Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-02-27
crime not worth committing, even to
these abnormal and distorted souls.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.

these abnormal and distorted souls.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
The life of William Mckinley was.
from his birth to his death, typically |
American. There is no environment, |
| should say, anywhere else in the
world whicn could produce Just such a
character. He was born into that way
of life which elsewhere is called the
middle class. but which in this country
is so nearly universal as to make of
other classes an almost negligible
quantity. At II years of age William
Mckinley heard the summons of his
country. He was the sort of youth to
whom military life in ordinary times
would possess no attractions. He had
other dreams of life. its prizes and
pleasures. tnan that of marches and
battles. But to his mind there was no
choice or question. Had he been ten
years older he would have entered at
the head of a company and come out
at the head of division. He did what
he could. He enlisted as private: he
learned to obey. He left the army with
field rank when the war ended, brew
cited by President Lincoln for gal
lantry in battle.
"William Mckinley gladly laid down
his sword and betook himself to his
books. He was admitted to the bar
and settled down to practical brew
cited veteran of 24-in the quiet town
of Canton, now and nenceforward for
ever famous as the scene of his life
and his place of sepulcher. Here many
blessings awaited him: high repute,
professional success. and domestic
affection so pure. so devoted and stain
less that future poets. seeking an ideal
of Christian marriage, will find in 1t a
theme worthy of their songs.
"In 1876 he began, by an election to
congress. his political career. There
after for fourteen years this chamber
was his home.
"A year after he left congress he
was made governor of Ohio and two
years later he was reelected, each
time by majorities unhoped for and
overwhelming. He came to fill space
in the public eye which obscured a
great portion of the field of vision. In
two national conventions, the presi-
dency seemed within his reach. But
he had gone there in the interests OF
others and his honor forbade any dal-
lance with temptation. So his nay
was nay-delivered with tone and
gesture there was no denying. His
hour was not yet come.
ELECTED PRESIDENT.
There was, however, no long delay.
For several months before the repub-
lican national convention met in 1896,
ii was evident to all who had eyes to
see that Mr.. Mckinley was the only
probable candidate of his party
THE campaign he made will be al
ways memorable in our political an
nails.
when he came to the presidency
he confronted a situation of the ut
most difficulty, which might well have
appalled, a man of less serene and tran
quill self confidence. A man either
weak or rash. either irresolute or head
strong, might have brought ruin on
himself and incalculable harm to the
country.
In dealing with foreign powers, he
will take rank with the greatest of our
diplomatists. 1t was world of which
he had little special knowledge before
coming to the presidency. But his
marvellous adaptability was in nothing
more remarkable than in the firm
grasp he immediately displayed in in,
ternational relations. BY patience, by
firmness, by sheer reasonableness, ne
improved our understanding With all
the great powers of the world, and
rightfully gained the blessing which
belonged to the peacemakers.
But the achievements OF the nation
in war and diplomacy are thrown in
the shade by the vast economical de-
veiopments which took place during
Mr. McKinley's administration. The
debtor nation has become the chief
creditor nation In this hour OF pro
digious prosperity we should not fail
to remember that William Mckinley
with sublime faith foresaw -, with in
domitable courage labored for 1t, put
his whole heart and mind into the
work of bringing it about; that IL was
his voice which, in dark hours, rang
out. heralding the coming light. as
over the twilight waters of the Nile
the mystic cry of Memnon announced
| the dawn to Egypt waking from sleep
Mr.. Mckinley was reelected by an
overwhelming majority. There had
heen little doubt of the result among
well informed people. but when 1t was
known. a profound feenng of relief and
renewal of trust were evident among
the leaders of capital and of industry
not only in this country, but every
where.
There is not one of us but feels
prouder of his native land because the
august figure of Washington presided
over its beginning; no one but VOWS II
tender love because Lincoln poured
out his blood for it; no one but must
| feel his devotion for his country re-
newed and kindled when he remembers
| how Mckinley loved, revered and
served it, showed in his life how a
citizen should live and in his last hour
l taught us how a gentleman could die
Made Confession.
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