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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19
ACCESSION OF PRECEDENT ROOSEVELT

hSt LSo-oN oE BItS7tDENA 1soOSEN .
1t is the great excellence of our mar
velous political system that the reins of
power can pass from one hand to another
without the slightest jar or strain upon
the country. There can be no more try
ing ordeal upon any Government than to
have thrust upon it, without warning or
preparation, such an emergency as the
present one. Yet it brings TO us no sad
der consequences than intense grief for
the Chief Executive stricken down in the
midst of his great work, and not per-
mitted to finish it.
The Chief MaGistracy at once devolves
upon a man in whom the entire Nation
has the utmost confidence. President
Theodore Roosevelt is of the highest type
OF American manhood. He is a man of
strong convictions as to the cOuntry's
present and future, and fullness of ability
and courage to carry out those convic-
tons. He has had long experience in
public life, has filed with the utmost
credit many responsible positions, and he
was put on the ticket with President
Mckinley because Of the universal belief
in his fitness to succeed him, in the event
Of anything Detailing the Chief Magis-
trate. Not for many years has there been
a man selected for the second place with
as much thought Of his fitness for the
first.
The only changes that are likely to oc-
cur are those of detail. The policy of the
Administration will remain in all essen
tial respects the same. There will be
probably 4 new Cabinet, as is usual, and
changes in other offices, in which the
President has preferences as to indiyid-
uals differing from those of his prede-
cessor.
There is nowhere a possibility that
there will be any change of policy or con-
ditions from those which would have pre-
vailed had President Mckinley lived.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19
"1s THE SUNSHINE ALL GOMEZ"

William Mckinley.
: the sunshine all gone" from this world
of SORROW
Were the words of hero. so brave aud so
true;
Yes, never again shall the sun of to-
morrow
Bless his eyes with sight of trees ana
the dew.
But, far in a realm of Life Everlasting,
The sun is still shining around ths
White Throne,
Where saints in their glory are beamins
and basking,
And the gloom of this earth shall be
never more known.
JOHN A. JOYCE.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19
AFlELD WITH cROCKER'S BRIGADE.

By David N. Strain, Co. B. 18th Iowa.
This is simple narrative of the every
day doings of this famous brigade, which
was composed of some of the best fight
ing regiments in the magnificent Army OF
the Tennessee
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19
PORT HUDSON:
A Renaissance of the Civil War.
By Col. Prentiss Ingraham.

This is a tribute by gallant Confed-
crate officer, who was among the defend
ers of Port Hudson, to the brave boys
in blue who besieged that place, and par
ticularly to those who formed the cele-
brated Foriorn Hope. 1t will appear in
an early number of The National Tri-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19

Bishop TURNER, of the African NJ Il.
Church, is making great waste of val
liable time in advocating an emigration
of the negroes from the United States
to Africa.
In the first place, none of the negroes
want to go.
In the second place, none of the plant
ers and other large employers of labor
in the South want them to go.
In the third place, it would take a
prodgious emigration, extended over a
great many years, to produce any Dercep-
tible effect upon the number of negroes
in this country.
hundred ships a year-an impossible
number-each carrying an average of
1000 people, would not take the negroes
out Of the country as fast as they are
born.
Think of the unspeakable misery, want
and mortality occasioned by landing 1oO,-
900 negroes year anywhere In Africa,
with no places prepared for them, no work
for them TO do and no suitable provision
of any kind for them.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19

semblage rising as one man, and follow
ing the Chaplain-in-C Chief in reciting the
Lords Prayer in tones that came straight
from their hearts.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19
him Rut no

Chief who had preceded him. But he
was. with Gods help. going to do all that
man could do to hold the office up TO the
standard that had been set.
The following is the vote in detail;
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19

A NUMBER Of high German military Of
ficers have arrived in this country for the
purpose Of studying our army and its
methods. 1t is high time that thsy were
coming to the source Of the only correct
military ideas.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1901-09-19

