Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
IN GRANTS HONOR.
FiftysFive Thousand Men VIII
March at New York.
The MASSIVE MAUSOLEUM Is READY
Tho White Squadron and Foreign War Yes
sells Anchored Near by-Gen. Long
street Publishes Graceful Trib-
ute to the Dead Warrior.

New YORK, April 97.-All day long
soldiers Of the regular army and ma
tional guard have marched through
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS streets Of
New York from the railroad stations
and ferry landings to their quarters
Every train has brought notable PEG.
pie to the city, among the arrivals be-
ing President Mckinley, Vice Presi-
dent Hobart, the cabinet officers, men,
bers of the diplomatic corps, senators,
representatives and governors Of states.
Weeks ago 1t was estimated that l,O0O,-
900 persons would come to New York
TO witness the parade and ceremonies
OF dedication OF the tomb, and that
number may be exceeded. Early yes
terday the crowded street cars and no
tells gave proof that multitude Of peo-
pie had come, although the suburbs
had not yet begun to send their
hundreds Of thousands. More people
will behold to-day's pageant than will
see the queens show in London next
month, for the line of march here
stretches for several miles, and much
Of the route is alongside Of the parks
and vacant lots, upon which have been
built great stands with cushioned
seats, canvas roofs and restaurants,
for the spectators are expected to oc-
cupy their places for several hours,
from the time President McKinley's
carriage passes in the morning until
the last Of the $4,000 men goes by in
the afternoon.
In making up the parade, the grand
marshal, Gen. Granville M. Dodge, has
excluded many civic bodies which
asked for places and has given room to
the regular militia of the several states
and the Grand Army and kindred or
CARNATIONS. The white squadron lies
in the North river, opposite the tomb,
and the foreign war vessels are an
chored below. The exercises of the
day will be carried out precisely as ar
ranged weeks ago.
The massive mausoleum in Riverside
park was completed only few days
ago, and has been handsomely deco
rated with flowers and bunting. The
grounds between the tomb and the
river are not yet arranged as contem-
plated. Yesterday huge stands covered
the lawns and all the available grounds
about the tomb, and the scene was not
impressive, but to-day every foot of
ground where human body could find
room was occupied.
Gen. Longstreet especially requested
the Associated press to publish state
ment all written by his own, now
somewhat feeble, hand, He said to
the correspondent that it was fitting
on such an occasion that he should
speak, for he was with Grant at West
Point, served in the same regiment
with him before the war, and even in
troduced him to the woman who be-
came his wife. The statement, as Gen.
Longstreet wrote it, is as follows:
1t was my good fortune to know as few
others could, that Grants heart went out in
sympathy for the brave men and women OF the
south during the distressing times Of recon-
OH nd m nj ud uhn follnmad
the stars and bars OF the south TO the gloom and
glory OF Appomattox. l want to say Gen.
Grants heart went out to us In all our woes.
He appreciated the principle that oil govern
ments derive their powers from the confidence
and respect Of the people, and his great mind
and patriotic heart were bent toward the re-
Of cordial feelings between the
sections Of the land II every old confederate
soldier or widow Of confederate to whom he
gave helping hands could leave tear about his
tomb 1t would be baptized in loves best Offer
ing.
To the brave men OF the other side Of the
great strife, my people send messages to crown
this august occasion We turn from the set
ting star Of the confederacy to accept the glor-
Gus flag Of the union to put about our hearth
stones, and love 1t as we love our noble women;
we stand guard about and hold 1t forever; its
glorles are ours with undivided hearts, undi-
vided people, undivided arms to protect its trl-
umph We are with you to-day and all days,
brothers and friends. Your union our union.
On this inspiring occasion we love to tell you
that for oil the grandeur and majesty Of Grants
character for all the splendor Of his generosity
to our brave men and broken people his name
shall be embalmed in the hearts Of our chill
drcn and Of our children's children with devo-
ton Us warm as our southern sun
WORK OF FIENDS FRUSTRATED.