New-York tribune., 1902-03-05

peoples who should come under the protection and
the inspira tion OF its shining folds
TURNING POINT IN AMERICAN HISTORY

TURNING POINT IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
,,Is' ,HIls' them was the authority, his the responsi-
PITY; MS the decision in what let US fully recog
me me H. was turning point in American history
and new epoch in the course of civilization: II
vas sufficient TO give him a sure niche in the Tenn
Fb1e Fb ! Oh faLne We DO not undertake TO pass upon
its course it is certain that the freedom which has
can never be dimmed The Fpinos may saw
with the hero Of Italy. we had rather take one
live L was William Mckinley who lifted them
dred years into the liberty and enlightenment Of
ne twentieth century; and whatever the vicis-
ing time the millions of dark visaged and Olsen
tegaeG pe0&Pf & and their tens Of millions Of de-
America recognize Lincoln, and that not only IN
provinces of Luzon and among the dusky viscayans
Of Cehu and Samar, then advanced in civilization
ments Of bronze or of granite, with the benignant
commemorate the great Liherator
There are three distinct and transcendant epochs
mining influence far oVershadowing ali other psTts
of our history First Is he creetins period second
the redeeming period and. third, the expanding
great leader rising above ali others divineiv en
dowGd and divinely called for its needs and its
Tiod was resplendent with matchless group Of
creative genius and insight; Jefferson had unri-
vailed political instinct and mastery. Adams ned
ppractioa skill and sure iudgment JAY had lofty
in their individual and their united strength.
they all bowed to the unqgestioned ascendancy of
the overtowsring chief whose awe-inspiring per
sonalitY dominated every council, whose supreme
wisdom guided every policy and whose majestic
character was the rock Of The national faith.
GOD-GIvEN CHIEFTAINS OF THE NATION.
In the same way the redeeming period presented
a brilliant galaxy There Seward, with his
long leadership. his acute vision and his trained
statecraft: there was Chase, with his robust vtgor
fe iInatu6ns aTdnr and tireIees energy and or
gariznE genius. there was sumner. with his proud
and his moral force. there vas Douglas who was
the Rupert Of debate and the stormy petrol Of our
most turbulent politics there Grant. with his
conouering sword in the field. and Stevens with
West unframed except in the clash of stump debate.
rntutored save in the self-communion of his own
great soul. the God-given chioftain to whom
the acknowledged princes OF statesmanshp and
oratory were fain 10 yield the sceptre OF unds-
puted leadership and whose serene faith and sub
lime inSpiration and almost divine prescience
through the mighty struggle for the Union have
story Of lihertys march and humanitys progress
which is still over there have been strong lead
in the council and In the forum; hut towering
all was the supreme 6gure who will ever stand
out as the dominant influence Of this epoch OF our
national history. He was foremost; not simply, be
insight. in sure judgment in the consummate fac
uty OF knowing what 70 DO and how TO do T. ne
was the recognized and undisputed master OF az.
He lived at a time when In its onward develop
nent 4 his fortune to lead the Republic 70
the achievement Of it's material tndependence and
fruitor. u no less hie good forum" 70 lead II
along the new pathways Of prestige and greatness
II his work not finished. II was SO far ad-
vanced and well marked out that II only remains
to follow the pathway he haZed HIS achleTe.-
rnents and his impress are sure and indelihle We
lament our personal loss; the rcpubliC m9urns ne
him history IS perfect. and the fawless pages Of
immortality are opened to he marTed never more
The closing benedict.on vas pronounced by
the Right Rev T. NJ. 4. Burke. Romar Catholic
bishop Of Albany.