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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
2
Philadelphia awoke under rain as the Republican convention neared. Roosevelt drew strong support from New York and Pennsylvania, with delegates and leaders debating a McKinley Roosevelt ticket amid administration calculations and rival factions.
Philadelphia June 17 The nationwide push to nominate Roosevelt four days before the convention intensifies with no prospect of his official declination. Roosevelt will not declare in advance he would refuse after being tendered, unlike Senator Allison. The President and Senator Hanna influence loom large as delegates await leadership.
Philadelphia June 17. The stream of delegations began arriving with about half a dozen clubs seen today. The Cameron County Club of Emporium Pa led arrivals followed by Tippecanoe Club Cleveland Ohio amid enthusiastic crowds. Denver Colorado Philadelphia Club and a gray bearded man with a stuffed eagle sign joined later as Indianapolis Columbia and Marion Clubs reached the city.
New York State delegation shows buttons bearing McKinley and Roosevelt as a tacit nod to Roosevelt not being forced into the Vice Presidency. Delegates from other states view this as NY accepting a broader national role for Roosevelt while not compelling him toward the VP post.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Hanna told Platt “Bliss or nobody from New York” and Platt replied “It will be nobody.” The first Hanna Platt interview widens splits in the New York delegation as talks turn to a vice presidential nominee. Roosevelt’s name surfaces amid debate over Bliss, Dolliver, and Long, with New York’s role under scrutiny.
The convention outlines three sessions from Tuesday to Thursday with calls to order, temporary and permanent leadership, committee selections, roll calls for credentials organization and resolutions, and nominations for President and Vice President. McKinley is slated for nomination, with Foraker and Depew among seconders, as Lodge becomes permanent chairman.
The Indiana State Central Committee welcomed a large, diverse set of party groups. The Cook County Republican Club led by Chicago arrived with a hardy reception. Delegations from Oklahoma Utah New Mexico West Virginia and many other states reached the city wearing distinctive badges for Senator Stephen B Elkins.
Philadelphia planners mobilize Allied Republican Clubs for hospitality to visiting city clubs during the convention. Delaware River steamers, shipyard tours, League Island, vaudeville, and resorts are arranged. Torchlight parade set as a major political display with Governor Stone and Mayors reviewing stands.
Chicago reports the Municipal Ownership League meeting urging national conventions to define whether they will endorse the initiative and referendum in the party platform. State conventions will be asked about municipal ownership of public utilities to secure legislators favoring government control of all public utilities.
A Sunday notice in the Commercial Tribune highlights a house and lot for sale. The listing emphasizes property's features and location promising potential buyers a concrete real estate opportunity.
The report details cautious campaigns for Dolliver in Iowa, Harris in Indiana, and Washburne in Minnesota while Roosevelt looms. Indiana holds out for a 1904 ticket place, Ohio and Iowa keep quiet to avoid influencing the convention, and Minnesota may shift if Roosevelt enters. Wisconsin shows no active booms.
A 200 strong Canton Ohio train for President McKinley’s National convention arrives in Philadelphia to join 100 more locals. Led by the Grand Army Band of 40 players, the delegation includes Mayor J H Robertson, Major Charles R Miller, Postmaster George B Frease, and other business leaders and officials.
Will vote for Elkins for the Vice Presidential nomination. Dr W W Monroe of Parkersburg E H Flynn of Spencer and Gene Campbell of Huntington with E M Stone of Wyoming depart Will vote for Elkins though favor a Western man and prefer Dolliver.
In Washington on June 17 the National Afro-American Council appointed a committee to present before the Republican National Convention on lynching and ballot violations in the South. The roster includes George H. White, Bishop Alex Walters, Jesse Lawson, J. B. Bruce, H. C. Smith, H. T. Johnson, Daniel Murray, W. C. Payne, George L. Lee, George G. Clinton, H. L. Holsey, Samuel E. Lacy, M. M. Moore, and George L. Knox among others.
Philadelphia June 17 The committee to notify Senator Wolcott of his selection as temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention discharged that duty this afternoon Powell Clayton Minister to Mexico chaired the committee The notification and reply were informal.
Philadelphia June 17 The Kansas delegation selected David W Mulvaney of Topeka Kan as National Chairman to succeed Cyrus Leland in a party post.
In Philadelphia the Republican platform draft praises McKinley policies including open door in China and the gold standard. It endorses Philippine restoration of order, Cuban independence, a protective tariff, and a strong Navy while condemning conspiracies to restrain trade. Foraker and Hanna push a clear financial plank against silver concessions.
The Tippecanoe Club from Cleveland, 150 in number, was the first Ohio group to arrive for the event this afternoon. L. C. Laylin of Norwalk accompanied the group as a candidate for Secretary of State, amid remarks by Hal D. Landon.
Kentucky delegates travel by special train to Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention. Former Governor W S Taylor will address the convention detailing the Goebel era and his ejectment, with Bradley slated for vice president consideration. Martin Dodge pushes a good roads plank for the platform.
Report notes that Democrats plan to insert a new policy plank during a Kansas City party gathering. The move aims to shape endorsements and legislative priorities ahead of upcoming elections.
As crowds swell on Broad Street, four Boer envoys and their secretary pace through the city at ten o’clock. Asked for a takeaway from their visit, they respond simply with a single phrase: Wonderful, wonderful.
Reports from Shanghai and Hongkong describe heavy fighting near Tien Tsin and Peking as Russian twelve machine guns twelve field guns and Boxers threaten foreign legations. Dispatches note Admiral Seymour near Taku, Tung Fu Liang’s forces, and imminent danger for foreign envoys and residents.
The gunboat Concord with marines aboard departed Manila under sealed orders likely bound for China. The British cruiser Buena Ventura also sailed for Hongkong with troops and stores for Hongkong and Tien Tsin.
Secretary Long said the United States will protect American lives and property in China. He noted the Navy Department works with the State Department, with ships Nashville Newark and Monocacy on scene, guards at Peking and Tien Tsin, and a capable Asiatic squadron ready to meet any emergency.
The speaker notes that it is hard to imagine orders directing Boston harbor ships to China becoming official. Any such move would require a very serious situation, suggesting restraint in current naval deployments.
A Wu Chou despatch reports trouble on the West River with riots at Bun Chou and over one hundred fugitives fleeing to Wu Chou. Five thousand insurgents gathered at Kweih Sien as Canton troops move toward the area seeking reinforcements.
A Yokohama dispatch reports Japan sending two thousand troops under General Fukushima to China to evacuate Japanese women and children from Tien Tsin. Premier Marquis of Yamagata agrees to stay in office at the Emperor s request as the government favors limiting action to protecting Japanese interests.
A Shanghai dispatch says Chinese troops, better armed than in the Japanese war, wait at Lang Fang for re-enforcements as fires and smoke from Peking are visible. The relief column must receive Russian aid with food and ammo before moving.
Washington reports on June 17 show no official word from Peking as China crisis deepens. Military and diplomatic channels strain to reach Admiral Kempff at Taku while planning relief and possible troop dispatches.
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