judicious. The potency of his character and intellect and the kindliness of his heart, declare in his presence, that the favorite disparagements in which his assailants indulge, the conventional accusations of partisan warfare, are but fictions that are frivolous. The verdict of the artist, that he is a strong, great man, will be confirmed by all the people, when the performance of the task they appoint for him becomes history. MURAT HALSTEAD.

CHAPTER I. Personal sketch of Hon. William McKinley by Hon.

John Sherman.

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CHAPTER II. Ancestry-Youth in the army-Student of law-
Prosecuting attorney-Home life..

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CHAPTER III. McKinley in Congress-The rapid growth of his national reputation-Became the champion of protection First in a National Convention...

CHAPTER IV. First experience as a candidate for the Presidency-Trying times and personal triumph in Chicago-Prosperity under the McKinley law-Gerrymandered out of Congress-Governor of Ohio.....

CHAPTER V. McKinley's career in few words-The charm of his personal character-His habits of labor-Devotion to friends and family......

CHAPTER VI. McKinley not a man of one idea-His superior distinction as a Protectionist has caused him to be erroneously accused of exclusive devotion to that subject-The great range of his public speeches and addresses-A superb tribute from General Grosvenor, giving a list of subjects..... .... 121

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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..

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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.....

CHAPTER XII. McKinley's advice to boys-The enterprising

boy-Interviewing Major McKinley-Boy's own account of

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advice-An important question.....

CHAPTER XIII. The contrasted conditions-Between Repub-

lican 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 dark-

Give the officials scope-Importance of agriculture—Arbitra-

tion-Respect and retrospect-Let England take care of her-

self..

CHAPTER XV. Liberty and Labor.....

CHAPTER XVI. Mrs. McKinley at home-The great Protection-

ist'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 ad-

dresses 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 inaugu-

rated 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-Presi-

dent'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 peace-

fully 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-Inter-

ment at Canton............

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