Evening star., 1902-02-20

ism that actuate the Grand Army of the
Republic. There are plenty of things to
fight and we can't afford to have honest
men betrayed into hostilities toward one
another, betrayed into actions toward one
another in a way that will permanently de-
teriorate the standard of our national char
acter. We can afford to differ widely on
questions Of national policy. but we cannot
afford to differ as to our ideals: We cannot
afford to do less than Justice to any man.
We must not fail to rebuke any efforts to
stir up those dark and evil forces that
lurk about us and which ought TO be kept
down, not excited.
Tribute to Mckinley.
''The commander-in-c chief spoke Of the
death Of the great and good president Nc
Kinley. who died for the people. exactly
as Abraham Lincoln died. You, who wore
the blue in the early sixties. made war
against anarchy in any form. You made
war for liberty, and now 1t behooves us all
to so effectively perform our duties as citi.
zens as to make war against the spirit OF
anarchy.
You did mighty deeds. and you left VI
the memory Of how you did them. You
left us not only the victory. but the spirit
that was behind it. In your youth and
manhood you took up the greatest task
that ever fell to any generation OF our peo-
pie to perform. You did it we'll. We have
lesser tasks. and yet tasks OF vital I'M
prove worthy to be your successors by doing
our tasks with the same determine tion as
you fought to a finish the great civil war,
when you upheld the arms of Abraham
Lincoln and followed to victory the nag or
Ulysses 9. Grant"
When the President concluded there was
another scene Of wild enthusiasm. in the
midst of which Toastmaster Hopkins called
for three cheers and tiger, ana they were
given with a will.
Other Speeches.
The President only remained until after
the next speech, which was that OF Repre-
sentative Calderhead Of Kansas, who re-
sponded to the toast Our Country ana the
Flag in an eloquent manner.
Secretary Wilson, who presides over the
Agricultural Department, responded to the
toast to THE President" He spoke of the
interest the President had manifested in
the old soldiers, one of his first ln1unctlons
to the heads Of departments being to re
member the old soldiers in making your
appointments" He said:
II know you well enough to know that
you will. appreciate the kindness OF the
President of the United States. He is the
youngest man that ever came to the presi-
dency, and the finest product Of our edu-
cation. The providence of God made him
President. He has the snap that the people
of the United States admire
The next toast, THE Army and Navy.
was responded to by Lieut.. Gen. Miles, who
aroused great enthusiasm by his eloquent
tribute to the deeds Of both branches OF the
service.
The last formal toast was to the memory
Of the heroic dead, which was drunk stand
ing amid impressive silence.
Mr.. Hopkins, however, called upon Rep
resentative Littlefield and Postmaster Gen
eral Payne, both Of whom spoke briefly
bu. eloquently. Captain Sigsbee followed
and spoke at considerable length. Every
word he uttered was listened to with the
closest attention and he was frequently in
terrupted by applause. Major Campbell
commander-in inc chief OF the Sons Of Veter-