The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-22
NO. 100
ence listened more eagerly 10 his re-
MARKS MARKS than to the words of any other
PRESIDENT ARTHUR,

onari. Iteneu more eagerly TO his re-
snass uaasks .nan to the words of any other
PRESIDENT ARTHUR,
IN accepting the monument. said.
EhLoW CoUNTRYMEN. Before the
lawn Oh the century whose eventlul
years VIII soon have faded into the
past, when death had but lately robbed
this republic OF its most beloved and ii-
,ustrlous citizen, the congress of the
United states pledged the faith OF the
nation that IN THIS city, y,hearing his hon.
general government, monumept
should DO erected TO commemorate the
great events OF his military and politi-
cal lie. The stately column that
stretches heayenwaru from the plain
whereon we stand bears witness 10 an
! VINO behold it that the covenant which
our fathers made, their children
nave iuiniled IN the completion OF this
great work. In their patriotic endeav-
tional rejoicing, for while this strnetnrs
shalt endure, it shall be to all mankind
steauiast token of the atfectionate and
teVerent regard in which this neonle
continue 10 mold the memory of WASH
ington. Well may he ever koen tha
foremost place in the hearts of his .onn.
| tEymen. The faith that never falrered
Ihe wisdom that was broader and
usepef than any learning taught in
no peril and was dismaved ~,
no defeat, tho loyalty that KENT al
setnsh purpose subordinate to Inc de.
inands OF patriotism and honor. tina ~.
gacity thnt displayed itself In eamp and
cabinet ankle, and above ali, that har-
monious union of moral and i1teIloetual
| Qualities which never found its parallel
among nen.-these are the attributes of
| character which theintelligent thought
OF thls century ascribes to the grandest
| hgure OF the past. But other and more
| eloquent lips than mine will TODAY re-
hearse 20 you the story of his mol la
me and its glorious achieye-
lnents. To myself has been
assigned the simpler and more formal
duty, in the tultillment of which I do
now, ~ the president of the United
States, and in behalf of the people, re-
ceive this monument from the hands of
lts builders and declare IL Dedicated
from this time forth TO the the immor-
| ingt0n."
The president read his address in a
hrm, clear tone, and at its conclusion
cheers broke forth, and were hearty
and prolonged.
The remarks of the various speakers
wero inaudible, but the puff OF steam
| from their mouths was evidence that
the proceedings were being carried on
according TO programme, and at every
little intermiSsiou the auditors stamped
| approvlngly.
| Senator sherman, the assemblage again
broke into cheers. The arGillery wheeled
into line, the civil bodies and distin-
guished participants in the proceedings
| of the day sought their carriages. and
tho procession, under the marshalsbip
OF Gen. Sheridan, took up its line on
march to the capitol.
Mr.. LONG spoke from the clerks
desk IN an impressive manner, and In a
voi,e which, though not loud, was 80
clear as TO reach every corner OF the
chamber. The eloquent passages of the
speech were delivered with q feryor
which ELECTED frequent bursts of ap-
plause, and AS Mr.. Long read the peror-
alton, the multitude broke into storm
OF applause.
On the right of the speaker were
seated the cbaplains OF the seI at, and OF
the house, and Rev. MIR. Wallis, while
on tho lett sat Hon. j. w. Daniel, of Vir-
ginia, and Senator Sherman, the chair
man OF the congressional joint commis-
sion.
As Long ceased the band struck mn
"Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,n and
as the strains Of the air ended MIR. Ed
munds introduced
HON. JOHN W. DANIEL,
who was greeted with long-continued
clapping of hands. He proceeded 10 do
liver his Grafton.
Though having his manuscript on a
desk before MIN, Mr.. Daniel referred TO
1t but once cr twice during the course
of his Grafton. He spoke In an easy
manner, his voice being finely modu-
lated to suit the meaning of his sem
tenceS, and his speech was accentuated
and emphasized by graceful gestures.
Many times was he interrupted
by rounds of applause ELECTED
by his cloan-cut aud well-balanced
periods, and by his eloquent style OF
uttering them.
AS he closed, Senator Edmunds and
Senator sherman, Speaker Carlisle and
Representative Long warmly congratu-
lated him, while once more the audi
ence testified tholr appreciation OF the
orators eloquence.
After the benediction by the chaplain
OF the house, tho distinguished guests
departed, tho speaker called the house
TO order aud the body adjourned till
Monday.
i WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.--On motion OF
Mr.. PLUMB, the senate resumed con-
sideration OF the postoilice appropria-
tion bill.
At lao the committee from the house
of representatives. appeared and Mr..
Dorsheimer made the formal announces
ment that the house was In session and
awaited the coming Of the senate
in order TO proceed with the
ceremonies appointed TO be held
in the ball of the house.
! The CHAIR (Mr. Edmunds) informed
the senate tnat the president of tho uni
ted States was ior a moment engaged in
reviewing the procession, aud that un-
I'll tho president arrived at the capital,
the senate might continue tho business OF
consideration OF the postoilice apprOpri-
alton bill, Therefore 1t was coutinued.
The senate retained In the bill, contrary
10 the Recommendation OF the appropri-
alton committee, the legislative provis-
IONS inserted by tho house, fixing post
age on newspapers sent IRON the office
OF publication 10 regular subscribers at
l cent per pound, but cut out the dis
elimination against sample copies, ,mak-
ing 'tho rate mentioned uniform
rate for all newspapers sent from
the Office OF publication, whether sam
pie or otherwise.
~ pVlhB "HhounNeu thht tue pfeSluent
was now ready TO proceed TO tho house,
and business was then usp,nded, and
the senators, headed by Mr.. Edmunds,
president OF The senate, aud Secretary
Cook, proceeded by the serguant-at-
arms, proceeded TO the hail OF the house.
AZ 5:05 p. IN. the senate vas again
called To order, and on motion of
Mr.. MILLER, of New York, adj
journed till Monday next.
Coming Legislation Outlined.
WAsHISeToN, Feb. 2l.-Tho house
committee on appropriations, this after
noon, by vote Of s against7 Z, decided to
insert in tho civil appropriation bill a
clause authorizing tho president, In his