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��tion may well receive the attention and the patriotic endeavor of all who make and execute the Federal law. Our duties are practical and call for industrious application, an intelligent perception of the claims of public oHfice, and above all, a firm determination, by united action, to secure to all the people of the land the full benefits of the best form of government ever vouchsafed to man. And let us not trust to human effort alone, but humbly acknowledging the power and goodness of Almighty God, who presides over the destiny of nations and who has at all times been revealed in our country's his- tory, let us invoke His aid and His blessing upon our labors.

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HIS EULOGY OF McKINLEY^

To-day the grave closes over the dead body of the man but lately chosen by the people of the United States from among their number to rep- resent their nationality, preserve, protect and defend their Constitution, to faithfully execute the laws ordained for their welfare, and safely to hold and keep the honor and integrity of the Republic. His time of service is ended, not by the expiration of time, but by the tragedy of assassination. He has passed from public sight,

' Remarks to the students of Princeton University on September 19, 1001, and printed here from a copy kindly furnished by Mr. Cleveland for the purpose.

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