The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-15

eral observance of Mckinley Memorial
Day In the city. which claimed the mar
tyred president as its own. From almost
every pulpit there was reference in prayer
or address 10 him and his work. His ia
vorite hymns were used. The address
that attracted the most attention was
given by Judge William r.. Day, former
secretary OF state and friend and ad-
wiser of McKinley's for many years. The
address was delivered in the First NJ. r.
church, OF which Mr.. Mckinley was n
member and In which the public funeral
was held, Sept IS, 1901
In the Catholic churches OF the city
special mass was said. Tribute was also
paid by some of the priests TO the mem
ory of Mr. Mckinley
Although deeply conscious OF the fact
that II was Just one year ago that her
beloved husband died, Mrs. Mckinley did
not vary the program followed by her for
several months. All days to her have
been memorial days. Her usual trip TO
West Lawn cemetery was taken this
forenoon and she laid loves Offering OF
flowers on the casket that contains the
remains OF the nations martyred chief.
Mrs. Garrett A. Hobart who Is her
guest. went with her into the Mckinley
tomb, and also laid boquet OF flowers
on the coffin. The subsequent drive took
them to the Mckinley family burial lot,
where the daily bouquets were laid by
Mrs. McIIinleys direction. The after
noon and evening were spent at the Nc
Kinley homo. During the day there were
many visitors at the Mckinley vault.
JUDGE DAYS TRIBUTE.
Judge Days tribute to his martyred
CHIEF was In part as follows
This tragedy. which fills our hearts
with grief. has lesson for the living
and calls upon lawmakers and law en-
forcers for all that legislation and courts
can do for the suppression and punish
ment of those who teach or practice the
dreadful tenets OF this code of lawlessness
and ruin"
Referring to the Spanish-American war,
Judge Day said:
He determined to do all within the
range OF his official duties TO better the
condition OF the Cuban people. to relieve
the strain upon our country and. II pos
sble. 10 accomplish these ends without
an appeal 20 arps. These purposes are
the key TO his Cuban policy. steadily pur-
sued with much accomplished when the
unlocked for happened IN the treacher-
Gus anchoring OF the Maine where she
became tho easy prey OF malicious peu-
sons bent upon her destruction The
president realized that he coald not longer
hope for a peaceful settlement. which did
rot include the withdrawal OF Spain from
the American Continent. and he promptly
advised our minister at Madrid that only
such settlement would be satisfactory
and that no assistance could be afforded
20 further plans Of so-called autonomy
under Spanish rule
LESSON To COUNTRY's YOUTH.
william Mckinley never consciousi,
wronged fellow being" sad Judge Day.
1T was his rule not only TO refrain from
inficting pain. but 20 scatter 10y
wherever he could Steadfast IN hts
friendship, ne would not swerve from loy-
atty for tho glittering prize OF the presi-
dency. Enduring the burdens which can.e
before. during and after the war. no wora
OF impatlence ever escaped him. and ne
met the people with a smile OF welcome
and n word of encouragement Resent
ment he had none Sensitive 10 criticism.
no one ever heard him utter an unkind
word of another. He met calumny with
s.lcrce AMI unfair criticism with charity.
His was the gospel OF cheerfulness Ills |
presence was sunshine never gloom: hts \
encouraging word dlspelled doubt and
nerved others 10 their duty"
In conclusion the speaker said: III the /
youth of the country learn from his life \
that the surest foundation OF success n /
upright character, and that the path ~ /
duty is indeed tho way 30 glory. then may i
this great life live beyond its too short 4
living with praises.and Thanksgiving that 4
such character was given 10 the world" \
SERVICES IN BUFFALO.
Buffalo. Sept. l5.-The anniversary OF