The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-02

The parade formed at O'CLOCK and was
composed of civic and military organiza-
tions, the Governors of Ohio, Indiana, New
York and Missouri, their stats. and many
notable public men.
The procession was one mile and half
long as it moved over its course. At 2
o'clock Governor HOvey called the assem-
blage around the monument to order, and
the final exercise of unyeiling began.
An amphitheater had been erected for the
distinguished guests and a chorus of 1000
school-children provided. The exercises
were opened with a patriotic song by this
chorus. Governor Hovey then made brief
speech of welcome. Judge Rand, Presi-
dent of the Hendricks Monument Assoc-
alton, briefly reviewed the history of the
monument, and Rev. Dean Jencks of st.
PauPs Episcopal Church invoked the di-
vine blessing.
TAMMANY's GIFT.
General Sickles of New York was then led
forward, and in behalf of Tammany Hall
presented to Mrs. Hendricks handsome
memorial wreath, accompanying the pres
entation with brief speech eulogistic of
the statesman. Mrs. Hendricks, who was
attred in deep black with long mourning
and few words, which were drown ed in
the noise of the crowd endeavoring to catch
glimpse of the honored woman, accepted
the memorial.
Judge Rand then took Mrs. Hendricks
arm and escorted her to the base of the
monument, where she drew the veil of
national colors from the bronze figure of
her husband amid the shouts of the vast
throng and the booming of cannon. The
following ode by James Whitcomb Riley
was then read:
HENDRICKS
Pride OF thy westland, and Loved of the Nationi
Leader inVlncble Ruler most wisel
Feyered nor flushed Gy the throng's acciamation,
Paths that were night to us
Thou dtd'St make fright to
Frightening still. till the transceudent shine,
Swiftly Withdrawn from US,
Now thou art gone from us,
Haloed thy deeds with a glory divine
versed as thou vert in the lore OF the ages
Voiced as master in lofty debate,
Thine was an e,oquence Hstory's pages
Mute there the wonderful
Pathns or thunderful
Flashes of drnunctatton-not jeerSi
Silent the dutifu
Scoru, and the beautiful
Tribute OF tremuouS sobbtng and tearsi
Born above factiona wrange and fray:
Still warmly homed In the hearts recollection,
Naught OF thy virtues snail vanish away;
Still in security
ReSt, in thy purity
Fixed as thy monument, tow'ring above
Ay. and outwearins it,
All time declaring it
Bronze shall outbrave not the legends OF Lowell
THE GRAFTON.
Senator Turpie of Indiana delivered the
Grafton of the day, in which he reviewed
the life of Mr.. Hendricks, and dwelt at
length upon his career as a statesman, and
in closing said:
He was truly a man of varied learning and at
tainments full also OF that wisdom unborrowed
from The Schools; patient, kindly, persistent,
brave, not distrustfu OF fortune, willing, for the
canse which he espoused. to put all that
lawfully may TO the hazard; and of a liked tidel-
ty 10 prlnciple which bIo0ked IN its course
neither despair nor encouragement
Faultessly discreet IN conduct, equally undis-
turbed by the clamor OF dissent or favor. with
calm, clear, intultive discernment in tile adapta.
tion OF means most excellent TO the noblest ends
with almost marvellous provision of effects;
though he proposed more, yet lie accomplished
much for his country's welfare.
Had lie lived in the age OF classic antiquity, an
apotheosis might have followed his demise In
one supremely critical iuncture of our national
affairs, for many days, lihe RADIUS of old, he
kept the field Of peril, merting in this the simple
yet august decree OF The conserlpt fathers: "He
hath deserved well OF The republic"
CLOSING TRIBUTE.
We unVeil here 10 day this monumental figure,
goodly fellowship OF these storied embems of
The administration OF law and OF history. where
In Il bore so large part. His lame depends
upon material yet more enduring, tue fabric OF
his words and works, ennobled by The patriotic
aims 10 which they related.
For IL may well be believed that there was
something about such one, of that within,
which passeth show. He had genius-the genius
OF craftsmanship; alike benehting the majestic
assemblies and the highest councils OF a free
people.
To genius belongs the hereafter. In the vast
halls Of the future its greetings are heard. its
audiences are held; p0sterity tnrOngs TO the re-
ception. In their midst it moves, clad with a
radiant nimbus OF glory, and neither time. nor
chance, nor change, nor things past nor present.
nor things to come, OF whatever moment, may
dim or tarnish its unfading Splendor.
At the conclusion of the address brief re-
marks were made by Governors Hill, Francis
and Campbell, aud after the benedction by
Bishop Chatard, the aSSembage dispersed.
CLEvELAND's REGRETS.
Letters of regret were received from Pres
ident Harrison, who stated that public
duties would prevent his attendance; from
General Sherman, who said his previous en-
gagements for July would preclude his at
tendance, and from ex- President Cleveland,
who said, in part: ut is useless, | hope
to assure you of the satisfaction it would
afford me to testify to my respect aud affec-
tion for your distinguished fellow towns
man, by joining those who will gather to
honor his memory on the occasion you con-
template. His eminent public service and
the faithful discharge of his many important
official duties render the commemoration of
his public and private virtues most fitting.
/ sincerely regret that q positive engage
ment for the day appointed for the services
makes it impossible for me to accept your
invitation"