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THE MINNE^ T>OT TS JOURNAL. PRICE TWO CENTS. MCKINLEY LAST OF WAR PRESIDENTS His Name Will Be Inscribed in His tory's Tomes as by Far the Greatest of Them All. What Is Expected of Pres't Roosevelt —Boer Representative's Touch- ing Tribute to McKinley. From Th» Journal Bureau. .Room MS, Pott Building, Wathington. Washington. Sept. 17. —McKinley was the last of the war presidents. Unless there should be a mistake in the admin istration of President Roosevelt, that gen tleman may reasonably hope to succeed himself In 1904, and by 1908, when he will finally step down and out, the day of civil war candidates will be over. It is a noteworthy fact that every man the republican ptrty has nominated for the presidency since Lincoln has been a war hero—Grant, Hayes, Garfleld, Harri son and McKinley. Arthur was not nomi nated for the presidency, but eucceded to it on the death of Garfield. The democratic party, on the other hand, has given its presidential nomination to heroes but twice —once in 1864, when it ran McClellan on a platform announcing the war was a failure, aud again in 1880 when Hancock was its nominee. The succession of Roosevelt beyond any doubt, as things look now, marks the com ing to the front of a younger set of men in republican councils, Just as the nomi nation of Bryan in 1596 brought a younger .■?et cf men to the front of the democratic party. >l«-lvinlt-> tlie Ureuteit. Of the war presidents, McKinley was | the last and by far the greatest. Grant will be remembered in history not because of any brilliant display in the executive office, but because of his record as a soldier. Hayes" name is already almost as indistinct as that of Polk or KillmorV. (iarfleld was not president long enough to leave upon the office the impress o* his personality. Harrison, while per haps a man of more splendid intellectual j attainments than McKinley, did not come J to the presidency in an epoch-making j period. McKinley will be remembered as j the man under whose leadership the na- j tlon advanced to the front rank in the j family of nations and became a world power, with all of the responsibilities and opportunities which that term implies. ! His policy will probably be followed by presidents for years to come. This fact of itself will keep his name alive and j make for him a conspicuous place in his tory. Kuonevelt Popular Wit li Xewai|»M>er Men. President Roosevelt is closer to the newspaper men of the capital than any president for many years. It is only a few years since he was here in a modest way as a member of the civil service com mission. Later he was assistant secre tary of the navy. On both these occa sions he came into daily contact with members of the press, and scores of corre spondents are as well acquainted with him as with one another. Their relations with him will, as a result, be somewhat different to what they have been with him in other positions. An interesting story is recalled to show how fond local newspaper men ware of Roosevelt at the time of the Spanish war. While he was in Cuba with his cowboy regiment, there arose some friction in the war office here, as a result of which Secre tary Alger made public a confidential let ter 'from Roosevelt, in which, by indirec tion, reflections were cast on some of the officers in command in Cuba. The letter should never have got into print, and the Washington correspondents, taking up the cudgel for their friend in his absence, started an agitation which soon brought on the canned beef investigation and other things, which finally led to General Al ger's retirement. There is little form and ceremony about Tender Words From Bryan Lincoln, Neb Sept. 17.-A tribute by W. J. Bryan to the dead president was given out to-day. Quoting the words of Major McKinley, "God's will, not ours be done " Mr. Bryan recalls the pathetic scenes at the deathbed and continues- ' The terrible deed at Buffalo, rudely breaking the ties of family and friendship and horrifying every patriotic citizen, crowns a most extra ordinary life with a halo that cannot but exalt its victim's place in history while his bravery daring the trying ordeal, his forgiving spirit and his fortitude in the final hours give glimpses of his inner life which nothing less tragic could have revealed. But inexpressibly sad as is the death of Mr. McKinley, the illustrious citizen, it is the damnable murder of Me Kinley, the president, that melts seventy-five million hearts into one and brings a hush to the farm, the factory and the forum. Death is the inevitable incident of every human career It despises the sword and shield of the warrior and laughs at the precautions sue gested by science. Wealth cannot build