The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-13

| NEW YORK, May 12-Sunol's bronze
| statue of Columbus was unveiled by VICE
| President Adlai Stevenson this afternoon
| in Central park. One thousand seats had
| been reserved about the platform and the
| statue, for guests who had been furnished
tickets, but at 3 o'clock every Que was
given access TO them and there was prob
ably 5000 TO 6,O00 people on the ground.
Directly in front of the stand was the
statue. yelled with an American flag.
just before the commencement of the exer-
cises the officers of the Spanish man-of-war
Nautilus reached the ground. They were
escorted to the platform and formally
introduced.
Without preliminary remarks General
Wilson then introduced Right Rev. Bishop
Potter who delivered n length by invocation,
closing with the Lords prayer, which the
audience joined him in repeating.
General Wilson then introduced the
vice-president. Mr.. Stevenson was warm
ly received.
At the moment he concluded he pulled
the rope placed in his hand and the flag
was drawn from the statue, which in all
its artistic finish was revealed to al ap-
piauding and appreciative audience. 1t Is
situated on the south end of the mail. fac
lag Shakespeare's statue, and the figure
represents Columbus with the standard
of Spain IN his right hand. the pole resting
upon globe upon a coil OF rope. The lett
hand and arm are extended slightly for
ward as If completing a gesture, while
the face portrays him III the act or speak
ing.
Baron Fava, the Italian minister. was
too Indisposed TO speak.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe was next intro
n h. h. for
the occasion, entitled "A Mariners
Dream"
In the absence of Senior Don Murugua,
his address was read by Consul General
Bladesauc. He said:
..It becomes the representative of Spain,
the country which was the prime promoter
of the discovery OF America, to address the
people of this great metropolis and the
United States, 10 spirit of friendship and
good will. IL is, moreover, particularly
gratifying to the Spanish government TO
behold the vice-presdent OF the United
States aud the great popular orator of
New York raise their eloquent voices to
honor the memory of Columbus and TO
acknow ledge the brilliant and effective
works performed by General Wilson in
bringing TO A conclusion this remarkable
and useful enterprise.
THE mind hesitates and feels be-
wildered considering the possibilities that
might have arisen III the communities OF
Europe, struggling with the unknown and
uncomfortable problem of labor, capital,
Oyer-population aud over-productions had
this vast continent not been thrown wide
open 10 the partisans OF free thought, free
work and free government. Let this well
deserved statue remind every man, how
ever exalted his position may be, that be
must contribute his share OF labor and
worry tor the public welfare"
Mayor Gilroy, on behalf the city, &C
cepted the statue in "A few well chosen
words. lie was followed by Mr.. Cornelius
Vanderbilt. who read three letters, one
from Governor Flower, one from Mr.. Rob-
EFT e. Winthrop of Massachusetts,, and the
following letter from the Duke of Yer
aqua:
MADRID, April 5, 1894 ..
My DEAR GENERAL-On the occasion OF
the unwilling of the statue of Columbus.
beg you TO express my cordial greeting
TO the city of New York and all Amer
lean citizens who are assem- bled In order
to pay new tribute of respect TO memory
of my lilustrious ancestor.
You have Just erected work OF art OF
the sculptor who has better reproduced III
marble the inspired features of the man
whose genius discovered a continent
greater than the rest of the then known
world Spain prides herself upon artists
as IA descendant OF Columbus aud rs a
Spaniard; also l beg &c congratulate you,
dear general, for the interest you have
taken III this matter which has so greatly
contributed to its success.
The duchess sends her kindest regards.
Believe me, sincerely your friend
VERAGUA
To General James Grant Wilson.
Mr.. Chauncey NJ Depew, the last |
en- L-ar han
cred the following Grafton:
''New York can add nothing to the glory |
of Columbus, but she may enforce the |
lesson Of his life and discovery. The fire |
kinaled by him on the western hemis- |
phere amid the darkness OF the fifteenth /
has become the flame which iilu- |
inmates the nineteenth with light aud |
liberty. The Columbian idea OF discovery |
was 10 find lard whose gold |
could be mined from exLaust!ess /
stores; a land flowing with rivers 1
Of diamonds and precious stones. |
Limitless wealth, easily acquired. was TO 1
enrich. beyond the dreams OF ayarice, the
sovereigns of Spain. He bad no concep
ton OF the adventurous pioneer and thrifty /
smigrant. The imagination cannot pic
ture his amsZement could he have forseen /
the marvellous results of the May Flowers
voyage. The wealth poured in such album
iant measure from the mines Of the new
NOrll into the treasury Oh CUaIG, W6s q
potent factor in the fall Of her power and
prestige in Europe.
The founders of our republic welcomed
with cordial hospitality all who came TO
escape oppression or better their condition. |
The immigrants who accepted the invita-
ion AMI landed by millions on our shores
brought the qualities and purposes which
nave added iLcalculably TO The wealth Of
,ur country.
-Four centuries separate rs from Colum-
bus. Within this period more has been
accomplished for humanity than in the
200 years which preceded him.
We are here TO dedicate this statue toi
lie memory, because OF the uunumb ered
blessings u America, and to the people Of
yery race and cline which have followed
Us discovery His genius and faith gave
o succ- edIng generations the opportunity
or life and liberty. We. the heirs OF AL
he ages, 10 tie plensltute Of our enjoy
nen,s aud the prodigslity Of fayors
upon Us, hail Columbus. hero
nd benefsctOr"
Mr. Dsr.-.r vw.s ha.~-sf- ,1rfsrdad