The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 20, 1901, Page 2

o 2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1901. EMINENT PRELATES PAY GLOWING ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN AND BISHOPS NICHOLS AND TALBOT EULOGIZE THE MARTYRED PRESIDENT AND BITTERLY ARRAIGN THE YELLOW JOURNALISM THAT BLAZONS FORTH PROPAGANDA OF ANARCHISM FICHT REV. N2 FORD N7 CHOZ 5 4 = 2707 Archbishop Riordan Expresses Pro- found Contempt for Yellow Journalism. of St. it and Il that filled with so fon as that the memorial ces vesterday morning in e martyred President, William McKinley. The immense structure was crowded from the altar rail te the vesti- bule. The gaileries were filled with de- vou ple, and the choir loft, usually for the singers, was crowded »ple, who stood up during the en- e emn high mass was celebrated promptly at 19 o'clock. The Archbishop, A anlytes and participants the door leading d took his pl . Father Demp: Re of the mass, th V. deacon, the Rev. Father O'Ryan acon and the Rev. Father Prender- master of ceremonies. During the ie choir rendered the “Kyrie” from 8 nth Mas: anctus” and rom Goutnod's* Messe Solen- nus Dei” from Mozart’s “Sev- and “Veni Jesu,” by Cheru- “A Mass" R. J. Harrison, organist of the church, had charge of the music, and the cholr did ample justice to it. The voices were in harmony were heard to advantage in the sacrcd edifice. The singing of a quartet, composed of Miss Katheryn Black. soprano; Miss Ju- lia Sullivan, alto; 8. J. S8andy, baseo, and David Manloyd, tenor, was impressive, The chorus also contained some splendid voices and its members sang in harmony with the soloists. The chorus was com- posed of Miss Mabel E. Quatman, Mrs. H. H. Theberge, Miss Nellie Berreta, Mrs. Ojeido and Mr. Von der Qun. Church Bare of Adornment. A striking feature of the mass was the austereness of the church decorations. As a rule the altar is covered with flowers and other decorations, but yesterday it in keeping with the solemnity of the service. Lighted candles were used, but the altar was bare of adornment. The Archbishop delivered the sermon _of the day. It was a masterly effort. He spoke from a heart overflowing with sor- row and sympathy for the honored dead. His voice filled the arches of the cathe- dral and his enunciation was so clear that worshipers who crowded the vestibule. could hear every word he uttered. He did not mince words. He laid the blame for the President’s untimely death to “vellow journalism.” He charged his as- sassination to anarchy, which he said was bred from the lampooning and maligning pens of articfs and writers in saffron sheets. He cried out that this must cease, as it was striking at the bulwarks of the nmation. Throughout his splendid Continued on Page Seven. Bishop Nichols Reviews the Career of Late President of the Nation. EEP was the sympathy and sincere was the prayer of the congregations of Trinity and St. Luke's Episcopal churches. The memorial service in honor of the late President which was held in St. Luke's Church was solemn and impressive and throughout it expressed the great sorrow of the thousand men and women present. American flags were draped on either side of the,altar and above the chancel, while a mourning shroud lined the rail. Two great bunches of white asters rested upon the altar, 8 All the dignitaries of the two churches as well as a number of visiting clergymen were present. Right Rev. Bishop W. F. Nichols delivered the address, which was one of the grandest of ‘his efforts. The service was conducted by Rev. B. W. ‘Weeden, assisted by the venerable John Percival, archdeacon ‘at New Orleans; Rev. J. D. Perry, Rev. F. W. Clampett, Rev. E. B. Church and Rev. W. E. Hayes. The saying of the office of humiliation and prayers and the singing by a select choir of the psalm, ‘“‘Out of the 'Deep Have I Called Unto Thee, O Lord,'* and that gem of hymns, “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” preceded the address of Bishop Nichols. His theme was the “genius of govern- ment contrasted with anarchy, as embod- fed in the life of the late President.”” It was a glowing and earnest tribute to Wil- liam McKinley, whom he sald was great- er as 2 man than as a President, and greater as a Christian than as a man. Four great principles of statesmanship were embodied in the President. Protect- ing the treasury, giving counsel, dispens- ing justice and practicing religion were cited as the pillars of all government. A3 a Congressman and as President, Mr. Mc- Kinley labored hard for the financial in- terests of the country; his ability to coun- sel was proven by the triumph in diplo- macy this country won in the Chinese and other.troubles; his justice was shown in relation to the Cubans, and his religion was innate and embodied in his home life and every action. The Bishop reviewed the President’s ca- reer and said he wished that at this time the President could speak from the grave and utter some of his beautiful sentiments to cheer the sorrowing people. ‘“We can remember his personal acts of kindness,” saild the Bishop, “‘and so I say if we could only have him for the inter- preter of the President's death we would be taught great lessons.” The speaker urged all to e Christian citizens, and said that the cardinal part of true government was true citizenship. To attain all this he urged his hearers to quicken their consciences and raise the ideals of citizenship far and above the degenerate assassin of the President who sanctified everything his heart touched. The memorial office followed the ad- -~ TRIBUTES TO McKINLEY’S MEMNORY s was sung by Frank Mitchell. - Rev. F. W. Clampett read the lesson; the congrega- tlon, standing, sang the anthen, ‘‘Blessed Are’ the Departed”’; the apostles’ creed was said by all, and the benediction was pronounced by Bishop Nichols. The sing- ing of the hymn, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and the rendering of Chopin's funeral march closed the, service. o Memorial Service to Be Held. At the last meeting of Pacific Parlor No. 10, Native Sons of the Golden West, reso- lutions were adopted eulogizing the deadl President and extending' the sympathy of the parlor to Mrs. McKinley. After having appointed