The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-28


tered the speakers stand and was fol
| lowed by the others who were 10 pdrti-
cipate in the ceremonies.
Mr.. Cleveland and President Mckinley
shook hands with each other as soon as
they met.
A solemn silence fell on the dense crowd
as the venerable Bishop Newman invoked
the blessing OF heaven on the ceremonies.
Many of the people joined in the our
Father" which concluded the Bishop
prayer.
AS soon as the prelate had taken his
seat the hymn OF thanks, "Old Netheflard
Folksong," was sung by the chorIsters.
Another mighty cheer arose as PrDsi-
dent Mckinley after the singing OF the
hymn, moved 10 the railing OF the sreak-
er's stand to deliver his address. lie was
introduced by Mayor Strong.
The President removed his hat and
stood with barehead despite the nipping
wind that swept across the exposed stand
The President delivered his address rs
follows:
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
Fellow Citizens:
great life. dedicated TO the welfare
OF the nation here finds its earthly coro-
nation.
Even II this day lacked the impressive
ness OF ceremony and was devoid OF pa
geantry. It would still be memorable be-
cause Il is the anniversary OF the birth
of one of the most famous and best he
loved OF American soldiers.
Architecture has paid high tribute 10
the leaders OF mankind. but never was
a memorial more wOrthily bestowed or
more gratefully accepted by any peo-
pie than the beautiful structure bei,re
which we are gathered.
In marking the successful completion
OF this work, we have as witnesses and
participants tho representatives of al
the branches OF our government, the res
ident officials Of foreign nations, the Gov
ernors of States, and the sovereign peo-
pie from every section OF our common
country who Join in this august tribute
TO the soldier patriot and citizen.
THE FIRST OF ALL.
Almost twelve years have passed since
| the heroic vigil ended ard the brave split
Of Ulysses s. Grant fearlessly took its
fight. Lincoln and Stanton had pre-
| ceded him. bul Of the mighty captains OF
the war Grant was the first to be call
ed
Sherman and Sherdon survived him.
| but have slice Joined him on the other
shore.
The great heroes Of the civil strife on
land and sea are for the most part now
no more.
Thomas and Hancock. Logan and Nc
| Pherson, Farragut. Dupont. and Porter,
and a host OF others have passed for
ever from human sight.
Those remaining grow dearer to US,
and from them aad the memory Of those
who have departed generations yet un-
born will draw their inspiration and
gather strength for patriotic purpose.
are imperishabe; great names immortal.
General Grants services and charac-
ter will continue undimnished I'm influ-
ence and advance In the estimation of
mankind so long as liberty remains the
cornerstone OF free government and In
tegrity of life the guaranty OF good cit
izenship.
Faithful and fearless as a volunteer
soldier. intrepid and invincible as com
mander-in.chief OF the armies OF the I'm
| ion, calm and confident as President OF
a reunited and strengthened nation which
| his genius had been instrumental In
| achieving, he has our homage and that
| OF the world; but, brilliant as was his
public character, we love him all the
more for his home life and homely yr-
| tues.
In his individuality his bearing and
speech his simple ways, had a flavor CT
rare and unique distinction and his
Americanism was so true and uncompro-
missing that his name will stand for all
time as the embodiment OF liberty, 10y
atty, and national unity
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Victorious in the work which under
Divine Providence he was called upon
TO do; clothed with almost limitess DOW
er he was yet one OF the people-patient.
patriotic, and Just
Success did not disturb the even bal
ance Of his mind. while fame was power
less to swerve him from the path OF duty.
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