The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-05-30
AMID MUCH ENTHUSIASM
Lees Monument Unveiled With ImpOs.
Ing Ceremonies.
The Blue and Gray Unite In Hon =
orlnG the Great Southern
Leader er-Richmond's
Observance.

RICHMOND. May 29.-The scenes to-day
in connection with the ceremonies incl |
dent to the unveiling of the Lee eques,
trian statue were unprecedented. From |
early morn till night the tap Of the drum |
and tramp Of soldiers forcibly reminded |
the older citizens Of the stirring days Of |
1851. Never were there so many people |
gathered within the gates of the city; |
never were decorations so elaborate;
never were there SO many old veterans
and military organizations i'm the streets
in the time OF peace, and never was there
such genuine and general enthusiasm
over any event. While thousands OF
flags were waited to the breeze, the ma
tional flag was displayed In the proper
ton of 30 TO one of the stars and bars. II
was truly a confederate day, however, as
the presence of many confederate camps
and airs played by the bands attested.
RICHMOND. Va, May 29.-The weather
is clear and beautiful since daylight.
Knots of those who are to take part In the
parade are gathering upon the streets.
Confederate camps, military and civilians
continue to arrive. The country folks
are pouring into the town in ancient as
well as modern vehicles. Now and then
q band of music starts the crowds to
cheering by playing "Bonnie Blue Flag"
"Dixie," and maryland, My Maryland"
As some favorite commander is recog-
nized by the crowd, n yell arises from
them which is carried along until he
halts or turns off into some side
street. As various commands reach
their starting points with some fam
iliar officer at their head, cheer after
cheer rends the air. Chief Marshal Fitz-
h,.x, Ia Iph nd
Longstreet receive similar ovations as
they move about from place TO place. The
procession started promptly at noon, and
was composed OF representatives OF nearly
all the old confederate regiments in the
south.
and as old chieftains of the confederacy
were recognized, hats came of and the
old yell came from thousands of throats.
On arrival at the statute the distinguished
guests were seated. Governor Mckinney
called the assemblage to order after
prayer. General Early was presented as
chairman of the meeting. He introduced
Colonel Anderson, orator OF the day.
Colonel Andcrson's address was an elo-
quent one i'm which while abating no jot
of love and admiration for Lee II was SO
couched in words as not to jar upon the
sensibilitics of the most ardent uniouists.
He began with the statement that people
are known by their monuments and that
the record of the world always gave its
most devoted admiration to warriors. He
sketched in n mastery way the transcen-
dent qualities necessarily united in great
general. Lee, however, was not merely
one of the greatest captains, but a man OF
absolutely unblemished Christian life, Ii
was the singular felicity of Virginia to
have produced two great stainless mill
tary leaders, Washington and Lee. The
| orator gave an elaborate review of the
| generals life, and dwelt upon the pain
| full struggle which il cost him To decide
| whether TO give his allegiance tn the ma
| ton or his native state. Finally, i'm the
| face of ambitious temptings; i'm the face
| army, he decided that duty called him To
stand by Virginia. The speaker then
sketched Lees campaigns in illustration
| of his military genius. He touched upon
the moderation and good sense of the
north at the close of the struggle and its
| happy results. He spoke of Lees subse-
qucnt quiet, dgniiied life aud closed with
| brilliant peroration.
Col. Andcrson's address aroused great
enthusiasm. Gen. Joseph +. Johnston
then unveiled the statue amid shouts and
booming cannon. Long continued APP
plause.
The Lee monument is situated at the
| intersection of two broad streets in the
| fashionable residence section. Ii COLI
sists of a granite pedestal 40 feet high
/ with SIX pedestals Tor statues OF Lee =
generals To be placed hereafter. Upon
| the pedestal stands "a bronze equestrian
statue OF Lee. - feet high. II represents
Lee upon the battlefield OF Gettysburg.
while the figures Of both horse and man
are i'm repose, all theatrical effect being
avoided. II is full of life and spirit. II is
the work of Mercie, the French sculptor.
When this statue was unveiled the crowd
i'm the vicinity is estimated at 10000.
Those who participated in the procession
numbered 10000. There were 1000
strangers in the city during the day. A
brilliant display of fireworks took place
tonight, the most striking features being
the representation of the equestrian
statue OF Lee and pictures OF jefferson
Davis and Stonewall jackson.
NEW YORK, May 29.-A Richmond, Va,
special says: Some one climbed the
statue of George Washington this morn
ing and put flags In the hands of the fig.
ure. Several protests have been entered
against the flags being allowed to remain
there, but the authorities refused To take
them down. About noon they were still
there.