CHAPTER XXV. McKINLEY: BUILDER OF A WORLD POWER. A complete history of the foreign policy of President McKinley during his two administrations—How he built up the nation to be one of the great powers of the world—The master work of his life was in giving the United States its proper place in the family of nations—Results that will rank with those of Washington and Lincoln in adding to the greatness of the American nation 281 CHAPTER XXVI. PRIVATE LIFE OF WILLIAM McKINLEY. A model son and husband—His courtship of Ida Saxton—Their marriage—Two children bless the union, only to die in infancy—Mrs. McKinley’s health shattered—The “Major’s” devotion to his invalid wife—William McKinley, the highest type of American manhood, and a model for every American boy and man 293 CHAPTER XXVII. McKINLEY’S EULOGY OF LINCOLN. Full text of an address delivered by President McKinley on President Lincoln’s Birthday anniversary 298 CHAPTER XXVIII. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE. The new President sworn in at Buffalo—A simple ceremony tinged with the gloom of tragedy—Biography of President Roosevelt, soldier, author, statesman—A review of one of the most remarkable careers in history 304 CHAPTER XXIX. GREAT EVENTS OF THE WORLD DURING PRESIDENT McKINLEY’S ADMINISTRATION. A chapter of happenings of world-wide importance, many of which were influenced by the late President 321 CHAPTER XXX. THE FUNERAL SERVICE AT BUFFALO. Private funeral of William McKinley, the man and citizen, held at the Milburn house—Touching scenes of last farewell—Simple but beautiful services 330 CHAPTER XXXI. LYING IN STATE AT BUFFALO. Body of the President viewed by thousands in the city hall—All classes of people present—Italian women remove the shawls from their heads—Indians drop flowers on the casket—Eloquent tributes of Indian chiefs—Thousands brave a storm and drenching rain to gaze on the features of the nation’s beloved dead 339 CHAPTER XXXII. THE FUNERAL TRAIN TO WASHINGTON. Thousands line the route—Bells toll, choral societies sing, people stand uncovered and reverently bow their heads as the train passes—Outward signs and emblems of a nation’s grief such as were never before witnessed in the world—Complete story of the journey to the National Capital 345