The herald., 1893-09-19

the law-makers ever forget the duty OF
broad and diaintsrested patriotism, and
leqislate in prejudice and passion or in
behalf OF sectional and selfish interests,
the time when the corner stone Of our
capitol was laid and the circumstances
surrounding it, will not be worth COM
znemorating.v
The tone Of defiance and warning
with which Cleveland aaid this, and the
ringing applause that greeted 1t, gave
peculiar significance to hie words.
The president was given most en-
lthusiastic greeting and delivered achar-
acteriotic and appropriate address. Az
Sits conclusion the president was cneered
with redouhle6 vigor.
Then the orator of the day, William
Writ Henry, delivered an address in
which he reviewed the growth OF the
country in territory, national strength
and in influence on the government OF
the nations OF the world detailed the
growth Of the capitol building beyond
the foundations first laid and the devel-
opment OF laws within it's walls.
The next speaker was the vice-presi-
dent, who spoke on behalf of the United
States senate, and was accorded greet
ing aH hearty as that given the preai-
dent. He delivered o mastery, eloquent
address, in the course Of which he re-
viewed the evidences Of our greatness.
He spoke OF the mighty names of the
statesmen who surrounded Washington
when the corner stone was laid 100
wears ago, and of those who succeeded
them in guiding the nation on its glorious
destiny predicted by the father of the
nation, and declaring that in the pres-
ence of the wondrous fulfllment of the
prophesy one looks out upon the future
and stands dumb.
! Speaker Crisp followed on behalf OF
the house. He spoke briefly on the
same general theme of the nation's
greatness and promise of continued ex-
Fistence.
A chorus sang The Heavens are Tell
ing, then Justice Henry Billings Brown
of the supreme court spoke in behalf of
the judiciary, gave history OF the gu
preme court and touched on some OF the
famous names connected with the bar OF
the nation.
The concluding address was by W. W.
Parker OF the commissioners OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia.
Thousands of people thronged the
Capitol grounds tonight to hear the
ringing Of the chimes of the bells on
the new library building and attend an
open-air concert by the Marine band and
grand chorus of 1900 voices. The con-
cert took place on the platform where
the exercises of this afternoon were con-
Quoted. The east front OF the Capitol
was beautifully lighted and the scene
was of the most picturesque character.
The programme began with the ringing
of America" on the chime bells. Then
the Marine band played an overture,
after which a grand chorus was sung.
The programme was lengthy one snd
was concluded with "The Star.Spangled
Banner" by the chorus, the audience
joining in the singing.
AS the consequence OF some trouble
between the Catholic organizations and
the Masonic lodges. over the part to be
taken in the centennial celebration to-
day by Cardinal Gibbons, both parties
of the dispute withdrew entirely from
participation. The Absence OF the Ma
sonic lodges from the parade this after
noon was particularly noticeable, inas-
much as the laying Of the corner stone
100 years ago was Eolemnized under
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