Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-05-01

brave spirit of Ulysses S. Grant fearlessly took
its flight Lincoln and Stanton had preceded
him, but of the mighty captains of the war
Grant was the first to be called Sherman and
Sheridan survived him, but have since Joined
him the other side.
The great heroes of the civil strife on land
and sea are at most part now no more Thomas
Hancock, Logan. Mcpherson, Farragut, Du-
pont and Porter. and a host of others have
passed forever from human sight Those re-
manning grow dearSr US, and from them and
the memory of those who have departed gen.
erations yet unborn will draw their inspiration
and gather strength for patriotic purpose
A great life never dies, great deeds are
imperishable, great names immortal Gen
Grants services and character will continue
undiminiShed in influence and advance In the
estimation OF mankind so 1ocg liberty re-
mains the cornerstone of free government and
integrity of life and guaranty of good citize1-
ship Faithful and fearlessFas volunteer SOL
der, intrepid and invincible commander
in-chief of the armies of the union calm and con-
fident president of reunited and strength
ened nation which his genius had been instru-
mental 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 virtues
His individuality, his bearing and speech, his
simple ways had favor Of rare and unique
distinction and his Americanism true
and uncompromising that his name will stand
for all time as the embodiment of liberty, 10y
atty and national unity. Victorious in the
work which under Divine Providence he was
power, he was yet one of the people, patient,
patriotic and just Success did not disturb the
even balance of his mind, while fame pow
erleSS to Swerve him from the path OF duty. AS
great he in war he loved peace and told
the world that honorable arbitration of differ
ences was the best hope of civilization
With Washington and Lincoln, Grant has an
exalted place in history and the affections of
the people. To-day his memory is held in
equal esteem by those whom he led to victory
and by those who accepted his generous terms
of peace. The veteran leaders of the blue and
the gray here meet not only to honor the name
of the departed Grant but to testify to the liv-
reality of fraternal national spirit which has
triurnphed over the differences of the past and
tranScends the limitations of sectional lines
Its completion. which we pray God to speed,
will be the nations greatest glory. 1t is
right, then, that Gen. Grant should have
memorial commensurate with his greatness,
and that his last resting place should be the
city of his choice, to which he was so attached
in life, and of whose ties he was not forgetful
even in death Fitting too. is it that the great
soldier should sleep beside the noble river on
whose banks he first learned the art OF war,
and OF which he became master and leader
without rival
But let US not forget the glorous distinction
with which the metropolis among the fair sis
terhood of American cities has honored his life
and memory. With all that riches and sculpt-
ure can do to render the edifce worthy of the
man, upon site unsurpassed for magnifcence,
has this monument been reared by New York
a perpetual record of his illustriouS deeds in
the certainty that time passes around it will
assemble with gratitude and reverence and ven
GRAFTON men of all chimes, races and nationali-
ties New York holds in its keeping the
precious dust of the silent soldier, but his
achievements, what he and his brave comrades
wrought for mankind, are in the keeping of TO-
100000 American citizens. who will guard the
sacred heritage forever and forever.
Mr.. McKinley's address was followed
by those of Gen. Porter and Mayor
Strong. Almost every reference to
Grant in all the speeches was wildly
cheered.
The land parade was waited for after
the conclusion of the ceremonies. The
sky became overcast with clouds and
the wind increased until it almost
howled around the trees. Suddenly
in the cloud of dust from the south,
between the two black lines of people,
who seemed to meet in the perspective,
came the nodding plumes of the sol
diers. On they marched, an endless
line of white and red and blue and
gray. First passing on the west side
of the monument oval and returning
on the north road under the monu-
mental arch, they passed the president
in review, and then back again into
the black background of humanity and
the white clouds of dust. Surrounded
by his cabinet, his generals and his
friends, President Mckinley stood and
reviewed the grandest military pa geant
ever seen III IIllS Guy L mere were reg
ular soldiers, regular sailors, national
guardsmen of the sea and land forces.
AS five o'clock, the hour at which
President Mckinley was to go on board
the Dolphin, approached, the crowd on
the pier where he was to embark grew
larger and larger until several thou
sand had assembled. They greeted
the president and his party with
cheer which was re-echoed from hun
dreds of steamers which, having come
up the river in the naval parade, had
taken positions in rather inconvenient
proximity to the Dolphin. The presi-
dent set foot on the deck of the Dol
phin, the presidential salute of 81 guns
was fired, and the fleet of steamers
blew whistles until the sound of the
firing was scarcely audible President
Mckinley was met on board by Rich
ardson Clover, commanding officer of
the Dolphin, and was introduced by
him to Rear Admiral Francis NJ. Bunce,
commanding the naval division.
At $50 the Dolphin started down the
river followed by the immense fleet of