
THE PRESIDENTS RECORD.
Who IS william Mckinley? A citizen-soldier Of
the Republic. the hoy volunteer, knghted by ms
country's commission for daring deeds in the lore
front Of desperate battle. His Alma Mater was the
tented field his diploma Of yalor bore the same
signs. true Gid the Emancipation fFoclanalloi
When Sheridan. summoned by the mighty roar OF
doubtful battles. rode maoly down from Nlllchhs-
ter aud drew nigh the shattered and retrea tlhs
columns Of his army, the hrst man he met 10 KNOW
was a young lieutenant engaged IN Ile desperate
work Of ralying and reforming the mon mes
ready the coming Of the master whose pres
ence and genius alone could Wrest victory from 1e-
feat That young lieutenant Of the Shenan MOAN mas
been rallying and forming the Union hnes from
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RESULTS OF FOUR YEARS.

We believe that with the same leadership, the
same policies that gave US victory IN 1880, Ihat
same winning Will be repeated in 1900 Then It was
a campaign Of instruction, of argument, OF promise
and rely in our plans and purposes Now it viii
he a campaign in which viii show what mas
Iean aCcomniished prophecies fulfilled and pledges
redeemed; it viii be presentaon Of aftqaAe e5
will have shifting panorama for the present as
compared with the past and, whether this com
bV the public press by the pamphlet, in the mar
vellous lines of modern progress. it will present an
ergumerf so forClble that the minds Of people can
not escape it. If there be left among US PLAIN,
1nmns that followed President McI<in!eys leader
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shadow Of their own flag. That is the Indictment
against It. -
It is going to have a Fourth OF July in Kansas
City, wonder why the Fourth of July was picked
out? The Fourth of July. Do you remember when
bugIes sang the night cloud had lowered
their watch in the SKY
And thousands had sunk the ground oveTpoweFed'
The weary sleep and the wounded to die,
that man (pointing portrait of Mckinney slept
with his heart on the flag, and Democrat did
that in those days ,,-,, =,
cause when that wearied pathfinder, Fremont.
crossed the level plains. climbed the mountains OF
rocks and viewed the promised land, the DeInoCIatS
did not count her as part Of this great Natlonal
Union. All through the acquisition or CaltoIhia
thew used the same argument on the stump ana IN
the United States Senate as is used at the pFessnt
time and feel in California the injustice OF that
kind of an argument, and you Democrats, II you
want to hear anything about anti-eNpanslon. ger
COrW-fns speech OF lS47 and read II. and there Is
not an anti-expansonist in the land that can make
Ike Il TODAY.
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National Endorsement voices coming across me
waters from our new to old shores; voices com
ing from insular possessions TO TINS VeneraoIe
city where a Nation was born consecrated TO lib
erty. to freedom ard to Independence, and where
fitting place for this UNIVERSAL chorus 70
sound forth than IN this oIdtime city? Now gente--
men. these voices hat would come from ABROAD
wound ring At ever, home from which for the first
tine the flag Of freedom floats, and that by the
orders of our President. Furthermore, to-day they
are linked TO our progress and to our destiny, ana
therein stable government, domestic t3nqullllty
ana Christian civilization are assured 70 them, ahG
Just as Lincon's name sounds to the em2nclpatea
slave and his children, the name or President
Mckinley Will be TO these liberated millions or
political serfs.
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ship four years ago will be doubled in enthusiasm
and numbers this year.
sECrIoNALLsM MIPED on.

