The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-09-19
He Makes a Vigorous Speech at
Corner Stone Centennial.
PLAIN TALK TO SENATORS.
He Reads Stern Lesson in Patriotism
to the silver Filibusters.
PETERS Idea That the Gevernment
should Hunt Train Robbers Not Pop
aiar-Proyress of the Tariff Hearing
"A Congregational Holiday.

: wAsHrssroy CrrY. Sept. 1s.--The CEN
sennial anniversary Of the laying of the
cornerstone of the capitol was cognmem-
Grated this afternoon. One hundred years
ago today George Washington. worshipful
master of Lodge No. y. of Virginia. with
Masonic rites laid the cornerstone of the
building. which by slow stages for ninety
FIVE years thereafter grew into one of the
most magnificent structures in the world.
Washington on that occasion wore sash
and apron woven by La Fayette's wife.
TIE city was then mere village, but,
escorted by small band of patriots and
troops, the father of his country proceeded
from the White House along Pennsyl-
vania avenue to the east front
of the capitol. over the same
route taken today by President
Cleveland and great parade of officials.
civil and military. The procession was
led by Chief Marshal ordway and staff,
with q squadron Of cavalry acting as escort
to the president, followed by the orator of
the day. William Writ Henry. descend
ant of Patrick Henry. the gover ernors of
various states. Chairman Laurence Gard
ner and invited guests IN carriages, troop
of the district National Guard bringing mp
the rear as further escort. Then, in the
parade proper, came division OF civil
societies and organizations. then division
composed of the Society Of the Cincinnati.
Sons OF the American Revolution, Sons OF
the Revolution. the Aztec Club. veterans
OF the Mexican war. the Old Guard. Grand
Army of the Republic, Sons of Veterans
and National Rifles; then division of
United States regulars, district military
and veteran firemen and similar visiting
organizations.
The streets were thronged with people
who cheered the president rs he passed.
Arrived at the capitol. the parade dis
banded, and n vast throng, including
members of both hoises of congress,
judges of the supreme court, members of
the cabinet and other high dignitaries.
who occupied places on the stand, wit
messed the ceremonies. The exercises be-
gan with music by the Marine band. Then
Bishop Paret, of Maryland. offered prayer
and chorus of 1 500 ysices sang the lie
Deum." after which Chairman Gardner
delivered brief address, succiuctly sketch
ing the remarkable growth and develop
ment of the United States during the past
hundred years and closing by introducing
as chairman of the ceremonies . worthy
successor of Washington, the president
OF the United States. 6rovsr Cleveland.
The president was givM q n4ost eaenusss
astie greeting and delivered brief. char
aeteristic and appropriate address, as fol-
lows:
while accept with much satisfaction
the post assigned me on this occasion, I
cannot escape the sober reflections which
these ceremonies suggest Those who
suppose We are simply engaged in COM
memorating the beginning of a magnlfi-
cent structure devoted TO important pub
lie uses overlook the most useful lesson of
the hour. We do indeed celebrate the
laying of the cornerstone from which has
sprung this splendid edIfice. whose grand
proportions have aroused the pride of
every American citizen. but our ceiebra-
ton is chiefly valuable and significant be-
cause this ediiice was designed and planned
by great. good men as place where the
principles of a free representative govern
mept should be developed in patriotic
legislation for the benefit of a free people
Ii the representatives who here assemble
to make laws for their iellow-coun-
trymen forget the duty of broad, disinter-
ested patriotism and leglslate in prejudice
and PASSION. or on behalf OF Sec
tionai, selfish interests, the time when
the cornerstone of our capitol was laid,
not be worth commemorating. The senti-
ment and traditions connected with this
structure and its uses belong to all the
people of the land. They are most yalu-
able reminders of patriotism in the dis
charge of public duty and steadfastness in
many struggles for public good. They
also furnish standard by which our peo-
pie may measure the conduct OF those
chosen to serve them. The memorable ap-
pllcation of this standard will always
supply proof that our countrymen realze
the value of free institutions as designed
and built by those who laid the corner
stone of their capitol. that they appreciate
the necessity of constant, jealous watch
fulness as condition indispensable to the
preservation OF these institutions in pur-
ity and integrity. | believe our fellow
citizens have no better, greater cause for
rejoicing on this centennial than in the
days 10 come those who shall again cele-
brate the laying of the cornerstone Of their
national capitol viii and in recital of
our performance of public duty; no less
reason Tor enthusiasm and congratul alton
than we find IN recalling the wisdom and
virtue OF those who preceded Us"
The rugged. healthy glow in the presi-
dents cheeks and the firm. strong. up
right pose of his bearing did much 10 allay
any anxiety on the part Of those who had
cerning the presidents health. His voice
was strong and penetrating. and his
gestures vigorous. This was especially
the case when he turned full and fair on
the assembled house and senate and told
them: If the lawmakers ever forget
their duty of broad and disinterested
patriotism and iegislate in prejudice and
passion or in behalf Of sectional and sell
ash interests. the time when the corner
stone of our capitol xas laid and the cir
curns;ances surrounding il will not be
worth commemorating The added tone
OF defiance and warning with which
Cleveland said this and the ringing ap-
plause that greeted it gave peculiar sig
nifleance 10 his words
The orator OF the day, William Writ
Henry, delivered an address; Vice rresi-
dent Stevenson spoke on behalf of the
senate, aud Speaker Crisp on behalf Of the
honse. A chorus sang The Heavens Are
Telling" Judee Henry Billings Brown.
of the supreme court, spoke for the Judi
ciary. The concinding address was BY
VI. ". Parker, one Of the com uisssouers OF
the Dis;ries of Columbia The assembly
was dismissed with benediesion-
Thousands Of people thronged 20 the
cari.ol grounds tonight 10 hear che ring
ing Of the chimes oi belss on the new
library building and attend an open sir
CONCERT by the Marine band and grand
chorus of 1. SO voices The concert took
place on the platform where the exercises
Of the af;ernoon we're conducted The
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