Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-07-09
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Pres. cKin1ey asks that Sunday,
July roth, be Observed.
The People of Pullman to Meet in
Mass Meeting at Auditorinsa.

On last Wednesday Pres. Mckinley
issued proclamation, calling for the
observance of Sunday, July 10th, as a
day for giving thanks to the Almighty
God for the success that has attended
American arms in the war now being
waged for humanitYA--Fhe proclamation
was as follows
tTo the people of the United States oil
America:
"At this time when the yet fresh re-
membrance OF the unprecedented success
which attended the operations OF the
United States fleet in the bayfof Manila
on the first day of May last, are added
the tidings of the no less glorious
achievements of naval and military arms
of our beloved country att Santiago de
Cuba. it is fitting that we eshould pause,
and, staying the feeling OF exultation
that too naturally attends great deeds
wrought by our counArymen in our
country's cause, should reverently bow
before the throne of divine grace and
give devout praise to God, who holdeth
the nations in the hollow of His hands
and worketh npon them the marvels OF
His high will, and Who has thus far
vouchsafed to us thellight OF His face and
led our brave soldiers and seamen to vic
tory.
III therefore ask the people OF the
United States, on hext assembling for
divine worship in their respective places
of meeting, to offer thanksgiving to Al
mighty God, who lin His inscrutable
ways, now leading our hosts upon the
waters to unscathedItriumph. now guild
ing them in a strange land through the
dread shadows OF death to success, even
though at fearful lcost, now bearing
them without accident or loss to far dis
tant climes, has watched over our cause
and brought nearer the success OF the
right and the attainment OF just and
honorable peace.
"With the nations thanks let there be
mingled the nations prayers that our
gallant sons may be shielded from harm
alike on the battlefielda and in the clash
! of fleets, and be spared the scourge of
suffering and disease while they are
striving to uphold theircountry' honor;
and Withal, let the nation's heart he
stiled with the holy awe at the thought
of the noble men who have perished as
heroes die, and be filled with compass
sionate sympathy for all those who suf-
fer bereavement or enduae sickness,
wounds and bonds by reason OF the aw-
! ful struggle
And above all, let us pray with ear
nest fervnr that He, the dispenser OF all
good, nav speedily remove from us the
untold Affections OF war and bring to our
/ dear land the blessings OF restored peace,
and to al the domain now ravagld by
the crUel strife, the priceless boon OF Sc
curty and tranquility.
civilian McXrXrEY,
/ Executive Mansion, Washington, u.
! c., July 8, 1893. -
In accordance with this proclamation,
! the pastors OF the various churches III
/ Pullman have decided to not hold regu-
lar services tomorrow evening, but will
meet with the people in mass meeting at
! the auditorium, and unite in common
service of thanks. A number OF citizens
will make short talks, and appropriate
songs will he sung. A collection will be
taken for the assistance and comfort OF
! the soldier boys.
The meeting will be held at eight
O'Clock, and will fill the auditorium to
its utmost capacity, as the people OF
| Pullman are not wanting in patriotism,
and in appreciation OF the services aud
sacrifices that have made possible the
glorious achievements OF the American
army and navy.