Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-08

the 18th of that month Lincoln issued his
call for 1900 troops. The position or Doug
lass at this critical jnncture was that OF i
patriot, Without hating ur hesitation. ne
aligned himself upon the side OF the ma
tlonal government ana threw the force ut
ms great personality III support of the eA-
ecutire. Upon the occasion OF his mem
orabie visit to Lincoln immediately after
the irst call for volunteers, he dictated TO
a representative of the press a dispatch in
these words:
Senator Douglass called on the president
and had an interesting conversation on the
present condition OF the country. The sub
stance of 1t was. on the part of Mr.. Doug
lass. that. while he was unalterably op-
posed to the administration in all It's po-
liticai issues. he was prepared to fully suS,
tain the president III the exercise OF all
his constitutional functions to preserve the
Union. maintafn the government and de-
fend the federal capital firm polly
capital was in danger and must be de-
Tended at all hazards and at any expense
OF men and money. He spoke of the pres
ent and future without any reference 10
the past
He no longer considered party: His sole
concern was for his cOUntrr. He had no
sympathy with our enemies in the NoTth
solution of the Union. He was for the
flag and for its cause. and the brave mea
WHO carried il had his blessing and pray
| "r~ His patriotic course was a mighty rae
| tor in nolding Union sentiment and II
uniting the patriotism Of the country and
! SNDG!i serve as an FS3Uf!" OF -tOi C!l.Z III
| shin and an inspiration to duty.
Though Douglas esnnused cause
! doomed 10 defeat. vet his name was cner-
| ished by patriots everywhere because. when
! the test came. ne was found supporting
| the government and advising his followers
| 10 uphold the cngstitutrd authorities. II
which makes the men identified with it
| immortal in history Lincoln was the
| leader of the triumphant cause. Doug
lass. though opposed TO him for life
/ cd md str uf
| l'Oth Will be RENE mbcrcd longest. nor fof
| the debate hut for their part III the mighty
cause the Union which was saved and tbs
| liberty which was established will endure
To perpetuate their names.
ITO Lincoln. who in 1858 was struggling
| here against the cncrOachment of slavery
rot for its destruction whore ii existed. but
against its further CXtensicn-was HnallI
of God. the opportunity and the powcr IL
enthrone liberty in every part of the re
public.
Then followed the grafton Of the dav
eral Charles Emory Smith. Mr.. Smith :
eloquent tributes to the character and serv'
ices of both Lincoln ana Douglas. and hi:
"reminiscences of old days in the Illinois
political arena Were much appreciated b!
the immense crowd of listeners. some o
whom had been among the audiences
j fare between the great e"Ianc:pator and tn
champion Of r"pular SovcreiEntE.
Sccrctary HAY also spoke briefly.
itinerary of tho presidential train did no
include p stop here a dense crowd wa
gathered a: tho station. and in Difference Il
the wishes nf :iir president stop OF nv
minutes vas made" The president mount
ed platform and delivered a brief ad
dress. which called forth great enthusiasm
y large portion Of his auditors We're work
men from the shops and factories OF ne
vance.
JOLIET. ILL. Oct "A pleasant Incl
dent of the stop Il, la Sale was the pre-
| scntation to Mrs Mckinley of some flow,
ers by n group Of little girls. with the fol
lowing message:
Our meeting Is short and lceting. bu
take these rOsC=Z as a loyal greeting.
At Ottawa. the UeXt stop President Nc
| Kinley spoke briefly also.