The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-08-15
THEY VISIT MKINLEY
CHE 10TH REGIMENT, OHIO VOL
UNTEERs, CALL At CANTON.
and Patriotism OF the Pres
ent Time.

Massillon, arrived in Canton this even
ing to greet Mckinley, bringing their
wives and children with them. Mrs.
Major Mckinley Tent No, l, Daughters
OF Veterans, of Massillon. accompanied
them. The visitors altogether numbered
nearly 40. They awaited the appearance
of Governor Mckinley on the front porch
of his residence, and when he stepped
out, three cheers were given with
hearty will Colonel William Monohln
of Youngstown then came forward ami
made a striking address When Gov
ernor Mckinley started 10 respond, thu
cheering was renewed. His address was
as follows:
'7Comrade Monohan AMI Members CT
the One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Reg
iment: assure you that II AFFORDS NE
much pleasure to meet and greet my Old
associates OF the civil war here at my
home. 1t is indeed a most gracious ac,
on your part to make this call following
your reunion in the neighboring city Of
Msssillon, and I am glad to know that
you continue annually to hold your re-
unions, There is, however always a sad
at every recurring meeting you have,
and every roll call that is had. discloszs
that one and another Of the members
who met the preceding year Is not with
you and death is marching through our
ranks. The survivors Of that war number
less than million, and yet there were
enrolled = $4,000 men. who were willing
TO dedicate their lives to the cause.
(CheersD
We are now s. years since the begln-
ming of the war, and 81 or more from Is
close. The bitterness of the war has
long since disappeared. The resentments
have gone out Of the hearts OF the Old
soldiers and the people who supported
them in that great conflict on both sides
Incidents occurred last year throughout
the country-incidents OF great signifi-
cance-which brought to every patriotic
citizen the greatest grattfcation. I refer
TO the meeting OF the Grand Army Of the
Republic in the city OF Louisville. Ky
applause where with their boundless
and prodigal hospitality the citizens Of
the country in the south invited you 20
their homes. You could not have been
more generously treated in any city Of
the north than YOU were in the city Of
Louisville.
Then at Chicamagua. where The gov
eminent of the United States has dedi-
Gated that sacred field as a national park.
the ex-union soldiers and ex-confelerate
soldiers who before had fought in deadly
conflict, there once again met. ami with
fraternal feelings marked the places
where their respective commands fought
and fell. and consecrated the historic
Ha1
forever and forever more. fGreat cheers
And then, a few days later. in the city II
Atlanta, the boys in blue and boys IN
gray (applause) met and talked over their
battles once more, after pledging their
united loyalty in the future TO the gov
eminent of the United States and the
preservation of the honor of our dag
Sectionalism has given place to national
spirit ami patriotism has smorhered the
asperites of strife. while the 9reser-
walton Of national honor constitutes the
great aim and purpose Of all patriotic
American citizens
1T is not. my fellow comrai les, what
We say Of you. as Mr.. Lincoln put il AZ
Gettysburg II is what you did whi-a
will live. You have given TO yourselves
great mama, and your children a rira
:
cause in which mankind ever engaged
the cause OF freedom and of civilization
cause which has done 50 much for mao
kind everywhere. What We want to do
now Is to take care of the futura You
cannot upbrtid yourselves for any lack
Of patriotism in the past. The future Is
now our trust and in your keeping. and
Jet US see % II that the government
which was preserved through your YaI7r
and sacrifice Of millions Of your com
rades, shall be preserved forever-pr.-
served not only for the present bg, 10
those who are TO come hereaft.r
Il thank you, my comrades. for the
warm and eloquent expressions OF GOOD
will spoken BY your chairman His tri5-
Ute moves NE deeply. 1 know some Il
the views Of the Old 114.h Ohio N VA.
and know something Of your service a.
citizens, for I believe that this sntfr-
regiment came from the counties VIII
for years constituted the COMPRESSION F., +
district which by your Partially I had
the honor 90 long to represent-Sta-5
coumbiana, India Summit and Por.
age. These counties furnished IN. brave
men whOe names are found in the b0n,r
roll Of your regiment. | know many Of
your comrades personally. and Sc befor.
me many familiar faces whose presence
here calls up many pleasant memoir
Of the past. know your old and li-r.q-
guished colonel well God bless Ias,-
brave, Colonel Riley / am glad 70 waf-
come you here, and l shall be glad 10
meet each one Of you personally. ami
am certain that Ars Mckinney wil r..
pleased TO meet the ladies' who are
connected with the old 10Th Ohio.
At the conclusion OF the governors
speech. Miss Bertha Martin Of Mass
iilon, in behalf OF the Major Mckinney
Tent No. Is, spoke briefly Major NJ
kinley responded By welcoming ,1.
young women and invited them. AZ ~
az the other ladies in the party. TO visit
Mrs. Mckinley, who was seated within
the house
Major Mckinley addressed the reunion
OF the Third Ohio Independent, battery
this afternoon. Captain W : Williams
is president Of the reunion orgauizatia-
The meetings are held on M AVN Of
his home on North Cleveland avenue.
every year. Captain Williams presented
Major Mckinley with a beautiful tribute.
TO his bravery with sheridan IN IN.
Shenandoah valley. Major MrKiuley re-
sponded with few remarks. referring
10 the work Of the battery before Vicks-
burg. and speaking Of the priceless fruits
OF the war