New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28

to these suggestions until they repeated by
some Of his nearest friends. Then he saw fhat
public life was i'm danger. The generation which
has seen the prophecy or the Papal throne
Non videbis amos Petri-twice contradicted by
the longevity of holy men was in peril OF for
getting the unwritten law of our republic; Inou
shalt not exceed the years OF washington Inc
President 1t time to speak, ana In MS
characteristic manner he spoke. briefly. but
enough. Where the lightning strikes there Is
no need Of iteration. From that hour no one
dreamed OF doubling his purpose of retiring at
the end of his second term, and 1t Will De long
before another such lesson IS required -
He felt that the harvest time was come, 10
garner in the fruits Of so much planting ana
culture and he was determined that nothing
ne might do say should be liable to the re-
proach of a personal interest. Let US say frank
ly he was party man; he believed the poIcles
much in the country's progress and prosperity
He hoped in his second term TO accomplish
substantial results in the development ana az
firmation Of those policies l spent day WIN
him shortly before he started on his fatefut
Journey to Buffalo. Never had seen MIN
higher in hope and patriotic confidence He
was as sure of the future OF his country as the
Psalmist who cried Glorious things are SPOKEN
of thee, thou City of God" He was grained
TO the heart that had arranged a treaty
which gave us a free hand in the isthmus- In
fancy he the canal already built and the
argosies of the world passing through IL IN
peace and amity. He saw IN the immense sVT I,
luton of American trade the fulhlment OF an
his dreams the reward or all ms IaooIs. "a; N
was-I need not say-an ardent protectlohisI,
never more sincere and devoted than during
those last days of his life. He regarded reel
procity as the bulwark of protection-not a
breach but fulhlment of the law The treaties
which for four years had been preparing under
his personal supervision he regarded as anciIary
TO the general scheme He was opposed 20 any
revolutionary plan of change in the existing leg
tslation; he was careful to point out that every
thing he had done was in faithful compliance
with the law itself
THE LAST SPEECH AT BUFFALO.
In that mood of high hope. OF generous ex-
pectation, he went to Buffalo, and there, on the
threshold OF eternity. he delivered that memo
rable speech worthy for its loftiness of tone It's
blameless morality. its breadth of view. TO be
regarded his testament to the natlon-
Through all his pride of country and his joy
of it's success runs the note OF solemn warning
in Kiplings noble hymn. Lest we forget.
Our capacity to produce has developed so enor nor,
the problem of more markets requires our urgent
and immediate attention Ony b eroao No other
policy will get In these times Of marvellous
TO the future, STRENGTHENING the Weak places in
industrial and commercial systems that we may
By sensible trade arrangements which will not
nntets FOR our increasing surplus system which
provides mutual exchange of commodltlfeSS o., Is
growth of export trade. We must not repose
in fanced security that we can c ie thing
Ware s possibe it Would not be best for or for
the natnral outgrowth Of our wonderful
deyeopment under the domestic nd p9SY PEw Is
past. The expansion Of our trade and commerce
is the pressing problem. Commercial wars are I'M
profitable A policy of goodwill and friendly trade
treaties are in harmony with the spirit OF the
times; measures of retaliation are not
I wish 1 had time TO read the whole OF this
wise and weighty speech; nothing 1 might say
could give such picture OF the President
mind and character His years of apprentice
ship had been served. He stood that day past
master Of the art of craftsmanship. He had
nothing more to ask of the people. He owed
them nothing but truth and faithful service
His mind and heart were purged Of the tempta-
lions which beset all men engaged In the strug-
gle to survive. In view of the revelation OF his
nature vouchsafed to that day, and the fate
which impended over him, we can only say, IN
deep affection and solemn awe, Blessed are the
pure in heart for they shall see Cod Even for
that vision he not unworthy.