The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-15
Washington Monument Erected
at Philadelphia
Is Unveiled Today by President
Mckinley.
DELIVERS AN ADDRESS
Replete With Glowing Tributes.
to the First President.
10000 Wheelmen in Line in
Honor of the Occasion.

Philadelphia, May 15.-Here, in the
city which first placed on his brow the
laurel crown of achievement, the mem
Ory of George Washington. the soldier,
the statesman and the man, was hon
ored today in monumental bronze The
cord which released the swadding flags
from the figure of the first ruler of the
republic was drawn by its latest exec
utive.
The unveiling was simple. Bishop
Whitaker opened with prayer and Ma
jor Wayne followed with appropri-
ate address. Then came the unVeiling
by President Mckinley and the result
ant clamor augmented by the national
salute of 200 guns by the artillery and
by the foreign and American war Ves-
sells in the Delaware. This concluded,
President Mckinley spoke briefly. He
said:
Fellow Citizens: There is a peculiar
and tender sentiment connected with
this memorial It expresses not only
the gratitude and reverence of the Hv-
ing, but is a testimonial of affection
and homage from the dead.
1.-The comrades of Washington pro-
jected this movement. Their love in
Spired it. Their contributions helped to
build it. Past and present share in its
completion and future generations will
profit by its lessons.
ITO participate in the dedication of
such monument is rare and precious
privilege. Every monument to Wash
shaft and statue to his memory helps
to inculcate love of country, encourage
loyalty and establish a better citizen
ship. God bless every undertaking
which revives patriotism and rebukes
the Indifferent and lawless.
"A critical study of WashingtOn's ca
reer only enhances our estimation OF
his vast and varied abilities As com
mander-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 con-
stitution of the United States, Wash
ington has a distinction differing from
that of all other illustrious Americans.
No other name bears or can bear such
a relation to the republic Not only
bv his military genius-his patience, MS
sagacity, his courage and his skill
was our national independence Won,
but he helped in largest measure 70
draft the chart by which the nation
was guided, and he was the first CHOSEN
of the people to put in motion the new
government.
His was not the boIdness of martial
display nor the charm of captivating
oratory. but his calm and steady 1udg-
nent won mems support and command
ed their confidence by appealing 70
their best and nOblest aspirations ana
withal Washington was ever so MODEST
that at no time in his career dld ms
personality seem in the least intrusive
He was above the temptation or
power He spurned the suggested
crown He would have no honor which
the people did not bestow.
IAN interesting fact-and one which
T love to recalls that the only time
Washington formally addressed the
constitutional convention during an rs
sessions, over which he presided IN this
city he appealed for a larger repre-
sentatfon of the people in the national
house of representatives, and MS ap-
peal was instantly needed. Thus ne
was ever keenly watchful OF the rlsnIs
of the people in whose hands was the
destiny of our government then anu
now. Masterful as were his military
campaigns his civil administrator
commands equal admlrallon- MS
foresight was marvellous; his concep-
ton of the philosophy OF governments
his insistence upon the necessity o. =! 81
ucation morality and enlightened clC-
zenship to the progress ana perIHa-
nence of the republic cannot be con-
tenplated even at this period without
fI1inp rs with astOnishment at the
breadth of his comprehenSlOA anu 'iA0
sweep of his vision.
s.F4is was no narrow view OF govern
ment The immediate present was ny
his sole concern, but our 1uIqTG Tq ,g319 goo99
his constant theme of study. he pld1SN
the path of liberty. He Iald the 1oull-
datiOn upon which we nave grown 4IoIiA
weak and scattered colonial govern
rnents to a united republic, whose 90
mains and power as well as whose ND
ertv and freedom have become the ad-
Tniration of the world: Distance anu anu
time have not detracted from the lame
and force of his achievements,or dlrnln-
ieJ1a5 the grandeur 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. ,,,o-,.,u,o-.o,, hos made
TO civilization is rich beyond computa-
tion The obligations under when ne
has placed mankind are sacred anu
commanding The responsibility he mas
left for the American people to preserve
and perfect with the accomplished, Is
exactina and solemn. Let us rejoice IN
every new evidence that the people re
alize what they enjoy and cherlsn Win
affection the illustTiOus heroes OF reVO-
111tiOuarv story whose ValOr and Sacr1-
fees made US a nation. They live IN US
and their memory will help Us keep the
covenant entered into for the mann
tenance of the freest government OF
earth. ,r-,
''The nation and the name of Wash
fngfOn are inSeparable. one IS linked
indfssolubly with the other Both are
glorious both triumphant. washington
lives and will live because what ne old
was for the exaltation or man, lne en-
thronement of conscience and the es-
"a tablisbmant of q government which rec
ognizes all the governed. And, so, too.
will the nation live victorious over an
obstacles adhering to the immortal
DTinciDles which Washington taught
and Lincoln sustained.
President Mckinley and his distin-
ellished companions reviewed the mill
tary parade.
The night will be devoted to various
phases of celebration, apart from the
dinner The wheelmen's parade with
nearly 20 900 in line, will be the princi-
pal feature. IlluminatiOns from the
League and other points will add to the
brilliancy of the Jubilee,