walls high enough or thick enoueh to shut it out, and no house is humble enough to escape its visitation Even love, the most potent force known to man—love the characteristic which links the human to the divine—even love, is powerless in its pres ence. Its contingency is recognized in the marriage vow, "Until death do us part," and is written upon friendship's ring. But death, even when produced by natural causes, of a public servant, charged with the tre mendous responsibilities which press upon a president, shocks the entire country, and is infinitely multiplied when the circumstances attending constitute an attack upon the government itself. No one can estimate the far-reaching effect of such an act as that which now casts a gloom over our land. It shames Americans in the eyes of the world, impairs her moral prestige and gives enemies of free gov ernment a chance to mock at her, and it excites an indignation which whils righteousness itself, leads to acts which will partake of the spirit of lawlessness. As the president's death overwhelms all in a common sor row, so it Imposes a common responsibility, namely, to make the execu tive life secure to his family and the country without inaennrJ*» t n the freedom of speech or the press. Roosevelt, and it is freely predicted that he will be restles under the social and official restraint which will be imposed | upon him. But there is no feeling that this restlessness will show itself in any official way. He never has made a mis take in any office he has held, and is hardly expected to begin making mis takes now. i Boer Repreientatlre'B Tribute. A toughing tribute to McKinley has been paid by Mr. Vanderhooch, the unoffi cial representative of the Boer interests in this city. It will correct many popu lar impressions regarding the dead presi dent's interest in the South African strug gle. Mr. Vanderhooch says: I know that President McKinley was a friend of the struggling republics in South Africa. During his lifetime it was impossible to state many of his kindly offices in their behalf; but as a tribute to the gentle and beneflcient man, I feel free to relate a few personal reminiscences. When President Kruger dispatched his cir (alar telegram to the powers of the world. President McKinley was first to take action and to suggest his diplomatic good offices to Great Britain. The world knows the text of the formal note finally delivered, but very few know that President McKinley was in con stant and personal correspondence with Am bassador Choate during the progress of nego tiations. When Great Britain refused the individual intervention of the United States. President McKlnley took, an extraordinary st.-) and directed Ambassador' Choate .to inquire of Lord Salisbury it a joint request from the lowers would be acceptable to Great Britain; ' I ki>ow that in this connection he also con sulted ..contineiUaK ambaiSiuiors at .'Washing tc». The reply of this extraordinary sugges tion -was in the negative. President McKlnley <ould do no more. '•While pressure was being exercised upon the president to induce him to inaugurate- a vigorous policy, I had an interview with him. j and in a most gracious manner he explained his course and went so far as to show me his i personal correspondence and telegrams. That i he *as sincere and earnest was certain. Of! course it would be Impossible to reveal the j nature of this correspondence; but when the state papers arc published it will be scon that President McKinley went much further to se cure th-3 good of South African republics than either his friends or his enemies contem plated. 'I can only add my tribute of sorrow because j of the loss of a great and gentle man and one ! of the most patriotic presidents of this coun- i Truth About Mm. McKinley. I Truth About >lri. McKinley. There have been so many wild and cruel I and unfounded rumors concerning Mrs. ! McKinley*s condition that Secretary Cor telyou has finally consented to make a i statement to newspaper men covering the case. The latest rumors have been that i she was broken down physically : and was in a state of mental collapse. In order to keep her alive, it was further said, that strong drugs were being used, i and that under their influence she had be come to a certain extent mentally Irre sponsible. "It is an infamous lie." says Mr. Cor telyou. "Naturally, under the circum stances, Mrs. McKinley has been very much broken down. Even now I fear she does not realize the full force of the blow, i She saw the president's body in Buffalo in the room in which he died. She re mained there alone for an hour or more I and gave herself over to more violent weeping and grief than at any time since the death of the president." "Are any