The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-30

Statesmen and citizens paid tribute to
the work. life, and memory Of the late
William Mckinley last evening at the
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church,
the occasion being the sixty-fourth birth
day of the former President. The edi-
fee, which was the place of worship Of
President Mckinley while he was in
Washington, was well filled with people
Of all walks Of life, who wished 20 pay
their respects 10 his memory and TO
listen TO eulogies of one Of Americas
greatest men.
Prominent speakers, several Of whom
had known Mckinley personally, told of
their recolicction5 of him. Each speaker
and nearly every other man in the church
wore the late Presidents favorite flower.
a caruation, in the lapel of his coat
In addition 10 the speaking there was an
elaborate musical programme. one of the
numbers being Lead Kindly Light,
which was McKinley's favorite hymn.
The church was specially decorated for
the occasion. Amid the background of
American flags an immense photograph
Of the President had been placed. Above
Representative John r. Lacey, Of Iowa
vas the first speaker. He was introduced
by President Harry Colman Of the
United States Historical Society. under
whose auspices the celebration was held.
Mr.. Lacey spoke on Mckinley, the Man. ="
mckinley the Man."
'McKinley's rise from the poor orphan
boy to the highest place In Christendom
is a tale that is ever new and comfort
ing. he said He wore the chevrons
Of a noncommissioned officer at Antietam
The nation made him Commander-in-chief
in 1856
Mckinley entered the White House
amid widespread calamity We have
grown SO used 10 prosperity in these days
that IS difficult to recall the conditions
which met Mckinley on his inaUgura-
ton The prosperous soon forget the
ladder by which they climbed
We wear his favorite aOwer to-day.
and the nation and the home are better
that he lived, and his death viii set
an example Of Christian faith TIL time
shall be no more"
Mckinley. the Congressman" was the
title Of the memorial address delivered
by Representative James Kennedy. Of
Ohio. who represents the old Mckinley
district in the House Of Representative
Mr.. Kennedy commended the work Of
the United states Historical Society for
frs efforts IN keeping the memory OF the
late President forever in the minds of
tie public
Mckinley achieved greatness in Con-
gress by his constant application and his
enthusiastic devotion % single idea 10
said Mr.. Mckinley. His investigations
Ted him TO favor the policy of protection
IN the levying Of an duties He became
the foremost advocate Of this great prin-
cipic and the perfection OF the protective
idea might be said 10 be NcEinIeys great
life work
Few Accomplish n Much.
To few men in the history Of the world
has been accorded the privilege of doing
as much for their fellows as was accom-
plishcd by William Mckinley. and II is
doubtful whether he himself appreciated
the grandeur Of the end for which ne
stroye"
Gen. j. Warren Eeifer. Of Ohio. ex-
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
spoke on Mckinley. the Statesman. p"
When war was declared with Spain. Gen
Keller said, President Mckinley estab-
Hshed "A precedent which has never been
equaled. Cruelty to It's own subjects was
one of the causes of this declarat on
against Spain, he said and NcKinlry's
actions displayed the fact that this whole
country stands as "a unit.
DIT Frank T. Howe spoke on "MCKin-
ley. the Soldier" giving a history of the
late Presidents part during his four
years service in the army while the
civil war was in progress.
other speakers were DIT. Frank r. Rris-
tol. pastor of the Metropolitan Church
and Harry A Coiman. of the United
States Historical Society.
Veterans as fishers.
Members of the United Spanish War
Veterans. in full uniform. acted as
ushers and as a guard Of honor 20 the
occasion. Several patriotic organizations.
including the Grand Army United Span
ish War Veterans. Army and Navy
Union the Union Veterans Union. were
represented in the gathering. also the
Ohio Republican Association and other
societies.
Letters Of regret in being unable to at
tend the memorial services were read
from President Roosevelt. Vice President
Fairbanks. Postmaster General Cortelyou.
and Gen. Miller, Commander-in-chief of
the United Spanish War Veterans.
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