Show tribute to mckinley gen jam james es B gordon of the confederate staff in reminiscing of the civil war paid this tribute to william mckinley he fought as bravely as the bravest on the union side but he was broad enough to recognize in his southern countrymen a loyal adherence to the great fundamental truths to which both sides were devoted he was too wise and too justko just to doubt the mouths fealty to the constitution or to the doctrines of the declaration of independence he was great enough to trust implicitly the mouths renewed allegiance legi ance to the union and its flag for hers was the most liberal hand in studding its field with stars cleveland plain dealer |