The sun., 1897-04-28

Tho veteran leaders Of tho blue and the gray
here meet not only to honor the nhme OF the de-
parted Grant. but TO testify TO the living reality
OF a fraternal national spirit which has tri-
umDhcd ever tho differences Of the past aud
It's completion. which we pray God 20 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
tScSod in life and OF w6ose ;ies he was not for
retful even In death. Fitting, too. 10 II that
the erent soldier should sleep beside the noble
river on whose banks he fret learned tho art
OF war. otwhich ho became master and leader
"But lot MS not forget the glorious distinction
with which the metropolis among the fair sis
ierhool OF American cities has honored his
life and memoFv. With all that riches and
4 sculpture can do to rnnder thu edIhce worthy
of the man. ..upoi "A site unsurpassed for mag
pnseRYGs: Y mas this monument been rear ear y ill.,, "
trious desds. IN the certainty that a. time
passes. around Il wtll assemble. with gratitude
ana reverence and veneration, men OF all climes,
New York holds in its keeping tho pre,ous
ments-what he and his brave comrades wrought
for mankind-are in tho keeping Of seventy
the sacred heritage forever and forcvcrmorc."
Tho great chorus OF thousand voices then
tepg. Ny country It's OF thee, and nt It's cloSo
II wish TO present to you the President OF the
Grant Monument Association, tho man who
for,cr. f Tic new " HmbasSador % to France f,,. re:
s.sNs %s9g ycGiosp speech he took of his hat and tho
Keep on your hat Keep on your hat! We
pesd you in Paris" Gen. Porter thrust his hat
back upon his head and said THANK you for
the suggestion"
GRAFTON OF GEN. PORTER.
Gen. Porter. who. on behalf Of tho Grant
Monument Association, was formally TO trans
euloev OF Gen. Grant. which closed as follows;
Ills eopntrymen have paid him n tribute of
mi hanr thnr IL,
70 HE fame. Tho fact that it has been built by
efye our citizens an Individual interest In prc
serving It, In honornr it. twill stand through
This ideal site Il viii oTsrlooR The p metropolis
OF the republic which his efforts saved from dis
waters OF tho Hudson. upon which pass tho
By the peace secured by his heroic deeds.
Of hoso pot neessssry sS for hs
renown that this memorial should be reared. A
name will stand immortal when tho granite has
crumbled and epitaphs have vanished. In tho
was not his reputation that was at stake; it was
the reputation Of his countrymen. They owed
sacred duty, which they could not fail to per-
majestic height. but II it lowered above tho
eagles light 1t would not reach as high as the
typical Of the spotless character Of his repu-
tation. Its delicate lines and massive proper
which was mingled with the majestic grandeur
OF his nature Tho hallowed memories cluster
g,S'i Ing SSout It will recall the heroic age Of tho
equal sacrifice should war ever again threaten
hs nnt9as fs In thts h tomb which
fed. his ashes will henceforth rest, but his true
Sepulchre will be the hearts Of his countrymon."
paid that about 90. 900 patriotic citizens have
besn sn contributors 70 the building funds their
To $4,000, that IL laA Deen y 1
bopusr Subscription. The entire fund. with ac- |
sru.d interest. amount. to about 5000 900. Tho
monument itself is now completed. Provision !
the dome OF the tomb, the work upon which |
Then Gen. Porter testified to the services rem |
dered by the Executive Committee OF the asso- |
esnnon, ne Rcsis eorne Ht the sho
Hon. e. n; Bliss. Gen C. H. 7, Collis. Mr.. Alex |
4. Crueer. Gen. Wager Swayne. and Col. Elliott
I: Shepard, now deceased; the Vice Pre- esid.nts.
Mr. Elihu Root and Gen Grenyille Nj Dodge:
the Secretary. the late James c. Reed Fred |
erick d. .rapDen. John II. Duncan, whose de-
sign for the monument was accepted, and who |
Cragin of Chicago. who assisted in ra sing the |
building 1und; Col. G. L. Gillespie OF the
engineer of the association: j. Massey Rhind. |
the sculptor, whose reliefs decorate the monu- |
tributor to the fund. has for five years fur |
re- Of sha!ss T. sraaS. rae S'"aaSn the eon
And now. Mr.. Mayor. 1t becomes my official |
duty on behalf OF tho Grant Monument Asso.
New York this national memorial. It's con. n.
strnction has been the work of willing hands !
citizens have been contributors to the building |
fund, their subscriptions ranging in amount |
eminently popular subscription Tho entire !
Lnnd, with accrued interest, amounts to about |
Ths nu. Itself Is now com
statue to surmount the dome OF the tomb, the |
work upon which will begin without unreason-
II take great pleasure in testifying to the |
wise counsel, material assistance. and hearty |
tees, officers, and members OF tho Committees |
fdaT1g fan The tS entire period of official assoc
mitteo, consisting. besides the oeers. Of TS Mr
MSn asaer l. y 6r1 Rss S fsn Ga9nsB: q fSI
Elliott !. shepard, now deceased, have T by their he'll;
conducted by the association during the past |
nye years commended themselves to the CRATE |
large. ~
The Vice; Presidents, Mr.. Elihu Root and |
Gen; Grenville NJ. Dodge have been conspicuous |
in giving to tho association the benefit Of their
and professional labors.
bIs f;ms the late MI James Reed
vast bureau work Of the position, conducted the
details of the Office. and d was S 'nan''Ga at ali
times conspicuoualy active in tho iabors
which were entailed upon him. Hc exhibited a |
devotion to the interests of the association which
commanded the respect of and cndcared him TO |
al his associates. 1t is most pathetic that he /
snouia nave becn placed in his grave the day be-
OF which he bore such an honorable part. All
patriotic hearts mourn his loss, and their sym
pathies go forth 10 his bereavcd family
MT. Frederick d. Teppen has been for five
Years the Treasurer OF the association. His high
character and the esteem in which no Is held In
the community have everywhere inspired re-
gpeet and confidence. He has labored unceas-
iingiy IN the arduous duties. Of his office and
tho enterprise Is deeply indebted to him
for his IuIntirnE labors in reeoiptlng for the
numDeriess small sums subscribed and keeping
the hnancial accounts, and FOR the constant and
wa care he has exercised oyor the fund OF
which hc has been the official custodian
Y" " would be difficult TO accord a commcn-
guratc degree Of credit to Mr.. Cornelius
O'Rcilly. the efficient Chairman OF the Build
lnE, Committee. Hc has been identified
With the. enterprise from its very start.
HIS practical experience in building and rare
kn0wledge or the best mechanical methods his
willingness to give a very great portion OF his
ltruCtiOn at ad |