New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23

'ltcn nefeats our intentions. by steadiiy al
nerlng 10 firm purpose amid the activities or
iie We may keep In touch with the literature
OF the day. but To go back to the classics or 10
SSrapple with the foundations OF the sciences Il
beyond the power Of most men when they have
entered upon their chosen business or profess
sion.
Ones mental lighting. often handto-hand
CONNECT with obstacles and temptations. is
battle Of his own. q campaign whose motive
force is individuality rather than circumstances
or luck. Work in the mental world Is as real
as that In the physical word. Nor has any pre-
scription yet been found to take the place OF
application an self-denal and personal strus.
giles which have given to the world its greatest
readers and noblest achievements
THE PUBLIC CREDIT.
Cherish the public credit" How much both
OF reflection and instruction is combined in this
simple admonition ~ the Father Of His Coun-
try. The United States emerged from the bit
ter and prolonged struggle Of the Revoluti onary
War exhausted financially and with hundred
existing perplexities and difficulties which re-
maincd to be solved before the financial credit
OF the new Nation could be established al nome
and demonstrated abroad.
But Washington knew how to gather around
him and place in positions of the greatest trust
the able fnanciers and economists whose names
the country still venerates and whose g:eat
work II still enjoys Hamilton and Norris and
Gallatin and others were successful IN estab-
fishing the Treasury and inaugurating the
financial operations Of this Government upon
principles which recognized that the most endur-
ing basis Of National credit was National honor.
and that, whatever other assets we might nave
acquire that indispensable. first, last
and ali the time II we would cherish the public
credit. We have been fully rewarded ali along
our history by adhering to the principles OF
Washington in keeping the public faith. BEFORE
half a century had passed we had paid OF our
National debt and had balance In the Treas
ury. Another debt the greatest In our history,
was incurred in the Civil War for the preser-
walton Of the Union. But this did not exceed
the resources discourage the intentions OF the
American people There were those who sug,
gcsted Reputation. but the people repudiated
them and went on unchecked. dscharging the
obligations OF the Government In the coin or
honor.
NO STAIN on THE AMERICAN NAME.
From the day our flag was unfurled to the
present hour no stain Of just obligation vio-
lated has yet furnished the American name.
This must and sill be as true in the future ms
it has been in the past There will be prophets
OF evil and false teachers. Some part OF the
column may waver and wander away from the
standard but there Will ever rally around II
a mighty majority to preserve IT stainless and
In honor.
At no point In his Administration does Wash
ington appear in grander proportions than when
he enunciates his ideas in regard to the foreign
policy Of the Government
Observe good faith and justice toward all al ma
lieion and morality enjon this conduct Can it be
that good policy does not equally entoin it, II Will
p pc %Gr' great Nation to give to mankind the
magma nimous ard TOO novel example or people
ence.
CHART FOR PRESENT GUIDANCE
To-day nearly century from Washngtons
death. turn reverentally to study the lead
ing principles OF that comprehensive chart for
the guidance Of the people. 1t was his I'M
nnching, immovable devotion to these percep-
tons of duty which more than anything else
made him what he was and contributed so d.
recty 10 make us what we are Following the
precepts Of Washington we cannot err. The
wise lessons in government which he left us II
will be profitable TO heed He seems 10 have
grasped all possible conditions and pointed the
way safely to meet them. He has established
danger signals all along the pathway OF the
Nations march. He has warned us against
false lights. He has taught us the true phiioso-
ply of "a perfect union" and shown us the
graphic dangers from sectionalism and wild
and unrea sonable party spirit. He has empha-
sized the necessity at all times for the exercise
of sober and dispassonate judgment.
Such a Judgment my fellow citizens Is the
best safeguard IN calm and tranquil events and
rises superior and triumphant above the storms
Of and peril
We have every incentive to cherish the mem
DRY and teachings Of Washington His wisdom
and foresight have been confirmed and vindi-
Gated after more than century OF experience
His best euogy is the work ne wrought his
highest tribute is The great Republic which he
and his compatriots founded From four mill
ions we have grown To more than seventy mill
ions Of people while our progress in industry.
learning and the arts has been the wonder or
the world What the future will be depends
upon ourselves. and that tnat future VIII bflnS
still greater blessings TO a free people | cannot
doubt With education and morality in their
homes loyalty to the underlying principles OF
free government In their hearts; ana law ana
Justice fostcred and exemplihed by those In
trusted with public administration. we will con
tinue to enjoy the respect " mankind and the
gracious favor Of Almighty God The priceless
opportunity is ours 10 demonstrate anew the
enduring triumph of American civilization and
to help in the progress and prosperity or the
land we love.
At the conclusion Of the Presidents address
the University hymn Hail Pennsylvania was
sung by all present with the band accompani-
ment and the exercises closed with the bene-
dlction by Bishop Whitaker
The audience then filed gu; OF the building
and gave cheers for the President as he entered
his carriage and was driven to the library build
ing Of the University of Pennsylvania. escorted
by the mounted City Troop.
ENTERTAINED AT LUNCHEON.
The luncheon served in the library en-
tirely informal IN character. no speeches being
made About Ave hundred men were present
Including all OF the college faculty and trustees
representatives Of institutions Of learning in
this and neighboring States officials of the city.
State and National Governments. officers OF the
Army and Navy and the Pennsylvania National
Guard, and business and professional men Of
Philadelphia. At $50 O'Clock President Nc
Kinley escorted by Provost Harrison to
Houston Hall where about two hundred women
sat down to a luncheon presided over by Mrs.
Harrison the guest Of honor being Mrs. Seth
Low. All the women were introduced TO the
President, and at 80 p. m he started for the
Pennsylvania Railroad station.
While the President was inside the library
building a crowd OF several thousand people
waited patiently in the streets through which
he was to pass on his homeward journey, anx-
ious to catch a glimpse Of the head OF the Ma
ton. Mr.. Mckinley bowed and doffed his nat
repeatedly as he rode in his open carriage
through the lines OF cheering people
The President started for Washington over
the Pennsylvania Railroad on the 3:lS train.
The police arrangements were admirable The
Director OF Public Safety. Frank NJ. Ritter. per-
sonally supervised the handling OF the men. and
every precaution taken to protect the
President from nolestation or possible harm.