The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16


from the plinth TO the crown of
the hat. surrounding an elaborate
stone base 10 feet high. The soldiers
face wears an expression OF calm de-
termination and dignity. as his horse
princes under the restraint of tightly
drawn reins.
Magnificent Military Parade.
The military parade from the white
house down Pennsylvania avenue was
led by Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles. COM
manding the army, and marshalled by
Gen. II. Brooke, commanding the de-
partment of Dakota. both OF whom won
their first stars leading brigades under
Hancock Accompanying Gen. Miles
were former staff officers OF the Second
army corps while commanded by Han
cock.
The parade was made up as follows:
-Four companies Of artillery, marching
.sts infantry; four companies OF marines,
with the Marine band; Light Battery
&, Third artillery; a squadron from the
Sixth cavalry, the full district militia
and numerous military organizations,
including the Second Army corps. at
the head OF which Gen. Hancock gained
his greatest victories.
Tho ceremony.
The exercises opened with q prayer
by Rt. Rev. James y. Satterlee. bishop
of Washington. The principal address
was delivered by Senator John NJ.
Palmer, OF Illinois. major general Of
United States volunteers during the
war. A salute was fired MS the unveil-
Ing Of the statue took place. Seven
hundred invited friends gathered at
the scene, including many relatives
and friends OF the deceased general.
Tho Presidents Address.
The principal address was delivered
10y Senator John NJ. Palmer, OF Illinois.
major general Of the United States vol
unteers during the war. Senator Pal
mer's address was devoted 10 an eulogy
OF the manly and soldicrly qualities OF
Gen. Hancock and contained beautl-
full tribute TO his wife, who was his
biographer. Before the senator spoke
President Cleveland made n brief adj
dress. In which he said:
Willingly prompted by patriotic incilna-
zion. we have assembled 10 witness n ma
tion's appreciation OF vnlient deeds IN time
OF war and its recognition OF civic virtues
In time Of peace. We give this monument
20 tho dead. but the dead endows our Gift
with a Significance which makes n OF A
priceless value 20 tho living. II IN an omen
book constantly teaching the lesson of ain
ccrc and atcndfast love OF country Those
who look upon it, great proportions IN
years 10 come Will be reminded OF such snc-
miflce and service as have made our nation
great ard our people happy. With this
monument before our eyes those Ia public
station who are charged with the peoples
interests and with the making and cxecu-
'tlon or their laws can hardly forget that
honest EFFORT 20 secure the public veal
and a stern lnsistence. at all times. upon n
faithful and unseiish DISCHARGE OF public
duty I'm the places they occupy are a. ea-
sential 20 the safety and preservation OF
eli that Americans hold dear. ns bravery
and heroism on the field OF battle.
."rhe perpctuIty OF our popular govern
unent n pending upon our fdelity to the
principles upon which Il rests: the vast In
terests OF confiding people promoted and
guarded only by honesty and faithfulneas
IN their service. and obedience 10 those ma
tlonnl obligations which our membership
In the family OF nations exacts should DO
euflicient 70 enforce upon those trusted by
thcir countrymen the lessons which this
monument teaches"