Gov. VAN SAINTS management of the
Ell Torrance campaign was as clever bit
OF electioncering as the Grand Army has
ever seen, and his speech in nominating
his candidate was 4 masterpiece. He
said just the right things in the best, hap
piest way and insured his candidates sue
cess.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

one of the presidents closest friends.
and his face plainly betrayed his
grief. Mr.. Dick sought the governor
AZ once, and a handclasp told the tale
of mutual sorrow. Not a word was
spoken by either, but tears were in
their eyes. When later bulletins told
the nature of the wounds, Gen. Dick
said:
There is a chance, then. The presi-
dent is a man of magnificent physique
and of indomitable courage, and he
will never give in until the end comes.
Ii grit will pull a man through he
he will live"
Shortly after the news of the shoot
ing had been received there occurred
ar affecting incident in the Offices of
the governor. II. c. Phillips, of Mid
| dletown, came in with his two little
sons, the oldest not over six years OF
age. He said that the boys wished TO
shake hands with the governor. Gov.
Nash arose from the seat into which
he had cast himself, and gravely took
| the boys by the hauo. The smaller
of the two observed the full length
portrait of the president nm the west
wall OF the executive chamber. He
recognized it, and, walking over to it,
said in his childish treble:
'Oh. wont he get well, papa? Won't
| he get well?"
"Pray God he may, son." said the
father, and all in the room responded.
Gov. Nash remained in the eXecu-
tive chamber during the afternoon
and evening surrounded by state Off
Gals and personal friends of the pres
ident, receiving bulletins in regard to
the presidents condition.
The following telegram was sent by
the governor:
"To the President, care Hon. John NJ.
Milburn, Buffalo, N. Y:
MY Office is filed with anxious,
loving inquirers after your condition
Every ear in Ohio is turned toward
Buffalo, eager to catch the first word
of hope. Every heart beats with the
inspiration that you will speedily re-
cover. Every fervent prayer which
goes up to Heaven tonight will be in
your behalf. Make good fight, for
all the people are with you and love
you. [Signedl
GEORGE X. NASH"
The streets OF the city were filled
with excited throngs of people during
the latter part of the day and even
ing, and news of the attempted as
sassination and the presidents condi-
ton was eagerly sought.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

president seemed stunned by the
news, put his hands to his head and
then exclaimed: "My God"
Those around him were immediate
ly informed of the tragedy, and it was
decided to announce il to the COM
pany OF a thousand people, who had
gathered to hear Col. Roosevelt speak
at the annual outing of the Vermont
Fish and Game league.
Senator Proctor made the an
nouncemcnt, and many persons in the
audience burst into tears. A later
bulletin was received stating that the
president was resting quietly, and
that the chances were favorable for
hissrecoyery.
"Good," exclaimed the vice-presi-
dent, and his face lighted up. He
showed his pleasure by eagerly an
nouncing the good news to the as
sembly.
The vice-president then left imme-
diately on the yacht FL Frida, owned
by w. Seward Webb, and came to this
city as quickly as possible, having di-
rected that all messages should be
held for him here. The yacht was to
have gone TO Arrow Point, where a
special train was waiting for the vice
president, but the train was sent on
to Burlington, and was there when
the yacht came into the harbor at
s:l5 p. IN.
President Clement of the Rutland
railroad placed the train at the dis
posal of the vice-president, and made
arrangements to take him on it to the
scene OF the tragedy.
Col. Roosevelt was asked at the
wharf for a statement for publication
and said:
81 am so ineXpressibly grieved
shocked and Mortified, that / can say
nothing"
lie boarded the train and left for
Buffalo.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE ASSASSIN CONFESSES.
ma Goldman, whose Teachings
Prompted the Crime.

Buffalo, Sept. Leon Czolgosz, the
accused and self-confessed assassin,
has signed confession covering sig
pages of foolscap and which states
that ne is an anarchist, and that he
became an enthusiastic member OF
that body through the influence of
Emma Goldman, whose writings he
had read and whose lectures he had
listened to. He denies having any
confederate, and says he decided on
the act three days ago, and bought the
revolver with which the crime was
committed in Buffalo. he has seven
brothers and sisters in Cleveland, and
the Cleveland directory has the names
of about that number living on Hos
mer street and Ackland avenue, which
adjoin. Some of them are butchers
and others are employed in different
trades. He is now detained at police
headquarters pending the result of
the presidents injuries.
Czolgosz does not appear in the
least degree uneasy or penitent for
his action. He says he was induced
by his attention to Emma Goldman's
lectures and writings to decide that
the present form of government in
this country was all wrong and he
thought the best way to end it was
by killing the president. He shows no
sign of insanity, but is very reticent
about much of his career. While ac-
knowledging himself an anarchist, he
does not state TO what branch of the
organization he belongs.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

