Arizona republican., 1902-02-28

ity, character and popularity; they
 were supported by powerful combina- tions. but the nomination oc Mckinley as against the field was inevitable. The campaign he made will be always memorable in our political annals.
 A SUPREME TASK.
 When he came to the presidency he confronted situation of the utmost difficulty. which might well have ap- pallcd a man of less serene and tran quu self-conhdeuce. 4 man either weak or rash, either trresolute or head strong, might have brought ruin on himself and incalculablc harm to the country. ] believe that the verdict of history will be that he met all the grave uues tions with perfect valor and iuconquera hlc ability. that iu grappling with them he rose to the full height of great occasion in 8 manner which reJcundcd to che lasting benefit or the country and to his own immortal honor.
 In dealing with foreign powers he will tnlse rank with the greatest of our diplomatists. IL was 90 world of which he had little special kuoWleGge before coming to the presidency. But his mar v-l'us aGaptahility was in nothing more remarkable than in the firm grasp he immediately displayed in i'm ternutioaBl relations. By patience, by iirWue-s. by sEccr reasona hleHcss, he improved our unders tuudinE with all the great powers of the world. and righrully guiacd the blessing which belonged Co the pelccmokers.
 But tine achievements of the nation in war and diplomacy are thrown iu the shade by the vast economical develop mcnts which took place during Mr. Nc
 SiplcN's administration The most cNUavagun promises made. by the sanguiuc Mckinley advocated five yo1rs ego are le;t out of sight by the sober facts. The debtor nation" has become the chief creditor nation" win not waste your time by explaining that ! do not invoke for any man the credit of Che vast results. The captain cannot claim that it is he who drives the mighty steamship over the tumh- Ing pillows ot the trcCklcss deep; but praise ls justly due hiw if hc has made the best of her tremendous powers, lf lao has read alright the currents of the sea and thc lessons ar the stars. and we should be tmgraterul. if ir this hour of prodig aus prosperity We should fall 10 remember that William Mckinley wi,h sublime flHh foresaNy it.. with in domitable courage lahorcd for iJ. put his whole heart and mmd into the work of bringing it about; that it was his voice which, in dark hours, ranS out. heUaliinS the coming light. as over the twilight waters of the Nile the mystic cry of Memnon announced the dawn to cgypt waking from sleep,
 Mr. Mckinley was reelected by an overwhelming ma aiority. There had been ltuc doubt or the result among we'll informed people. out when it was known a profound feeling of relief and renewal of trust were evident among the leaders of capital and of industry, not only in this country. but every where. They felt that the Immediate future Was secure. and that trade and commerce might safely push forward in every field of effort and enterprise. He inspired universal confidence. which is the blood of the commercial sys- | tenn of the world.
 THE ELEMENTS OF FAME.
 The obvious elements which enter into the fame of a public man are few ! and by no means rccoadite. The man | who dlis great station in period of change. who leads his country success 1 fully throuch a time of crisis. who by l his power of persuading and couuou- ! ing others has been able to command | the best thought of his age. SD as to ! lead his country in a moral or mat er,il ! condition in advance of where he found [ it-such mans position in history Is 1 secure. IT. in addition. h this. hlS I written or spoken words possess the | subtle qualities which carry them for | and lodge them in mems hearts; and. | more than all, if his uttcraDCes and 1 actions while informed with a lofty | morality. are yet tinged with the glow |