CHAPTER VII.

McKinley on Civic Patriotism-Address at

Rochester, N. Y.-Studying conditions of government-
Public opinion the basis-Zeal after election-The people's
business-Duty of business men-Manufacturing interests—
Our best market-An extraordinary spectacle....

CHAPTER VIII. The lessons of heroic lives-McKinley a patriot
-Oration-Piety and patriotism-Lessons of heroism-Influ-
ences of Chautauqua-A fighting patriot-The grand review
-A generous eulogy-Illustrious names..

CHAPTER IX. McKinley and money-Nominated for Governor
-The sound money battle-A full dollar-Not willing to
chance it-Two yard-sticks-Struggle against inflation—A
high compliment-Opposed to unlimited coinage-Treasury
Report.......

CHAPTER X. The Money Standard questions have been settled
in and by the Republican party-Silver legislation in brief-
How the country was saved from the silver standard-John
Sherman and William McKinley have marched together-
The Hon. Charles Emory Smith's exposition of this question
-The unexampled supply of gold is solving the money ques-
tions for the people and abolishing its issue

CHAPTER XI. William McKinley as a campaigner-Speaking to
fifteen millions of people-Making one thousand speeches-
Constitution of iron-Wondrous vitality-Magnetic power-
Excellent memory-Good listener-Making converts-
Policy of Protection the hope of America.....

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CHAPTER XII. McKinley's advice to boys-The enterprising boy-Interviewing Major McKinley-Boy's own account of

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It-Painting up the town-Looks like Napoleon-Fatherly advice-An important question....

CHAPTER XIII. The contrasted conditions-Between Republican protection and prosperity and Democratic meddling, disorganizing industry and forcing hard times, displayed in speeches by McKinley in 1892 and in 1895-A plea in Boston for protection and prosperity....

CHAPTER XIV. Some views on public questions-Humorous speeches-The feeder of Great Britain-A leap in the darkGive the officials scope-Importance of agriculture-Arbitration-Respect and retrospect-Let England take care of herself....

CHAPTER XV. Liberty and Labor....

CHAPTER XVI. Mrs. McKinley at home-The great Protectionist's wife-Strong despite physical weakness-Shares all her husband's burdens-"Ever happy when surrounded by friends, children and roses"

CHAPTER XVII. The St. Louis Convention-The organization and speeches of the presiding officers-The platform--The nominating speeches and ballots nominating the candidates for President and Vice-President

CHAPTER XVIII. McKinley on the day of his nomination-His good nerve and thoughtful courtesies-He was quiet through the storm and gave the good news with kisses to his wife and mother....

CHAPTER XIX. Major McKinley acknowledges and accepts his

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CHAPTER XX. Salient extracts from Major McKinley's addresses to representative delegations.......

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CHAPTER XXI. McKinley's inaugural address-A lofty appeal to all patriotic Americans for the prompt solution of the great and pressing problems of the National Government.... 475 CHAPTER XXII. McKinley's later days-Elected and inaugurated President a second time-Triumphal tour through the South and the West, ended by Mrs. McKinley's illness.........491 CHAPTER XXIII. President McKinley's assassination-President's visit to the Pan-American Exposition-His great speech-Shot by Anarchist Leon Czolgosz-A week in the balance.........

CHAPTER XXIV. Death of President McKinley-Dies peacefully at 2:15 A. M., Saturday, September 14-Fond farewell of husband and wife-Last words, "Nearer, My God, to Thee."

CHAPTER XXV. Burial of President McKinley-Private Funeral Services-Lying in state at Buffalo and Washington-Interment at Canton.........

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S. P. Dole, Ex-President Hawaiian Republic.

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