medicines being given to her," j was asked. "Yes, there are, but only such as would tend to stimulate a woman in her con- ! dition. She has borne up under the blow i much better than any of us expected. In deed, her fortitude and courage has been a surprise to all those around her." "Do you apprehend any serious conse quences to Mrs. McKlnley growing out of i the death of her husband?" "No, I cannot say that. Of course, Mrs. | Continued on Second Page. ~ TUESDAY EVE 01. DOWN PEliWMmun AVENUE Painful Contrast Between the Ride of To-day . J»Vo»n Th» Journal Bureau, Umiii <.!, Tout Building, IVathington, , ■ Washington, Sept. 17. —On a cloudy and threatening morning in March of this year, William McKtnley made his last conscious journey down Pennsylvania ave nue from the White House to the capitol. It was a memorable occasion. For four years as president he had governed so wisely and so well that peace and plenty had crowned the land and happiness had come to all the people. Hie triumphant re-election gave promise of another era of good times and good feeling, and it was therefore natural that from every state and territory people should have crowded to the capital to witness the cere monies of the second inaugural. The dull gray skies brought rain and much personal discomfort to the waiting multitudes, but there was sunshine in every heart, and thousands of heart beats kept time to the music of the bands and were in sympathy with the gorgeous trappings and brilliant decorations of the day. Melancholy Contrast. This morning, under skies similar to those which oveihung the city in March, and in the midst of occasional downpours of rain, William McKinley made a last BOBS UP AGAIN Report of the M. & St. L. Sale Emanates From Chicago. Special to The Journal. • Chicago, Sept. 17.—Officials of the Min neapolis & St. Louis road believe that at the annual meeting of stockholders on Oct. 8 the offler of the Illinois Central for the control of the property will be accepted and arrangements made to turn the road over to the Illinois Central at the earliest possible date.. The opinion is gaining ground that the lowa Cectral is not included in the purchase. The Minneapolis & St. Louis would give the Illinois Central the much-desired out let to Minneapolis & St. Paul. '\<*;;. SEVERE FOR SHIPPING UPPER-LAKE VESSELS DISABLED I Government Warning I nhedec] and Numerous Wrecks Are the Result.' • Chicago, Sept. 17.—The cool northwest wind which for several days has swept over the lakes assumed during the past twenty-four hours the proportions of a gale, and much damage was done to ship ping. The southern end of Lake Michigan escaped comparatively unharmed, but in the upper lakes, where the boats went out despite the storm signals sent out by the government weather bureau, many wrecks and mishaps were reported. The wrecks reported are: .>.. .<:'■■-/ ■- ;".•_-. . Schooner J. Ellen, waterlogged and aban doned in mldlake opposite Milwaukee. Crew of four rescued after great hardships. Two-masted schooner, •; \ name '■', unknown, foundered near Lake Linden, Mich. Crew believed to have been rescued. '-)''-. Steamer Bannockburn, ashore and pounding to I pieces near . Harbor t Beach, s Mich. Crew in great : danger. • . • ; - .v; : s Three-masted schooner, .: name. * unknown, ashore In a dangerous position at Big Mar tins Island. \ ■ . . . " -r- i Schooner Jupiter, waterlogged in Saginaw Bay., : .. . and That of March 4. ' " 7*s*' ■■ ■ journey down Pennsylvania avenue from i the White House to thVcapitol. It, too, i wad a memorable occasion. As before, the broad . avenue was filled with people. They were held back from the line of march by the ropes and stakes which had done duty in March, and much of the pomp and circumstance of that occasion were re peated, r. There , were bands, but they played in plaintive minor keys; there were | flags, but they were furled and heavily draped with emblems of mourning; there were carriages but they were closed, and from one end to the other of the great pro cession sorrow showed itself in its most appealing forms. The waiting crowds were as silent as the grave, as the catafalque moved slowly along, every head j was uncovered and bowed : and tears streamed down countless faces. Draped Sword. Hilts. The only thing which relieved the black monotony of the occasion was the bright full dress of the high officials of the army j and navy and of the diplomatic corps. But [ even these were not strikingly conspicuous. It was noticed that on sword hilts there were knots of crape, and that the faces of those who were gaily attired . were sad." After the procession had passed, the AND THE CAT CAME BACK. TEARS FOR THE BISHOP THE EAST PAYS ITS TRIBUTE Xew York Tribune Says He Loved His Fellow Man—Honored in England. Special to The Journal.' Washington, Sept. 17.