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PROUD PHILADELPHIA
Unwilling Of The Monument Of Wash
ington by President Mckinley.
CITY sWATHED IN BUNTING
Impressive But Simple Ceremonies,
Appropriate Address by the
Chief executive OF the N alton
and Booming OF Cannon.

Philadelphia. May 15.-In the city
which placed on his brow the laurel
crown OF achievement the memory Of
George Washington was honored to-day
In monumental bronze. The cord which
released the saddling flags from the fig
ure OF the first president was drawn by
its latest executive. Surrounding him
were men in whose veins the blood OF
those patriots who battled shoulder to
shoulder with Washington and with
him made possible the scene enacted to-
day. Ii was a notable gathering. in
Guiding the president. vice president and
cabinet officers, officers and privates OF
the army and navy and direct descend
ants Of the moulders and makers Of the
nation.
Major William Wayne, president Of
the Cincinnati, who formally presented
the monument TO the city, traces his
lineage straight to Mad Anthony. and
William w. Porter. the orator Of the
day. is a granGson of Rittenhouse Por-
ter. twice ,vernor OF Pennsylvania,
and great randson of Andrew Por-
ter, who was ON Washington's stan.
The actual unwilling ceremony was
impressively simple. Bishop Whitaker
opened with a prayer. Major Wayne
followed with an appropriate address.
Then came the unveiling by President
Mckinley and the resultant clamor aug
mented by the national salute Of q
guns by the artillery and by foreign
and American war vessels in the Della
ware.
AT sunrise the boom of cannon from
| Tho ha tprin4 nf Irnfta1 fat
oamped In Fairmount park aroused the
city to the greatest day in its history.
Despite the heavy down pour last night
the day broke under clear skies. The
decorations were lavish. Both the Ho-
tel Walton. where the president and
several members Of his cabinet were
housed. and the Lafayette, which en-
tertained the vice presidential party,
were literally swathed in flags and
bunting. The ceremonies proper began
at noon when the parade moved from
Broad and Spruce streets under COM
mand of Major General Snowden. and
Ia the park II passed in review before
the president.
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 be
delivered. There was but brief delay
before the beginning Of the ceremonies
| Bishop Whitaker stepped to the
| speakers table and offered up a brief
prayer. Then Major William Wayne
president Of the State and General So
ciety Of Cincinnati. made a brief ad-
dress. This all occupied but few
minutes. Then Mr.. Mckinley arose ac-
companied by the trustees Of the statue
and crossed the driveway. As he did
so every eye was strained to the huge
figure appareled In the stars and
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ard correspondent when the long commit
tee fight first began. "The main. In fact.
the only real anxiety OF the republican
managers, Is to take away the silver re-
publican ehairmanshlps. This shall not be
done"
And II was not done. Senator Teller. the
great leader OF the silver republicans. re-
tains his place as chairman OF the COM
mittee on claims. and also continues on
the great committee of appropria tions.
Senator Pettigrew remains at the head OF
the Indian affairs committee. Chandler OF
New Hampshire. who led the republican
fight for reorganixatln, was particularly
eager to displace Pettigrew. The Mckinley
republicans have always been more se-
riously offended at Pettigrew than any OF
his colleagues who left the Saint Louis
convention. They were very angry at Tel
Ter and the others. but, after all. felt that
their course might possibly be condoned
by the fact that their constituents de-
manded II"
But for Pettlgrew their wrath is abld-
ing. They think he went out OF his way
TO bolt: say that IL he had not bolted
South Dakota would have gone for Nc
kinley: and have warmly welcomed Kyle,
the traitor populist. to their fold In his
stead. The continuance OF Pettigrew In a
chairmanship Is therefore peculiarly dis
tasteful TO these republicans.
Mr.. Mantle remains chairman OF the
committee on national banks. and II also
a member OF the following commuters:
Education and labor. Indian depreda tions.
Indian affairs. mines and mining and pub
lie buildings and grounds.
The silver republicans did not them
selves make any conditions whatever with
reference to committees said Senator
Mantle to the Standard correspondent to-
day. We simply took the course OF inde-
pendence because we wished to preserve
our existing status as an independent po-
liticsl organization. We have neither
gained nor lost anything by the change
In committees. except that we now hold
such places as We have NJ a distinct recog-
milton OF the silver republican party, when
We formerly held them as members OF the
republican party. with which We are no
longer In affiliation."
