The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-14
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President McRinleys address at the
Omaha Exposition, which appeared IN
fun In yesterdays Intelllgencer, will be
applauded throughout the country. It
was Characteristic Of our brave, wise
and conscientious Executive, whose
GOODNESS and conservativism in time of
q great national crisis and mighty per-
sonal responsibility forced upon him has
won for him the sympathy, the admira-
tion and the confidence of the intelli-
gence Of the Nation.
The reference to the wonderful pro-
gress Of the country in the less than a
century and a quarter OF theexistence Of
the government, which is unparalleled
in the history of the nations of the
earth, was appropriate to the occasion
Of the celebration of Presidents day at
the great mississippi Exposition.
The significant and eloquent review Of
the war with Spain, and Its magnificent
results and accomplishments, will be
read throughout the country with un-
usual interest, as the first public utter
ance Of the President since the suspen-
sion Of hostilitles What he says is not
disappointing to the country, for It ex-
hFbits the same wisdom which has been
50 characteristic of the man from the
beginning.
President McRinley's tribute to the
heroes OF the war, both at the front and
in the camps, and the victories achieved,
50 comprehensive in their scope, are
models of eloquence. The duty Of the
Nation, which he points out in the clos
ing portion of the address, when, In
spirsd by his subject, he utters words Of
advice which should be impressed upon
the hearts and minds OF the people, are
worth quoting again. Speaking of the
volunteer and regular soldiers, to whom
ne gives equal tribute, he pertInently In
qulres:
"Who will dim the splendor Of their
achievements? Who will withhold from
them theIr well-earned Distinction
who win intrude detraction at this time
70 belNtle the manly spirit Of the Amer
lean youth and impair the usefulness Of
the American navy? Who will impair
the government by sowing the seeds Of
dissatisfaction among the brave men
who stand ready to eerve and die, II need
be. for their country Who will darken
the counsels Of the republic in this hour
recurring the wisdom OF all2"
These are suggestive words which may
well be taken to heart by those who
may md In them a rebuke. They win
be approved by the great, generous
heart of the public. The closing para
graphs Of the address. referring TO the
great responsibility which now faces tho
country, and which devolves upon him
self and OF the administration through
out including Congress, are worthy Of
this President, whose greatness win live
With that of others who have carried the
Nation through important crisss, and
are ut to be emblazoned Alongside Of
advice byanother greatwar Presldent,as
conveying patriotic and inspiring words
OF caution and wisdom. They are:
,Tbe fnlth Of a Christian nation recog.
Mics the hand Of Almighty God IN inc
ordeal through which w0 hnVo passed
rivipo favor seems manifest everywhere.
m fghtlng for humanity We have been
siRnniIy blessed. We did not Heek war
re- avoid II, m this could he done IN Justice
and honor 10 the rights OF our neiRhbors
nnd ourselves was our constant prayer.
The war was no more invited by US than
were tho questiOnH which arc lHld nj our
door by lig results Now. MS then, we VIII
al our duty The prOblcmH VIII not be
solved IN n day. Patience Win DO ro'
dulred; patience combined with sincerity