The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-15

Judas betrayed the great Nazarine to be crucifed. But who can tell why Mir Mckinley was so suddenly taken from the earth in the hour. apparently of his greatest usefulness. Who could fill his place? Fortunately a David was Vice President. How came he to be Vice President? Was 1t by accident? How much planning and how many mls- haps did 1t take to create that accidentF Many said he was too young to be Presi- dent, that youth Is apt to be impulsive. nor stayed to considered that already in middle life his experience had been wide and varied He had been in office less than a year. How the love of nm IS filling the hearts of the people. What one serious mistake has he madeY Ills honesty, his bravery, his positive con victions, his resolute purpose, his frank ness, his impartiality, his independence, his ability and willingness to look at every side of a question, and his Klnaness of heart and his democratic simpnclty' command the respect of every rank, ne W common people hear him gladly. only in one thing do some Of his friends rear he is making a mistake, that is regard ing the trusts. He had better let them have a free hand, they say, and work out their ends.
 Has Studied Trusts Methods.
 .R,t he has studied trust methods ana ia convinced that the good of all de- mands that the trusts be brought under control of the national government. Is not this sound judgment2 Is not this conservative proposition? How can one have another knowledge of human na- ture and not see the possibility of danger coming by and through the unguarded use of great wealth concentrated In the hands of a few? You hear of good trusts
 this mean. if not the interruptions men already at the head of certain trusts are planning methods to cheat, rob and oppress? what courage will the generality of business men pursue when they see wealth Wleh- in reach of their grasp? To hold that no danger may come through great accumu- lations of wealth is to ignore the teach- ings of the holy scriptures. From Genisis to Revelations the Bible is filled with precepts and warnings regarding the power and use O. wealth. It declares that the love of money Is the root of all kinds of evil and t utters a prophecy that all msy read who will: Howl. ye rich men, for the woes ttat are coming upon you Evidently the President sees and is con- vinced O. these possibilities of danger. There can be TO backward steps toward former business methods. Shall trusts have their own way, CT come under con IfOl or lIC ndl1OIdi BONOi 2'io'AA trust methods be in the hands of the few or the many? There Is certainly danger ahead. The first utterances of the Presi- dent favoring govel nmental control have brought upon him caustic criticism. This shows the animus of the power he is seeking to control. Civilization ever pro- gresses but great refcrmers have gener- ally come through the perils of fire and sword
 An Act of Providence.
 sIf ever circumstances indicated that one was placed providentially in the exc cutive chair of the nation, then the cir cumstances that attended the promotion of Mir Roosevelt so indicate. If words mean anything his motives contemplate the good of all. From past experiences with him we know that he will labor to- wards that end come what may. Every consideration calls upon fair minded men throughout the country to hold up his hands"
 The services were attended by Presi- dent and Mrs. Roosevelt and their chil- dren Theodore, Jr., Kermit, Archibald and Ethel. MT Washburn was assist ed by Rev. J. w. Hegeman of New oFk, who read prayer for the departed Pres ident. After the prayer and before the litany the congregation sang Nearer My God to Thee kneeling. Another of MT. McKinley's favorite hmyns, Lead Kindly Light" also was sung The ser vices closed with the hymn "Our Fathers God to Thee sung to the tune of Amer lea" The hangings of the altar and chancel were in purple.
 Memorial services were also held in the other churches here and many of the flags that are flying for the reception to- morrow were placed at half mast.