Under the Encouragement of committees
there are " republican chairmanships and
~ go TO the opposition. distributed as fol
lows: Democrats II. populists T. silver re-
publicans ]. Kyle rcpublican-populisp. Is
also given n chairmanship.
Senator Mantles bill providing that the
city OF Great Falls shall he made port OF
entry has been favorably reported from
the committee on commerce. The report
was presented by Senator Pasco but was
drafted by Senator Mantle himself.
Representative Hartman returned this
week from a brief visit to his aged moth
or, who resides at Monticello. Ind. where
the Montana congressman was horn. Mrs
Hartman is now In her 18th year. and has
been n widow longer than her son has
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OCTACON SNEAKS In
Taral on Ogden Was Not, al a Criti-
cal Moment, on th, Lookout.
CLASSIC WlTHERS STAKE
A Great Crowd Watches the Con.
test-The Louisville Futurity
Won by Bannockburn-Ot
Races and Sports.

New York, May i5.-ogden. the crack
e-year-old winner OF the futurity OF 1896.
had his colors lowered at Morris Park
to-day by the Belmont colt octagon,
who ran such a good race in the mud on
Thursday, IL was the 2ith running Of
the classic Withers stake for 3-year-
olds at mile. and a great crowd gath
cred TO watch the contest. In the bet
ting Ogden was the favorite. Opening
at to he steadily backed down until
no better than to g fell on him. while
octagon was held at 8 to 8 from begin
ming TO end. The other two. Regulator
and Bannock. were scarcely backed at
all. The start was good and prompt
and as the horses came out OF the chute
Bannock showed the way with Regula-
tor second. Ogden third and octagon in
the rear. The pace was slow for the
first sixteenth, but they soon warmed
up to their work. with Bannock falling
to the rear. his chances for winning be-
Ing gone In the first half mile. Regula-
tor showed the way for a while. In COM
Iany with Octagon. but Ogden was well
up and evidently the freshest OF the lot.
As they ran along the upper turn Of the
Withers mile. Taral started to work
little on Ogden to keep him up TO his
speed. while close behind him was the
speedy octagon. still going we'll II was
but few seconds before they had en-
tered the straight and were on their
way home. Then Sims let out a length
on Octagon. and before Taral knew IL
the big chestnut had passed him and
he began TO work with whip and spur.
but he could not catch the flying son of
Rayon Dor.
Six furlongs-woolhurst won. Atkins
second. Humorist third: time. 1:l2h
Five furlongs-Previous won. MIR. Stomei
second. False Pride third: time. :59S..
Mile and sixteenth-Lakeshore won.
Sir Walter second. volley third: time.
Isl. The withers mile-Octagon won,
Ogden second. Regulator third; time.
1;43. Bannock also ran. The Cretonia
high weight handicap. six furlonss-
Premier won. Tinge second. Cassoepia
third; time. l:15is. New York steeple-
chase handicap. about two miles and
half-Peconia won. Lady Raymond Sec
ond. Marschal third; time. 4.+s.
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The Washington Monument.

the immortal principles which Washington
taught and Lincoln sustained"
Bishop Whitaker concluded his prayer
with the Lords prayer. In which President
Mckinley Joined In low tones.
Major Waynes address consisted of a
brief recitation OF the formation and pur-
poses Of the society and ended with a for
NAL presentation OF the statue to the city
on behalf OF the society.
William NJ. Porter, the orator of the day.
followed President Mckinley.
The monument. which Is the design OF
Professor Rudolph siemertug, "a celebrated
sculptor OF Berlin. is about ~ feet high.
From an oblong platform. reached on four
sides by II steps. symbolical OF the II
original states. rises a pedestal bearing
an equestrian statue in bronze OF General
Washington. The father OF his country
Is represented In the colonial uniform of
the American army. a military cloak be-
ing thrown around his commanding figure.
Al the four corners OF the platform are
fountains served by allegorical figures OF
American Indians. representing -four rv-
ers. the Delaware, Hudson. Potomac and
Mississippi. on the sides each of these
fountains is guarded by typical American
animals, eight in all. At the front and
back OF the pedestal are allegoricul
groups the former representing America
seated. holding In one hand a oornucopia.
