The herald., 1896-07-16
cleveland WOMEN CALL
To Express Their Appreciation
of Mckinley
NAPOLEON MAKES A SPEECH
C0ngratulating Woman on the Prospect
Before Her
the Constant Advances Of Woman to
Higher Responsibility
A ssociated Press Special wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
CANTON, July 15.-Despite the blind
ing rain storm, 500 representative wo-
men of Cleveland came to the city this
morning, arriving at 11:45 o'clock. They
were headed by a splendid woman's
brass band. Forming in columns of two.
they marched to McKinley's home.
Thousands of people blocked the streets.
Mrs Elroy M. Avery delivered an elo-
quent address, concluding as follows:
Among men your name stands as a
synonym for protection to American in
dustry; It stands for sound money and
reciprocity, for freedom from ocean to
ocean. Among women 1t stands for
right thinking and right living; it stands
for tenderness to mother and for love
to wife; for all that makes the American
home the dearest spot on earth.'
Gov. Mckinley responded in happy
vein as follows:
Mrs. Avery: I greatly appreciate
this friendly call from the women Of the
city of Cleveland, and assure you that
do not undervalue their gracious mes
sage Of congratulation which you have
SO eloquently delivered.
1T is an assurance of the deep interest
which you feel, and which should be
felt by every family in the land, in the
public questions Of the day and their
rightful settlement at the polls. There
is no limitation to the influence that
may be exerted by woman in the United
States. and no adequate tribute can be
spoken Of her services to mankind
throughout this eventful history. In the
distant period Of its settlement, in the
days of the revolution. in the trials Of
western pioneer life, during the more
recent dreadful days of our civil war,
indeed. in every epoch Of our progress of
a nation. the devotion and sacrifices of
woman were constantly apparent and
often conspicuous. Applause.
She was everywhere appreciated and
recognized. though God alone could place
her service at its true value. The work
of woman has been power in every
emergency. and always for good In
calamity and distress she has ever been
helpful and heroic. Not only have some
of the brightest pages of our national his
tory been illuminated by her splendid
example and noble efforts for the public
good, but her influence in the home, the
church, the school and the community,
in molding character for every prefes-
sion and duty to which our race is called,
has been potential and sublime. 1t Is
In the quiet and peaceful walks of life
where her power is greatest and most
beneficial. One Of the tenderest pas
sages to me in the works Of Stuart Mills
beautifully expresses this thought 1t
Is recorded in his autobiography where
he paused to pay high and grave tribute
to his wife. Of whom he could not speak
too much. He says she was not only
the author Of many of the best things
introduced, but she inspired every good
thing did,
Many men there are from whom
frankness would not withhold, but com
mand, like expression Of obligation to
woman, wife, mother, sister, friend.
(Great applause.)
"One of the best things of our civiliza-
tion In America is the constant advance
ment Of woman to higher plane Of la
Dor and responsibility. The opportuni-
ties for her are greater than ever be-
fore, and it is singularly true here,
where practically every avenue of hu-
man endeavor is open to her. Her i'm
preston is felt in art, science, literature,
song and in government.
Our churches, our schools, our char
tiles, our professions and our general
business interests are more than ever
each year directed by her.
Respect for womankind has become
with us a national characteristic, and
what a high and manly trait it is!
None Is nobler or holier. 1t stamps the
true gentleman. The man who loves
wife and mother and home will respect
and revere all womankind. He is always
the better citizen for such gentle breed.
ing. The home over which the trusted
wife presides is the citadel of our
strength, the best guaranty of good cit
izenship and the sound morals in gov
ernment. 1t Is at the foundation-upon
IL all else is constructed. From the
plain American home, where virtue
dwells and truth abides, go forth the
men and women who make the greatest
states and cities, which adorn our re-
public, which maintain law and order
that citizenship which aims at the pub
Tic welfare, the common good of all.
Some one has said that women mold
the future as mothers, and govern the
present as wives
Il congratulate you for what woman
has done for grand and noble objects in
the past. rejoice with ybu at the wider
ana broader field of the present and the
splendid vista of the future which is
everywhere opening up for you.
Il again thank you for your presence
here and for this manifestation of your
regard and good will. Mrs. Mckinley
ana Will be most happy to meet you and
greet you, one and ALL
The women, led by Mrs. Scott, sang
campaign chorus song, accompanied by
the band. Then Miss Birdelle Switzer
presented Mrs. Mckinley with an enor.
nous basket Of flowers. During the af-
ternoon the women had a ratification
meeting at the tabernacle, with lunch,
music and impromptu speeches.