Evening star., 1901-09-19
, beliefs that had helped tC

in the religious beliefs that had helped to
make him great.
When President Lincoln died, DR.. Warren
said, half the nation loved him; when
President Garfield died the wounds OF Inc
civil war had not healed, and only part OF
the nation loved him, but when President
Mckinley died every soul in this grand
country loved him and shed tears az his
demise. The south loved him with devo-
tion that was testimonial to MS nonie
character Not only all this country but
the world loved him for his just and up
right life.
DR.. Warren then reviewed the life of the
late President. picturing the humble lie OF
the dead chief executive in his early days,
and declaring that the foundation OF ms
future was that he allied himself with
boy himself. Mckinley learned to love the
poor, and when he became a man OF m
f1uence he sought to do that which would
benefit the workingman by having leg1sia-
tion passed that would revive industries
and give wo k to all. The President was
to his last minute trying to extend the
prosperity of his country, and at Buffalo
made speech urging the extension of mis-
countrys activities and Industries by suit
able legislation 1t was splendid thing
that the strong end able successor of the
dead man should adopt the policy outlined
in that speech at Buffalo. "The laboring
man never lost such a friend since Christ
died upon the cross" were Bishop Warren's 8
words in concluding his estimate of Nc
hlhiey as man who thought always OF
the workingman
Bishop Warren referred to the great
strength of mind and broad reach OF
thought of the late President, his tenderness
of heart and his beautiful family life. The
speaker said that he had seen Mr. Mckin-
ley come into a room of wildly cheering
men, but would pay no attention to them
until he had cast his eyes about for his
loving wife. Mr.. Mckinley had exalted
every woman in the world by his chivalric
devotion to his invalid better half.
Bishop Warren concluded by saying that
the influence of President McKinley's life
would live on forever. He would take a
place in history with Washington and Lin
coin.
DIR. CrawfOrd's Address.
Nearer My God to Thee was sung by
the choir and then Rev. DR.. William II.
Crawford, president of Allegheny College,
was introduced to make the final address
Dr. Crawford said that the event of years
was the death of President Mckinley.
which had brought bowed heads and un-
timely grief to the American people. The
last speech of the dead President at Buff
faio represented so well our national spirit
that II would rank with the farewell ad-
dress of Washington to the American peo-
pie.
Struck down in a moment, great
shadow seemed to pass over the country.
despair once more and then the awful
blow that Frustrated men, women and
children-black and white, Hebrew and
Gentle. The emblems of mourning
throughout the country are merely poor
expressions of the deep grief of the people.
Not only in this land, but across the seas
in foreign lands this day is recognized as
one in which to do honor to the memory
Of the good man who is gone.
'Oyer the north door of st. PauIs Cathe-
dral. in London" said DR.. Crawford, ''is
the name of Christopher Wrenn. the archi-
tect OF that noble building. and underneath
the name is the inscription, II you seek
his monument look about YOU Almost
unconsciOuSly the visitor turns; about to
gaze in wonder and amazement upon the
mighty work of the great architect IL
YOU seek today the monument of William
Mckinley. look about you. The majesty
of his life, the subiimity of his character
and the greatness of his achievements go
to make his monument The impressions
of his life on the nation and the world cam
not be summed up on this day of mourn
ing. Wherever We look today see his
mighty work and the evidence of his phe
nomenal achievements
The patriotism of William Mckinley, the
speaker said, was no narrow thing that
clung to the shibboleth of party. 1t was
a great and noble emanation growing oat
OF love of country and abiding interest in
her welfare. His was the patriotism Of
the men who fought at Bunker Hill and
starved at Valley Forge His was the
science, honesty and honorable motive
above everything else. This true patriot
was an able and far-seeing statesman who
gave serious study to the affairs If his
country and a wise executive, who carried
out the laws. Both his public and private
life testified that he had placed Lis faith
and reliance in God. The speaker said ~
liked best ID think Of Mci.inity as q man
ly Christian man and of his blameless
private life. His lofty irle WIS to re
true to his God. his coun-fv ans, ms ideal
OF character. The 5eautiful p; ate life OF
Mckinley marked an epoch that would
have great influence toc good i'll this arc
other worlds. And thus IN both political
and moral worlds this an haG been grand
and great and his example would live for
all time. 1t was pre- .Gous to have had such
deyout Christian man for ruler of the
country.
Dr. Crawford said that the Presidents s
words, Let no one hurt him." when Czol-
gosZ assaulted, would do more for law
and order than anything that had been said
for generation His last pathetic words
of trust in Gods will would resound for
good for all time.
DR. Crawford concluded by saying that
Mckinley's name would not only be placed
In the hall of fame on the Hudson, but 1t
would live in that greater hall Of fame-the
love and affection Of S0.0OO,OOO of people.