Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-01


nullify Federal laws or secede from thu
Union, and the power OF the Republic t'
command the resources OF the country
to enforce its authority and preserve iVs
life, was described as beginning with the
first attempt to exercise National power
and eliminating in the close OF the wal
of the Rebellion, the speaker clalmint
that the country owed to Washington
the possibility Of the attainment OF the
grand results which the termination OF
that war secured, all the achievements
of subse statesmen in this dlrectlon
having been based on, ana rendered
possible by Washington's clearly defined
stand on the subject.
In an impsssioned eulogy on the grand
characteristics OF George Washington,
Mr., Depew defended himself from the
charge of exaggeration by quoting from
the estimates of him given by the great
statesmen and historians OF other coun-
tries. such as Guizot, Lord Erekine, Fox
and Brougham. He then proceeded to
give a resume of the progress which
the country has made under the
beneficent reign of enlightened freedom
which Washington originated, and
which he placed on sure and steadfast
basis. He adverted to the dangers that
menaced that freedom when the storm
of the Civil War broke over the country
dangers from which the Union which
Washington founded emerged 50 glori-
ously, and drew rose.colored picture OF
the future of grander progress and de-
velopment still which lay before the
United States Of America.
In consideration, he emphasized the
points of advantage which the people Of
this country have other those under the
monarchies of Europe, and closed by
saying:
No army eXbausts our resources nor con-
sumes orr youth Our navy must needs in
crease in order that the protecting flag may
follow the expanding commerce, which is to
compete in all the markets of the world The
sun of our destiny is still rising, and its rays
illumine vast territories as yet unoccupied and
undeveloped, and which are to be the happy
which affect the powers OF government and the
expansion or limitation of the
authority Of the Federal Constitution
are so completely settled, and SO unanimously
approved, that our popular divisions produce
only the healthy antagonism OF par les which
Is necessary for the preservation of liberty
Our institutions furnish the full equipment of
shield and spear for the battles of freedom and
absolute protection against every danger which
threatens the welfare of the people, will always
be found in the intelligence which appreciates
their value, and the courage and morality with
which their powers are exercised. The spirit
OF Washington fills the executive office. Presi-
greatness but they. must not fall be-
low his standard OF public duty
and obligation. His life and char
acter conscientiously studied and thoroughly
understood by coming generations. will be for
them liberal education for private life and
pubic station, Tor citizenship and patriotism,
With their inspiring past and SPLENDID present
the people of these United States. heirs of a
hundred years marye1ously rich in all which
adds to the glory and greatness OF nation,
with an abiding trust in the stability and elias
ITCHY OF their Constitution. and an Astounding
faith in themselves, hail the coming century
with hope and JOY
Gerry then introduced President Har-
rison, who arose from his seat and ad-
vanced to the front of the platform. This
was the signal for grand outburst of
cheering. Dozens of cameras were
pointed at him from surrounding house
tops. He stood still for a moment, I'M
consciously giving the photographers an
excellent opportunity. He spoke as fol-
lows:
TIE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
These proceedings are of a very, exacting
character and MAKE it quite impossible that
should deliver an address on this occasion. AT
an early date notified your committee that
the programme must not contain any address
orator OF this occasion made further speech
not only difficult but superfous. He has met
the demand of the occasion r on its own high
incidents OF the ceremonies of the great inaug-
uration of Washington so yividly that we seem
to be part Of the dmiring, and almost ador,
ing, throng that filled these streets hundred
years ago to greet the always inspiring presence
of Washington. He was the incarnation OF
duty, and he teaches US today TINS great lesson
with events that should outliye the century
can only do so by the highest consecra-
ton to duty. He was ike cap
tain who goes to sea and throws over
board his cargo of rags that he may gain safety
and deliverance for mis- imperiled fellow,men
Washington seemed to come to the discharge
of the duties of his high office impressed with
a great sense of his unfamiliarity with the po-
sition newly thrust upon him, modestly DOUBT
full of his own ability, but trusting lmpncltiy,
in his hopsfulness, in that God who rules the
world and presides in the Congress OF Nations,
and in His power to control human events.
We have made marvellous progress IN mate
rial respects since then, but the stately and
enduring shaft which we nave ouut at tne
National Capital at Washingt Il, symbolizes the
fact that he is still the first American citizen.
The remarks of the President were fire.
quently interrupted with cheers, and
when he sat down the air was rent with
the applause of the assembled crowd.
Then came cries for "Morton," but the
Vice President merely responded by
rising and bowling. Archbishop Corrlgan
then pronounced the benediction, attired
in pontifical robes. The literary exer-
cises were over at IL :15, and the Presi-
dental party entered the carriages and
started for the reviewing stand at Madi-
son Square. Madison Square seemed a
mass of fsgs and bunting. The dense
throng and the pressure. of course,
caused numerous fainting fits along the
route.
GREETED WITH ENTHUSIASM.
At ~ 80 the President and other
guests were driven past the City Hall in
open carriages at brisk pace. The mil
itary bodies had been drawn up in salut-
ing columns on the east side Of Broad
way. President Harrison kept his head
uncovered and nodded to the right and
left in acknowledgement of the wild APP
plause which greeted him all along the
line. Men shouted themselves hoarse;
ladies waved flags and handkerchiets;
The Cabinet officers and 9th cred honored
guests we're greeted with plaudits, but
the ovation accorded to ex-President
Cleveland was at many points more
hearty than that received by the occu-
pants of the first coach.
1t is calculated that at the rate 1t has
been making, it will take nine hours for
the procession to pass given p?lnts, ana
it is evident that there must be some
cutting. From Pine street, the point
from which the parade started up Broad
way aa far az the eve could reach, the