meantime had been hustled by expoi-
ton guards To the rear of the build
ing, where he was held while the
building was cleared and later he was
turned over to Superintendent Bull
of the Buffalo police department, who
took the prisoner TO No. 10 police sta
ton and afterward TO police head
quarters. As soon as the crowd in the
Temple OF Music had been dispersed
sufficiently, the president was removed
in the automobile ambulance and
taken TO the exposition hospital,
where an examination was made. The
best medical skill was summoned, and
within a brief period several of Buff
fnlo's best-known practitioners were
at the patients side.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE NATION CRIEVES
Deep Sorrow, Mingled with Horror,
the Universal Expression.
ALL HEARTS LIFTED TO HEAVEN.
The Governor OF ohio sounds the
Keynote of Humble Fnith-How
the News of the shooting of the
President Was Received.

Columbus, O., Sept. THE news of
the attempt 60 assassinate President
Mckinley was received with profound
sorrow and anxiety in the capital of
his native state, where he resided dur
ing the four years in which he served
rs chief executive of Ohio.
Gov. Nash, Secretary of State Lay
lin and Auditor Of State Guilbert were
holding a conference in the executive
chamber when the sad tidings
reached the capital. The governor
was completely unnamed, and, after
pacing the floor few minutes, he
walked over TO the door, and leaning
his head against the Intel, buried
his face in his hands.
A few minutes later, Congressman
Charles Dick hurried in from the re-
publican state headquarters. lie ID
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

Mr.. buchanan broke the news as
gently as possible TO the nieces and
consulted with them and Mrs. Mil
burn ns 10 the best course TO pursue
in breaking the news 10 Mrs. McKin-
awakening or shortly thereafter Mr..
buchanan should break the news to
her. II. in the meantime her physician.
DIR. RiNey, had not arrived.
Mrs. Mckinley awoke from her
sleep about $3.50 o'clock. She was
feeling splendidly, she said, and at
once took up her crocheting, which,
as Is we'll known, is one of her favor
lite diversions.
Immediately on Mr.. Buchanan's ar
rival at the Milburn home he had tele-
phonic communication Herewith cut
OFF. for already there had been several
calls, and he decided on this as the
wisest course to pursue, lest Mrs. Nc
Kinley, hearing the continued ring
ing OF the telephone bell, might in
quire what IL meant.
While the light of day remained
Mrs. Mckinley continued with her
crocheting, keeping TO her room.
When il became dusk and the presi-
dent had not arrived, she began 10
feel anxious concerning him.
81 wonder why he does not come"
She asked one of her nieces.
There was no clock in Mrs. Mckin-
ley's room, and when il was seven
o'clock she had no idea il was so late,
and this is when she began TO feel
anxious concerning her husband, for
he was due TO return TO Mr.. Milburn 5
house about six o'clock.
At seven o'clock, DIR. RiXey arrived
at the Milburn residence. He had
been driven hurriedly down Delaware
avenue in an open carriage. AS he
came up Mr.. buchanan was out on the
lawn convcrsing with a reporter.
"Do YOU know" said Mr.. buchanan,
81 had sort of premonition of this?
Since early morning L had been ex-
tremely nervous and feared that
something might go wrong. Our trip
| TO the falls was uneyentful, but what
an awful sad ending to our day!"
At 1920 p. m, DIR. RiNey came out
of the house, accompanied by Col.
Webb Hayes, son of former Presi-
dent Hayes, who is friend of Pres
ident Mckinley. They entered a car
rage and returned to the exposition
hospital.
After DR.. Rixey had gone Director
General buchanan said thai the doc
tor had broken the news in most
gentle manner to Mrs. Mckinley. He
said she stood il bravely, though con-
siderably affected.
II it was possible 10 bring him to
her she wanted it done. DR.. RiXey
assured her that the president could
be brought with safety from the ex-
position grounds, and when he left
Mr.. Milburn's II was to complete all
arrangements for the removal of the
president.
At 1880 Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson and Miss Wilson called, and
were admitted to the Milburn resi-
! dence.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