—Notwithstanding the overshadowing interest in the Mc- Kinley tragedy and burial the eastern press finds tine and pace this morning to pay eloquent tributes to the memory of Bishop Whipple of Minnesota. Many print his picture and all make special reference to his death. In a long editorial, the New York Trib une calls him "among the greatest bish ops of the American church." and after re ferring feelingly to the self ascriflce and exalted character of his pioneer work among the Indians, says: master. * * • "Bishop Whipple loved men as men, and ever strove to break down the barriers of ignorance or race prejudice that prevented them from understanding each other. For this reason he never was identified with any of the schools of thought of his church and was ever ready to recognize as true Christians those outside of his communion who tried to follow the teachings of the '"Although Bishop Whipple was the an tithesis of the typical prelate in taste, appearance and environment, it. is an in teresting fact that no American bishop was more appreciated or honored in Eng land. Simple democrat as he was, without any of the, trappings of his high office, he was showered with courtesies'whenever he visited the old country, and was often asked to preach on some great occasion. Indeed Americans were often surprised at the popularity of this pioneer missionary bishop. But there was no mystery in the matter; it was a tribute paid to his man hood, sincerity and zeal. His wise coun sels will be much missed in the Episcopal general convention that meets in San Francisco next month. —W. W. Jermane. CHANCE FOR THE THIRD MAN. Special to The Journal. Speartsh, S. D,, Sept 17.—1n response to a telegram Btngham Howe of this city has gone to Annapolis to take the naval academy ex amination for a cadetship. He was the third alternate, having been appointed by Con gressman Martin, ( crowds melted away as silently as they had come, and soon the avenue was de serted. The grief of Washington is acute. It Is genuine. There is no ostentation about it. It comes from the hearts of the people, and is as spontaneous as was their joy last March 4. Every One a Mourner. No matter how well the accounts may be written, they will come far short of completeness. Xo words can do justice to the state of the mind of the people here. This is a city of mourning, and the death of the president has come with all the force of a personal bereavement to many thousands of people who never had the pleasure of knowing him personally. His life among them, however, has been an open book, and they know iT thorough ly from cover to cover. Happy will that president be in the future of whom it can be said as it is now being said of William McKinley, that the whole people loved him, and that that love was tenderest and deepest among the inhabitants of the city which was his official home and where, on account of the closeness of the range, he was best known. —W. W. Jermane. EVERY CENT GONE Bank of Hammond, Wis., Blown and Strong Box Looted. Special to The Journal. New Richmond, Wis., Sept. 17.— Bank of Hammond has been blown and the contents of the strong box taken. Every cent of cash and some valuable papers are missing. There is no clue to I the robbebrs. " ', • ' The town is full of strangers, over 150 men being *ere to work on the railroad. : i The robbers entered the building ! through the rear and dug a hole through the wall of the vault, then blowing ; the safe open.. The bank officials will not be ready to make a statement to-day. $5,000 m cash The Loss at Hammond— Palls .-' Bonds Missing. Special to The Journal. Hudson : Wis Sept. 17.-The bank of Hammond was broken into last night and looted by burglars. Several thousand dollars m currency and securities includ ing -the city of River Falls bonds were taken. The bank, officials refuse to give out any particulars this time It is es timated that the cash taken amounts to $5,000 and the bonds are to * an eaual amount. . The building was dug out in the rear and the safe blown open. Tools ap parently used in railway work were left by the burglars. The sheriff has left for Hammond. BRAKEMAN MANGLED Body Caught Under an Engine and Carried About. Special to The Journal. 1 i"~: Fergus Falls, Minn., Sept. 17.—Dale Gil bert, a brakeman on the Great Northern, was found under a switch engine at day light this morning. His body , had caught . under the 'engine and : been carried about for some • time. It was horribly mangled. 16 PAGES-FIVE O'CLOCK. MOURNING AT SEAT OF FEDERAL POWER Funereal Grandeur Reaches Sublinv est Heights at Obsequies of President McKinley. Military, Naval and Civic Pomp At- tends the Rites Whereby Nation Attests Bitter Sorrow. Washington, Sept. 17.