The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-06-26

from Canton, o., made its way to the
nall and broke out with tho peeling
strains of the national anthem. The
whole audience roso to its feot and
remained standing until it was con-
cludcd.
AS the anthem closed Chairman
Lodge announced tho opening invo-
cation by Archbishop Ryan.
The distinguished prolate wore
tho suporb purple robe of his high
station, falling to his feet, and open
front showing tho heavy chain and
golden cross, emblcmatic of his
oflico. He paused until the assem-
blago had risen and bowed thoir
hoads, and then his strong, rich
voice rolled out prayer filled with
sentiment Of the responsibility rest
ing upon tho party hero assem-
bled
When tho striking figure of tho
archbishop, with tho finish of tho
prayer, disappeared in tho throng on
the stngr, the guvol foil TO mako
quiet for the moro practical work
Of the convention.
QUAY WITHDRAW HIS AAIENDNENT.
Mr. Qnay announced the with
dra"al of tho amendment proposing
change in rules and 2, referring
to repres "ntation in National con"an-
tons. This wAH accepted by the
Southern delegates Us q concession
to them and they arose cnmnsse,
cheering wildly at tho withdrawal Of
the proposition.
MIR. Lodge sdyanced TO the front
Of tho platform and said:
"Undor tho rules nominations for
the Office Of President Of the United
States arc now in order. Tho State
Of Alabama is recognized"
a tall and wartby Alabanian
stood on his chair and by prcarrango
ment answered:
"Alabama yields to Ohio"
This was the signal for the recog-
milton of Senator Foraker who made
tho speech ronominating Mr.. McIIin
10y as the Republican candidate for
President. Then tho cheers began
and wild scene ensued.
FORAKER NoMINArEs MKINLEY.
Amid Il tumult Of applause Sena-
tor Foraker went to the platform and
when quiet was restored began to
speak, first thanking Alabama for
their courtesy in yielding, but at
tributing the fact to the overwhel-
ming popularity Of the candidate.
AS Mr.. Foraker continued he was re-
poatcdly interrupted with cheers.
His announcement that the nomina-
ton of Mckinley was equal to an
election IN November brought vocif-
erous cheers.
Briefly Senator Foraker advorted
to the record Of the President in
peace and in war as ono of tie most
remarkable in American history.
"In war and in peace" said he,
while the delegates and spectators
echoed the refrain of the sentiment
expressed, che has been found equal
to all extraordinary requirements.
In all American history there has
beon no chapter more brilliant than
that written by the United States
with him as chief.
Foraker continued his speech at
Lib q. M, and the audience went
wild for Mckinley. Banners wore
caught up and waved, the band
played and there was great rejoicing.
The demonstration lasted fifteen
minutes.
Roosevelt took tho platform. The
uproar was renewed and lasted five
minutes. Roosevelt said he rose to
second the nomination. Somebody
applauded every word he spoke.
Thurston followed, and Yerks, of
Kentucky, also seconded the nomi
nation. Delegates howlod for the
vote but Lodge recognized Knight,
of California, who also seconded the
nomination. Mckinley was nomi-
mated at 1880 by acclamation amid
wild cheering and great domonstra.
ton. ...
ROOSEVELT FOR WOE. pRHsIDENT.
Chairman T,o1oa ordoro5 hn