New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
THE UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY's ADDRESS AND W. v
PORTERS GRAFTON.

THE UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY's ADDRESS AND W. W.
PoRTERs GRAFTON.
Philadelphia May LIT was just | o'clock
when the force of mounted police lined up AT
the eastern end Of the Enclosure. and a moment
later Governor Hastings and his staff all
mounted, rode up. In the mean time the parade
was marching toward the park. Headed by
Major General Snowden marshal, the troops
reached the terminus Of Spring Garden-st, half
| a block from the monument and there lined
up on either side, forming a lane through when
the President and his party were to pass. a
mighty roar heralded tho arrival OF the Presi-
Dental party. They came in closed carriages
escorted b. the First City Troop The President
uncovered his head in acknowledgment Of the
reception accorded TO him, and was promptly
ushered TO the cushioned chair awaiting him
on the main stand. Surrounding him were the
Vice President and the Cabinet officers and on
every side men OF high station in Church
State and civic life Close 10 the Presidential
party was Governor Hastings OF Pennsylvania
and his staff officers: Archbishop Ryan and
Bishop Whitaker sat side by side. and few rods
distant was Bishop Coleman, of Delaware
Mayor Strong OF New-Yorh chatted with
Mayor Warwick Of this city. Directly back Of
the President sat the members Of the Park Com
mission. into whose custody the monument was
delivered
There was a brief delay before the beginning
of the ceremonies. Bishop OH W. Whitaker, OF
the Diocese Of Pennsylvania, stepped to the
speakers table and offered n brief prayer. Then
Major William Wayne, president Of the state
and General Society Of the Cincinnati. made a
short address. All this occurred only few mo-
rlents. and President Mckinley. accompaniel
b. the trustees Of the statue. crossed the drive
way. and. with uncovered head. drew the cord.
aud the mighty monument stood revealed a sa-
lutte Of twenty-one guns was fired by the war
ships In the river and the batteries on shore
WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID.
In moment 1t was over. The President was
escorted back to the stand. and as soon as
silence could be secured he began his address.
He said
Fellow Citizens: There is peculiar and tender
sentiment connected with this memorial II
expresses not only the gratitude and reverence
Of the living. but is a testimonial or anectioh
and homage from the dead
The comrades OF Washington projected this
monument. Their lives inspired IT, Their con-
tributions helped to build it. Past and present
share in its completion, and future generations
will profit by its lessons.
To participate In the dedication OF such a
| monument is a rare and precious privilege
Every monument to Washington is a tribute TO
memory helps to inculcate love Of country, en-
courage loyalty and establish a better citizen
ship. God bless every undertaking which re
wives patriotism and rebukes the Indifferent and
| laWless.
A critical study OF Washlngtons career only
enhances our estimation Of his vast and varied
abilities AS Commander Chief OF the Colo
NAL armies. from the beginning Of the war to
| the proclamation Of peace, as President Of the
| Convention which framed the Constitution OF
! the United States, and the first President Of
,ba Trft ate h1f n
| Washington has a distinction differing from that
! OF all other iustrious Americans. No other
name bears bear such relation to the
| Government. Not only by his military genius
| his patience, his sagacity, his courage and his
skill-was our National independence won, but
| he helped in the largest measure 10 draft the
! chart by which the Nation was guided. and he
| was the first chosen Of the people TO put in mo-
| ton the Government.
His was not the bOldneSs OF martial display or
the charm OF captivating oratory, but his calm
| and steady judgment won mems support and
| commanded their confidence by appealing to
| their best and noblest aspirations And wlthal,
| Washington was ever so modest that al no time
| In his career did his personality seem In the
| least intrusive. He was above the temptation
! OF power. He spurHed the suggested crown.
! He would have 10 honor which the people did
/ not bestow.
| An interesting fact-and one which love to
| recalls that the only time Washington formally
| addressed the Constitutional Convention dur
| ing all its sessions over which he presided IN
this city. he appealed for larger representa-
|
! Re0resen tatives. and his appeal instantly
| needed Thus he ever keenly watchful OF
the rights OF the people. in whose hands was the
| destiny OF our Government then and now. Mas
| terful as we're his military campaigns his civil
! administration commands equal admiration.
| His foresight was marvellous his conception OF
| the philosophy Of government. his nsistence
! upon the necessity OF education. morality and
! enlightened citizenship the progress and per-
| manence OF the Republic cannot be contem-
! plated even at this period without filing US
/ with astonshment at the breadth OF his com
! prehension and the sweep Of his vision.
His no narrow view OF government. The
| immediate present was not his sole concern, but
our future good his constant theme OF study. He
! baZed the path OF liberty. He laid the founda-
| ton upon which we have grown from weak and
| scattered colonial Governments to a united Re
! public. whose domains and power, as we'll as
| whose liberty and freedom, have become the ad-
miraton OF the world Distance and time have
not detracted from the fame and force OF his
achievements, or diminished the grandeur OF his
life and work. Great deeds do not stop in their
growth ard those Of Washington will expand in
Influence in all the centuries to follow.
! The bequest Washington has made 10 civiliza-
tjon Is rich beyond computation. The obligations
/ under which ne has placed mankind are sacred
and COMMANDING The responsibility he has left
for the American people TO preserve and perfect
| what he accomplished Is cxacting and solemn.
Let us rejoice in every new evidence that the
neonle realize what they enjoy and cherish with
! affection the illustrions heroes ct Revolutionary
/ story whose valor and Sacrifices made US Ma
/ tion They live in US, and their memory VIII
/ help US keep the covenant entered into Tor the
| maintenance OF the freest Government OF earth.
l The Nation and the name Of Washington are
/ irsanarable One is linked ndssolubiy with The
/ other Both are glorious. both triumphant.
/ Washington lives and will live because what ne
did was for the exaltaton or man. me eIt,iron :
ment OF conscience and the estaoushnen. OF a
| government which recognizes all the governed.
| Ard 40 TOO will the Nation live victorious over
! ali obstacles. adhering to the Immortal ptinss'