The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-06-21
M'KINLEY IN KANSAS
HE VISITS THE OTTAWA CHAUTAU-
Qua AND TALKS TO SOLDIERS.
An Affecting Scene Following Gov
ernor MoTrilrs Welcome to the
OhiOan-Latter En- Route Home.

OTTAWA, Kan, June 20.-Ten thousand
visitors, the entire popula ton of Ottawa,
and the members of the Chautauqua AS
sembly greeted Governor Mckinley, OF Ohio
to-day, on the assembly grounds. The
weather was beautiful. and the entire city
was bedecked with flags and bunting in
honor of G. A. r. day. The exercises be-
gan in the park with a concert byNthe Sol
diers' Home Band and the assembly chorus.
Then State Encouragement Dawes ad-
dressed the audience of eight thousand peo-
pie who packed the Tabernacle. While Mr..
Dawes was speaking Governor Mckinley
appeared on the platform, and a few min
utes later Governor Morrill, arrived. BotA
were greeted with prolonged cheers. At the
conclusion of General Dawes's address.
Governor Morrill, said that he welcomed Nc
kinley as Governor of Ohio. as a distin-
guished citizen of the Nation, last and best
as a true-hearted comrade who had
marched side by side with the people and
who fought for the Union. AS he said this,
Governor Mckinley arose, and the two, men
grasped hands while the multitude applaud
ed and waved handkerchiefs.
Governor Mckinley said that no greeting
came from his old comrades. the Grand
Army Of the Republic. He thanked Gov
Morrill, from the bottom Of his heart for
bered his service with Governor Morrill, in
the national House of Representatives. He
remembered no re-. him him because he so faithfully
stood by his flag and comrades in the Grand
Army. Here Governor Morrill, was visibly
affected, and his eyes filled. Governor Nc
by saying in an attempted jocular manner
that he was glad to come TO Kansas because
much Of Ohio was here, but he could not
recover, and the scene ended with pro-
longed cheering and some tears by the spec
tators. Then followed a reception TO Gov.
Mckinley. thousands pressing forward and
grasping him by the hand.
At o'clock the tabernacle was jammed
full to hear Governor Mckinley's address to
his comrades of the G.. A. r. After the
cheering had subsided the Governor began
his address by referring to the high debt of
gratitude of the Nation 10 its old defenders,
and painted graphic picture of their devo-
said THE demands of patriotism meant
for many wives widowhood. for many chill
dren orphanage: they took from many a
mother her sole support. the love of an only
son upon whose strong arm she had counted
to lean in her declining years. Every SOL
der took fearful chance. offering nothing
require 1t. This, however. seemed insignif-
can't in the overmastering love Of coun-
try in the fervent patriotism which filled the
souls OF the boys in blue
After alluding 10 the debt of obligation of
the present age and posterity 10 the. sur
the Governor reioiced over the fact that
the Nation had not forgotten the men who
preserved the Union. He paid high tributes
Pherson, Meade. Hancock. Mcclellan,
Hooker. Cooke. Logan; Garfield and Har-
carnations of soldierly valor and vigor. but
added that il was not to these commanders
or their allies of the navy that the country
was so grateful as TO the rank and file of
her gallant volunteer army He spoke of
the patient courage, heroic fortitude and
sublme sacrifices IS of po the Pryste
IL can be added: Their fame is one and
indivisible. You cannot separate the glory
of their deeds, for while the private wore
no insignia of rank on the outside. his blue
blouse covered heart honest and alive
within
markable casualties of the civil war with
similar casualties in modern European
and in be the seat battles pa he's s n
Napoleon. He paid a pathetic tribute to
the motives which led many thousands TO
carnage of war. to save. unimpaired. the
glorious free institutions OF this country.
AS most vivid illustration of the sufferings
Of the volunteer army, the Governor forci-
bly, recited the story disclosed by the pen
sion list which contains more than 100000
''Ea,ro I'm conenson MAJOR McKiniey said: "The
soldiers of the Union are rapidly passing
away. The circle is narrowing with each
swiftly passing year. Every new roll call
discloses one and another not present but
accounted for. There is a muster roll over
majority of the army are fast joining their
grand old commanders who have already
nearly all preceded them TO the other shore.
But what precious legacy they can leave
TO their children and posterity, We are
accustomed TO refer with conscious and just
pride TO our patriotic ancestors who fought
FOR American independence. We praise. and
we should. the heroism OF our fathers in
the second war with England. The time is
coming. indeed, the time is upon us when
TO be the worthy son of a Union veteran in
the civil was is a mark OF distinction and
honor equally as great as that conferred by
any service for home and humanity, for
God and country, that history can boast
This legacy Is one that will not perish. Ii
will not perish with the ages nor fade from
the memories of man. 1t is priceless gift
to your children. precious memory 10 the
remotest generation, 10 be able 10 leave be-
hind a record Of honorable service In the
holiest was in which man was ever en-
gagged.
At o'clock Governor Mckinley and
party and Governor Morrill, and other
state officers returned TO the depot. where
Governor Mckinley's private car was at
tached 10 the regular train. at $40 o'clock
D. M, and a moment later the Governor of
Ohio was on his way east again.