Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 October 1901 — DEATH OF PRESIDENT M'KINLEY [ARTICLE]

DEATH OF PRESIDENT M'KINLEY

Krsolntlons Adopted in His Memory by the House of Deputies In the house of deputies yesterday the special committee submitted resolutions in regard to the death of President McKinley, which wore unanimously adopted by a standing vote. The resolutions follow: “Resolved—That the general convention of the Protestant r.piscopal church, meeting in the city of San Fram isco, hereby records Its feeling of deep regret that so dastardly a crime resulted in the death of our chief magistrate. William McKinley, and expression of hope that this common sorrow may unite our people in a bond that may tend more and more to exalt our government in truth and justice. “Second—That tlie guih of this assassination is aggravated from the fact that it is a menace to the American idea of law and respect for the country's rulers. “Third—That we appreciate the conscientious ability of liis public service, the beauty of bls private life, and the noble sense of hi« great faith. “ “He it resolved, further. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Mrs. McKinley and to the congress of the United States.”