The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-16

beginning of the ceremonies proper.
Bishop Whitaker, of the diocese OF
Pennsylvania, stepped to the speakers
table and offered up brief prayer.
Then Maj. A. M. Wayne, president Of
the state and general society of Gin
cinnati made a brief address. This
all occupied but a few moments. Then
Mr., Mckinley arose, accompanied by
the trustees of the statue. and crossed
the driveway. AS he did so quiet fell
on the great throng. Every eye was
strained to the huge figure, appareled
in the stars and stripes. Then the
president with uncovered head, drew
the cord, the flags fell in a billowy
cloud from the shaft and the mighty
monument stood revealed, while can
non on land and water thundered. In
a moment it was over. The president
was escorted back to the stand and as
soon as silence could be secured he
began his address.
M'KINLEY'S ADDRESS.
There is a peculiar and tender sentiment
connected with this memorial 1t expresses
not only the gratitude and reverence OF the
living. but is testimonial of affection and
homage from the dead. The comrades OF
Washington projected this monument Their
love inspired it. Their contributions helped
to build it. Past and present share in it's
completion. and future generations will proht
by it's lessons. To participate in the ded.ca-
ton of such a monument is rare and pre-
cious privilege. Every monument TO Washing
ton is a tribute to patriotism. Every shaft
and statue to his memory helps to lnculcate
love of country, encourage loyalty and estab-
lish a better citizenship God bless every
undertaking which revives patriotism and re-
Dukes the Indifferent and lawless.
critical study of Washngton's career
only enhances our estimation of his vast and
varied abilities. AS commander-fn-chef or
the colonial armies from the beginning OF the
to the proclamation or peace. as presi-
dent of the convention which framed the con-
stitution Of the United States, under that
constitution, Washington has distinction dif-
fering from that of all other ilustrious Amer
leans. No other name bears or can bear
such relation to the government. Not only
by his military genius-his patience his sa-
gacity, his courage and his skill-was our
national independence won, but he helped in
largest measure to draft the chart by which
the nation was guided, and he was the first
chosen of the people to put in motion the
new government
His was not the boldness of martial dis
play, or the charm of captivating oratory,
but his calm and steady judgment won mems
support and commanded their confidence by
appealing to their best and noblest aspra-
tions. And withal, Washington was ever so
modest that at no time in his career did his
personality seem in the least intrusive. He
was above the temptation of power. He
spurned the suggested crown. He would have
no honor which the people did not bestow. An
interesting fact-and one which l love to re-
Calls that the only time Washington for
mally addressed the constitutional convention
curing all lCS sessions over WHICH ne preS.ueQ
in this city, he appealed for larger repre-
sentation of the people in the national house
of representatives. and his appeal was in
stantly needed. Thus he was ever keenly
watchful of the rights Of the people in whose
hands was the destiny of our government
then and now. Masterful as were his military
campaigns, his civil administration commands
equal admiration. His foresight was marvel
GUS; his conception of the philosophy of gov
ernment, his insistence upon the necessity OF
education, morality and enlightened citizen
CHI IN ta he
republic cannot be contemplated, even at this
period, without filling us with establishments
at the breadth of his comprehension, and the
sweep of his vision.
His was no narrow view of government.
The immediate present was not his sole con-
cern, but our future good his constant theme
of study. He blazed the path of liberty. He
laid the foundation upon which have
grown weak and scattered colonial govern
ments to a united republic whose domains
and power as well as whose liberty and free
dom have become the admiration of the
world. Distance and time have not de-
tracted from the fame and force of his
achievements, or diminished the grandeur Of
his life and work. Great deeds do not stop
In their growth, and those ow Washington
will expand in influence in all the centuries
to follow
The bequest Washington has made to civil
izntion is rich beyond computation. The OBJ
llgations under which he has placed mankind
are sacred and commanding. The response
bility he has left for the American people to
10 exacting and solemn. Let us rejoice in ev-
esy new evidence that the people realize
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