The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-16

Philadelphia, May 15.-ln Inc city
which placed on his brow the laurel
crown of achievement, the memory of
George Washington was honored today
in monumental bronze.
The cord which released the saddling
flags from the figure of the first presi-
dent was drawn by the last executive.
Surrounding him were men in whose
veins runs the blood Of those patriots
who battled shoulder to shoulder with
Washington and with him made pos
sible the scene enacted today. 1t was a
notable gathering, including the pres1-
dent, vice-presidenE and cabinet Of
dcers. Officers and pr1vates of the army
and navy and the direct descendants
of the 1noutders and makers of the ma
ton.
Major William Wayne, president Of
the Society of the Cincinnati, who for
mally presented the monument to the
city, traces his lineage straight to
had Anthony, and William Porter,
the orator OF the day. is the grandson
of Rittenhouse Porter, twice governor
of PENNSYLVANIA, and the great grand
son of Andrew Porter. who was on
Washington's staff.
THE ACTUAL UNWILLING CERE-
MONY
was impressively simple. Bishop Whit
taker opened with prayer.
Major Wayne followed with an ap-
propriate address
Then came the unwilling by President
Mckinley and the resultant clamor
augmented by the national salute Of 81
guns by the artillery and by foreign
and American war vessels in the Della
This concluded President Nc
Kinley spoke briefly.
An GRAFTON was then delivered by Mr..
Porter.
The formal presentation memorial by
the society to the city was made by
Major Wayne to Mayor Warwick, with
short addresses by both. Then the
MAYOR transferred it to the Fairmont
park commission, which exercises ju-
risGiction over the great pleasure
ground.
President Mckinley and his distin-
guished companions reviewed the mill
tary parade.
The president and party, at lis
O'Clock, were escorted from the hotel to
carriages IN waiting. The carriages
took their places in the procession,
which was opened all along the line TO
permit the passage of the vehicles
bearing the party. The city trooDs
acted as honorary escort to the party.
All along the line the president was
given an ovation, thousands of people
massed along the sidewalks and the
various stands cheering, waving hats
and handkeTchiefs as the president
carriage passed them.
AT THE MONUMENT.
The president acknowledged the
greetings by bowling and raising his
hat. The scene at the monument dur
ing the wait for the presidential party
was an animated and picturesque one
Immediately in front of the large
stand of the Society Of the Cincinnati
was a small enclosure, handsomely
decorated, and it was from this that
President Mckinley spoke. The Gin
cinnati stand had been erected at the
foot of the hill. Surrounding the re-
serve. and above the brilliant decora-
tions of the stand, stood out in con-
spicuous beauty the green sward OF the
hillside packed thickly with people
ard rising 70 the SKYLINE natural
amphitheatre. It was just l o'clock
when the force Of mounted police lined
m 20 the eastern end of the enclosure,
and a moment later Governor Hastings
and staff, all mounted, rode up Mean
time The parade was marching toward
the park Headed by Major General
Snowden. as marshal the troops
reached lift lctAil1llio VI SPINS oo4
street. half a block from the monu-
ment. and there formed q line through
which the president and his party were
TO pass.
M'KINLEYS GREETING.
A mighty roar heralded the arrival
of the presidential party. Iney came
in closed carriages, escorted by the
First city troop of Philadelphia. The !
president uncovered in acknowledge
ment of the reception accorded him, /
end entered the stand. Surrounding /
him were the vice-president and the /
ca binet officers. Close to the presi- 4
Dental party was Governor Hastings I
of PENNSYLVANIA and his staff officers, /
Archbishop Ryan and Bishop Whit /
aker, side by side. and a few rods dis
tant Bishop Coleman of Delaware. 4
MAYOR Strong of New York chatted I
with Mayor Warwick Of this city. Di- |
rectly back of the president sat the
members of the park commission. into
whose custody the monument is to-
day delivered. There was but a brief
delay before the beginning of the cere-
Bishop Whitaker stepped to the
sneakers table and offered UP a brief
prayer.
Then Major William Wayne, presi-
Steut Of The state and general Society
This all occupied but a few minutes.
Then Mr. Mckinley arose. accom-
panied By the trustees Of the statue,
md crossed the driveway. AS he did so,
Every eye was strained to the huge
fgure, unparalleled in the stars and
stripes. Then the president, with I'M
covered head. drew the cord, the flag
Ealing ia billowy cloud from the
shaft. and the mighty monument stood
'evealed. while cannon on land and
water Numbered.
In moment it was over
M'KINLEY's ADDRESS.
The president was escorted back TO
he stand. and as soon as silence could
,e secured he began his address. He
aid, in part:
Fellow C;tizens-There is a peculiar
md tender sentiment connected with this
memorial. II expresses not only the
,ratitude and reverence of the living. but
s a testimonial of affection and homage
rom the dead.
'.frhe comrades of washington projected
his monument. Their love inspired il.
heir contributions helped to bniid K.
p5st and present share in its completion
nd future generations will profit by its
.-a'o participate in the dedication of such
1numert, IS rare and precious
-, - re. Every monument TO Washing
o. = 2 tribute TO patriotism. Every
haft and statue to his memory helps to
ncuicate love of country. encourage
Dyalty and establish better citizen
hip. God bless every undertaking which
iTerent and law}ess- A critical study
[ NRehington's career only enhances our
stimation OF his vast and varied abilities
IS cosnmander-in-chief of the colonial
he proclamation of peace. as president
f the convention which framed the con-