The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-31
AT GAAFIELD'S TOMB.
Addresses BY President Harri-
son and Gen. sherman.
GREAT MAusotEum UNVEILED.
Bsssesie rosxsses without Forgetting
Gss- AIses n New Yerk-Fsrmer Fees
Yrssesniss On Fort Gihsssss Field.

Een- AIges n New 1ork-KOrner Foes
rrssernfss On FORT Gshsssss TtsId.
Cxsvrxasp. May yD--The Garfield me
r,orisi 1t Lake View cemetery was aedi-
essed today with imposing ceremonies IN
the presence OF the president and cabinet.
members OF congress and other distsn-
snsshed people from I'll over the country.
The memorial - colossal structure, leo
feet high. and cost xiso.o0.
The exercises began with parade OF
military and civic societies Thousands
lined tn streets through which the pro-
ccxss0n passed. The decorations along the
line OF march and aII over the
eity we're the finest ever
seen here. The procession consisted
III twelve divisions. including members Of
Garfield sold regiment. the Grand Army
OF the Republic. the state military. the vice
president. members Of the cabinet. Gen
ersi scbosield. senator's and representatives
in congress, the orator Of the day and
other distinguished guests.
The procession was two hours in passing
4 giving point. and was five miles iniength.
There we're ct least = 90 men in line.
Al the cemetery x-President Hayes.
president of the Memorial Association.
presided. After prayer By Bishop Leonard,
Ex-Governor Cox. Of Cincinnati. delivered
the Grafton Of the day. Among other
things be said:
III il well thst this memorial should he
built here in the capital city OF the West
ern Reserve. Garfield himself was a type
Of the Western Reserve hoy. anG bis marble
figure under this dome ~ q sort Of apoihe-
osis IT Western Reserve manhood. 1t
typilies the courage Of the men and women
who planted new homes where savaees still
roamed. their physical vigor OF body and
liusb, their tifeicss industry and Thrift and
their soaring purpose ard unfaltcr-
ing will. Standing in the presence
OF the Garfield statue. many young sonis.
conscious Of kinship in seii-dependence, in
longing for cultivation ard for noble
career, and possibly also in capacity and
will. may form aspirations and purposes as
noble ~ the sculptured form, and pure as
the marble in which il Is chixeied. II will
he the rightful privilege OF such TO idcalize
. character which serves as his model and
stimulates his hest ambitions" Cox then
traced Gasfeld's career, and closed with u
brilliant pcroration on the martyred pres
ident.
President Harrison. Vice President Nor
ton. the members aud ex-members of the
cabinet, the general OF the army and the
governor Of Ohio were present President
Harrison then addressed the assemblsge
He said.
rREsIpxNr HARKisoT's ADDRESS
Mr. Chnirmna and Fsitoa Citizens. thank you
most sincerely for this cordial greeting, but I
shall not be betrayed By IL into lengthy speech.
The selection Of this day for these EXERCISES
day consccrafcd to the memory OF those who
died that there might Be one nag OF honor and
authority over this republic isppiauseI
ID most fitting. That one flag en-
circles ~ with its folds today. the unrivaled
object Of our love. Applause This moru.
m int 10 imposing and tasteful, 6ttingly typi-
lies the grand ana symmetrical character of
hira in VIII oee honor it has been builded. ZAP
pisuss. His was the arduous greatness OF
things done. No friendly hands constructed
and placed for his ambition . ladder upon
which he might climb. His own brave hands
framed and nailed the cieats upon
which he climbed TO heights OF public
usefulness and fame. Applause lie never
ceased TO be student and instructor. Turning
from peaceful pursuits 10 army service. he
quickly mastered tactics and strategy. and Ia
his brief army career taught some vaiaablc les
Mons In military sciencc. Applause Turniae
again from tho Held 10 the councils of state he
stood among the greatest debatcrs that have
ever made our national congress ilinstrious
what he might have been or done - president
Of the United stAses is LETT chiefly "a
friendly augury. based upon q career that
hsG no idea oil failure or inadequacy. ZAP
riause.I The cruel circumstances attending his
dsalh had but one ameilosstion-that spaco oil
life was given him to teach from his DYING bed
rho great lcsson OF peace and fofbearsncc
Applause Ills mortal rsst will find honorable
rest here. but the lessons of his life ami cath
will continue TO Be Instructive aad inspiring
incidents In American history.
President Harrison was followed BY Vice
President Morton and Governor Campbell
who made short speeches. There were
cries for General Sherman. and when the
old warrior responded there was tumultu
Gus cheering. General sherman said
sssEsst sussssS's ADDRESS.
r,asvasfss Az: fou see me here today, and on
former president will tell you am not Genera
sherman in cleyeia but a pioneer of the ars
order sud II You come 60 Now York Our vice
president win tell you am a member of III,
Chamber of Commerce But when see tina
haixc upon YOU aud the star ON your breast
thank God. here in Ohio tina
ara an old fashioned Uucle Billy
itsaghteri have core here I,
your beautiful city 10 PAR nav tribute of love I,
the memory OF lanes Aersm Garfield. Isee n
statue Of Garfield sFem where stand. fut 40
atemrle. monument evected - his memory
not for you ana me, boys. for our career
have run bat for cur children wh,
arc tn come after as There II will stand, poin,
tug 20 heaven. seen from the beautiful lake 70
those who come slsr ns BY land aud by sea
II points 10 q man who WAS the finest tyre o
manhood. Of the soldier snd sitsEsn that m,
mersefy recalls tAppisuse.
Secretary Window. rostmasier~Geners
Wanamaker. Attorney General Miller, Sec
Rotary Rask. Major Mckinley and Bsshol
tstinour spoke briefly.
This WAS followed By brief ceremonies r,
the Knights TcmrlaFs. which closed TIA
exercises.
THE soVTH foveuT FoE SLAVE.
Bentsiie Wishes the Pact Remembered