S. A. D. Jones, William Hezel-and W. McCullough as a committee to arrange for memorial services, to be held at their meeting next Tuesday night, the parlor adjourned out of respect to the late President. Assistant United States Attorney E. J. Banning, president of the parlor, and Mayor Phelan will deliver ap- groprlate remarks, while D. A. Ryan will eliver a eulogy of the late President. Date for Mexican Celebration. The celebration of the anniversary of Mexican independence under the direction of the Mexican patriotic committee and Mexican- Consul, postponed on account of the death of the ident, will take place at Odd Fellows' Hall on Saturday even- ing next. Two weeks ago the entire nation was startled by the news that our great President had been stricken down. He was loved by the North and South alike, and we now have the pleasure of remembering how affectionately he was re- celved in the South in his Presidential tour that took place such a short time ago. From all over the world tender and loving | messages of condolence have come at this sad time. - They are not mere matter-of-form tele- grams, but expressions of genuine sorrow. The President had grown up and had been.looked upon as a man of generous heart and loving soul and a man of no narrow views. He loved God and his last words were: ‘“‘God's will be done,” showing that he was a devout Chris- tian, Modest and Earnest. He was a man born in comparative poverty and grew up in what might be called poor conditions. When the trumpet celled in the war for the preservation of the Union he en- listed in the ranks as a common scidier. His record as a soldier shows that he was both modest and earnest. We see him of the war with the rank of major, turning back %0 civil lite and perfecting his education. He gained a few simple friends and it is beauti- ful to think that he was surrounded by them all through his {ife. McKinley was . just man —a man who had the highest regard for a pure domestic 1ife and believed in the sanctity of home. This is a good object lesson for us to observe. The true character of McKinley was shown while he was in San Francisco. He was constantly to be found at the bedside of his wife and he helped to nurse this frail creat- ure back to life: His fame will increase and he will %e a land- mark in American history. In his administra- tion the country advanced a hundrec years. The question that confronts us {:-day “What will be the outcome of his death?” at the end | | in the services. Fan L ERT S et s ” g PROFOUNDLY ELOQUENT TRIBUTES ARE PAID BY THESE CHURCHMEN. ) Pt il T | Bishop Talbot Decl i AMPOO : ishop Talbot Declares Disrespect to L NING 2 | , ) IS DENOUNCED President Is Crime Against BY PRELATES Country. RCHBISHOP RIOR- EMORIAL services were gnwwer is, we must have more pmtec(!oril; rlz 1 is hard to say that we must keep our Presi- DAN condemns lam- Beld at the Grace Episcopal | L {8 0 S L o0 " ade’ with. the crowds Church yesterday morning | that throng to greet them on our public streets. pooning and cartoon- at 11 o’clock. The sacred | The dominant feature of our Government is as ded to the | simplicity, but times have changed. It is & ing Government offi- e N e mirnt Ran | aerious Question, thia procecting of our Presi- al i 8. - | dent and keeping him from the public. To cials. Ltlhelblert ’l‘alboht. iBlshhnD Of | every real Repubiican or Demoerat it is a hard Pennsylvania, preached the ser- | pill to swallow, yet this must be dome. Tha Bishop Talbot declares that e Ration depends ‘upon our President. Our mer- 3 L cantile world, our shipping interests—every- when we treat a President He ;‘elem’d gozh:‘sml';‘y‘e:::[;w::;z' thing 1s centered round our Fresident, and : 4 seventh verse o -els; - | when we are protecting him we are protecting ~* with di!NSPeCt e Bre. st ter of the ‘Book of Deuteronomy, “The l’?hhfl(lfln. 3 ek A = : = e next question that faces us Is, How was ning. stefnal God l:s hy ]"r[‘!gi' ¥ \:nd;r this terrible assassination caused? No sane man Bishop Nichols pays a beau- Heally -are - e ST astine - Sone, €| can claim that this poor wretch is solely re- said in part: svonsible for the act: tiful tribute to the honored There are times in the history of nations Responsibility for Crime. dead. when it 15 hard to believe that God s our eter- | Bacic of that assassin Is an influence that nal refuge. In times of darkness of the human | joaded the pistol and pulled the. trigger. It o =3 heart God's everlasting love is hard to believe, | was an utter lack of respect for law. An utter Jet these sad ordeals are ordered by our loving | disrespect for superiors 1s a lack of reverencs dress. “Be Thou Faithful Unto Death’ | Father. s e B LR one placed in power should be honored. A man who has the high honor to be exalted to the dignity of President of this great nation should be deeply respected. It is our privilege to criticize, but when we try to despoil their authority and disregard them or treat a Pres- ident with disrespect we are sinning. It we look to God as our guardian, if we | him as we should, we will soon find that grading Influences of a certain element of press and of public speech Will not contamin: us. We shall then have reverence for those above us and live happier lives. Our President is gone to paradise and I am sure that if he Is privileged to be able to look down and sée that his life and death have been an object lesson and that the nation that loved so well is better by his martyrdom, h will feel amply repaid and will be most happy de- PR G TR A Children Hold Services. Memorial services were held in the Geary-street Temple yesterday morning. The exercises were conducted by the chil- dren of the Sabbath school. The temple was draped in mourning colors. The chil- dren of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum and the band from that institution took part Rabbi M. 8. Levy deliv- ered the eulogy. Colored People Sorrowful. Rev. T. Brown of the Starr King A. M. E. Church preached an eloquent eulogy on the martyred President before a large congregation yesterday. He dwelt at length on the Christian character of the deceased. Special music was rendered by the choir. The church was crowded with 1s. Our | sorrowing colored peoble. el