Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
MCKINLEY and Roosevelt.


are planning various outings for the
afternoon, and many Of them, certain
that the whole affair Is settled, will not
be seen In their seats at all. Shortly
before midnight Chairman Hanna
issued q statement officially ANNOUNCE
ing that the administration forces
favored tho man that the majority Of
the delegate, wished nominated and
limiting that Roosevelt was the man.
He suggested that Roosevelt be Domi-
mated by reclamation. The message
that President Mckinley sent early
Yesterday morning by telephone
from the White House greatly simpii-
fled the situation.
The third and final session OF the re-
publican convention was called to order
at 1926 o'clock this morning by Chair
mao Lodge. He had some difficulty in
getting order and succeeded only after
rapping vigorously half 3 dozen times
aud appealing to the delegates to be
seated. The Right Rev. Archbishop
Ryan, of Philadelphia, then opened the
proc edins wit, prayer. An inn wa
ton upon the incidents of tie two pre-
cediog days was created by him mo
tiobiug to the II 900 people in the hall
to rise while he offered the invocation.
The Arch bishop was clad In the pur-
pie robes OF his high Catholic office.
Senator Quay was recogniz I'D and
withdrew the amendment he offered
Yesterday to the rules providing for q
= - ha haaio nf a fiOn
the convention. The announcement
was greeted with great cheering.
Chairman Lodge then advanced to
the front of the platform and said:
1.-THE next business ia the Domina-
lion for next President OF the United
States." At this the convention yelled
itself hoarse. The roll OF States was
called, beginning with Alabama.
Alabama yields to the State OF
Ohio" said National Committeeman
Dimmick. Chairman Lodge thereupon
recognized Senator Foraker, of OHIO.
AS Foraker proceed up the aisle to the
platform, the applause was general all
over the hall.
Alabama yields to Ohio and | thank
Alabama for that action" said Senator
Foraker. alabama has 80 yielded,
however, by the reason OF the fact that il
gives Ohio superhuous duty to per-
form. Our candidate for Pr lsideniIhas
been slready nominated, FrJm one
end Ct the land to the other, there is
but one name mentioned for President
on the republican ticket-tbat man is
the first choice of every other man.
William Mckinley, OF Ohio"
No sooner had Foraker mentioned
McKinley's name than bedlsm broke
loose in the hall. The big band struck
up "RallyRound the Flag Boys" The
delegates and visitors were instantly on
their feet. Everybody was yelling and
waving something. Standing in front
OF The stage was Mark Hanna, waving
fran ically big bunch of red, white aud
blue psmpas erass. The Irious stand
ards OF the States were pulled from
their places and carried to the platform
and hoisted around Hanna. The cheer
ing was increased. The building fairly
shook from the stamping of feet. The
standard bearers left the platform and
marched around the ball singing SOLO
ry, Glory, Hallelujah."
When the demonstration had subsid
ed Chairman Lodge recognized Gov.
Roosevelt.
Mr.. Roosevelt said he arose to second
the nomination of William Mckinley,
OF Ooio, the one of the presidents
who had to face more important prob
lens than any president since the Nigh
ty Lincoln had faced them. Four years
ago, the republicans had nominated
Mckinley and it was but short time
before he became the candidate not only
Of the republican party, but otall those
who loved the national honor. Most
OF bis speech was in praise of the adj
ministration, the Spanish and PHILIPPINE
war i'm sginary prosperity OF the country
etc.
At the conclusion OF Roosevelt's re-
marks Senator Thurston of Nebraska
took the stand to second the nomina-
ton.
The vote was finally taken and Nc
Kinley was nominated unanimously at
1916.
Great and tumultous applause fol-
lowed, and Mr.. Hanna led the applause
There was renewed applause and
laughter when an elephant strobe up
the aisle. 1t was not real beast, but
a delegate made up to look like one.
The elephant marched around the
delegates seats while the band played.
The nomination of Roosevelt for Vice
President was the signal for demon
station that equslled if it did not ex-
coed that with which Mckinley had
been greeted. The New York delega.
ton led ia the cheering. Flags, hats,
canes, and handkerchief were waved.
Mr.. Murray, of Massachusetts, with
drew Longs name. He paid high
compliment to Secretary Long, his ref
erencss being received with applause.
He said Long was one OF the wisest
and most patriotic men the administra
ton had. Mr.. Murray said he took
great pleasure in seoonding the nomi-
nation of Roosevelt.
Others, including Mr.. Depew follow
ed in short speeches favoriDg Roosevelt
At 1:5S p. m. bslloting began on
nomination for Vice President and
Roosevelt was nominated, he receiving
925 vJtes out OF 926, Roosevelt not vote
ing.
Senator Carter, of Montana, offered
resolution which was adopted, author
izing the national committee to fill all
vacancies In its membership.
General Dick, of Ohio, offered a
resolution, appointing Senator Lodge
to be ths chairman of the committee to
notify the President and Senator VOL |
colt chairman OF the committee TO no
thy the Vice President and that the |
ceremony should take place on July II |