New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-09-06
UNVEIL M'KINLEY SHAFT
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thusiasm for the leaders who have justified the
peoples confidence. Cyncism is a destroying
canker. And in proportion as we revere those
who in the past have borne the burdens OF the
Republic, gratefully recognize our Indebtedness
to their service and nroft by the lessons of
their experience, shall we prove our capacity
to meet the demands and solve the problems
Of later day. In our warm affection ana our
tender reverence for those great spirits who III
the providence of God have led US people
we find the surest basis for our present trust
An ungratefuI republic cannot endure.
1t is not my purpose in this brief exercise 70
attempt to recount the services of him in Whose
honor we meet. They are an impertshaple pa
Of the nations history. Soldier. RepresentallNe.
Governor, President-these We're the stages OF
his distinguished career Having tought Sf
lantly in his youth. throughout the perloo OF
civil strife. to preserve the Union 1t was ne
high privilege in his last years to preside W, W,
the destinies Of the nation when with reVlVeu
and intensified national consciousness We &c
slImed the enlarged and unexpected respon-
sibilities which followed upon a war carried
to notable victory under his leadership ana SUP sup
ported by the people in an unseihsh enthu ,,
for the cause of humanity. 1t was ms hdpPS
lot to he chosensthe Chief Executive OF the Ia-
ton after contest which vindicated the SANITY
of the public Judgment and establfshed ny
confidence in the working or our populai ,r5t
buttons With restored credit the country uIl "
his administration, quickly recovering 100 ~
depression of trade. entered upon pelipI I,,tI
extraordinary expansion and prosperity; WI
tam Mckinley sought patiently to learn the pe'-
pies VIII and faithfully TO execute IL .
It is a significant and gratifying charactter
istic Of the American people that more no, ion
the particular benefit conferred by service they
nrize the virtues of character which IN me
course of service are eXempnhed- flueliN ~.
friendship. the exquisite grace OF hu a,,ar IF
devotion the honor of manhood. the beauLy "a
the forbearance Of unwearied patience ehdeareo
William Mckinley to the hearts OF ms IenGm
citizens and in their memory echpse tne s lol,e
Of an administration f1attering 10 America"
pride s,+,-. We
may be confused by the perpi.e,n1tes OF V 90
r,o5er, life made the more difficult by the
very riches Of our Inheritance. nut, az We 49,
o,,r course by the pole star or truth ana ~
ttca ard conserve the ideals Of character "Iicr N
our fathers have taught US to revere we Si'''''
not fail -,
Bishop Cotton,
GOV. HUGHES CLOSELY CTARDED-
Governor Hughes was closely guarded mere
to-day whenever he appeared In pubic frlVa'e
detectives were close TO him at every stage OF
the DAVIS proceedings, and in the military paraoo
which preceded the monument dedication seven
clicked men Of the Buffalo police department.
who we're armed. rode close to the Governors
carriage Three rode on each side OF the car
rlage and one behind On the sidewalk were
some headquarters detectives. and stu others
were scattered in the crowds near the Governor
All this activity On the part Of the police
was due to information received by Police Su-
rerintendent Regain early yesterday morning
MavOr Adam received similar lEioTFldticii- -
was that anarchists were unduly active In Bur
falo and that for the last few days their acuV-
ttv had taken the form of distributing infaln-
ratorv literature throughout the East Side
Some u the literature was turned over 10 Mayor
Adam and TO Superintendent Regain Both
agreed that the utmost precautions should be
taken 10 prevent any anarchistic demonstration
during the dedication; also that special vigilance
should be exercised IN guarding the Governor
At the same time strict orders were given not
10 discuss the matter with any one- Assurances
however were given a. the Mayors Office that
every .precaution had been taken. and that the
police had word tventy-four hours previously
Of the activity OF the anarchists. One Of the
pamphlets was left at the home Of Alderman
William o. Weimar. and n similar one was
given 10 the Mayor by a complaining citizen
This pamphlet among other statements. CON
tanned the following:
The bells Of capitalism create the desperate.
the desperate act desperately. McKnley's re-
wards were greater and his risks less. More
over he didn't need the job 10 keep bread in
his mouth but he. too. met an explosive force
the force OF a desperate mans willard he
died, a martyr, but as gambler who
had won a high stake and was struck down
by the man who had lost the game. for this Is
what capitalism has made Of human well being
"a gamblers stake, no more
It is believed that the anarchists expected
President Roosevelt TO make an address at the
monument dedication. II had been advertised
that the President was be here and when IL
was learned that he could not come that fact
was not advertised Nothing happened during
the day to indicate that the Reds were out The
police are now trying 10 find out which of them
distributed the anarchistic literature on the eve
OF the Mckinley memorial ceremonies.
Governor Hughes entertained tonight at
the leading clubs and at reception given by
Mrs Donald Mclean. He departed at 1890
O'Clock for Lake Champlan.
The Mckinley monument was erected by the
| State of New York a site provided by the city
| of Buffalo. 1t is in the form of obelisk, the
tapering point Of which rises nigh above the trees
| OF Niagara Square and is visible for a long dis
tance.
On four sides OF the base OF the column are the
| following inscriptions:
| This shaft erected
by state o. York