The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-28
TO GEN. GRANTS MEMORY.
CONTINUED from Fist Page)

Great as ne was in war. he loved peace.
and told the world that honorable arbitra-
ton OF differences was the best hope of
civilization.
win washington and Lincoln. Grant
mas an exalted place in history and In
the anections OF the people.
Io-uay ms memory IS held in equal es-
TEEN by those whom he led to victory
ana by thosc who accepted his generous
terms OF peace. The veteran leaders OF
the blue and the gray here meet not
only 10 honor The name Of the departed
Grant, out To testify 10 the living reality
OF a fraternai national spirit which has
triumphed over the differences of the
past and Transcribed the limitations Of
sectional lines Its completion. when
we pray God TO speed will be the ma
tons greatest glory.
IL IS right. then. that General Grant
should have a memorial commensurate
with his greatness and that MS last rest
ing-place should be the city OF his cholce,
To which he was so attached in Ire ana
Of whose ties he was not forgetfuI even
In death.
Fitting. too is II that the great soldier
should sleep beside the noble river on
whose banks he first learned the art o,
war and Of which he became master anu
leader without a rival.
NEW YORK's TRIBUTE.
But let us not forget the glorious dis-
tinction with which the metropolis among
the fair sisterhood OF American cities mas
honored his life and memory.
With all that riches and sculpture can
do TO render the odfce worthy OF the
man. upon q site unsurpassed for mag
nlhtcnce. has this monument been reared
by New York as o perpetual record OF
bis illustrious deeds i'm the certainty mat
as time passes. around IT Will assemble
with gratitude and reverence ana Veher-
alton men OF all climos, races, ana na'loh-
alties.
New York holds I'm lis keeping the pre-
ciOus dust OF the silent soldier but MS
achicvement-what he and his brave COM
rades wrought for mankind-are In the
keeping OF seventy millions OF American
citizens who will guard the sacred MERIT
arc forever and forevermore.
The vast crowd listened with keen at
tention 10 the Presidents words and al
intervals broke into cheers when some
incident in the dead soldiers career was
alluded TO.
At the conclusion Of the Presidents ad-
dress. Col Fred. Grant advanced and
SHOOK him warmly by the hand. IT c
two men stood in the foreground of the
wonderful picture the spectators applaud
ed.
GENERAL PORTERs GRAFTON.
General Horace Porter. to whose e.
forts is largely due the raising or the
money necessary 10 complete the monu-
mont. was tho orator Of the day. ne
spoke very briefly OF Grants war record,
but uweit moro particularly on MS record
as President of the United states.
He referred especially 10 bis veto or
the imitation bill declaring that 1t was
"a second AppomattOx gained not Win
the sword. but with the pen.
Speaking of Grants personal career, lie
said that his salient points were dDSo-
Lutte truthfulness. becoming modesty. SUI
norh cnura0o moral and phvsicaL in@N-
haustible patience unbounded generosity
20 fiIeuds masnanimty 10 los IN
swervng loyalty and matchless foresight
In conclusion. he said II was not hecfs-
sarv for Grants renown that TINS mohu-
mont should be reared. "a nations pros
,erirv is his true monument, his name
will stand when the granite has crumbied
and anifanhs havo vanished
MRS. MCKINLEY INDISPOSED.
When General Porter began to speak.
the biting wind forced many Of the
lJOlcS III inc IiNTlltiittAt B'''~ - - ''~~'e
the shelter Of the tomb. Among these
were Mrs. Mckinley. who was slightly
indisposed. General Porter was followed
by Mayor Strong who said:
MAYOR STRONG ACCEPTS 1T.
As Mayor of the city of New York. and
on behalf Of all of its citizens. II Is my
distinguished hOEOI to formally accept
from the Grant Monument Association
this magnificent tomb.
u Il especially fitting that the transfer
Of tlls beautiful piece OF architecture
sAOuiu taku place ln the presence or the
President and Nicc-Prcsident OF the Unit
ed States. the members OF the Cabiiet'
and any others Of high official position,
and also the representatives, OF foreign
governments, who unite with us TO honor
the memory Of one Of whom you nave al
ready so feclingly spoken.
Let IL be the Mecca wi ere posterity Tor
ages to come will gather fresh inspira-
ton for patriotism.
As he invoked peace for us, let us see
that his ashes rcpose in peace so long as
the country exists which he so heroically
defended. From this day forth let US
hope that every passing steamboat, going
in either direction. shall toll its bell in
recognition Of the great services render
ed by the silent soldier who stops within
these granite walls.
As he served his country in peace and
war. making our present conditions pcs
sible we this day reconsecrate ourselves
10 all that is best in American citizenship.
~ ~ tat IS hosf In this Government.
founded by the fathers. preserved by our
ID, CO. 20 90 % p blessed by the grace
Of the Almighty God.
The "Halleluiah Churus' from Handler
Messiah" and the doxolosy were sung
and this concluded the ceremonies at the
sneakers stand. The President and other
officials and the distinguished guests tfen
retired to the tent in the rear Of the
tomb where an elaborate luncheon was
seryc1