The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-15
ENDURING MONUMENT
TO WILLIAM M'KINLEY

appreciate the value of such an institu-
tion as this almost more than any public
man.
THAT cornerstone has foundation
more lasting than granite 1t is morality.
That was the foundation of McKinleys
life. / cannot speak OF these things, as
would. my friends. The memories
brought up are too painful to dwell on.
our martyred President is here with
us in spirit today. and If the sacrifice were
needed that We might search our hearts
to learn wherein we could do higher and
nohler deeds If that example were neces-
sary TO show young men the way to
broader and more liberal and higher mo-
tives OF social and governmental life then
indeed his will. not Ours, will be done"
Remarks of Mr.. mcfarland.
The address of Henry b. F. Mcfarland
was high tribute TO the life of the man
whose memory will be perpetuated by the
second of the buildings on the campus of
the American University. MIR. Macfarland
said in part:
"A world man. under whose leadership
the United States became world power,
William Mckinley will be associated for
ever with the National Capital. This was
his official residence for a quarter of a
century. Here he did his greatest work
as a leader and commander of the people
in the expansion Of the Republic and the
extension of its influence, through the war
OF liberation. Here he entered, unknown,
upon his national career, and hence he
was carried, amid the unparalleled mourn
ing of the civilized world. TO his last
sleep. after his service had become in
ternational and his fame had become i'm
mortal. Memorials in his honor are APP
propriate here. And none can be mvre up
propriate than college for the study of
government in this American University
Mckinley, like Washington and Lin
coin, was not college graduate but that
fact made him the more apprcciative. per-
haps. of the advantages of a collegiate
education. Certainly he took deep per-
sonal interest in the colleges and uni
versities of the country, and accepted
willingly their honorary degrees. He took
thought for all the institutions of the
higher learning which are making This
university center. But most naturally he
had a special and personal regard for the
American University, and gave lis inter
ests particular attention. He lent his
name and his influence to its upbuilding.
We cannot doubt that he would prove its
purpose to preserve that name and in
fuence. in building, as an opportunity.
and an inspiration, to the youth of he
country"
Praise by Former Pastor.
Following Mr.. Mcfarland, the Rev.
Frank NJ. Bristol, pastor of the Metropoli-
tan NJ E. Church. where President Nc
Kinley worshipped during the many years
he spent in Washington, spoke in part as
follows:
We find on this program Of exercises
a remarkable collection of names: McKin-
ley. Ohio, American! These names repre-
sent severally the ideal patriot. the ideal
Commonwealth. and the ideal nationalism.
Well may the College OF Government OF
the American University bear the name
of a State which has furnished SO many
brave soldiers and distinguished generals
to maintain the Union OF this Republic,
so many intelligent and manly toileTs 10
build up her industrial and commercial
and so many wise ana patri-
otto statesmen TO construct her laws.
fashion her institutions, and determine her
high destiny among the world powers of
And we'll may Ohio, that
State of enviable distinction as the mother
Of great men, be represented in the title !
Of this college by the name. Mckinley |
which in the splendor of its fame reflects |
immortal glory upon Ohio. upon Ameri |
canism, and upon our common humanity. |
Patriotism of Ohio.
Let this college of government rise as |
4 monument to the patriotism, generosity, |
md enlightenment of that great Ohio |
which glories in having been the native |
State of William Mckinley, and in her be- |
joys to guard with sleepless |
and grateful veneration the pre-
,ious ashes of her mighty deal. Let this
.ollege Of government rise az monument,
10 less practical and useful THAI grand and
lrtistic, to the virtues of that IDEAL Amer
can, William Mckinley, than whom no
nan ever did more to give our flag honor
IN the seas and our country front rank
lmong the nations of the earth. That
lame. Mckinley, has become synony-
nous with national honor. national pres
,erity, national dignity, and national duty.
That name stands today for greater
america, for a richer, more unseliish
america, for a history making America.
or world enlightening America. That
lame represents to all men the govern
nent OF law and liberty. the government
4 brotherhood and reciprocity, the gov
rnment of peace and prosperity. the gov