—The state funeral day of the late President McKinley opened as somnre as the occasion. The sky was overcast with dark, slow-moving, i gray clouds. Occasional spasms of rain ! fell, giving way for momentary intervals ! to gleams of dull sunshine, and a soft wind barely stirred into relief the signs of mourning on building fronts that told as well as the subdued air of the public that this was a day of sorrow. Thursday the last that was mortal of.! William McKinley will be committed to earth at Canton, with ceremonies as per sonal as the national character and inter est in its executive will permit. Vat ion's Last Tribute. ■) To-day was the occasion when the I nation was to pay its last tribute of re spect and admiration at the bier of the dead president. All the country had sent here its rep resentatives to testify that the dead held his place deep in the nation's hearL Other nations had ordered their diplo matic and military representatives to be present as a token that they mourned j with America in its loss. Former Presi dent Cleveland was here to take part in the ceremonies and, like President Roose velt, paid his tribute first in private at tne White House and-later at the public'! /'services at the rotunda of the capitol, ! ,T*e King of Great Britain was present in j the person of Gerard Lowther, charge of j the British embassy, whom Edward had j specially commissioned to participate in , the services as his personal representa- [ tlve. Captain Louis Balle of the royal I navy represented the embassy. They will return to Newport to-night and not go to the family funeral at Canton. The other embassies and legations likewise had scut on their representatives. State RxeeutlveK. Many of the states had sent on their state executives and part of their staffs. All branches of the national government,, legislative, executice, judicial and mili tary, were represented. Senator Frye, president pro tern of the senate, arrived from Maine this morning. With him was Chief Justice Fuller of the supreme court. David B. Henderson, the last speaker of the house of representatives, attended as the representative of the popular legisla tive branch, as well as the long-time per sonal friend and associate of the dead ! man. Many others were also present of I (he legislative and judicial departments. ' The army and navy had their highes: officers within reach of the city in attend ance and all officers within the limits of the national capital took part under orders, directing them to participate in the services of honor to their late com mander-in-chief. The south sent General Longstreet and other former leaders of the Confederacy. At the While lloii*e. About the White House the patrol of soldiers and sailors guarding the entrance and grounds told the sad story. The night there had been a quiet one. A vigil over the dead had been maintained throughout the watches. Details of cavalryman, ar tillerymen, and infantrymen, sailors and marines, were on guard around the grounds. A sentryman paced back and forth or. the portico. Inside the hous«e others did duty. In the east room, sombre with its drawn shades and dim-burning lights and its heavy black casket in the center of the room the guard of honor watched over the dead. Members of the Loyal Legion and the G. A. R. performed this sad duty, silently giving way to others every two hours. At the foot were a cav alry man and a marine. All were at parade rest. These watchers were relieved every half h#ur. Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. McKinley had retired by 10 o'clock and at that hour all the private apart ments in the White House were locked for the night. There was no outward devel opments in Mrs. McKinley'e condition and the night gave way to day without incident having broken its sorrow. The second stage of the late president's journey toward the waiting grave at Can ton was begun just a few minutes after 9 o'clock. As early as an hour before that time the chief officers of the government, civil, military and judicial, began to ar rive, and many others whose names are familiar the world over came singly and in groups to pay their tribute at his offi cial home to the nation's illustrious dead. Several members of the diplomatic corps in court costume were among the early comers. Former President Cleveland and Former Secretary of War Lamont arrived about 8:30 and were shown at once to seats in the red parlor, the members of the cabinet began to arrive soon after and were immediately followed by the mem bers of the senate committee and the members of the United States supreme court headed by Chief Justice Fuller, In their robes of office. The New