The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-09-03
PRESIDENT W1LL1AM MlKINLEY.

and waved his hat at the cheering
crowd. At the reviewing stand he
took his position with COmmandeT-in-
Chief Clarksou and Gov Black, and
the headquarters staff passed in re-
view. Of all the throng viewing the
procession, no one person was more
enthusiastic or more affected by the
sight than President Mckinley. With
his hand on his hat, continually IN
covering to the national colors or the
salutes of the veterans, the president
watched the array Of proud veterans
march by.
1t was nearly five o'clock when the
last of the New York state division,
comprising a brigade of Buffalo posts,
passed the stand, and after nearly six
hours Of constant attention the presi-
dent and Gov. Black were driven to
their hotel amid the huzzahs of the old
soldiers and the applause of the vast
crowd. Throughout the entire day
the great crowd was orderly, and there
was no intrusion upon the president
The president admitted that he was
tired with the days work, but pleased.
President Mckinley, after his return
to the hotel atnight, said of the parade:
Even to a veteran the sight was most sur
prising as well as an inspiring one. 1t is too
bad that every child in the country could not
see It, for 1t would surely inspire patriotism
and tnculcGte all the good qualities that 90 to
make I'D the American citizen. I never had
supposed until yesterday that so many brave
survivors Of the war we're capable Of following
martial music through city streets. SUCH a
display Of patriotic courage cannot fail to be Of
benefit to the entire country.
President Mckinley visited camp
fires during the evening at two of the
local churches and the crowds that
greeted him were tremendous He
spoke briefly at one saying:
Ladies and gentlemen; The saddest part Of
the reunion OF the old soldiers OF the army is
that at every annual encsmpment We miss
many familiar faces Our comrades are dimin-
sshing with the passing years; the circle is mar
rowing and every annual roll call diselOses cas-
and still another not present but accounted
for, They have gone from human sight. ties
have passed from association with US here
any longer; they have gone to join The
great majority Of that army with which
they were so long associated aud they sleep to-
night within those green tents whose curtains
usvsr outward swing. Grant has gone, Sher.
man ana Sheridan and Thomas and Mcpherson
and Logan and a long list beside rich IN pre-
eious memories and not only have The greal
commanders gone, but the rank and file OF thai
splendid army have joined their old command
srs on the other shore They arc gone whG
seem so great; their glorious work IS done
aud they wear purer crown than any man car
weave them Speak no more Of their renown
but In the vast cathedral leave them. God &C
/ sept them, Christ receive them. It is our duty
Il is cur business 70 preserve and improve alC
strengthen and glorify the magnificent iRstitu
| lions for which they fought and for which thel
gave their lives. THANK you, ladies and gen
tiemen, for this moment that you have giFeI
TO me to pay my respects 70 that noble army o.
volunteers, the saCrifcial giants who threw
| darkness GsundeF and thus assured our nation
/ al existence