In the other a trident. and having at her
feet chains just east on She is In the act
OF receiving from her victorious sons the
trophies OF their conquest. Below this Is
an eagle supporting the arms OF the
United States. The group In the back rep
resents America arousing her sons to
sense of their slavery. Below are the arms
OF Pennsylvania, on the sides of the ped
estal are two bas-reliefs. one representing
the march OF the American army, the
other Western emigrant train. on one
side the pedestal Is inscribed Sic sempcr
Tyrnnnis' and Per Aspera ad Astra:" on
the other, Westward the Star OF Empirr
Takes Its way" Surrounding the upper
portion OF the pedestal Is the legend.
Erected by the State Society of the Gin
cinnati"
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stripes. Then the president with un-
covered head drew the cord. the flag
falling In a billowy cloud from the
shaft and the mighty monument
stood revealed, while cannon on land
and water thundered. In a moment It
was over. The president was escorted
back to the stand, and as soon as ST.
lence could he secured he began his
address. He said:
Fellow citizens-There is a peculiar
and tender sentiment connected with
this memorial. IL expresses not only
the gratitude and reverence NJ the liv-
ing but Is testimonial Of affection and
homage from the dead. The comrades
OF Washington projected this monu-
monument Their love inspired H..
Their contributions helped to build
IL. Past and present generations share
In its completion. and future genera
tions Will profit by its lessons. To par
ticipate In the dedication Of such a
monument Is a rare and precious privi-
lege. Every monument to Washington
is a tribute TO patriotism. Every shaft
and statue To his memory helps TO in
culcate love of country. encourage 10y
atty and establish better citizenship.
God bless every undertaking which re-
wives patriotism and rebukes the indif-
ferent and lawless. A critical study Of
Washington's career only enhances our
estimation of his vast and varied abili-
ties. As comander-in-chief OF the
colonial armies. from the beginning OF
the war To the proclamation of peace.
as president of the convention which
framed the constitution of the union.
ard as first president OF the United
States under that constitution WASH
ington has won a distinction different
from that of all other illustrious Ameri-
cans. Not another human being bears
or can bear such relation TO the gov
ernment. Not only by his military ge-
MUS. his patience. his sagacity. his
courage and his skill was our ma
tional independence won. but he
helped In the largest measure To draft
the chart by which the nation was
guided and he was the first chosen by
the people. His was not the boldness
OF martial display or the charm Of cap
tivating oratory, but his calm and
steady judgment won mems support
and commanded their confidence by ap-
pealing to their best and noblest aspi-
ratlons. 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. lie spurned the
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Carter vho A. a verv wetI tnformad anJ
r,adv aehnter a,d no, ann.,r an a..
floor. "Ue would have b..n VERY heInfnI =
snId The senator ..hv reason of The nromt.
neuce he has a,,ain.d IN ,he rcnuh,,can
Marty and the s.,rcumstsnc. of his hav,n.,
been commissioner of the land otfice. IL
is ann, r,n, ,ha, ~. .,as NO, nd,,,rs.. "a a
compromise and This course ia rather sur-
prising 10 those of ms who have from the
first been absolutely opposed to anythlnr
but reconsideration Of the order either
by action of the land office authorities or
by direct legislation Of congress.
Representative Hartman mad. an ex-
ceedinyly warm and lively spe.ch in favor
OF the senate amendment during The de-
bate I'm the housre
The new committee assignments were
completed and formally adopt.d I'm the
senate ,h,s we.t san.,or ,,r,sr-xh, A.
row a member Of the so-caIled r.,uhlic,n
sub-steerlng committee of the senate
made the motion CARRYING the new ar
rangement into effect and IL was adopted
without division. This Is NOT bowey.r 10
be- taken as In any way conclusive thar
the new committee assignments are unau-
imously satisfactory In FAC, they ar.
very far from beinr so The republican
senator's are displeased with the fac, ina,
they were outwjtted I'm polIticaI tactics
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HE AGAIN DESERTS
Carter Doesn't Remain With the
W,stsrners in the Timber Fight.
HARTMAN AND MANTLE TRUE
The Congressman Makes One of
the Ablest Speeches In . dvo-
caoy OF RevokIng Cieveland's
Order-Commlttees.

Special Correspondence OF the STANDARD.
