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dred of our noblest young men were quenched in that conflict. The stupendous price of victory, not to mention the appalling losses of defeat, should arouse the interest of every man and woman of our generation to use their best influence and endeavor to constantly aid our government in trying to find a sane, practicable, and honorable way to prevent war. I have faith that this government of ours, together with the other governments of the world, will find a workable plan, and such machinery for an equitable adjustment of international disputes need in no way prevent us from maintaining proper military and naval defense for our country. For thirty years David Kinley has been associated in the faculties of our University. He has occupied many different chairs on the educational staff. He has established, organized, and directed several departments in the institution. He has been a great force in bringing the value of the University to the acquaintance of the people of our State. Since he has taken the reins of leadership as President of our University, our financial support from the State has been doubled. He has ideals and ambitions for every phase of University life that give greater opportunities each year for those who come here. While he exercises a guiding hand over the educational and administrative sides of the institution, he has such an unusual capacity for friendship that there are few, if any, of the thousands who have contributed to this Memorial who are not personally known to President Kinley. It is fitting, indeed, that this Memorial, built by his boys and his girls who are living, in honor of his boys and girl who have passed away, should be dedicated by David Kinley, President of our University. i 9 }•