Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-04-29


numberless ways of peace, challenge
the admiration of the world.
1t was indeed fitting that the old
century should close with the Repub-
lican party triumphant, and that the
new century. full of tremendous prom
Use and possibilities, should be inaug-
urated with the Republican party in
undisputed ascendency; not decrcIdt
party. not = mere political reminis-
ccnce. but a party In the very flush
of power. radiant with hope and high
purpose rearing new commissioi,
from the American. people
Our power, which is to be found I'M
our vast territory, our mighty COM
merce, our great cities, splendid as
they are. is not our chief glory. Our
broad charity and the spirit of uni
versal brotherhood which pervades the
people are our principal evidences of
true national grandeur.
The life of the Republican party
has not been one of ease and inactiv-
ity, but has been characterized from
the beginning by intense endeavor. 1t
has been obliged to meet crises which
have shaken the very foundations Of
gency has arisen, it has had the
statesmen to meet it. As though by
some Providential interposition, the
men and the hour have always met
The Republican party has given to
history some of its greatest names
names which will be an inspiration to
those who shall follow us long after
we are forgotten dust. Our first great
contribution was one of the sublim-
est and most majestic figures among
men. Abraham Lincoln.
Our next was he whose memory we
are met to honor. The man of iron in
the heat of battle. and the very ill.,
carnation of justice and mercy In the
hour of victory. Ulysses S. Grant.
Immortal triumvirate, Washington,
Lincoln and Grant. Grant did not
succeed to this rare and exalted fell
lowship by accident. but by force and
merit of his genius.
Next. we gave to the world Ruther-
ford B. Hayes: modest strong. con-
sentative. He taught the sound and
wholesome doctrine whicn we should
not forget: THAT he serves his par
ty best who serves his country best"
Later came Garfield, who arose to
the full measure of a statesman; our
second maryred President.
We take pride in the record of Ar
thur. who succeeded to the Presi-
dency under sad and tragic circum-
stances. and met completely the exac-
tons of his high office
We recall with affectionate pride,
one whose death we now mourn, Ben
upright in purpose and deed He be-
Queathed to US the rich legacy Of q
successful administration.
1t is with pleasure that we mention
in this presence. which gave its early
and potential support to his cause, our
last great contribution to the list OF
illustrious American statesmen. Presi-
dent Mckinley Succeeding to the
Presidency at time when we faced
exceptionally difficult problems. he
has met every demand upon the high
level Of national duty and national
honor. He has enlarged the zone of
human liberty. AMI filled with prosper
ity aud joy every home within the
limits of the Republic.
Other names cons. unbidden to our
lips Seward and Chase Stevens and
Chandler. Blaine and Logan Morton
and Sherman we can not pro-
long the list They gave to Repnt,ii-
canism and 10 country the benefit OF
their most exalted craftsmanship. and
added imperislaal,le iuster TO our his
tory
For almost forty years. Republican
laws and policies have been in force
They have been tested. we know
what they have accomplished They
have met well the necessities of the
past. and we believe that they will
meet wen the Requirements of the flu
ture
Naturally increased power brings
enlarged responsibility The problems
Of the century which Is unfolding will
tax the genius and courage and pa
sEiotism Of the Republican, p4<y. The