Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-07-18
M'K|NLEY IS NOTIFIED
President Receives Republican
Committee at His Can.
e.. ton Home.
WEATHER BRIGHT AND CLEAR.
He Gives q Cordial Greeting to All His
Friends-RooseveltN Notified at
Oyster Bay, N. Y.

Canton, o., July 13.-"Real McKin-
ley weather" is what the people of
Canton said when the day dawned
bright and clear with crisp breeze
and warm sun dispelling all evil
dences of the nights severe storm. At
the Mckinley residence the effects Of
the blow were seen in tn disarrangG
ment of the flag decorations and the
big luncheon tent, but these were
soon fixed up and everything was in
readiness for the ceremonies at the
appointed time. The second notitica-
ton 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 accessories were similar
to the occasion four years ago.
President Greets His Friends.
The president wore a white fedora
hat with slight rakish tilt toward
the left side, a broad eXpanse of white
vest and a sack coat of very democrat
ic appearance, was also part of his
costume. He greeted different arrivals
in most cordial and friendly manner
singing out familiar friends for
friendly Fluctuations. A large space in
the front yard was roped off and filed
with chairs for the notification party
and distinguished guests. Tables were
also provided for the press. Outside
the roped space numerous photograph
lie outfits were set up and trained on
the point where the speaking was to
take place. Chairman Lodge and the
members of the notification committee,
together with Chairman Hanna and
members of the national committee ar
rived an a special train from Cleveland
at IL o'clock. They were met at the
station by the citizens committee in
charge Of the arrangements and with
a band of music. escorted to the home
Of President Mckinley.
Senator Lodge Notifies Mckinley.
Senator Cabot Lodge of Massachu-
sets stood upon the same porch and
in the presence of vast multitude
officially announced to President Nc
Kinley that he was the unanimous
choice of the Republican national con-
vention for president. The speech of
Senator Lodge and the response of Mr..
Mckinley were intended to be more
than formal, and to a certain extent
form the basis upon which the cam
paign is to be fought this year. For
that reason especial attention was
given to their utterances by the many
prominent Republicans who were
present.
Mckinley Responds.
The senator's remarks were fire.
quently interrupted with applause.
5en Senator Lodge closed and Presi-
uent Mckinley mounted the stand the
whole vast concourse Of people arose
and cheered heartily and enthusiastic
ally. 1t was some moments before the
president could begin his remarks. He
had a manuscript of his speech in his
hand, but referred to it only at long
long intervals. When he mentioned
the NEW people under our care" there
was a hearty burst of applause. The
president concluded his response as
follows:
No Retreat Now.
II cannot conclude without congrat-
ulating my countrymen upon the strong
national sentiment which finds ex-
preston in every part of our common
country and the increased respect with
which the American name is greeted
throughout the world. We have been
moving in untried paths, but our steps
have been guided by honor and duty.
There will be no turning aside, no
wavering, no retreat. No blow has
been struck except for liberty and hui
mainly, and none will be. We will
perform without fear. every national
and international obligation. The Re-
publican party was dedicated to free
dom forty-four years ago. 1t has been
the party of liberty and emancipation
from that hour; not of profession but
of performance.
Another Opportunity for the Party.
II broke the shackles of 100000
slaves and made them free, and to
the party of Lincoln has come another
supreme opportunity which it has
bravely met in the liberation of TO-
100000 of the human family from the
yoke of Imperialism. In its solution
of great problems, in its performance
of high duties, it has had the support
of members of all parties in the past
and confidently invokes their co-opera-
ton in the future. Permit me to ex-
press, Mr.. Chairman, my most sincere
appreciation of the complimentary
terms In which you convey the official
notice of my nomination, and my
thanks to the members of the commit
tees and to the great constituency
which they represent for this addition
al evidence of their favor and support"