The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-09-20

Martin. Mayor Ben Mclean. Councilman
c. l. Davidson the Reverends Mum. II
5. Humfeldt. c. E. Bradt, W. E. Gibson,
A. E DUbber. F. n. Lynch and Wait,
Probate Judge Thomas Wilson, Profes-
scr Carson, Messrs, W. p Dulaney. II.
I. Tilford and Miss Jessie Clark. Be
tween 5000 and $500 people were in the
building. Supe -intendent Knight step
ped TO the front Of the stage and tapped
for order. Almost instantly the scores Of
voices ceased their noise and a profound
silence prevailed the big auditorium.
Professor Knight then announced that the
High school chorus, under the able diree-
ton OF Miss Jessie Clark, music teacher
Of the city schools, would render d selec-
ton Their selection was God of Glory
Thrown in Light" Seventy1fve we'll
drilled voices sang this piece exceeding.y
well After the song Rev. Dunber offered
a very touching prayer. Professor Knight
then introduced Rev. f \. I,-1c,l no
made the most impressive, eloqc, rs. pa
triotic and touching address ever heard
within the walls of the auditorium Mr.
Lynch among other things. sad: IN
accepting che invitation OF The boarI Of
education Of the schools Of wichita TO de-
ltTcT this address, i felt I WIS ass ming
. great responsibility, and 1 would that a
greater and worthier speaker thaa [ le
CHOSEN. We have met here under the
shadow of a dire disaster. of a terrible
tragedy The nation is bowed in sorrow.
the republic from center to circumference
is in mourning, the old flag is flying at
half-mast throughout our entire country.
The Immortal Lincoln went down by the
hand Of an assassin at the close OF the
civil war, who was animated by the ex-
element of what he believed was his
cause. The hand. the brain and the
heart that conceived the death of Gar
field was controlled by hatred Of per-
sonal ofense. William Mckinley went
down 10 death because he was the chief
magistrate of this republic. and the bullet
which struck him down was a blow aimed
at the constitutional government: at or
ganized law; at the institutions of civil
and religious liberty IN a peculiar sense.
more than any other martyr in our his
tory; Mckinley died for the people. I
viii quote from the Holy scriptures: He
being dead, yet speaketh President Nc
kNnley is dead. The hand which directed
the ship of state through the storms of
two wars, safely and triumphantly. is
palsied al his side That brain which
conceived many plans and advised coun-
sells of state. has stopped its functions.
That keen eye which never quailed in the
presence of a foe is closed in death and
that voice 70 which the nations Of the
earth listened with respect. win be heard
no more on earth. in the circles of love
or councils of state. Being dead, with
nations in tears. yet he speaketh. Presi-
dent Mckinley was a patriot the typical,
an-round patriot He was a brave sol
der and did his duty faithfully and
nobly. Mckinley was a wise judicious
legislator Ills name would have been
committed 10 the annals of fame had he
never been president. He was twice
elected and served as governor Of his
state Ohio. and his ability shown in
splendOr. He was controlled by the
loftiest influence and power of this earth.
Mckinley is dead. yet ne speaketh. Mr.
Kinley stands as an example to every as
piring youth. Born of humble parentage,
by his force Of character, dauntless cour-
age and close application to study, he
rose, step by step. to the highest position
in the gift of the people. Mckinley gained
his standing because people believed in
him. He was elected as prosecuting at
torney for his county while a young man,
because his constituents trusted him. He
was elected TO different Offices again and
again. Another lesson from his life is
that character is the greatest thing in
imperishable- oh boys. in the memory Of
our fallen chieftain. let me impress you
that character is the aim Of man. Char
aeter is the most priceless thing in the
universe. Another lesson IS that AIcKin-
ley was the victim Of cruel, remorseless
and red-handod anarchy. In our reaction
from rhe oppression OF kings il seems to
me we have gone TO a great extreme in
the matter OF personal liberty. If his
death awakens the people to the true
condition Of things, he shan not have died
IN vain. We have been fostering In this
land 2 spirit of lawlessness. a spirit of
disrespect to obedience. We have sown
the wind and are reapine the whirlwind
Another lesson IS the simplicity. power
and beauty OF McKinleys faith and love
Jesus Christ. As q president he was not
70 be found in his place IN the
house OF God. Great in al the elements
Of his life. he was greater in his faith ia
Almighty God and Jesus Christ. II Is
manly thing 20 be a Christian. The cause +
for which Mckinley died still survives /
him. more solid than the mountains. more 7
lnfading than the stars Of night. His 4
country viii stand in grandeur and great /
ness. He IS dead. but his life and mem /
ST. VIII survive him forever. The gov Z
eminent OF the people. for the people and .
BY the people. shan not perish. M1kin- (
ey is dead. bus the Union for which he !
fought when boy. viii marcn en- with (
he light of the morning. with the tread q .
conqueror. in the van Of the world +
progress. To larger achievements in the f
yes TO come. Mckinley is dead but the .
I'D flag still waves. the old aag which 4
las been horne above the carnage Of bat
lie; which has been unfurled under new
.Sies through the policy of Mckinley. /
Did Glory waves today without a star
Erased from its siIzen folds
Tremendous applause resoua5ed through
he auditorium at the conclusion OF Rev.
-ynch's address and many tear-stalned
aces were visible among the vast as
emily.
Miss Jessie Clark. after the applause
lad subsidized. arose and requested the au-
Hence 10 stand and sing America.
1ever before did this grand song ring
rat as IL did yesterday morning. each
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