The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
PhiIadeIphia's Monument
to Washington.
TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST
PRESIDENT.
Society of Cincinnati Present
Monument to to Philadel-
phia.

CtIJ "utCu ptdCe uIeI pldCeu Uu us
brows the laurel crown Of achievement,
the memory of George Washington was
honored to-day in monumental brooze.
All possible pomp marked the ceremo-
MES. The cord which released the
swaddipg flags from the figure Of the
first ruler of the republic vas drawn by
its latest ruler. Surrounding hin
we're men in whose veins .uns the blood
of those first patriots who battled with
Washington and with him made possi-
BILE the scene enacted to-day. The
uoiou which they formed has grown to
mighty organization uoder the Dame
of the Society Of the Cincinnati
Major William Wayne, president Of
the Cincinnati. who formally presented
the monument to the city, traces bis
lineage straight to Mad Autbony and
William w Porter. the ora.or of the
day, is a grandson of David Ritten
house Porter, twice governor Of Pena-
sylvauia. and great grandson Of Gen
Andrew Porter, who was on Washiog-
ton's staff in the revolution
The unveiiing ceremony was impres
sively simple Bishop Whitaker open
ed with prayer aud Major Wayne fol-
lowed with az appropriate address
Then came the uuveiling by President
Mckinley aud the salute of l2 guns
by the artillery aud bysthe foreign and
American war vessels In the Delaware.
This concluded. President Mckinley
spoke briefly The oration was then
delivered by Mr. Porter The formal
presentation OF the memorial by the
society to the city vas made by Major
Wayne to Mayor Warwisk, with short
addresses by both, and then the mayor
transferred it to the Fairmouat Park
commission. which body exercises juris
dictiop over he great pleasure ground
Presideos Mckinley and his distic-
guisbed companions reviewed the mill
tarv parade.
The night was devoted to various
phases of celebration. apart f:om the
dinner. The wheelmeD's parade, with
uearly 20. coo 10 line, was the principal
feature. Illumipafions from The monu.
meDs. the city hall, the Union League
and other poiots added to the brilIiancy
of the Jubilee and closed the day in a
blaze Of glory.
The entire city along the line of the
parade was elaborateIy decorated The
procession was commanded by Major
General Snowden, aud the 6rst city
troops escorted the Presidential party.
which consisted of President McKIn-
lev. Vice President Hobart. the mem
bers of the cabinet and several con
gressmau.
Goveraor Hastings aud his staff, a
squadron of the six cavalry, United
States army, the Marine band. bri-
eade from the United States navy,
French sallo.s from the frigate Fulton
and Peousylvania and New Jersey
militia, the latter commanded by Gov
eruor Tunnel; of Delaware, at the
head of the troops of that State, were
in the procession
President McKinley's address was
the feature of the ceremonies. The
President said 10 part:
"To participate 10 such monument
is rare and precious privilege
Every monument tc Washington is a
tribute to patriotism Every shaft and
statue to his memory helps to inculcate
love Of country. encourages loyalty and
establish better citizenship God
bless every undertaking which reyives
patriotism and rebukes the Indifferent
and lawless.
las commander-io- chief OF the cell
onial armies from the beginning of the
war to the proclamation Of peace, as
president Of the convection which frar,-
ed the Consultation of the United
States. aud as the first President of the
Uoited States under that Constitution,
Washiogtou had distinction differing
from that of all other illustrious Amer
icaus No other naue bears or can
bear such relation TO the government.
Not ouly by his military genius. his
sagacty. his courage sud his skill. was
our national independence won. but
helped 10 largest measure to draft the
chart by which the nation was guided
aud be was the first chosen of the peo-
pie to pnt in action the new govern
ment.
"His was not the boldness Of mar