Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-22
At 1H||E| WHITE HOUSE
How President Mckinley Received
the News Of the Republican
Convention.
Bulletin Announcing His Nomina.
tion Received With Quiet Dig
nifty and No Comment.
Sends a Message Of Consratulation
to Governor Roosevelt-Ohio
Delegation Arrives.
Washington, June 22.-President Nc.

Washington, June 22.-President Nc
kinley heard that he had been renomi-.
mated by the national republican con-
vention at Philadelphia at 12:45 O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon. He was seated at
his desk in the room where the cabinet
is wont to meet when ii press bulletin.
Was handed to him by Col. Montgom-s
cry, superintendent of the white house.
The bulletin simply announced the
nomination of William Nc
kinley for the presidency.
The president read the bulletin earn
lestly. He did not smile, but simply
turned around and handed the piece of
paper to Secretary Col-telyou. who stood
near The secretary read it and imme-
diately extended his hand. The presi-
dent shook the outstretched hand of
MIR. Cortelyou and was then felicitated
in turn by Col. Bingham, who was also
in the room. and then by Col. Montgomz
cry. A few words We're exchanged and
the president arose. the bulletin was
handed him and he Withdrew
His first thought was&of his invalid
Wife, who was awaiting news of this
kind in her own apartments. President
Mckinley Went TO her straightwaS and
readsthe bulletin to Mrs. Nc KinleA. He
was absent for ten minutes or more. and
on returning found that congratulatory
messages had begun to pour in at a
rapid rate.
The president had quite an extended
conversation with Senator Cullom, who
f,.pt 1aI xalv IN, 40
morning The senior Illinois senator
went TO the white house shortly after
the news#of Governor Roosevelt's nom
shortly before O'Clock, While the presi-
dent was at lunch.
The president was frank in asserting
TO the senator as he did to several old
friends. that the nomination of the
rough rider greatly pleased him. 1t is
known that at the outset President Nc
kinley preferred Roosevelt as his run
ming mate. believing that the COVER
nor's magnificent record az al military
man and as man Of affairs. not to
speak of his splendid achievements as
chief executive of the state of New
York, united in making him the strong
est man that could be named.
After Col. Roosevelt visited Washing
ton and talked with the president and
explained that he felt he could serve his
party better by trying again for the
governorship. Mr. Mckinley with reluc-
ltance. it is believed. abandoned the hope
| of having the gallant New Yorker with
| him on the ticket.
AT no time, however, did the presi-
dent throw out a hint that he preferred
| one man to another, but allsof the time
from the beginning of the skirmish hi
has maintained silence. wishing t.
leave the convention unhampeyed ir
1.-the slightest degree.
1 The upshot of the work of the con-
vention that has just adjourned
naturally is a source of keen satisfac-
4 ton to President Mckinley under the
circumstances. He was in high spirit:
l.all the afternoon and last night as .
/ result. He has received barrelsiul Of
! congratulatory messages from all ovel
4 the country and from friends abroad
Soon after he was informed that Theo
dore Roosevelt had been nominated a!
vice president he sent the following
i dispatch:
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Philadel
a high and deserving honor. l extent
my hearty congratulations.
'sWILLIAAI A1'kINLEY.''
4 Governor Roosevelt replied in sim
4 liar vein to the president.
4 The president does not expect I
I make any statement relative to the &C
& ton Of the convention until the com
mittee on notification appears befor
him, which may be at any time With
the next fortnight. True at variou
times he made casual illusions to
probable victory next fall. but beyon
this was careful not TO say aEythin
excepting as it related to his pleasui'
on hearing he good tidings
Shortly before o'cloch last nigh
the Canton delegation at Philadelphia
with its own band, marched 10 the ex
|;ecutive mansion, The fellow townsme
fof the president are full of pride owe
his nomination and they made no al
tempt to conceal their pleasure q
reaching the white house last nigh
The Marine band was on hand to flu,
nish music. but on the approach Of II
j. Canton delegation the celebrated az
X gregation gracefully surrendered.
. The Canton delegation marched u
the avenue on its way to the viii,
house and large crowd along ii
/ route cheered it enormously. AS
lneared the white house gates its ban
! struck up fMy Country" Cheers. do
I fing of hats and waving Of handke
} chiefs greeted the national anthem TT
/ president showed that he appreciate
4 the visit of the Cantonians to the u
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