In 1896 we gave you an old representative slave
holding State: by SO doing removed one charge
against our party-that it was sectional The Ohio
River was crossed; Republicanism marched south
ward, and this sectional line disappeared from the
map. We will do II again. We will stu snow the
people IL the North and the South and the East
that Republicanism-t the language of our dis
tirguiShed chairnan-Tneans action, and Is always
moving forward A Kentucklan. a lover of my
State. believing in the integrity and honesty
of her citizens. I have the fullest confidence In
them; I believe they will make final response 70
right arguments. and that that response will he
electors to vote for President William Mckinley
for reelection.
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caught the fancy Of the assemblage, and he was
cheered enthusiastically. His speech. in part.
follows:
We all know what the Democratic party is We
all know what the Democratic party was we al
know what the Democratic party Will be until the
crack OF DOM. believe that II has often been said
that our forefathers bulded better than they knew
/ say. no; they knew better when they had an
opportunity OF building. They had the history OF
the past; they had the oppression and the journey
that brought them 10 these shores. They knew the
mistakes Of the governments OF the Old World and
they tried best they knew to avert ana avoid
them in the building Of this and great nation.
One thing stamped upon their hearts ana theiG
minds: Freedom TO all and equal rights DeIore the
law. and that has been one Of the caTdnai prin-
clpes OF the Republican party. Washington was
in favor OF protection Jefferson in favor OF ex-
pansion and the Republican party assumed those
great principles in 1856 and has deserted hose
great cardinal principles that have been productive
OF much good.
THE EVILS OF DEMOCRACY.
The Democratic party has always had the arm
OF labor in a sling the Democratic party mas black
ened the eye of commerce, the Democratic party
has crushed the foot OF progress II has put Uncle
Sam bed every time II has had anything to do
with the Government. And. besides that, II seeks
alliances with the vicious and the outcast OF other
lands that do have abiding place under the
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MKINLEY's ELECTION SURE.

California comes here to second California favors
with enthusiasm the nomination OF William Nc
Kinlev To-day he stands one beloved at nome
before ali the nations Of the earth and as one OF
the greatest and best rulers that ever graced the
Presidential chair Of the United States November
will soon be here. and there will be no doubt as 70
the result The ballots now are counted in the
minds and hearts of the American people, and four
more years of respect law, respect to the nag
and Of hope and faith in the perpetuity OF Amer
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ognized Michael ]. Murray. of Massachusetts
who spoke as follows:

Gentlemen OF the Convention: Massachusetts COM
missions me, through her delegation TO speak to
you. We who come from the Old Bay state know
and love and appreciate the Governor Of New
York. He has many times been welcomed within
our borders and we have for him that high appre-
citation which Massachusetts manhood always has
for thoroughgoing, fighting Republican. We yield
to him fun measure of devotion unsurpassed by
that OF any other delegation upon the floor of this
Convention. His life TO Is embodiment OF
those qualities which appeal everywhere To Amert-
can manhood. and which are sufficient guarantee
OF the kind of public service that ne will render
In this new and nigh position of responsibility 10
the American people.
Gentlemen OF the Convention, behalf of tho
State OF Massachusetts which has furnished to the
President OF the United States of the best as
sistants that he has enjoyed in his Cabinet mindful
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who arose 10 also second the nomination on
behalf Of the South. Mr.. Yerkes is a straight
and tall Kentuckian. with a strong voice, and
his speech was heard all over the hail He said:
Hr Chairman and Fellow Delegates: The supreme
thought IN my mind this moment IS what
mains to be said that ought 10 be said; and in
tine Of danger ones thought naturally turns TO his
home recall that in the historic Republican Con-
venton Of 1896 liberty loving men from my State
sat delegates in that body. In contrast with
immense audience, this huge hall with its splendor
OF decoration and its superb equipment gather
ing would seem 10 be Of small import. But in de-
Vofion freedom. !n intensity and force of
ance, In eternal results that assembage has no
peer IA the history OF conventions.
Forty years after that body adjourned Kentucky
for the first time gave her electoral vote 20 Re
publican Presidential candidate. Major William Nc
Kfnley. Recognized citadel Of Democracy, she
had capitulated 10 the Republicans in the noted
State campaign Of 1895 She was Republican in 1896
Republican in 1899 is Republican to-day, and as
such seconds this nomination.
MULTTTUDEs PRAISE PRESIDENT
II would be- gentlemen. but fitting tribute 10 our
president and 20 the industrial commercial. diplo-
matte and martial victories Of his Administration
" every State placed the stamp OF its approval
upon hif course Of conduct and If opportunity were
given there would jon this majestic chorus OF
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ROII,cA1L OF THE STATES.

