The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-16

vital principle OF our republican institu-
tons. William Mckinley came up from the
people; he devoted his life to the duties or
government, and though he reached the
highest position TO which his countrymen
could elevate him he ever remained one or
the people. genial, approachable, the true
American citizen. Under his administration
the United States had grown TO be world
power with a wider influence that II had
ever before enjoyed. However much some
may have objected TO his policy all differ
ences are now forgotten, and the Amer
lean people now mourn one in whom all
recognize a warm patriotism, dlgnlned
wise conservatism and great love Of coun-
try He spoke of the late Presidents kind
ness of heart. his devotion to his mother
and his chivalrous attention TO his Invalid
wife, for whom now universal sympathy
goes out
He said the United States has reason to
be proud of the succession Of It's chief
magistrates. All have been good and pa
triotic men. None has harbored an UNI
worthy ambition. The immense response
biHties OF the office, with its wider range OF
vision than any other position in the gov
eminent could give, must be calculated TO
broaden the mind and quicken in the hearts
Kinley had grown in both during the term
of his Office.
In considering the remedy for anarchy
Father Gavisk said that stoppage OF inn
migration could not be one. The United
States has been made by immigration: AS
the late Mr.. Harrison so tersely said the
American citizen is composite of the best
of other nations. In the three aSsassina-
tions which had blotted the pages of our
history each of the assassins was native TO
the soil. He thought the chief remedy
was In a return to respect for law and or
der In municipal, state and national govern
ments. and a recognition by each individual
of his duty to the state as a Christian
duty. There must not be one conscience
for the laws of the land and another for
the laws of God. The individual cannot d.
vorce the relation he has to God and TO
his country, they must be one. A God
fearing man must necessarily be the best
citizen.
When the election is over, he said and
the will Of the people is registered the
gotten and all should recognize in the one
who rules the representative Of God who
is the source of all power and order and
law. He also urged the duty of thankful
ness to God for the privileges, both civil
and religious. We enjoy under the Republic
and of prayer for those in authority He
continued:
''As God works all things for the best.
so in this time of national sorrow we will
bow heads in humble submission,
having confidence that all will be we'll.
The death of Lincoln riveted the bonds
Garfield obliterated sectional lines. If, as
the result of this most recent calamity
there shall come to us an awakening
sense of respect for law and order,
and greater love of our institutions, then
the blood of William Mckinley shall not
have been shed in vain.
In conclusion Father Gavisk read the
closing remarks of McKinley's address at
Buffalo, the day before the assassination,
which, he said, were fitting farewell to
the American people and a dying prayer
for peace to all nations.
After the sermon the congregation Joined
in prayer for the country, for the Presi-
dent and all others in authority.