The San Francisco call., 1897-07-23

scientiously, beyond any question-remon.
strated warmly against giving the command
of the Army of the Tennessee to Logan.
The day Logan halted on his way to Nash
vile brought him the noblest revenge that
ever one brave man had over another. 1t reads
ike some old story of romance. In his pocket
was the order which gave him the right to
supersede the general who had said that he
must not command the Army of the Tennes-
see Both now are gone. Their armies will
never camp again, but the Nation loves and
honors the two men who were thus drawn to-
gether in those last great days. The world will
never forget how Logan stopped at Louisville
as who else would?-and left Thomas go for
ward, in his own way, to that victory which
was like CromwelPs Crowning Mercy.
This hour is dedicated to Logan as q SOL
der. He won it from the calendar and made
it his own. But in the midst OF all this page
antry we must not forget that he was a states.
man in the most trying times of all our his
tory. 1t is not for me, at this august moment,
to discuss any question of party opinion.
Logan was q man OF positive views, plain,
direct and uncompromising. For what ne be-
lieved TO be right he would fight in the Senate
as undauntedly as he fought on the field. He
was tor freedom, and for all those great
amendments OF the constitution that made
freedom organic in this Nation; he was for
mon soldier who had felt as he had at DoDel-
son, the wound. which is the soldiers best
decoration; he was for the National honor, on
land and sea; for the army and navy, and for
force, If need be, TO defend every right which
ought to be recognized without force.
The Grafton concluded the ceremony.
parade and marine pageant followed.
About 10000 were in line under General
John R. Brooke. The parade started at
Twelfth street, marching north on Michi-
gan avenue past the reviewing-stand.
Logans old regiment, the Thirty-first
Illinois Volunteers, led the van, proudly
bearing the old regimental flag torn by
Confederate bullets. Then came grizzled
veterans Of the Grapd Army with barred
heads in honor of their first commander
In-chief With the veterans marched e1-
Confederates 200 strong.
Behind the Southerners marched 2500
regulars, the largest number seen to-
getber since the war; Every branch of the
service was represented, including eight
troops of cavalry. The Governors of
States with their stats followed. Then
came the Illinois National Guard, 700
strong, under command OF Governor Tan
ner; Knig ghts Templar and Knights
Pythians followed to the mum ber of 1900.
The rear was brought up by 1900 Chicago
mail-carriers and 5000 uniformed detach-
ments of various CIVIC societies. The par
ade was over two hours passing the re-
viewing-stand. No body of marchers ever
presented in Chicago a more inspiring
sight.
Besides the mem bers of Logan's imme-
date family the reviewers included Gov
ernors Tanner of Illinois, HoIcomb of
Nebraska, Drake OF Iowa, Mount of lndi-
ana, Atkinson of West Virginia Scofeld
of Wisconsin, Secretary of War Alger, ex-
Senator Ss sbin of Minnesota Archbishop
Ireland of St. Paul, Lord Breadllban of
England Snd Governor Barnes of Okla
homr. Two brothers of General Logan,
Thomas NJ. of Murphysboro, ILL.,, and
James V. of Olney, ILL.,, occupied places of
honor.
1t would be hard to exaggerate the
enthusiasm of the multitudes along the
line of march. At least $1,000 persons
crowded the curbs, sidewalks and windows
and cheered themselves hoarse. A pro-
cession of almost 200 steamers and yachts
on Lake Michigan followed the land dis
play. The revenue cutters Calumet,
Gresham ard Fessenden, gsyly decorated,
led the van.
Tonight there was display of fireworks
at the Colosseum Gardens and public
reception to Mrs. Logan in the great
Colosseum building.
The President sent the following teIe-
gram to the committee: "Please convey
to Mrs. Logan my profound regret that 1
cannot be present TO go honor to the
memory of the gallant vaiunteer soldier
of two wars and distinguished statesman,
my personal friend, whose Iifo and work
to-day receive crowning honor. General
Logan's achievements form part of the
most brilliant record In the reunited
Nation and will live forever in its history"