The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-30
Statue Of the Great War Chief
Unveiled in Richmond.
STARS AND STRIPES WAVED
Immense Confederate Gathering, But
No Sectional Display.
bise ara GRAY Veterans Feast On Cham-
pien Hin. Where Once They Fought
Presidens Harrison Goes - Clsvsla.d
to Uncover the Garfield Memorial.


IN connection with the ceremonies incident
to the unveiiing of the Lee equestrian
statue were unprecedented. From early
morning till night the tap OF the drum ard
the tramp Of soldiers reminded citizens of
the stirring days OF 1861. Never were there
so many people gathered within the gates Of
the city; never we're the decorations so ella
oorate. never were there so many old
veterans and military organisations ia the
streets IN time OF peace. and never was there
such genuine and general enthusiasm over
any event While great number of flags
were sfioat to the breeze. the national flag
was displayed in the proportion Of fifty to
Confederate day. however. rs the presence
OF many Confederate camps and the airs
played by the bands attested
The day was clear and beautiful. Con-
federate camps, militia and civilians
poured into the CITY all morning. Conn-
Try folks came in ancient as well
as modern vehicles. Now and then band
OF music started the crowds cheering by
playing THE Bonnie Blue Flag Dixie
and Maryland. Ny Maryland" As some
favorite commander was recognized by the
crowd yell arose from them. which was
carried along until he halted or turned of
into some side street As the various COM
mands reached their starting points with
some familiar officer at their head. cheer
after cheer rent the air. Chief Marshal
General Fitzhugh Lee, Generals Early,
Johnston and Longsfreet received similar
ovstions as they moved 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. The line Of march was
densly crowded. As the old chieftains Of
the Confederacy were recognized, hats came
of and the old yell came from thousand
throats.
On arrival at the statue. the distinguished
guests were seated and Governor Mckinney
called the essembiaee to order. After
prayer, General Early was presented as
chairman of the meeting. He introduced
Colonel Anderson as orator of tho day.
Colonel Anderson's 3 address was an elo-
ouent one, which. while abating no jot of
love or admiration for Lee. was couched in
such words rs not to jar upon the sensi-
bilities OF the most ardent Unionist He
began with the statement that q people
was known by It's monuments sad that tho
records showed that the world always gave
its most beloved admiration TO warriors.
He sketched in mastery way the trans
cendent qualities necessarily united in q
great general, making such an estimate by
the world just Lee, however. was not
merely one OF the greatest captains,
but . man Of absolutely unbiemished
Christian life. 1t was the singular felicity
of Virginia to have produced two great
stainless military leaders Washington
and Lee. The orator gave an elaborate BIZ
ographical review of the generals life and
dwelt upon the painful struggle which il
cost him to decide whether to
give his allegiance to the nation
or his native state. Finally.
in the face OF ambitious temptings, in the
face of the offer OF the COMMAND of the
Union army. he decided that duty called
him to stand by Virgins. The speaker
then sketehed Lees campaigns in iiiustra-
ton Of his military genius. touched upon
the moderation and good sense Of the
North at the close of the struggle and its
happy results; spoke OF Lees Subsequent
quiet. dignified lie and closed with a bril-
liant peroratien. The address aroused
great enthusiasm.
General Joseph t. Johnston then un-
veiied the statue amid shouts and the
booming OF cannons, long continued.
Some one climbed the statue of George
Washington this morning and put Con-
federate flags in the hands of the figure.
Several protests have been entered against
the flags being allowed to remain there.
but the authorities refuse TO take them
down.
The Lee monument is situated at the
intersection OF two broad streets ia the
fashionable residence section. Ii consists
OF white granite pedestal forty feet high.
with six pedestais for statues oi Lees gen.
erals. 70 be placed hereafter. Upon the
pedestal stands bronze equestrian statue
of Lee, twenty feet high. 1t represents
Lee upon the battlefield of Gettysburg
While the figures OF both horse ana man
are in repose, all theatrical effect being
avoided, IL Is fnil OF life and spirit. IL Is
the work OF Mercie. French sculptor.
When the statue was unveiled the crowd
In the vicinity was estimated n 1900.
Those who participated In the procession
numbered 1000. There were 1000 strang-
srs in the city during the day. a brilliant
display OF fireworks took place tonight. the
most striking features being the representa-
ton of the equestrian statue of Lee and
v;ctnres OF Jefferson Davis and StonewalI