The Worcester spy., 1898-10-18
MCKIN
a De
gree
OF DOCTOR OF LAWS
It Is Granted by University
of Chicago.

Chicago, Oct 17.-Jubilee enthusiasm
was heightened today by the thousands
of flags flung to the breeze, while on
every street near the city's centre, were
jostling crowds of magnitude
not surpassed in Chicago since the days
Of the worlds fair.
President Mckinley rose at o'clock,
after enjoying a good nights rest. He
expressed himself as feeling greatly re-
freshed after his rest of yesterday and
last night. Mrs Mckinley left her
room shortly afterward, and, together
with Capt. McWilliams' family. the
president and wife enjoyed hearty
breakfast.
During the day rain set in and con-
tinued at intervals. The bicycle pa
rade, scheduled for tonight, was order
ed postponed until Thursday night, be-
cause of the inclement weather. In
-bespotted carriages, drawn by
dripping horses, the presidential party.
escorted by party of distinguished
citizens, arrived at the residence Of
president w. r. Draper of the Univer-
sity of Chicago.
The pouring rain or the deep
mud had no terrors, however. for the
hundreds of students who stood in
crowds about the residence and cheered
the president as his carriage came in
sight, and long after he had entered
President Harpers house, Mr.. McKin-
ley appeared at a window and bowed
his acknowledgement
The witnesses of the ron feerinor of tha
degree were Mrs. Mckinley, Thomas r.
Bryan of the peace jubilee committee
and Secretary and Mrs. Gage, Secre-
tary Bliss, Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson and Miss Nilsson, Jonn Addison
Porter, secretary to the president. and
Mrs Capt. and Mrs. Lafayette Will
Jams and Miss Mary McWilliams, Miss
Sarah Duncan, niece of President
Mckinley. and James Mckinley and
Mr.. Thomas McW1uiams.
President Mckinley was presented by
the university authorities with an army
cap and gown, the bishop sleeves and
the decision OF three chevrons of pur-
pie velvet indicating the high rank OF
the degree conferred
The ceremony included the presenta-
tion of the doctors hood, which added
to the richness of the robing. The hood
is adorned with purple, indicative OF
ellh VI lIlG uOClOT OF laws, Wnle LQe
lining of maroon is the color of the uni
versity of Chicago. A handsome ok
ford cap completes the dress. The de-
gree was conferred by the dean of the
university, who spoke as follows:
'Inasmuch as the trustees of the Uni
versity of Chicago judged 1t to be rea-
sonable and right that those who, sur
passing other men in native ger-ius and
in devotion to 1t, have carried great
undertakings in letters or science to a
successful issue or in the administra-
tion of affairs have rendeHed the mem-
orable ervices to the commonwealth
should receive the need Of honors and
distinctions that themselves may have
the praise which is their due, AMI that
the minds of others may be reused to
emulate their virtues and to win like
fame.
Il therefore now present to you the
chief magistrate of the United States
William Mckinley, who recently in
the severest trial failed at no point to
serve the interest of the commonwealth
and l command him to you as a man
deserving Of the highest honor the uni
verSity can bestoW.'
DR.. William r. Harper, president of
the university, followed. He said:
You, William Mckinley, man en-
dowel with all advantages of educa-
ton and experience. who at a time of
gravest crisis. when the veal not only
Of this republic but of foreign states,
was put in the deepest peril, and the
path of wisdom ley dark before the peo-
pie served each highest interest and
your wisdom and your foresight, out of
confusion brought a happy ending, the
trustees of the University of Chicago,
nominated by the academic senate,
have been admitted to the degree Of
fs,,.
given by them, and have granted and
bestowed upon you all honors, rights
and privileges here or elsewhere, apper-
tanning to the same.
I'm testimony whereof l now prese at
you with the Doctors hood of the Uni
versity of Chicago. which in virtue of
this degree you have the right to wear,
and with the diploma of the universi+r,
and may you increase in wisdom and
In virtue, and in days to come, as 10
the past. cherish the republic and de-
fend her"