Washington. ID. c.. May l2-The splen-
did hight which was made by the Western
congressman against the Cleveland order
closing the forestry reserves was the fea-
ern men had much harder task In the
house than in the senate. for In the for
mcr body their numerical and proportion
ate strength Is much smaller. But they
made up for their lack OF numbers by the
vigor Of their assault. Representative
Hartman was one Of the most active OF
the Western workers. lie made one of
the ablest speeches In advocacy OF the
amendment TO the sundry civil bill revok-
ing the order. He also took prominent
part In organizing the oratorical assault
on the Cleveland order and In the control
and division of time among the several
participants IN the discussion.
II Is claimed that Senator Carter did not
stay TO the end OF the fight with his
Western colleagues. At conference at
tended by several OF his associate sena-
tors from the states affected by the
Cleveland order IL was agreed that no
sort OF compromise would be accepted.
hut that the effort should be made directly
for the revocation OF the order. The Me-
kinley administration OF the land office
early developed an inclination to abide
by the Cleveland ruling. Senator Carter
WAS one of the members OF the committee
of Western senator's which called ON Sec
retary Bliss This was subsequent TO the
agreement that all would act together in
favor of absolute cancellation OF the or
der A senator who WAS present at this
interview says that at its conclusion Sem
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suggested crown. He would have no
honor which the people did not bestow.
An interesting fact-and one which !
love To recall-is that the only time
Washington formally addressed the
constitutional assembly over which ne
presided In this city he appealed
for larger representation OF the peo-
pie In the national house of representa-
tives. and his appeal was Instantly
needed. Thus he was ever keeniy
watchful OF the rights o. the people In
whose hands was the destiny of our
government then as now. Masterful as
were his military campaigns. his civil
administration commands equal admir-
alton. His foresight was marveious'
his conception Of the philosophy OF gov
ernment. his insistence upon the neces-
[: .ty of education. morality and enlight-
ened citizenship to the progress and
permanence OF the republic cannot be
contemplated, even at this period. with-
out filling us with astonishment at the
breadth of his comprehension at the
sweep of his vision. His was no narrow
view of government. The immediate
present was not his sole concern. but
our future good his constant theme of
study. He blazed the path of liberty.
He laid the foundation upon which we
have grown from weak and colonial
government To a united government.
whose power as well as whose liberty
and freedom have become the admira-
tion OF the world. Distance and time
have not detracted from the fame and
force of his achievements nor diminish
ed the granduer OF his life and work.
Great deeds do not stop In their growth
and those of Washington will expand
In influence In all the centuries to fol-
low.
THE bequost that Washington has made
TO civilization Is rich beyond computation.
The obligations under which he has placed
mankind are sacred and commanding
The responsibility he left for the American
people TO preserve and perfect what he
us rejoice at every new evidence that the
people realize what they enjoy aud cher
ish with affection the illustrious heroes
OF the revolutionary story whose yalor
and sacrifices made us "A nation. They live
in us and their memory will help us to
keep the covenant entered into for the
maintenance of the frcest government on
earth. The nation and the name of WASH
iugton are inseparable. One r. linked indis-
solubly with the other. Both are glorious
both triumphant. Washington lives and
exaltation of man. the enthronement of
conscience and the establishment Of a
government which recognizes all the gov
crued. And so. too. will the nation live.
victorious over all obstacles, adhering to
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TO all American citizens In Cuba that the
government will undertake TO remove
them from the island to the United States
if they 50 desire. To TO do this will re-
quire action by congress. not necessarily
"a specific authorization of the removal
but merely the limitation OF the appropria-
tion TO the general terms OF one for the
relief Of the American citizens In Cuba.
A course similar to this was adopted
with more or less benefit In China during
the rioting incident to the Chinese Japan
ese war. During the Armenian troubles
Mr. Terrell, United States minister. was
authorized 10 undertake the conveyance
OF American citizens to the coast cities,
where they might have suitable protec-
tion. The proposition as to cuba goes lit
tie farther than the measures adopted IN
the case OF China and Turkey. In that 1t
contemplates the removal OF the Ameri-
cans from the Islands entirely. Probably
the reason for this Il the belief founded
on reports from United States Consul
General Lee and other consular officers
that the war has so thoroughly exhausted
the agricultural resources OF the island
that IL will he a long time before Il will
again be In condition to maintainsits pop.
ulation. and meanwhile the Americans
who are dependent upon the soil for their
livelihood will suffer. The consequent suf-
ferings can be relieved by the govern
ment's furnishing the unfortunate supplies
and medicines. but General Lee takes the
view that this relief must be continued
probably for a long time. The proposed
American exodus from Cuba must be
purely voluntary. and it Is not even pro-
posed TO present the alternative of deny
ing supplies II destitute Americans refuse
to leave the island. II Is simply proposed
TO give them an opportunity to leave II
they believe they can better their condi.
tion In the United States. II II the belief
OF General Lee that many persons will
avail themselves OF such an opportunity.
and II Is possible that his view viii be
adopted by the president.
