The San Francisco call., 1896-08-15
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.

In the stream of callers at Canton on
Thursday were several hundred war VET
Grams who had served with Major McKin-
ley, and this among other things is what
their old comrade said TO them: 'The
bitterness of the war has long since disap-
peared. The resentments have gone out
of the hearts of the old soldiers and the
people who supported them in the great
conflict on both sides. Sectionalism has
given place to National spirit and patriot
ism, while the preservation of the National
honor constitutes the great aim and pur-
pose of all patriotic American citizens"
Here we have an old soldier whose fame
is not confined within the limits of the
country for whose honor and integrity he
fought, glorying in the fact that there is
no resentment in the hearts of the true
patriots of the country, and appealing to
his fellow comrades to continue TO stand
Up for the preservation of the institutions
bequeathed by the fathers. There was no
bitterness in his words, and if he grew en-
thusiastic as he talked it was because his
heart welled up with the National spirit
of patriotism and fellowship. How diff
ferent was the scene in Madison-square
class against class and section against Sec
ton.
1t is not surprising that Cid soldiers
should take especial pride IN espousing
the cause of Major Mckinley in his race
for the Presidency, which is also battle
for the honor of the Nation. They know
him as man and as soldier. and they
know that he has never been found want
ing when called upon as friend or to
serve his country in war or in the walks
of peace. And 1t is not surprising that
old Confederates should seek his banner,
for the manliness of the man attracts all
old soldiers who did not let bitterness
survive the restoration of the Union.
Since his nomination, Major Mckinley
has presented feature of American man
hood which we all might we'll make our
standard. In all the talks he has had
with callers, and they have been legion,
there is absence of partyism and Sec
tionaiism. He speaks only of the duty
and of the sublimity of American citizen
ship. He cares for the honor of the
country and the prosperity OF the people.
and how best to protect the one and
secure the other is uppermost in his
thoughts. All his appeals are for the
country's safety and the betterment of
the condition of the people.
1t is safe to say that there never was a
candidate for the Presidency who could
get so far away from partisan environ
ment and devise ways and means for the
advancement of all the people toward
stronger and more favorable opportunities
to better their home and business life as
does Major Mckinley. AS one expresses
it, major Mckinley is always bubbling
over with love for his fellow-citzens. F"
How such typical American soldier,
statesman and private citizen could be de-
feated by a sectional whirlwlnd for any
position where the public interests were
to be served is a question that calls for no
answer, for of course he will not be
defeated. Major Mckinley was needed by
mis- country when the war between the
North and South was raging. He was
needed subsequently in the hall of
National legislation, and now he is needed
in the chair of the chief executive of the
Republic. The people understand this and
the people will send him to the White
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