Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-28

by Senator Quay many of the
delega tons arose and cheered
Some of the states We're not content
with casting their votes for Mckinley.
but the chairman announced the vote
which the candidate would receive in No
vember. AT the call of Hawaii the dele
cations stood and cheered the announce
ment of the new possession of its two
votes for Mckinley.
The tally clerks quickly made the Off
cial summary and handed it to the chair
man. Mr. Lodge took the paper and adj
vancng to the front of the stage said:
Unanimous on First Ballot.
The total vote cast is $50. William Nc
Kinley has received $50 votes. 1t is d
clares that William Mckinley is YOUR
nominee for the presidency for the term
beginning March 4, 1901" Now again
pandemonum broke loose in one swelling
chorus of enthusiasm for the new candi-
date. Up went the plumes and standards
Up stood the great audience, men and
women. mingling their shouts and their
frantic demonstration.
The band played Rally Round the
Flag" and the Hamilton club of Chica-
go marched down the aisle. preceded by
New York and followed by Pennsylvania.
ROOSEVELT FOlt VICE PRESIDENT
Hero of san Juan Hill Named as Me-
lNiniey's Running Mate.
Mr.. Lodge warned the noisy and dem
onstra,ive throngs that there was still
vital business to be done. and announced
that the call of states would proceed fol-
nominations for the vice presidency.
AS the ma me of Alabama was called on the
roll of states, for nomination OF candidates
Tor vice president the announcement was
made by the chairman of the delegation
that Alabama would yield to Iowa to pre-.
sent a candidate.
Chairman Lodge then recognized Col
Late Young, one of the Iowa delegates at
large and editor of the Des MoiEes (la)
Capital. Col. Young was in Cuba at the
time Roosevelt led his gallant rough rid
ers up San Juan hill, and his reference tc
the governors campaign was eloquent anC
touching.
The demonstration which followed the
announcement by Col. Young of Gov.
Roosevelt as the candidate of the young
men Of the country, who represented the,
desires and their ambitions and embodied
their patriotism and Americanisn, was not
second to that accorded the president :
name.
Roosevelt" Teddy" Roosevelt, "
came from all quarters of the hall. The
governor sat unmoved, tanning himself
desperately and shaking his head mega
lively at the calls for his appearance.
| it appearing that there would be no other
candidates.
| 1t took some minutes to restore order
| Chairman Lodge vigorously pounding his
| desk and appealing to the assemblage
! Partial order was restored, and the rol
| call proceeded. each delegation as called
casting their votes for Roosevelt unani-
mously.
At the conclusion of the call, Chairman
Lodge announced that Gov. Roosevelt hac
received 929 votes. one delegate in the con-
vention not voting. This delegate was
Gov Roosevelt himself, who refrainec
from voting with the New York delegation
| Chairman Lodges announcement tina
Gov Roosevelt had been nominated fol
vice president evoked a burst OF applause
that fairly shook the great steel-girdlee
building to its foundations.
Gov. Roosevelt, now the candidate fol
vice president. was surrounded by dele
! gates, showering congratulate tons upor
| Convention AdjOurnx.
| The serious work of the convention wa:
now practically over, and only few de
| tails remained to be performed A resolu
ton by Gen. Grosvenor was agreed to TO
an official print of the convention pro
ceedings and a reprint of the proceeding
| of four years ago. Another resolution EN-
powered the national committee to til
| vacancies on the committee. On motion
of Col. Dick, Senator Lodge was PLACED
at the head of the committee to notify tn
president OF his nomination. and Senate
Wolcott at the head of the committee t,
notify the vice presidential nominee,
Resolutions of thanks to Mr.. Lodge ant
to Mr.. Wolcott for their able services a
presiding officers were unanimously adopt
ed; also thanks to Mayor Ashbridge, 0
Philadelphia. for the hospitality of the cit.
and 20 all officials of the convention. Thi
closed the work, and at 2:l4, on motic.i 0
Serene Payne, OF New York. the republic
an convention of 1900 adjourned sine die.
| Hanna Again Chosen.
The national committee met in the room
back Of the convention hall immediatel
: after the adjournment of the convention
: AS soon as the committee was assemble
Senator Hanna was nominated and re
elected chairman for the next four year.