CHAPTER VII

DAYS OF THE EMPIRE 142

Unrest and Uncertainty—Guerilla Warfare. Re-election of Mr. McKinley. Optimistic in the Face of Chaos. Christmas—Eighty in the Shade. A New Year’s Reception—Silk Hats and Frock Coats. The Federal Party and the Peace Movement—Washington’s Birthday. First Visit to a Provincial Town. Establishment of Civil Government. Mr. Taft First Civil Governor.