The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

President Mckinley Gives utterancs
10 Patriotic Sentiments
at Omaha.


the point of riot. II Is estimated that
200. 900 people filled the grounds. The
story Of the day in brief includes q
grand march of the presidential party
20 the grounds at ten o'clock. speeches
by President Wattles. of the exposition,
President Mckinley. Postmaster-Gen-
eral Smith. a delightful luncheon OF
the most informal nature. couple OF
hours examination of the exhibits OF
the various buildings, hand-shaking
reception for the president at the gov
eminent building. sham battle in
which 1000 Indians participated. a
pyrotechnic display OF wonderful pro-
portions. and the remainder Of the
evening devoted TO the sights of the
midway, all of which the president de-
clared he enjoyed immensely.
The great interest OF the day. OF
course, centered in the address which
President Mckinley delivered on the
exposition grounds. and which evoked
almost continuous cheers from the vast
audience before him.
President McKinley's address was as
| follows:
my greeting is not alone TO your city and
the state OF Nebraska, but TO the people OF
Fail the states or the trans Mississippi
group participating here, and cannot
withhold congratula lions on the evidences
o. their prosperity furnished by this great
exposition. II testimony were needed to
establish the fact that their pluck has not
deserted them, and that prosperity Is again
with them, Il is found here. This picture
dispels all doubt.
"In an age OF expeditions they have add
eC yet another magnificent example. The
historical celebrations at Philadelphia ana
Chicago, and the splendid exhibits at New
Orleans, Atlanta and Nashville, are now a
part OF the past. and yet Ia Influence they
still live. and their beneficent results are
closely interviewer with our national devel-
opment Similar rewards will honor the
authors and patrons OF the trans-Mlssissip-
pi exposition. Their contribution Will mar <
another epoch In the nations material adj
vancement
with an Increasing love for our institu-
lions and an abiding faith In their stabil-
ity. we have made the triumphs OF our sys-
tenn OF government In the progress and the
prosperity OF our people an inspiration 10
the whole human race. Confronted at this
moment by new and grave problems, We
must recognize that their solution Will af-
feet not ourselves alone, but others OF the
family OF nations
1T has been said by some one that the
normal condition OF nations is war. That
Is not true OF the United states. We never
enter upon war until every effort for peace
without Il has been exhausted. Ours has
never been a military government. Peace,
with whose blessings we have been 30
singuarly favored, Is the national desire
and the goal OF every Am erican aspiration.
ION the 25th OF April. for the first time
Cor more than a generation, the United
States sounded the cali 10 arms. The ban
ner1 OF war were unfurled; the best and
brayest from every section responded q
mighty army was enrolled; the north and
the south We'd with each other In patriotic
devotion; volunteers and regulars and al
the people rallied TO the support or the re-
public.
what a wonderful experience Il has beer
from the standpoint OF patriotism anc
achievement The storm broke so sud
denly that II was here almost before we
realized II. Our navy was too smal
though forceful with It's modern equipment
and most fortunate In It's trained oincerl
and sailors Our army had years ago beer
reduced TO a peace footing. We had ONLY
1900. available troops when the war wal
declared, but the account which ofncer
and men gave Of themselves on the battle
elds has never been surpassed. The man
hood was there and everywhere. Americai
patriotism was there and It's resources wer'
iimtless. The courageous and ihViheipi
spirit OF the people proved glorious
THE heroes OF Manila, and santiago am
Puerto Rico have made Immortal history
They are worthy successors ana ue
scendants OF Washington and Greene
Paul Jones, Decatur and Hull, ana
. Grant sherman, Sheridan and Logan; o
Farragut. Porter and Gushing, and OF Lee
jackson and Longstreet.
: New names stand out on the honor rol
OF the nations great men, ana with theu
unnamed stand the heroes OF the Tehche
and the forecastle, inVlncible In Dattle an
: uncomplaining in death. The Intelligent
! laval. indomitable soldier and sailor an
marine. regular and volunteer. are entitle
: 10 equal praise as having done Their Who'll
: duty, whether at home or uhosT tue psp
2 tlsri OF foreign fire.
I ''Who will dim the splendor or thei
? achievements? Who will withhold fror
4 them their well-earned distinctionY Wh
4 will Intrude detraction at this time TO be
uttle the manly spirit OF the America
: youth and impair the usefulness OF ~
o American navy7 Who will embarrass IN
. government by sowing seeds OF dissatistao
Q ton among the brave men who stand read
q TO serve and die, II need be. Tor their coun
I try Who Will darken the counsels or 70
. renuhlic In this hour requiring the unite
I wisdom or all7 Shall we deny TO ourselVe
. what the rest OF the world so freely ana :
Justly accords 10 us2 The men VINO et
q dured IN the short but decisive struggle y
) bardships its privations, whether IN IN
field or camp. on ship or In the siege, an
planned and achieved its victories, WI
never tolerate Impeachment. either dlret
I Indirect, OF those who won peace whos
great gain TO CIVILIZATION is YET uhhho"
y and unwritten.
: The faith Of Christian nation recot
L nizes the hand OF Almighty God IN the oil
o deal through which we have passe'
i Divine favor seemed manifest everywher
II In lighting for humanity's sake we haN
e been signally blessed. We did not see
J. war. To avoid Il. n this could be done
J. Justice and honor TO the rights OF OF
n nelghbors and ourselves. was our constai
u prayer. The war was no more lnV'leu y, !
u a. our door by It's results Now as then v
Ir will do our duty. The problems will NOT
IL solved in a day. Patience Will be required
patience combined with sincerity OF pa
% pose and mistaken resolution 10 do RICH
seeking only the highest good OF tn matte
;, and recognizing no other obligation. pa
d suing no other path but that OF duty.
is Right action follows right purpose.
a may not at all times be able 10 divine q
future, the way may not always see
"a clear; but II our aims are high and unset
Is ish. somehow and In some way the rigl
;. end will be rerched. The genius Of a
nation its freedom, its wisdom, it's humal