The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07
IN HIS NATIVE STATE.
Sorrow and Excitement at Columbus
Governor Nash's Message.

Governor Nash's Message.
COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 6.-The news OF
the attempt to assassinate President Nc
Kinley- was received with profound sorrow
and anxiety in the capital of his native
State, where he resided during the four
of the State. Governor Nash, Secretary of
State Laylin and Auditor of State Guilbert
were holding a conference in the executive
m when the sad tidings reached the
capital. The Governor was completely un-
manned and after pacing the floor a 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 Republican State headquarters.
He is one of the Presidents closest friends
and his face plainly betrayed his grief.
MIR. Dick sought the Governor at once and
a hand-clasp told the tale of mutual sor-
row. Not a word was spoken by either,
Oul h1AO III NAlCA CJO0. Adlck
bulletins told the nature of the wounds.
General Dick said:
"There is a chance, then. The President
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 will live"
Shortly after the news of the shooting
had been received here there occurred an
affecting incident in the office of the Gov
ernor. r. c. Phillips. of Middletown, 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 Gov
ernor. Governor Nash arose from the seat
in which he cast himself down and grave
" took the boys by the hand. The smaller
of the two observed the full length portrait
of the President on the west wall OF the
executive chamber. He recognized it, and
walking over to it said in his childish
treble:
"oh, won't he get well. papa2 Won't he
get well?"
pray God he may, son." said the father.
and all in the room responded, Amen"
Governor Nash remained in the executive
hamber during the afternoon and even
ing. surrounded by State officials and per-
sonal friends of the President, receiving
bulletins in regard to the Presidents con-
dition. The following telegram was sent
to the President by Governor Nash:
MY office is filled with anxious, loving
inQuirers after your condition. Every ear
in Ohio is turned toward Buffalo, eager
10 catch the first word of hope. Every
heart beats with the inspiration that you
will speedily recover. Every fervent prayer
which goes up TO heave tonight will be in
your behalf. Make a good fight, for all
the people are with you and love you"
The streets of the city were filled with
excited throngs of people during the lat
ter part of the day and evening. and news
of the attempted assassination and the
Presidents condition was eagerly sought.
A high wire performance in the Capitol
square tonight was stopped by the Cover
nor.
The Governor tonight made the follow
ing statement:
"Our people are filled with dismay and
sorrow by the assault made on the Presi-
dent. Their love for him. as well as the
latest kilograms from Buffalo, cause them
10 fervently hope that the result viii not
be fata@. IL the worst comes. the Presi-
dents splendid work for the Nation Will
live after him and be a blessing upon the
Republic for all time. The patriotism and
intelligence Of the people are SO great that
no permanent harm will come TO the coun-