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AT LOUisvlLLE.


Louisville May l5.-with the going
heavy and In a driving rain. the big Fu-
turity was run to-day. With a field OF II IL
was a fitting Inauguration OF one OF the
best stakes upon the Western turf. "um-
brella" McGuigan carried or the prize.
and when his brown colt Bannockburn
passed under the wire he showed his heels
TO "a field Of the best 2-year-olds OF tho
West Rowland and Bangle were his only
real competitors. and they finished be-
hind him because they were Inferior colts.
Morrison. who had the mount on Ram
nockburn. rode a clever race. Having been
set down for incompetency. which precip-
itated the night OF McGuigan before the
turf congress with which the turf Is famil-
lar Morrison's ride and finish on Ban
nockburn clearly disproved any charge re-
specting his capacity as jockey Ban
nockburn. who was third at the last six
teenth. was brought up between Howard
anu Bangle and cleared the line with half
a length to the good. while Bangle beat
out the former peerless Rowland by the
same distance. Black Mary was two
lengths away. while Gallivant had Ave
lengths TO overcome. the field being
strung out. The bookies again Jared well.
for out OF the six events but two went
to favorites. one at prohibitiye odds.
SIX tufiOntr-MaLtf1n WON. ttNeiff0
second: Letcher third; time. l:is,s.
Free handicap. one mile-Boaner-
ges won. George Rose second. Simon
third: time. l:t3A. Louisville Futurity.
four and haif furlongs. guaranteed value
SO, 900, OF which 5000 to the winner 81 800
to second and $50 to third. 4-year-old
foals OF iss5-McGuIgan's colt. Hammock
burn. by Hayden Ewards-Patti Blaine. lis
,Morrison). 4 to I. won: Il. 8. Gardner &
Sons Bangle Bracelet. liz fCreiff). ga TO
and to .. second q. =. Maddens brown
colt Howland. by Hindoo.-lmp. Ricochet,
liz clayton. 2 to 2. third; time. :5sis.
Frances McCielland. Mary Black. F1oron-
20. Bannlster. Gallivant, Pacemaker. Do
mis-. Frank Thompson. Hlndoonet and OIL
rey also ran. Mile and 20 yards-Humbug
won. Domingo second. Monreith third:
time. i:5i. Four furlongs-Allie Belle won.
Nancy TIL second. Stars and Stripes
third: time. :si. seven-eighths OF a mile
Pouting won. Fretful second. Nance third:
time. i:3eh.
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He's Guilty Just the Sam.

o~ingsville. Ky. May 15.-The Jury iH
the case of John D. Young. jr.. for the
killing OF Chimney Fossett. after being out
s hours. returned verdict OF man
slaughter and liked his punishment at u
years IN the penitentiary. Young Is sou
of Hon. John ID. Young. and is connected
with one Of the most prominent families
in the state.
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AMERICANS IN CUBA.


Washington, May l5.-ln considering
ways and means OF affordlng substantial
relief TO such American citixens I'm Cuba
as are In real distress owing TO the war.
the administration has hit upon "A plan
which may be put In operation II II Is
sanctioned by Che Judgment OF the United
States consular officers In Cuba. who. be-
Ing on the ground. are supposed to be best
qualified to judge OF the efficiency OF the
proposed relief measures. This plan Is TO
give notice through the American consuis
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81. Petersburg. May i5.-seventy houses
in the best part Of Dorogobush. In the
province OF smolensk two churches and
the government buildings have been de-
stroyed by fire.
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Postmaster of wibaux,

Special Dispatch 10 the Standard.
Washington. May l5-Harry Green was
to-day appointed postmaster OF wibaux.
Dawson county. Montana, vice l.. y. AL
len. removed.