The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-08

I'm the Iotn OF tnat month lAncoln II
sued his call for $4,000 troops. The
position of Douglas at this critical june
tIlre was that of a patriot. Without
halting or hesitating he aligned himsei
upon the side of the National Govern
ment and threw the force of his great
personally in support of the Executive.
Upon the occasion of his memoraDie WISH
to Lincoln Immediately after the nrst
cali for volunteers he dictated 10 IN"
representative of the press dlspatch ~
these words:
April 10Th, 1861.
Senator Douglas calledon the PreSl-
dent and had an interesting conversation
ON the present condition of the country.
The substance of it was, ON tine part
of Mr.. Douglas, that while he was unal-
terably opposed to the ADMINISTRATOR ID
all it's political iss1les he was prepared
to fully sustain the President III me
exercise of all his constitutional rune
tions to preserve the Union, MAINTAIN
the Government and defend the Federal
Capital.A firm policy and prompt action
was necessary. The Capital was IN dall-
gen and must be defended at all hazafds
and at any expense OF men and money.
He spoke of the present and future Win
out amy reference to the past. he no
longer considered party. lbs close con
Germ was for his country. lie mad no
sympathy with our enemies IN the NORTH
who openly or secretly counseled thf
dissolution OF the Union. He was 1or
the flag and for it's cause, and the brave
men who carried it had his blessing aiid
prayers His patriotic course was
mighty factor in moulding Union sehti-
ment and in uniting the patriotism OF
THE country and should serve as AN cX-
ample of good citizenship and an inSp!ra-
ton to duty.
Though Douglas espoused q cause
doomed to defeat, yet his name was
cherished by patriots everywhere De
cause when the test came he was fouhu
supporting the Government and advising
his followers to uphold the constituted
authorities. 1t is the caaise which lives
and it is the cause which makes the
men identified with it immortal in hlsto-
ry Lincoln was the leader of the triumph
ant cause Douglas, though opposed 70
him for life time, supported and
strengthened his arm. Both will be
remembered longest not for the debate
but for their part in the mighty events
which ensued They will live because
the Union which was saved and the hb-
erty which was established will endure
to perpetuate their names
Secretary Hay and Postmaster Gen
eral Smith also spoke.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
Presidential train started for Chicago.
HOWL OF CALAMITY DROWNED
Kewanee. Ills, October Although
the itinerary of the residential train did
not include a stop here, dense crowd
was gathered at the station, and IN de-
ference to the wishes of the resident
a stop of five minutes was made. The
President mounted a platform and De
livered n brief address which called
forth great enthusiasm.
The President said in part:
II feel that | can congratulate you
upon the prosperity that prevails in this
community and throughout the country.
The hum of industry has drown the
voice Of calamity, and the voice of des-
uair is no longer heard in the United
States. and the orators without occu-
ration here are now looking to the
Philippines for comfort. As we opposed
them when they were standing against
industrial progress at home, we oppose
them now as they are standing against
national duty, in our island possessions
the Pacific. loud ad prolonged APP
planse)."
MCKINLEY REACHES CHICAGO.
Chicago, Ills, October THE special
train bearing President Mckinley and
party rolled into the Rock Island depot
at AGO D. m. The place was surrounded
by a guard of police, and the crowd
which met the Chief Executive was
consequently small. But It was wait
ing otsida the station and when Mr..
Mckinley, leaning ON the arm of Mayor
Harrison emerged from the long aisle of
bluecoats which guarded his way TO
the carriage, n cheer went up. a squad
ron of cavalry, a detachment of police
and n brass band escorted the carriage
to the auditorium annex, the streets
along the route being packed with spec
tators.
The President and other members of
the party retired at once to their apart
ments The President made speeches en-
route here at La Sale, Joliet and Otta-
WA