Milwaukee, Sept. Henry c,
Payne, national republican commit
teeman from Wisconsin, and an init
mate friend of President Mckinley,
spoke of the attempted assassination
of the president, as follows:
"Thc news of the attempted assas-
sination of President Mckinley,
whether the wounds prove fatal or
not, fills me with unspeakable horror
md grief. There never lived a man
of more kindly disposition, with a
more loving and affectionate heart,
more tender and sweet in his sympa-
thies, and in mis- private life more de-
voted to his family and his friends.
In these regards he is the most re-
markable man l have ever met in
public life"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
LONDON PRESS AN UNIT.
without Exception Extend sympa-
thIes and Feryent Prayers.

London, Sept. THE newspapers
this morning, without exception, ex-
tend to President Mckinley and the
American nation the deepest sympa-
thy and deep, fervent prayers for his
recovery, while heartfelt gratitude is
felt that the latest reports give
ground for that hope.
The Times says, editorially:
ut will be relief to the American
people to know that the criminal or
lunatic was not one of themselves. We
will not contemplate the possibility of
fatal result, but in any case the gov
eminent of the United States will not
be disturbed. Vice-President Roose-
welt is a man of ability and distinc-
ton, in whose hands there is no doubt
the country's interests would be safe;
but President Mckinley has gained an
almost unique position, and it would
be a cruel stroke of fortune if he were
cut off in the plentitude of his popu-
larity and when his policy has been
apparently vindicated by success az
all points"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
SENATOR HANNA WET.
The shooting of the President Too
Horrible to Contemplate.


Horrible to Contemplate.
Cleveland, o., Sept. 7.-When con-
WINGED that the news from Buffalo
was true, Senator Hanna said:
81 can not say anything about it. 1t
Is too horrible to even contemplate,
TO think that such a thing could hap
pen to so splendid a man as President
Mckinley, and at this time, and upon
such an occasion-it is horrible, aw-
full.
"Mr. Mckinley never had any fear
of danger from that source. OF course
l never talked to him on such a sub
ject, but l know he never dreamed
of anything like this happening. i
can not be interviewed upon this. 1t
il too awful"
To a reporter he exclaimed:
"What is this great country coming
to when such men as Lincoln, Garfield
and Mckinley fall by the bullet of as
sassins?
al shall hurry to the bedside of the
president as rapidly as the train will
take me. l only hope that he is not
seriously injured; but 1 am afraid
that my hopes will be in vain. do
want to reach the president before
he dies, if he is going TO die. Nobody
can be safe from the work of an in
sane man, il seems. 1t is terrible"
AS the senator boarded car tears
were streaming down his face.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE GRIEF or A KINDRED.
Could Have Felt No Worse Had His
beloved King been shot.


New York, Sept. Sir Thomas Lip
ton last night, on board his steam
yacht Erin. said, referring to the
shooting of the president:
II was stunned on receiving the
news. could feel no worse If it had
been King Edward himself who had
been shot. j am sure that every Brit
Usher extends the hand of sympathy
to all Americans in this sad affair.
should very deeply regret that any
serious results should follow this sad
calamity"
Asked il the president should die
would this have any effect upon the
international races, Sir Thomas said,
in low voice:
''He is not dead yet. 1 don't care to
speak of that"
Sir Thomas will not sail the Sham
rock to-day, on account of the Buffa-
10 tragedy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE sADDEsT TASK OF ALL.
breaking the News 60 Mrs. Mckinley
-DrnVeIy Received.

Immediately the president was
cared for at the expositiongrounds Di-
rector-General W. /. Buchanan started
for the Nlilburn residence 20 forestall
any information that might reach
there 10y telephone or otherwise. Very
luckily, he was first to arrive with the
information. The Niagara Falls trip
had tired Mrs. Mckinley, and on re-
turning TO the Milburn residence she
took leave of her nieces, the Misses
Barber, and the presidents niece,
Miss Duncan. as well as their hostess,
Mrs. Milburn, and went to her room
30 rest.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
Fastening TO BunaIo.

