The record-union., 1894-05-11
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS CABINET
IN ATTENDANCE.
An Immense Throng Greet the Party
at the Station-Thousands Cheer the
Procession as 1t Winds Its Way
Through the Streets of the Town
Addresses by the President and
Senator Daniel.
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.

Inc arrangements Tor the QeQ1catlOu OF
the Mary Washington monument were
completed early in the morning. and the
city presented handsome appearance in
it's gala attire.
Governor O'Ferrall was present with
his staff, together with two companies OF
the Richmond militia and the Alexandria
Light Infantry, and Secretary Lamont
ordered a company of cavalry from Fort
Myer to be in attendance. The music
was furnished by the Marine Band OF
Washington.
The special train with the Presidential
party for the ceremony of unveiling the
monument left Washington at 8 O'Clock.
In the party were President Cleveland in
Pullman car with Secretaries Gresham,
Carlisle, Lamont, Bissell, Morton, Pri-
vate Secretary Thurber, Mrs. Gresham,
Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Waite (wldow of Chief
Justic Waite and President of the Mary
Washington Memorial Association,
Chief Justice Fuller and the Daughters of
the Revolution.
The Alexandria Infantry boarded the
train at that city. An immense crowd
surrounded the station here, and when
the train arrived Presidential salute
doomed from the guns of the Richmond,
and the Marine Band played Hail Co.
lumbia."
President Cleveland and his Cabinet
came to the platform OF the car, where
they were greeted by the Reception Com
mittee, one of whom was Justice Harlan.
The Richmond Light Infantry kept back
the crowd with bayonets.
The procession was cheered by thou
sands as it wound its way through the
little town from the station to the little
green knoll, topped with wooden stands
hidden in patriotic bunting, where the
Sons and Daughters of the Revolution
and distinguished guests were assem- bled.
Ladies on horseback led the way; then
came the Grand Marshal, Adjutant
Charles Anderson of Richmond, and staff,
followed by William B. Crawford, the
architect of the monument; President
Cleveland, Vice President Stevenson and
members of the Cabinet in carriages, fol-
lowed by the Governor and staff, military
organizations and secret societies, con-
spicuous among them being members
of the Fredericks and Alexandria
Lodges of Masons. in which Washington
took degrees.
The dedicatory exercises included ad-
dresses of welcome by Mayor A. z. Rowe
and Governor Charles L. OFerrall, the
Masonic ceremonies, address by Law
renee Washington, descendant of Mary
Washington, and an oration by Senator
John w. Daniel, Orator of the day.
President Cleveland responded to Gov
ernor o. Ferrall, saying:
81 speak for those who are to-day
greeted as the official guests of Virginia
and Fredericks ksburg when | return sin
cere thanks for the hearty welcome that
has been extended us on behalf of both
the State and city. Our appreciation of
the warmth of your reception is not di
of the highest meaning belonging to this
occasion, there are no guests here. We
have assem- bled on equal terms to wor-
ship al a sacred national shrine.
Nothing can be more important to
those who assumed the responsibility Of
self-government than the cultivation and
among themselves of senti-
ments which enloble, elevate and
strengthen humanity. AS clean and
wholesome stream must have its flow
from pure fountain head, so must a
clear, benefcent popular government
have its source in pure and morally
healthy men.
'"rhis purity and moral health are in
nothing better exemplified than the love
and reverence for motherhood. The man
who said he cared not who made the peo-
ple's laws if he could write their songs,
might have said with more truth that he
could gauge the strength and vigor of the
people and their fitness for self-govern-
mept if he knew the depth and steadfast-
ness of their love for their mothers.
81 believe that he who thinks It brave
and manly to outgrow his care and devo-
tion for his mother is, more than he who
has no music in his sole fit for treason,
stratagem and Stoils, and should not be
trusted. Let us recall to-day as con-
elusive proof of the close relation be-
tween American greatness and a lasting
love and reverence for our mothers the
proud declaration of George Washington,
All l am / owe to my mother and let
us not forget that when his glory was
greater, and when the plaudits of his
countrymen were loudest, he valued
more than these the approval of his aged
mother.
"While the exercises cannot fail to in
spire us anew with reverence for Ameri-
can motherhood, we will remember that
we are here to do honor to the woman
who gave to our Nation its greatest and
best citizen, and that we have The privi-
lege of participating in the dedication of
a monument erected by women of our
land on loving and endearing testimony
to the virtues OF the mother of Washing
ton. Let us be proud to-day that the no.
bility of this woman exacted from dis
foreigner, the admission If
sucn are the matrons OF America, she may
well boast OF illustrious sons,' and that
Lafayette, who had fought with her son
for American independence, declared, af-
ter her blessing, / have seen the only
Roman matron living at this day. Re-
these things. let US leave this
place with our love OF country strength
lxs<
of our citizenship, and with prayer to
God that our people may hold fast to the
sentiment that grows out of love and
reverence for American motherhood
Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia,
orator of the day, was then introduced
and said in part:
George Washington was the noblest
figure that ever stood in the forefront of
nations life. We are gathered to-day
around his mothers grave. All that [
am | owe TO my mother. All that we are
as a nation we owe TO him. His debt is
ours. 1t is many times multiplied. 1t is
ever growing as the ever-growing repub-
lie illustrates in its virtues and faults
alike the merit of his example and the
of his teachings. Beholding the
we rejoice that the debt is
and realize that no limi-
tation OF time can bar rendition OF justice
to the noble name. Our gratitude goes
forth to our countrywomen who have SO
achieved this work. Men at
it, and left it half accomplished.
The State and Federal Government alike
discussed and then post
poned it. Our noble women undertook
it and it is done.
"We thank you, madame; you, Mrs.
President, and your companions of the
Mary Washington Association. Your