The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-31

And now. as in this silent camping ground
of the dead with soldierly tenderness and
let us recall those who made their breasts
a barricade between our country and It's
foes
ings. their heroism, their supreme fidelity
in camp in prison pens. on the battle
field and in hospital. that the flag under
which they fought and under the shadow
of whose folds they were promoted may
never be dishonored: that the country for
whose union and supremacy they surren-
dered life, may have the feryent and en-
thusias,ic devotion of every citizen: that
as we stand by every grave as before an
altar We may pledge our manhood that.
SO help us God. the memory OF our dead
may encourage and strengthen In us ali
a more loyal patriotism.
Following the ritual service the school
children sang Battle Hymn Of the Re-
public" after which the Rev. Edwin NJ.
Randall, jr., read in a clear. resonant
voice. Lincoln's immortal address at Get
tysburg The solo by Mrs. W. H. Whit
tlesey. 1.-THE Vacant Chair" was exquisite
~ sung. some in the audience being moved
even to tears.
In bringing forward the speaker OF the
day, Hon. J. w. Langley. Mr.. Knapp
said: 1T gives me pleasure to cali upon,
for I need not introduce a man so well
known, Col. ]. w. Langley, who will de-
liver the memorial address. Col. Langley
you know, nearly all of you, he is one OF
the men who bore a conspicuous part In
the times when mems souls were tried"
The veteran soldier was greeted with
shout OF welcome as he stepped forward
to address the assemblage. He said. IN
part:
I'm Song and speech.
One year ago. obedsent to custom and
duty. the resident survivors OF the war
Tor the Union assembled in this hall and
heard, with glad satisfaction. eloquent
tributes. in song and speech, to the
fidelity. courage and fortitude OF those
who upheld the standard OF constitutional
government during four years of parjIons
war; The satisfaction was greatly height
ened IN that the learned and elouuert
orator was young man in close touch
with the thoughts and Inspirations of the
present generation. and from that want
age-ground gave assurance that the zeal
FOR country inspired by the heroic sacri-
fees Of the nations defenders would nor
wane in this land so long as the record
American history. In the light OF cur
rent events. those words are already a
fulfilled prophecy, as shown In the prompt
and eager response of the young Ten ~
the whole country TO the Presidents rali
for troops TO meet The exigencies Of war
with Spain. Those who one month ago
witnessed two tull companies of brave
young men. of noble bearing and hich
resolve. leave their armory eoutnped for
any military duty 20 which they might
be assigned, and with coiors flying march
TO the thrilling music OF the Union. re-
ceived an object lesson in patriotism that
will never be effaced from their memories
And among the crushing. shouting. cheer
thusiasm to the occasion. probably no
hearts sweiied with loftier pride tIan
beat in the breasts Of members of the
Grand Army OF the Republic The old
war spirit was aroused in them once more ;
and. though exempt from bearing arms
their hopes were satisfied TO see the Young
gnardsmen, that child OF their inspiration
and early care, so. with the step and
bearing OF trained warriors. 10 the duties
of the hour. And when they shall re-
turn. as God grant they may. laurel
crowned for victories won in the cause
OF right against wrong. liberty against
oppression, humanity against torturing
crime. the old veterans. without ore pang
CO envy. VIII welcome their Homecoming
and honor them as worthy 10 rank with
the sav:ors of the Republic. Applause }
To-day the sons and daughters OF the
land, from totteriDg age TO lisping child
hood. are gathered at every sepuiehre
where lie the patriot dead. 20 honor the
memory OF those whose ife record IS the
proud heritage OF every citizen OF the re-
public. IL matters not how poor, humble
or obscure their lot or yoca tion or
whether buried beneath towering marble
in vaulted tomb or unknown grave. they
are ali alike honore6 today. not for what
they were but for what they did In the
hour Of public peril 70 save FOR us and
posteri;y the most heneficent system Of
, human government: ever devised TO bless
mankind. There may be a finge OF hero
, worship In this. bu. just sucn worship
I has cAaracter.%sd The ages past. afstl