The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1901-09-26

rows of humanity, which broadened
and deepened his sympathies.
He has left a clean record. He was
at the very pinnacle of fame when
called from earth. He is one of
earth's immortalS. His name and
fame will endure so long as men read
history. The key note of his character
was simplicity. The pole star OF his
life was duty. He sought truth. He
changed his opinions when fuller
knowledge pointed the way to new
truth. Hatred and yindictiveness,
those disintegrating forces of society,
were foreign to his soul. He loved
truth, geniality, home, his wife-all
that was pure and good. He was re-
markable for nobility of action, pur-
ity of mind, elevation of senti l ent,
and for the integrity and faithfulness
with which he discharged his duty in
all the relations of life.
He was conspicuous for his integrity.
His honor and a clear conscience were
of more value to him than material
wealth. However his policies may be
be cfitized. no one has ever accused
him of being actuated by mercenary
motives. In public and private life,
his chief aim was to add to the happi-
ness of his fellow man. Sorrow and in
justice of any sort touched him to the
quick.
His last public utterance was for
amity and cooperation among the ma
lions OF the world. His life was pure,
simple. genial and kind. His in
stinctive expressions when stricken
down of Solicitude for the one most
dear to him, of commiseratiOn of the
wretch who treacherously took his
life. and of regret for the trouble
brought on those about him, reveal
his noble and unselfish nature and the
greatness of his character To those
great qualities of leadership, sympathy,
insight and strong tenacity OF pur-
pose, were added a kindly heart and
generous spirit, by which he led men
toward higher plane of living.
AS a statesman, he was broad mind
ed, thoughtful, with a splendid mental
grasp Of the fundamental principles
that underlie our government.
Foreign governments learned the
directness and sincerity of his char
acter and this is one reason Of the
great accession of influence welded by
our country in foreign affairs.
In peace and war he so administer
ed the duties of his exalted Office as
to bring honor upon himself and pros
perity to our country. The new diff
ficult problems of state which present
ed themselves during his administra-
ton were wisely solved:a land he grew in
the esteem and confidence of his coun-
trymen as he proved himself equal to
great emergencies. The people re-
CARELESS of party learned to know
their chosen leader as pure, honest
courageous and wiSe-a christian
statesman upon whom they could de
pend in any crisis. AS a Statesman
he will live in the annals of time and
with the two other martyr Presidents
Lincoln and Garfield, he will be re
membered as the highest type O
American manhood.
) He was consistent christian who's
religion was an expression of homes
faith and never cloak or cover.
His life was a record of eXaltet
achievement, his death-hed heroisn
an imperlshable glory to ChriStianit
{ "a matchless triumph of Christian
faith,
s Tn the last moments of his life h
d set the world an example of that truS
b in God which ruled his whole career
Il He reached that sublime height 0
magnanimity from which he could 20
|. give the assassin who struck him dow
a His last thought of earth was ft
the wife he had so tenderly cared 10
If then. like a tired child, he went
y sleep in the loving arms OF the God
n trusted. He died as he lived, 'wi'
I'D malice toward none, and charity
OF all. Around his death gathers I
ri halo of faith, hope and immortail'
I'd In his life and death he furnish
an example for us all to strive to II
of tate. and a model for our children
on follow.
ur Let us emulate his virtues, bl
es. animosities and rise above the lie
'us of cold, calculating selfishness in pu
os- lie and private life.
all May his career be an inspiration
each one of us SO to live that when
of .ssummons comes to join the innu
ON cradle caravan which moves tow
a that mysterious realm where e'
,ir- shall take his chamber in the sill
ous hall of death, 1--WE may have that ia
ion in God which characterized every
of William Mckinley in illness and