Chief Magistrate. President Roosevelt arrived at 8:50 o'clock accompanied by his wife and his.; sister and went immediately to the blue j parlor where they were joined ,'by the "l members of the cabinet. The president wore a frock coat with a band of crape on the left arm. Mrs. Mck.'nley arose earlier than' usual to prepare for the ordeal. She had rested quite well during tho night, but her pal© face told plainly of her sufferings. She gave no sign of collapse, however, and her physician confidently believes'that she will keep up her strength and courage to the end. , Senator Hanna reached the White House only a short time before the procession, was to move. ; His face looked drawn and he leaned heavily on his cane; it was painfully evident that he was suffering. . . v r ...■ Floral Emblems. During the night and morning a portion ' of the many beautiful floral tributes sent to the White House were placed about the funeral casket. Conspicuous among them was a massive cushion floral tribute in the form of an army badge from the G.A.R. and offerings from the Loyal Legion and other soldier organizations. General Cor- • bin now en route home from Manila; Gen eral Adna R. Chaffee, and the commis sioners of Porto Rico had floral offerings laid about the bier. A design of over six feet in diameter composed of galax leaves and American beauty roses about which was entwined ■ the American '. -flag, i cam© | from the mayor and council of Richmond. : Va.. ; '-•-', -■';:;--■■■;-"■.-; /J. v '-. -■■-■.^-' : -Other tributes came from Mrs. James A. Garfleld, widow of another martyred pres- < ident; Mrs. Garrett A. Hobart, Secreta ries Hay and Hitchcock; General and Mrs. • Miles; Ambassador Porter at Paris; the: Argentine, Guatemalan, Costa Rican and, other legations and the municipality of Havana. , , Funeral Escort* While the men of note were arriving at - the White.House, the funeral escort under command of Major General John R. Brooke, was forming immediately in front of the White. House. - \ ■ Besides regular soldiers, sailors and ma rines, the escort was made up of a de tachment of the national guard, members of the G. A. X., Loyal Legion and kindred bodies and civic organizations and repre sentatives of all branches of the national, government and the governors of states and their staffs. . , ". , The public had been astir early and the streets were crowded with people. Wire cables strung along the entire route of march from the White House to the cap-, itol kept it clear for the funeral process sion. .. .. k-'-\''or'^< Moving; the Prcclons Dust. At precisely 9 o'clock a silent command was given and the body bearers silently and reverently raised to their stalwart shoulders the casket containing all that was mortal of the illustrious dead. They walked with slow cadenced steps and a* they : appeared at the main door of the White House the Marine band, stationed on the avenue opposite the mansion,; struck up: the hymn the dead president loved so well, "Nearer, My God, to Thee." There was perfect silence through the big mansion and as the last sad strain of music died away the throng in the build ing lifted their heads and their eyes were; wet. . ■ • ' ■ As the hearse moved away the mourn ers from the White House entered«car riages and followed the body on its march to the capitol, where the funeral service^ were to be held. Mrs. McKliiley Unequal to the Task, It was thought early in the morning ■ that Mrs. McKinley might feel strong enough to attend the services there, but it was finally decided that it would be imprudent to tax her'vitality more .than, was absolutely necessary and so she con cluded to remain in her room under the immediate care of Dr. Rixey, Mrs. Barber, her sister, and her niece. Miss Barber. March to the Capitol. Slowly down the White House driveway through a fine drizzling rain, the .solemn . cortege wound its way to the gate leading to the avenue and halted. -Then with a grand, solemn swing, the artillery band began the "Dead March" from • "Saul," • blast from a bugle sounded "March" and . the head of the procession was moving on its way to the capitol. The casket, in a black, carved hears* and drawn by six coal black horses, ca paralsoned in black net with trailing tas«. sels and a stalwart groom at the head oi each, moved down through the gateway and came to a stand alongside of the mov< • * ing procession. Major General John R Brooke was at the head of the line, mount« ed on a splendid charger. Behind hin; came his aides, the red-coated artillerj. band, a squadron of. cavalry with red an<% white guidons limp in the damp air, • V battery of field artillery, the men sitting straight and stiff as statues. A companj of engineers, two..battalions of coast ai