Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-19
became apparent that he had finally


consented
The delegates had. as is usually the
case. repaired to the convention city
some days prior to the date for which
| it was called. June It'll, 1892. And -
was very observable to all that many
of the delegates who were pledged to
the then president, and especially those
from the southern states, We're federal
office holders appointed by himself 10
official position. This gave renewed
Zest to his oponents and 1t was publicly
charged that, aside from the crowd oil
Office holders, who We're aiding MS re-
nomination. there were at least l3u DEL
eeates who held office under appoint
ment from President Harrison. Events
that We're bringing Governor Mckinley
to the front We're rapidly unfolding
Suddenly on the eve of the convention,
something of the most sensational char-
acter happened. The resignation OF Nj.
Blaine from the cabinet vas projected
like bolt of lightning from a clear
sky, and the convention stood aglast.
uncertain what would happen next. TO
many of the adherents of Mr.. Blaine OF
whom had long been one. this last UNI
happy move on his part was so eloquent
of falling power that II seemed unWlse
to longer persist in an effort to nomln-
ate and elect him president. With
fixed conviction that, in view of the ac-
| tive opposition to President Harrison,
| it would be equally unwise to choose
him. to whom could the hearts OF those
delegates placed in such dilemma,
turn. but to the man who had been cho-
sen withou, dissenting voice as chair
man of that great convention Reflect
for moment. il you please. upon the
delicate situation in which Governor
Mckinley, at this momentous period M
his career, found himself. He had
come to this convention as the avowed
friend of President Harrison BY no
conscious act or word or deed could ne
permit even the thought of treachery
to exist. He must be true He must not
permit past history, which resulted
once before in the nomination OF a
prominent figure in national conven-
ton, to repeat Itself, and thus occupy
ing the central station in that magni-
ficent hall, the observed of all observers,
Governor Mckinley was approaching
crisis which was to make or mar MS
entire future career. 1t is needless 10
say that the delegates and attendants
upon that convention We're alive 10 the
intense dramatic situation. 1t was al
most certain that the nomination would
be made in the first ballot. 1t was not
at all certain but that the convention
would be, by one of those unaccount-
able impulses, which sometimes con-
troll the deliberations OF such assem-
blies. drawn by the strength OF omar
acter. as manifested in his face anu
bearing, to the support OF tue
magnificent specimen OF American
manhood who presided over us
proceedings. Who can now say,
hut that IL he had not pre-
served that perfect poise of Judgment
and rectitude of character, II he had
even winked at such result, it might
have been brought about. Among my
relics and papers have lately found "a
short note written to me by j. ). Statki-
son as we sat In our seats In the con-
vention hall, and which note ! am SURE
1 am not at this distance In time. VIC
lating any confidence In readihs.
may, and possibly was an lnducins
cause to my final action in giving ~
vote to him, whom. in the short zine !
had observed, i, had learned to love anu
trust.
...ohio has voted to go solidly for Nc
kinney. and the whole third man y
strength is going to him. Mckinney PEG.
pie must be encouraged. Can YOU no.
vote for Mckinley on first ballot, ana
get Mr.. f. to go with you?
.This shows that with such an ex-
fperienced leader as Mr.. Clarkson, the
coming man was recognized. Ihere was
nov at hand the moment when, With
courage few men would have shown.
Governor Mckinley opposed his own
delegation, determined as they were, 90
force him to the front. AS General
Clarkson had stated. the Ohio dclega-
ton had, in private caucus, determined
10 support Governor Mckinley. AS the
vote was announced, forty-four votes
for William Mckinley, two votes for
BENJAMIN Harrison. the chairman OF the
convention started forward With hand
appraised, I challenge the vote OF ONO.
The delegation raised the point OF order
that he was not then member OF the
delegation but the presiding oiilcer.
With solemn face and determined mans
ner. the point of order was over-ruied,
and the roll of Ohio delegates called.
The result was not changed, except that
when Governor McKinley's name Was
called, his vote was recorded. for Ben
iamin Harrison thus insisting to the
last that he would be free from even
the appearance of evil. The result was
535 votes for Harrison, 1S2 for Blaine,
and the same number for Governor Me-
Kinley, and from that convention went
Blaine men and Harrison men, predict
ing the nomination, at the next conveil-
ton of William Mckinley Great in
character great under stress OF circum-
stances, his perfect integrity Was as
manifest as the sun in Heaven. And now
this lover of law, this ardent supporter
of the rights of the people. is lad low
by the crime of an anarchist. WHAT is
anarchy ? Absence of authority. What
is an archist? A believer in perfect in
dividual liberty. Does the anarchist
realize, that blythe killing of the ulers
of the people. he Is converting men to
the idea of protecting them more eff
fectively? Doe she know that instead
of weakening the principle of personal
he is intrenching 1T more
firmly. and that the people are eevis- |
ing new laws to best protect, the per-
son OF their chief magistrate? No. long
since a United States senator arlnoun-
ced that he was in favor of law which
will make a guard to the president OBJ
ligatory, Notwithstanding his personal
objections, and I am not sure but tina.
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