The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-18
AMERICAN WOMEN.
Mr.. Mckinley Pays Eloquent Trib-
ute to Their Worth.
HIS Reply to an Address Delivered By
Mrs. Avery, Heading a Visiting Del
egation OF Ladies' from
Cleveland, o.

Canton, o., July 16.--A delegation of
nearly 1000 women from Cleveland
called on Maj. Mckinley Wednesday
morning. The visit was projected and
carried TO its happy and successful
conclusion 10y women. No man and no
politician had the slightest share in the
conception or execution Of the plan.
The women marched from the rail-
way station TO the residence of Maj.
Mckinley. He was standing on the
porch to receive them. A speech OF
congratulations was male on the part
of the visitors by Mrs. Elroy Avery.
OF Cleveland, state regent Of the DauEh-
tiers of the Revolution. Among other
things Mrs. Avery said:
I'VE come TO greet you not as politicians.
but as women. as wives and mothers and
sisters. We may not fully appreciate man
made political platforms, but we better
understand the significance OF current
events than some folks give US credit for.
We know that when you enter at the door
OF the white house peace and comfort VIII
enter at our doors; that when you receive
your heritage by the decree OF grateful
people. our husbands and fathers VIII re-
ceive the fruits OF their industry and the
heart OF the wife and mother will be made
glad.
Among men your name stands as a syn
onym for protection TO American industry:
II stands for sound money and reciprocity,
for freedom from ocean TO ocean. Among
women Il stands for more than that-it
stands for protection for the home; IL
stands for right thinking and right living;
Il stands 10. tenderness to mother and
for love 10 wife: for all that makes the
American home the dearest spot on earth.
"Who shall say that woman has no inter-
| est I'm your success7 Every woman has a
living interest In the money question. III
our husbands earn the money. we spend
and intend TO spend u. Without plead
| ing guilty 20 the charge OF weakness
for the bargain counter. every thrifty
woman wants her few dollars to have as
great a purchasing power as possible. 20
| be worth 100 cents, not So TO be con-
vertible into ~ pounds or sugar, not
ten"
Mrs. Ayery's speech was frequently
applauded. A song. written for the oc-
casion, by Mrs. n. Coe Stewart presi-
dent Of Cleveland Sorosis, was sung
with great spirit aud pleasing effect.
In response to Mrs. Avery's remarks
Mr.. Mckinley said:
There Is no limitation 20 the influence
| that may be exerted by woman In the
can be spoken OF her services TO mankind
throughout It's long and 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 re-
| cent. but dread days OF our civil war. and
| indeed In every step OF our progress as a
nation, the devotion and sacrifices OF WON
an were constantly apparent and often con-
| spicuous. tApplause.l She was every
where appreciated and recognized. though
God alone could place her service at its
| true value.
'erhe 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 llumined by her splendid ex-
| ample and noble efforts for the public good
but her Influence I'm the home. the church
| the school and the community In molding
| character for every profession and duty
| TO which our race is called. has been po-
| tential and sublime. IL IL In the quiet
and peaceful walks OF life where her pow
| er is greatest and most beneficial.
Many men there are from whom frank
ness would not withhold. but command like
| expression or obligation TO woman. wife
mother. sister, friend One OF the best
things OF our civilizations In America Is the
constant Advancement OF woman 10 high.
| er plane OF labor and responsibility. The
ever before. This ~ singularlv true here
where practically every avenue OF human
l endeavOr Is open 20 her. Her impress Is
felt IN art. science. literature. song and
government. our churches, our schools
/ our charities, our professions and our gen.
| eral business interests are more than ever
| each year directed by her. Respect foI
| womankind has become with us a national
| characteristic, and what high and manly
trait Il Isl No nobler or holierl IL stampi
| the true gentleman. The man who loves
| wife and mother and home Will respect and
reverence all womankind. lie Is always
the better citizen for such gentle breeding
The home over which the trusted wife pre-.
sides is the ideal OF our strength, the besi
| guaranty OF good citizenship and sound
morals I'm government. IL is at the founda.
tion-upon Il all else is constructed. From
the plain American home where virtue
dwells and truth abounds go forth the mer
and women who make the great states and
cities which adorn our republic; which
maintain law and order and that citizen.
ship which aims az the public welfare-ths
common good OF ALL"