The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-07

I lHcu MchR1ey DOOk the loot II flS
town right TO sum up the debate for the
Republican side. and the house and the
galleries settled down 70 listen Il
seemed his generous conduct OF a few
minutes before IN the Mills Randall in
csdent had somehow enabled him as a
runner to start out On the right foot. as
IT were. and had empowered him as an
orator TO rise 70 height OF eioQuence
and reach goal that he would not have
| otherwise attained.
| His conduct had certainly captivated
| the house and galleries, had brought
them into close and sympathetic rapport
| with him, and had served 10 invest his
utterances with added interest, and en-
nance the whole general effect. At an
events, IL endeared him to old-hne Demo-
Gratis as nothing else could have done,
and he has never made, before or since
more superb address, at least in quail
ity Of delivery, ard n the opinion OF ex-
perienced and competent judges no
Speech upcn a dry economic subject 50
Interesting and enjoyable in every way
has been heard in congress with Ike
rapt attention since the days OF Henry
Clay, commanding as II did the unstint-
ed commentator Of both friends and
foes.
vivactous OF all the serious speeches Of
that long debate, and though no better
N some respects than a number Of the
tariff speeches he has delivered since.
II nevertheless had about it all the glow
ing freshness OF a new mind and the
jealous ardor Of a new Champion II
was particularly characterized by an
unlimited and spon tanecus good mature
keen Wit, an absolute grasp OF the gen
e-al subject, and perfect mastery Of all
IT'S subordinate details
HIS bearing. carriage and delivery
verHnfn5tabl dignifed. but easy: "a
rniliar, but elevated: thoroughly earnest.
but carrying proof from personal convic-
ton. and wfuhal 80 aniabIe as to win al
his auditors HIS style. too. was clear
ness and straightforwardness exempt
fed. and 50 direct and simple that no
effort was required 70 follow him
through rhe changing phases Of his
theme. He displayed to perfection that
happy faculty for which he has etnce
become famous. OF clothing with mag
netic charm Of life the cold practical
facts Of economic philosophy and ex-
pere1ce. His voice was sweet, reson-
ant, and nuscal as q bell, perfectly au-
dible In the remotest corners OF the
chamber. He ennobled. clarified. and
Illuminated his subject and the existing
situation as he traversed them, and
when he closed. amid q rapturous whirl-
wind Of plaudits, he had nnanifeStIy
sprung into the very first rank Of Re-
publican orators and exponents OF pro-
lection.
His auditors had fallen In love with
him as the country has done since
Millions Of copies OF that speech were
circulated by the Republican committees !
during the ensuing campaign, and il
contributed not a little TO the success /
ful election OF President Harrison in No !
vember following.
Previously. 1t IS true. Mckinley had /
rendered efficient and creditable ser /
vice to his party and country in con- I
sress, and had earned high esteem 4
among his fellow legislators by reason {
Of his marked ability and Iovabse per- /
sonal character. But he had not risen /
into universal public celebrity. and his !
name was but little known outside Of /
his own state OF Ohio and the halls OF !
COZ gress-
By that single, well-earned triumph \
on that field day, May IS, 1883. the name /
Of Mckinley became household word l
all over the land. His admirable be-
havior two months afterward at the Chi
coga national Republican convention.
his leadership in the next congress, the
and his brilliant manage
nent OF the tariff bin that bore his name
and won for him "a matter to be proud !
% the ennity Of all Europe, together
With his steady and continuous rise and
since then. have al fOi-
owed from that triumph in logical Sc
Iuence.