The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-09-19

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DAy's Tributa

DAy's Tribata
New York, Sept. l5.-Sunday WAS
generally observed throughout the
country as Mckinley memorial day.
and services were held in all the
churches. irrespective Of creed. The
observance seems 10 have been almost
universal, all section Of the country
participating
Canton, o., Sept. l5.-There was
general observance Of Mckinley me-
mortal day in the city, which claimed
him as its own. From almost every
pulpit there was reference in prayer
or in address TO him and his work.
His favorite hymns were used. The
address that attracted most atten-
ton here was that given by Judge
William X. Day. formerly secretary of
state and friend and adviser Of Nc
kinley for many years. The address
was delivered in the First NJ. K.
church. of which Mr.. Mckinley was q
member. and in which the public
funeral was held September 10. 1901.
The only decorations were flowers
and a portrait OF the late president
framed in the Stars and Stripes.
Although deeply conscious Of the
fact that il was just one year ago
that her beloved husband died. Mira.
Mckinley did not vary the programme
All days 10 her have been memorial
days. Her usual trip 10 Westlawn
cemetery was taken in the forenoon.
and she laid loves offering of flowers
on the casket that contains the re-
mains OF the nations martyred chief.
Mrs. Garrett A. Hobart, who is her
guest. went with her into the Mckin-
ley tomb. and also laid bouquet of
flowers on the coffin.
Judge Days Tribute.
Judge Days tribute to his martyred
chief was in part as follows:
This tragedy which fills our hearts
with grief has a lesson for the living.
and calls upon law makers and law
enforcers for all that legislation and
courts can do for the suppression and
punishment OF those who teach or
practice the dreadful tenets of this
code Of lawlessness and ruin
Referring to the early life of Nc
Kinley, he said: From the high
school he heard the call OF his coun-
try to her sons, and at once stepped
into the ranks as a defender OF the
Union. His associates in arms, Off
GERS of his regiment. included such
lawyers as Hayes and Matthews. and
in their companionship. while a
valiant soldier, he determined to
adopt the legal profession a. his call
ing should he survive the perils Of
war"
Referring to the Spanish-American
war. Judge Day said: He determined
to do all within the range of his Off
cial duties to better the condition OF
the Cuban people, 10 relieve the strain
upon our country. and If possible to
accomplish these ends without an APP
peal TO arms. These purposes are the
key to his Cuban policy, steadily pur-
sued, with much accomplished, when
the unlocked for happened in the
treacherous anchoring Of the Maine
where she became the easy prey of
malicious persons bent upon her de-
struction. The president realized that
he could no longer hope for peace
able settlement which did not include
the withdrawal Of Spain from the
American continent, and he promptly
advised our minister at Madrid that
only such a settlement would be sat
isfactory, and that no assistance
could be afforded TO further plans Of
so-called autonomy under Spanish
rule.
civilian Mckinley never conscious
Nv wronged fellow being" said
Judge Day. 1T was his rule not only
to refrain from infiicting pain. but
TO scatter JOY wherever he could. He
would step aside from march OF re-
treat to assure a weeping mother,
who loved the Union, that defeat was
but for day and would be turned
into victory. Steadfast in his friend
ship, he would not swerve from loyal
~ for the glittering prize of the pres
( idency. Enduring the burdens which
came before, during and after the
war, no word of Impotence ever es-
capped him, and he met the people
with a smile Of welcome and a word
Of encouragement. He would turn
from the most important affairs OF
state to give flower to little child,
or TO say a kindly word to some visi-
tor for whom he could do no more.
\ Resentments he had none. He be-
lieved life was too short to give any
Of his time to cherishing luminosity.
\ Sensitive to criticism, no one ever
heard him utter an unkind word Of
another. He met calumny with silence
and unfair criticism with charity. His
was the gospel Of cheerfulncss. His
presence was sunshine, never gloom;
his encouraging word dispelled doubt
and nervcd others TO their duty"
In conclusion the speaker said: IF
the youth of the country learn from
his life that the surest foundation of
success il upright character and that
the path Of duty Is indeed the way TO
glory. then may this great life live