New York, Sept. 7.-Secretary OF
War Elihu II. Root left the Grand
Central depot at 11:10 last night for
Buffalo in q special train. He was ac-
companied by DR.. Dixon, a specialist,
whom he is fastening to the bedside
of the president. The train was made
up of a single coach and engine and all
possible speed will be made to reach
Buffalo in record-breaking time.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
Too HorrIned for Expression.

Dublin, n. H., Sept. 7.-Secretary
Hitchcock, who has been stopping al
Mount Monadnock, last night, when
informed of the tragic incident at
Buffalo, said:
II am too Mortified to make any ex-
preston whatever"
He Immediately prepared to leave
for Buffalo.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE vICE-PREsIDENT STUNNED.
Announced the Awful News and
started ON a Special for DunaIO.

Burlington, VT, Sept. THE first
news of the attempted assassination
of President Mckinley reached Vice.
President Mckinley at Isle Lamotte
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
when the vice-president was informed
over the telephone that there was a
rumor that the president had been
shot. 1t IVES confirmed by another
message a moment later. The vice.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
PRESIDENT N k|NLEY SHOT.
The Awful Crime Committed at the
Pan-American Exposition by
an Avowed Anarchist.
TWO SHOTS, POINT BLANK, At TWO FEET

both Take EJECT In the Presidents
Body. one InnictinR Dangerous,
Though, Please God, Not "a Fatal
Mound-Thc Assassin Captured
aud Protected from the ropuIace,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
Ex-PresIdent Cleveland Shocked.

Winsted. Conn, Sept. 7.-EX-Presi,
dent Cleveland was fishing at Darling
lake, in birmingham, Mass, when he
received the newsregarding the shoot
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
Prayer for the Presidents Life.

Columbia, S. c., Sept. Gov. NJ. B.
McSweeny wired the following to
Buffalo last night:
"iis Excellency, President William
Mckinley, Buffalo:
"The people of South Carolina were
shocked to-day TO learn OF the at
tempt to assassinate your excellency.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you
and your family, and we sincerely
hope and pray that the Giver of all
good will spare your life to our nation
for years TO come"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
The Pre.ident'. Closest Friend.

Washington, Sept. 7.-Probably the
closest friend of the president in
Washington at the time of the shoot
ing was Mr.. Charles G.. Dawes, the
comptroller of the currency, whose
relations with the president are OF
the most intimate character. Mr..
Dawes was completely overcome. lie
Immediately made arrangements to
go to Buffalo, so as to be near the
chief executive and Mrs. Mckinley,
and left on the 7:l5 o'clock train, ac-
companied by Elmer Dover, the pri-
vate secretary to Senator Hanna.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

ing OF President Mckinley. He 40
once started for the shore in order to
hear more details in regard in the
matter, and anxiously asked for tho
fastest advices from McKinley's bed
side. Mr.. Cleveland was Mortified at
the news, and said:
with all American citizens, I am
greatly shocked at this news. can
not conceive of a motive. 1t must have
been the act OF a crazy man"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
The PresIdent'. brother NotIaed.

Denver, Sept. 6.--Abner Mckinley,
who, with his wife and two daughters,
left here this morning for Baileys, in
South Platte canyon, over the Colo
RADIO q Southern railway, in a special
train, was notified late this afternoon
of the shooting of the president, and
started at once for Denver. He will
reach here about 1880 o'clock, and at
ten o'clock will leave for Chicago over
the Burlington. He will travel to
Buffalo over the Lake Shore unless
President Mckinley dies before he
reaches Chicago, in which case he will
go direct to Washington.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-27

relieve the present financial situation
Of Akron, whether by Mr.. McMillen's
plans, or those of some one else. BY
September 10, oil the money left in the
funds from the August apportionment
will scarcely reach $4,000. The police
fund will be. empty, so will the fire
and park, and sanitary will be away
overdrawn. This means that Septem-
ber 10 to February the city will only
have $4,000 to go on, unless the Legis-
lature passes an act giving the city
permission to borrow.
There are 20 streets that ought to
be improved now,' said Mr.. McNIillen,
but we can't do it, despite the fact
that the citizens are ready and will
ing to pay their share. It's not ex-
pensive on the city to construct sew
ers, so we are allowing the people to
have all they want There are % sew
ers under way and petitions on file
for four more"