Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-31

American eOpie cnerlSn the neiuoTy VI
such as he May it be to US and our chill
dren the continuing lesson of patriotic en-
deavor which it was designed to be; and
may many generations, as they look upon
it find it stimulating them to that nobler
manhood which shall develop our free
institutions into all they ought to be 3"
PRESIDENT HARRISON SPEAKS.
The Chief Magistrates Warm Tribute to
Garfield-Other Exercises.
Mr.. Cox spoke an hour and ten minutes,
and the "Hallelujah Chorus" was then
sung by the choir. President Harrison
was then introduced and spoke with an
earnestness and vigor which was evidence
of the emotion which stirred him. He
said:
FELLOW CITIZENS: The selection for
these exercises of this day consecrated to
the memory of those who died that there
might be one flag of honor and authority
in this republic [great applause and
cheeringl is most fitting. That flag floats
here, the unrivalled object of our loyal
love. tRenewed cheering.l
Garfield Carved Out His Own Career.
"This beautiful and imposing monu-
ment fifty typifies the grand and symmetri-
cal character of him in whose honor it has
been builded His was the arduous great
ness of things done No ladder of prefer
ment was fashioned and placed by other
hands for his ambition. Applause He
framed and nailed the cleats upon which
his aspiring feet rose to the SUBMITS of pub
lie usefulness and fame.
Student, Soldier and Statesman.
"He did not cease to be the student and
teacher when he left the academic halls
AS volunteer soldier he quickly made
himself familiar with tactics and strategy,
and impaired in brief army career. some
valuable lessons in military science. He
was profound student of the political
history of his country, and one of the most
brilliant and instructive of the great de
baters who have appeared in the national
congress. What he would have been and
done in the presidency is chiefly left to
friendly augury based upon career that
had no incident of failure or inadequacy
prolonged applause The sudden and
cruel and mysterious termination of his
career had only one ame!ioration-that
space of life was given him to teach from
his dying bed great lesson of patience
and endurance His mortal part will find
here honorable repose while the lessons of
his life and death will continue to be inn
posing and instructive incidents in Amer
lean history.
Plain Uncle Bnly's" Remarks.
There was hearty applause mingled
with cries for Mckinley when the presi-
dent resumed his seat Vice President
Morton, who was next brought forward,
spoke briefly. When Gen. Sher-
man was introduced the cheering lasted
for several minutes. The occupants of
the grand stand rose to their feet, and
President Harrison, swinging his hat,
called for three more cheers, which were
given with a will Gen. sherman said
that in California he was known as a pio-
neer in New York rs a member of the
chamber of commerce, and in Ohio, thank
God, as plain "Uncle Billy" Gen. Gar
field was the finest type of manhood, both
as soldier and citizen, that his memory
recalled. He hoped that God would bless
his memory, and that the people would
tand by those as long as they lived who
were true and faithful in the days of
peril.
More Cheers for ''Old Tecump.''
Messrs. Wanamaker, Miller and Rusk,
who were next called for, coutented them
selves with bowling to the throng and good
GUS calls for speeches. Secretary Window
told how, when Gen Garfield was near
the point of death at Long Branch, Ge H.
Sherman had said to him that if it would
restore him to health he would give mp the
last drop of blood in his body This
brought out more cheering, and eN- United
States Marshal Henry, Guiteau's execu-
toner, led another round from his place
among the Garfield veterans. Ex-post-
master General James declined to make n
speech, while Bishop Gilmore in few
well chosen remarks drew a lesson from
Garfield's filial devotion. Gen. Schofield
paid brief tribute to Garfeld's memory.
They Would Have Mckinley.
The cries for Mckinley were redoubled
at this point At first he bowed his thanks
and refused to speak, but as the demon
station was continued, he make a brief
speech. The popular branch of congress,
he said, never had a more majestic leader.
Facing the president and speaking with
considerable emphasis, the speaker con-
tinued: mo president since Washington,
| Lincoln, and Grant has ever been closer to
| the hearts of the people than Gen. Gar
| field" Applause, loud and long contin-
| ued, followed this remark.
The Masonic c ceremonies.
The memorial choir then sang 80 W eep
for the Brave" and the benediction hav-
| ing been pronounced by Rev T. ID. Pow
| ers, the ceremonies of dedication were
taken charge of by the Knights Templar,
Grand Captain General NJ. J. Houck,
Grand Commander Henry Perkins. and
| Grand Prelate L. +. Van Cleve officiating
The service consisted of responsive read
| ing, and an invocation by the grand pre-
late, which beginn ng 20, Lord, we APP
proach Thee with solemn awe, and with
| becoming reverence, to offer our prayers
| at Thy feet" proceeded in eloquent words
with an appeal to the Most High for His
blessing upon the exercises of the day.
| The Temple quartette then sang a hymn,
and the memorial having been pro-
nounced in the ritual of the Templars
Perfect in line, exact in square, and a
| fitting tribute to "our worthy brothers
| well-earned fame" Grand Generalissimo
Sir Huntingdon Brown proclaimed the
dedication complete, and the countless
throng slowly began to make its way back
to the city, leaving the remains of James
| Abram Gar6eld to rest in the mausoleum
prepared for them by grateful nation.
II was o'clock before the exercises were
concluded. and midnight before the last
Of the vast crowd had been able to secure
transportation from the cemetery to the
city. The presidential party left for
/ Washington City in special train at 1890
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THEY STREWED BRIGHT FLOWERS.
The Nation Remembers the Men Who
Died in Its Defence.