Evening star., 1899-10-09
VALOR
President Mckinley Delivers an Address in
Chicago Church.
He Praises the Patriotism Displayed
by the COlOred Race During
Recent WaF.

"A UlSpdtcu lToIi SliSdSo SSSeSAU.S soy
| Sunday was not day of rest for President
Mckinley. The center of city's festivities
and the one desired object of numerous
committees and delegations, he was kept
busy from shortly after breakfast until the
last religious services of the day. During
the afternoon and evening he attended
three religious services, two in the Audi
torium and one in Quinn Chapel at which
latter he spoke a few words of greeting to
the enthusiastic colored congregation there
assembled At the exercises for children In
the Auditorium during the afternoon the
President in response to prolonged cheer
ing. said:
Il do not like to interrupt the singing of
the American hymn by making speech. L
can only express to you the very great sat
isfaction it is to me to witness this magnii-
cent demonstration of patriotism ana love
of God.
The big hall was packed with expectant
humanity. and the chief executive listened
attentively. to addresses made by Rev. Sam
uel b. BarnitZ, Des Moines, Iowa; Rev
Father Maurice ]. Dorney and the Rev. j.
A. Rondthaler. He vigorously applauded
mention OF Admiral Dewey made during
Father Dorney'S speech.
Tribute to Negroes Patriotism.
At his apartments in the Auditorium An
mex the President was met by delegation
OF cOlpTeu men lIoHl kSuliiIl NiiopSi anu eiN
cepted their invitation to speak few words
to the colored folks The dimly lighted
little church. with its humble appointments.
was in strange contrast to the magnifi-
cence of the scene of the services earlier IN
the day. The President said:
My friends it gives me great pleasure
to meet with you on this memorial day
The noblest sentiment of the human heart,
after love of God, is love of country and
that includes love of home. the corner stone
of strength and safety. Your race has
demonstrated its patriotism by its sacrifices,
its love of the flag by dying for it. That is
the greatest test of fidelity and loyalty. The
nation has appreciated the valor and patr1-
otism of the black men of the United
States They not only fought in Cuba, but
in the Philippines. and they are carrying
the flag as the symbol of liberty and hope
to an oppressed people,
Wanted to Ride with President.
President Mckinley was treated to
pleasant surprise when he arose this morn
ing His brother, Abner Mckinley, accom-
panied by Mrs. Abner Mckinley. Miss Ma
bel Mckinley and Col. E. A. Brown. ar
rived at the Annex early in the morning,
and were the first ones to greet the chief
executive and Mrs. Mckinley. The Presi-
dent had quite a long talk with his brother,
and afterward received the various mem
bers of the cabinet. Secretary of War
Root went to the Presidents apartment
with large number of kilograms, and re-
manned there for over an hour.
After breakfast, which the President ate
with Mrs. Mckinley and Miss Barber, Mr..
Mckinley received Informal calls from
members of the presidential party. When
the start, shortly before noon was about
to be made for the home of Lafayette Nc
Williams, where President and Mrs. Nc
kinley and Miss Barber had arranged to
dine, Mrs. Mckinley upset the plans of the
arrangement committee The committee
had planned that Charles TruaX. B. j. Ro-
senthal and E. G.. Keith should ride with
the city's distinguished guest. At the last
moment Mrs Mckinley announced her own
desire to have the company of her husband
during the ride. The disappointed trio of
committeeman accepted this with good
grace and climbed into a carriage by them
selves.
Whenever the President appeared in his
carriage on the street he was followed by a
throng of people in all sorts of vehicles
from the bicycle to the automobile. SO per-
sistent, and withal so pretty, little
Harry Allen Storm, who, mounted on his
wheel in his Lord Fauntleroy attire, fol-
lowed the President. that upon his arrival
at the hotel from the home of Captain Nc
Williams the nations chief sent for the
boy, shook the lads hand and covered him
with confusion by his kindly words Of
greeting.
Cheered Mt the Auditorium.
Over 5000 persons were present at the
Auditorium last night attending the union
religious service. Hundreds We're turned
away. The appearance of President Nc
kinley was the signal for wild applause
The entire audience arose and handker-
chiefs waved the Chautauqua salute.
The President stood in his box and bowed
to the audience repeatedly. Mrs. Mckinley
did not attend the services. The program
was opened with Guilmant's religious
march, an organ prelude, by Arthur Dun
ham. After the offering of the Lords
prayer by Rev. J. d. Severinghouse, a re-
sponsve Bible reading was led by Bishop
benjamin w. Arnett of the African NJ. e.
Church. Bishop Samuel Fallows, chair
man OF the meeting, then introduced the
Rev. William NJ. Lawrence, who spoke
the Moral Power Of Chicago"
Damascus Triumphal March was
dered by the Apollo Musical Club and af-
ter an address by Rev. r. A White, ''The
Star Spangled Banner by the Apollo Club,
was greeted with much applause.
President Mckinley and most of his party
then retired from the hall to their hotel
apartments.
Awaiting the President at the annex af-
ter the union religious services, We're Gov
ernor Tanner and his entire staff Presi-
dent Mckinley cordially met the governor,
and was then presented to each member of
the staff. An informal chat followed, after
which the President retired for the night.