The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-07

the PRESIDENT may recover Zoo grant TINS
be true
David NJ. Parry: This is a thing TO be
deplored by all parties, by the whole coun-
try. L fail 10 see where anyone could be
benefited by the death of the President; he
certainly has given the poorer classes and
the working classes the best that could De
! given TO them; his fine administration has
given the labOrers all the work that they
nave been able to do"
John B. Elan, once a law partner of
President Harrison, said:
1T is too horrible for expression. For
the moment / almost despair OF civilization
When i recall that three Presidents have
1allen before the aSSaSsin'S bullet that L
am old enough TO have seen and heard.
OF the seven Presidents elected since 1850
three have been assailed by the hand of
the murderer. This awful record is made
more Impressive by the fact that these
three were among our greatest and most
democratic Presidents and also the kiudest
and gentlest Of men,"
p. II. Fitzgerald: 1.-The assassination Of
President Mckinley coming at a time of
prosperity brought to the country by his
good management Of government affairs
is TO be deplored by all good people. 1t is
a warning To Congress of the great danger
in not more rigidly enforcing our immigra-
ton laws"
j. O.. Henderson, former auditor Of state:
'The assassination Of President Mckinley
strikes at the very vitals of the Republic,
and il is a national calamity that goes
home to the heart of every citizen who
truly loves his country. 1t is most lam
entable that within the short space Of
twenty years two federal Presidents have
fallen victims to the murderous malevo-
lence of the assassin. Let us hope that TINS
assailant is not a citizen of the Republic,
hnt will nT0Va To he an GXCreSenCe OF a
monarchy, whose regicideS are nurtured
and have their full stature in their own
soil. But, however it may turn out To be,
we shall have no fear for the government
or the Nation. 1t is one of our great
strengths as a Republic that no man Is eS-
senttal to its perpetuity. Ihe workman
dies. the work goes on Though the as
SaSSin'S bullet remove our chief executive,
another rises up TO take his place ana the
march of government preserves its perfect
way. The fall of no man can seriously al
feet the Republic; 1t may shock ana SIralh'
but 1t cannot crumble or destroy, Inc rue
government lies in the hearts ana mlllus o.
the people, who are ever loyal, ever true,
ever steadfast. If President Mckinley snail
have been killed the whole world Will
mourn at his bier, for the United States
stands clearly in the van ot nations ana
President Mckinley is justly regarded as
one of the wisest and greatest rulers Oh
the earth"
Judge L. ]. Hackney said: ITO true
Americans nothing could possibly be more
regrettable. Every one who cares enough
for this country TO make his home IN 1t
will hang his head in sorrow. An enmity
for our institutions cannot excuse or pal
late the horrible deed. If they are not
the best. there is no reason that the enemy
may not go where better are maintained.
J cannot tolerate the idea that party spirit
could have actuated the crime. Inc people
In the world so readily ADJUST themselves
to the choice which comes out of party
strife. n. o,,,a
Justify the act, for in this country the
people redress wrongs and cure errors by
legally established methods. No personal
enmity to William Mckinley could soften
the otfense against the country III striking
down the President.
THE crime is most hideous from any
standpoint. ana every effort should be MADE
to bring to its perpetrators a just punish
ment. Such deeds must. sooner or later,
teach us that liberty and freedom of speech
do not give license to organize and educate
| any traction of our population to inveigh
against the laws and established customs
of our government. Why should not, the
government check and destroy anarchlSm
as a man may kill a viper in his path?"
x x
County Auditor Harry B. Smith said:
"The attempted assassination Of our Presi-
dent is a great calamity, to say the least.
and it can only be laid at the door of an
insane man or a man without his country
at heart. ana not the result of any feeling
or displeaSure toward President Mckinley.
The attack was wholly unwarranted from
any standpoint, and such a dastardly at
Il mpt could only be made by d man out
Of his reason or one who is so debased in
his nature that he knows no law, right or
wrong. In this time of prosperity, when
the country is enjoying a peaceful and lib
eral government, there could be no motive
for the chine. The attack is so cOWardly
and so unreasonable that it is difficult to
express an opinion of the deed and the
mar who did it
Cassius c. Hadley, deputy attorney gen
eral, said last night that he was complete
ly overcome with the news of the Presi-
dents attempted assassination. IF Presi-
dent Mckinley dies" said Mr.. Hadley, 1.-THE
Nation will lose her greatest son. His ad-
ministration marks an epoch in the Ma
TONS progress and future generations will
accord him the glory of everlasting honor.
In war and in peace he conducted the
affairs of government in such a way that
our flag and our commerce mean more TO
the nations of the world than ever before.
Under his guidance our moral and material
progress Is greater than in any other
period in our history. He is the states
man of the hour. He saw as no other
statesman seemed TO see the possibilities
of our country. In nature he is the kind
lest of men, resembling in this respect the
great Lincoln. Should his death occur as
the result Of this fiendish attempt of a
cursed assassin the Nation will suffer an
irreparable loss. The matter of his at
tempted assassination should be inyesti-
gated with relentless diligence and every
person connected with such a conspiracy
in the remotest degree should be suspended
from the gallows that can be the most
speedily erected. There is no room on the
face Of the earth for such blood-thirsty
wretches, much less in free America"
XXX
Judge John L. McMaster, of the Superior
Court. said: "This open attempt to as
sassinate President Mckinley indicates
that there ought TO be a restriction placed
on indiscriminate handwriting. The dan
ger is too great, and in my opinion il
should be abolished. The affair Is a dis
grace to our country and ii is depIOrable.
We all hope for the recovery of the Presi-
the humiliation of having such a crime at
tempted in our country. More care should
be exercised in allowing immigrants to
come TO this country, and there should be
greater restriction in permitting this for
eign element that brings a disregard for all
law and government with il. We all sin
cerely hope that the President will recover.
This is the third assassination in this coun-
try in the last thirty-siX years, and more
precaution should be used. We all sincere
~ hope that the President Will recover"
XXX
Judge Carter. of the Superior Court, was
so I'll at his home that he was not able to
make any statement, and Judge Leathers is
out OF the city.
Judge Allen, of the Circuit Court, said:
II feel like every one else regarding the
tempt assassination. 1t is a great blow
TO the country, and l hardly know how TO
express myself"