The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-22

sumed It's share OF the burden OF theil
armament, their supply and their train.
ing. The workings of this system have
already demonstrated, not only that w
can have citizens outside OF the regu-
lar army trained for duty In war, but
that we can have body Of volunteer
officers ready for service, between
whom and the officers of the regular
army have been created by intimate as
sociatlon and mutual helpfulness, those
relations OF confidence and esteem
without which no army can be effect
live.
The first administration OF McKin-
ley fought and won the war with Spain,
put down the insurrection In the Phil
ippines, annexed Hawaii, rescued the
legations IN Pekin. brought Porto Rico
into our commercial system, enacted a
protective tariff. and established our
national currency on the firm founda-
tlons OF the gold standard by the finan-
cIal legislation OF the Fifty Sixth con-
gress.
Present Administration.
The present administration has re-
duced taxation. reduced the public debt,
reduced the annual interest charge,
made effective progress In the reguia~
tion of trusts, fostered business. pro-
moted agriculture. built up the navy,
reorganlged the army, resurrected the
militia system, inaugurated new
policy for the preservation and re-
clamation OF public lands. given civil
government TO the Philippines, estab-
lished the republic Of Cuba, bound It
to US by ties OF gratitude, OF commercial
interest and OF common defense. swung
open the closed gateway Of the 18TH
mus, strengthened the Monroe doctrine,
ended the Alaskan boundary dispute.
protected the integrity Of China, opened
wider It's doors Of trade, advanced the
principle OF arbitration, and promoted
peace among the nations.
We challenge judgment upon this
record Of effective performance in legis-
latIon, in execution and in administra-
tion.
The work is not fully done; policies
are not completely wrought out; do
mestlc questions still press continually
for solution: other trusts must be regu-
lated; the tariff may presently re-
ceiye revision, and II SO. should receISs
II al the hands Of the friends and not
the enemies OF the protective system;
the new Philippine government has
only begun TO develop It's plans for the
benefit OF that long-neglected country:
our flag floats on the isthmus, but the
canal is yet TO be built: peace does not
yet reign on earth, and conslderate
iirmness backed by strength are still
needful In diplomacy.
The American people have now to
say whether policies shall be reversed,
or committed TO unfriendly guardians;
whether performance, which now
proves itself for the benefit and honor
of our country, shall be transferred to
unknown and perchance to feeble
hands.
No dividing line can be drawn ath-
wart the course Of this successful adj
The fatal f4th of Sep
tember, 1901, marked on change OF
policy. no lower level Of achievement.
The bullet Of the assassin robbed us
of the friend we loved; II took away
from the people the president OF their
choice; It deprived civilization OF a
potent force making always for right
eousness and for humanity. But the
fabric OF free institutions remained un-
ohuI,au rrha srotrarnYaanf ~ fha ,,aa
pie went on. The great party that
William Mckinley led, wrought still
IN the spirit OF his example His true
and loyal successor has been equal to
the burden cast upon him. Widely
different in temperament and methods.
he has approved himself OF the same
elemental virtues--the same funda-
mental beliefs. With faithful and re-
vering memory. he has executed the
purposes and continued unbroken the
policy Of President Mckinley for the
peace. prosperity and honor of our be-
loved country. And he has met all
new occasions with strength and reso-
luton and farslghted wisdom.
Tribute to Mckinley.
AS we gather In this convention, c"r
hearts go back to the friend--the never
to be forgotten friend. whom when last
we met we acclaimed with one accord
as our universal choice to bear sec
ond time the highest honor in the ma
tion's gift; and back still, memory goes
through many year of leadership and
loyalty.
How wise and how skilful he vast
how modest and self-effacingi how
deep his insight into the human heart!
how swift the intuitions of his sym
pathy! how compelling the charm of
his gracious presence! He was so un-
Selfish so thoughtful of the happiness
Of others. so genuine lover OF lis
country and his kind And he was the
kIndest and tenderest friend who ever
grasped another's hand. Alas, that his
virtues did plead in vain against cruel
fate!
Yet we may rejoice, that while he
lived he was crowned with honor; that
the rancor of party strife had ceased;
that success in his great tasks, the
restoration of peace, the approval Of
his countrymen, the affection Of his
friends-gave the last quiet months in
his home at Canton repose and con-
tentment.
And with Mckinley we remember
Hanna with affection and sorrow-his
great lieutenant. They are together
again.
But we turn as they would have us
turn to the duties Of the hour, the hopes