Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28

So'h hittI tnlS iieSluent Mchih'y
went aboard the Dolphin. amid the boom
Ing OF guns, and reviewed the great war
ships that lay In the shadow OF the
tomb. The dense crowds still stayed In
their seats. and watched the end OF the
land parade. Then. when the last COM
pany had passed out Of sight on the
white roadbed. the hundreds Of thou
sands OF spectators sought their homes.
All traffic was congested, and IT was
hours before the tide of travel fell to its
normal condition.
THE SPEAKERS STAND.
At 110i o'clock President Mckinley
entered the speakers stand. and was
followed by the others who were to par
ticipate in the ceremonies The President,
with barred head. was the first to
enter. He leaned on the arm Of Mayor
Strong. who kept his hat on. The Presi-
dent was loudly cheered, as was also
ex-President Cleveland who appeared
with ex-Secretary Tracy. Mr.. Cleveland
and President Mckinley shook hands
with each other as soon as they met.
While waiting for the ceremonies on the
stand to commence, President Mckinley
Vice-President Hobart, and ex-President
Cleveland had their photographs taken
In a group.
President Mckinley sat to the right OF
the speakers platform, where he was
soon Joined by Speaker Thomas B. Reed
who remained in animated conversation
with the Chief Magistrate for some time'
Ex-President Cleveland and Mayor
Strong conversed together to their lett.
The first row Immediately back or the
platform was occupied by the Grant
party Colonel Fred. Grant being on the
end. escorting his mother. Mrs. u D
Grant was wrapped in a heavy seal cape
and over her lap was heaVy pia'u
shawl. She was dressed in very heaVy
black crepon dress. Next to Mrs Grant
was seated her daughter, Mrs. Nelle
Grant-sartoris. and the other members
of the family.
Immediately back Of the Grant family
were seated the members of the Presi-
dents family, including Mrs. Mckinley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley, and Miss
Maud Mckinley.
The third row was occupied by the Ia
dies of the Cabinet, many members of
their families, and their friends in gene
raj.
The exercises commenced with the sing
ing of America" A solemn silence then
fell on the dense crowd as Bishop John
p. Newman invoked the blessing OF
Heaven on the ceremonies. Many people
Joined in the "Our Father" which con-
cluded the Bishops prayer. AS soon as
the prelate had taken his seat, the hymn
of thanks, "Old Netherland Folk-Song."
was sung by the chorus.
Another mighty cheer arose as Presi-
dent Mckinley, after the singing of the
hymn, moved 10 the rail on the speakers
stand to deliver his address. He was in
troduced by Mayor Strong. As the Presi-
dent removed his hat. cries came from
all sides: Put on your hat; well excuse
YOU" The President. however, stood with
barred head, despite the nipping wind that
swept across the exposed stand. The
President delivered his address as fol-
lows:
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
Fellow Citizens: A great life. dedicated
to the welfare of the nation, here fnds
it's earthly coronation. Even if this day
lacked the impressiveness Of ceremony,
and was devoid of pageantry, II would
still be memorable, because 1t is the ami
Versary of the birth of one of the most
famous and best beloved of American
soldiers.
Architecture has paid high tribute TO
the leaders of mankind. but never was
memorial more worthily bestowed or
more gratefully accepted by free people
than the beautiful structure before which
we are gathered.
'In marking the successful completion
of this work, we have as witnesses and
participants the representatives of all
branches Of our government. the resident
officials of foreign nations, the Governors
of States. and the sovereign people from
every section of our common country,
who join in this august tribute TO the
soldier. patriot, and citizen
Almost twelve years have passed since
the heroic vigil ended, and the prave
spirit Of Ulysses S. Grant fearlessly took
its flight Lincoln and Stanton had pre-
ceded him, but of the mighty captains OF
the war. Grant was the first 10 be called:
Sherman and Sheridan survived him. but
have since joined him on the other shore.
THE great heroes of the civil strife on
land and on sea are for the most part
now no more. Thomas and Hancock,
Logan and Mcpherson, Farragut, Dupont,
and Porter and a host of others have
passed forever from human sight. Those
remaining grow dearer to us, ana from
them. and the memory OF those VINO nave
departed, generations yet unborn VIII
draw their inspiration ana gamer strehsth
for patriotic purpose.
GREAT DEEDS IMPERISHABLE.
"a great life never dies. Great deeds are
imperishable; great names immortal. Gen,
eral Grants services and character VIII
continue undiminished in influence, ana
advance in the estimation Of mankind so
long as liberty remains the cornerstone
of free government, and integrity or lie
the guaranty of good citizenship
Faithful and fearless as q volunteer
soldier: intrepid and invincible as COM
manuer-in- n-chief of the armies of the
Union: 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 mis-
nuhlic character, we love him all the more
for his home life and homely virtues. In
his individuality. his bearing and speech,
his simple ways had a naVor or rare ana
unioue distinction, and his Americanism
was so true and uncompromising that his
name will stand for all time as the en-
bodiment of liberty, loyalty. and national
unity. .,. ...,,,o.. ,,aor
Divine Providence, he was called upon 10
DO. clothed with almost limitless power;
he was yet one OF the people-patient,
patriotic. and just Success did not dis
turb the even balance OF his mind, while
fame was powerless TO swerve him from
Inc path Of duty. Great as he was In war.
he loved peace; and told the world that
honorable arbitration OF differences was
the best hope of civilization.
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
"With Washington and Lincoln. Grant
has an exalted place In history and the
a afrecfions of the people. To-day his men,
orv is held in equal esteem by those
whom he led 10 victory. and those who
accepted his generous terms OF peace