As Governor Mount closed the Convention
again demanded vote and the chairman an
nounced that the roll Of States would be called
for the vote on the nomination for President.
At 12:37 o'clock the vote began. The galleries
were noticeably attentive. and there no
usual demonstration among the delegates until
NETWORKS vote Has announced ny b. B. Odel.
This brought out round of applause When
Pennsylvania vote was announced by Senator
Quay many Of the delegations arose and cheered.
Some of the States were not content with
casting their votes for Mckinley. but the chair
man announced the vote which the candidate
would receive in November At the call of
Hawaii the delegations stood and cheered the
announcement from the new possessions Of its
two votes for Mckinley
THE UNANIMOUS CHOICE ANNOUNCED.
The tally clerks quickly made the official sum
mary and handed It TO the chairman. Mr..
Lodge took the paper. and. advancing 10 the
front of the stage, said:
The total vote cast is $50. William Mckinley
and The chairman declares that William Nc
kinley is your nominee for the Presidency for
the term beginning on March /, 1901
Again pandernsniun. broke loose in one swell
ing chorus or enthusiasm for the candidate Up
great audience men and women. mingllng their
shouts The band played Rally Round the
Flag" and the Hamilton Club OF Chicago
marched down the aisle preceded by New-York
and followed by Pennsylvania.
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Advance Agent of Prosperity" He proclaimed the
wisdom Of opening the shops mills and factories 10
and unlimited coinage Of silver. In full faith and
needle turns to The pole He was triumphant and
with the beginning Of his Administration came the
awoke the slumbering industries The whir Of
wheels the hum OF spindes the cIangthg OF nam NJ
labors rejoicing The magic wand OF prosperity
plenty to the homes of toers throughout the length
that Rad Been T turned backward on the dial Of
time by Democratic incompetency and misrule once
Of President Mckinley. An annual increase of $500;
n eur GT fd Fas wm 6e eeed a4d
passed are economic truths-a part Of history that
eioquence the splendid Administration of this just
and far seeing statesman. Sound financial legtsla,
ton has increased the volume and established
the value Of our currency.
PRESIDENTS CONDUCT OF WAR.
ImPesd BY dqtys cal and the pie lssaGings OF the
the cruel and arrogant kingdom of Spain Grand
~ our patriotic President met the grave re-
withstood the cIamor for precpitate haste that
characterizes rash men who are disPosed 70 rush
conservatism born of greatness. with a quality OF
scendent ability that challenges admiration, he
met the issues and carefully prepared LOT the clSn
hundred days he organized and equipped a volun-
ton Of this army he defeated the land forces OF
Spain and destroyed her fleets without the loss TO
this Nation of war vessel and with a loss OF
fare. The military and naval power or the nited
States thus exalted before the nations Of the
earth. and the name of William Mckinney became
hunored and extolled by the people OF all lands.
Like Abraham Lincoln, our President has been
made the target of abuse by men who Will yet IN
the CalmeT moments Of CandOr eXtol his fairness,
his efficiency, his fidelity and his greatness
TERRITORIES EXTENDED.
Sons Of illustrious sires who wore the Blue and
the Gray have unitedly carried Old Glory to vic
tory They have planted the ensign OF liberty, the
flag Of Union. in the Antilles ana in the Orient,
q q a covenant and promise OF better
government to the inhabitants.
Mighty problems urforestalled have arisen They
have been and being met in this period
OF transition this history making geography chang
Ing epoch Of the world. We need a man, we must
have a man, equal to the grave Responsiveness that
may arise Platforms cannot forecast policies for
unforeseen emergencies.
give time like this demands
minds faith and ready hands,
nj men. crowned. who live above the tog
pubic duty and in private thinking
This Convention has named such man. there
fore take great pleasure in secOndinE the nomina-
ton Of him who stands before the world clear
headed clean handed. strong hearted-a patriot
Statesman and hero. n typical American, a Chris
tian gentleman. William Mckinley.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WEST

We have said. from the commencement =, A..
were possible to secure the nomination ana az