New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL.
CONTRIBUTIONS ASKED FROM ALL p,TRIorI,
AMERICANS


WASHINGTON. May p CspeciaD.-The Presiden, has
signed the bill authorizing the Secretary o,
war TO select eligible site for the mon
ument proposed TO be erected 70 the mem
DRY or the rank and file OF the Union Army
Navy and Marine Corps The association
ma; has this CONNIE ndable enterprise In
charge is chartered under the laws Of the District
or Columbia. IT has been IN existence since 1892.
and now that Congress has given 1t substantial In
dorsement and recognition ana las directed that a
suitable site be set apart within the District for
the erection Of the monument the association will
proceed actively and Systematically TO raise the
necessary funds for the Accomplishment; Of the
purpose declared in It's charter. The National En-
campment Of tie Grand Army. The National En-
csmpmen; of the Veteran Legion and other leading
soldier and sailor organizations in the United States
have Endorsed the enterprise. and without a doubt
those who are directly interested will soon be able
TO raise half a million dollars for the erection OF
the monument. The president OF the association
Is the chief clerk OF the Department Of State Will
lam n. Michael: vice-president. Captain John Nc
Elroy Editor Of The National Tribune: treas
urer Colonel A 7. Anderson. and secretary. Israel
w Stone.
The work under the direction and inspiration OF
these men will be pushed vigorously and brought
to a successful ending within a reasonable length
of time. When the monument Is competed II VIII
be of the most attractive in the world
This assoc! alton known as the Natlonal ne
union Monument Association. is engaged IN 'he
long neglected work OF raising in the National capt.
tai a proper and fitting testimonial to the men
who by land and sea. and by unprecedented Nalor'
fortitude and self-sacrCe rescued the Nation from
destruction during the critical years OF 1916 and
laid firmly for all time the foundations Of the pres
ent greatness and prosperity OF the country THESE
men deserve monument surprising anything so
far erected conceived In any age or Couhlii
They deserve that II should oe erected n ,hc C"ri
tai city Of he country for which they freely gave
everything tina; the highest manhood ana par'o'-
ism had to offer. ,
a monument for them in the city Of Washington
where. among the noble buildings ana other cyl
dences of the Nations greatness. II sha!I iprrNtI
testify to the visitor and soJourner that. though
wealth may pile up and art adorn the real freal,
ness Of a land s ba sei on the exalted patriotism
and uncomfortable courage OF her manhood. With
out these riches learning art and manners oh!Y
make deeper our degradaion We snaii pe MS tmoss
and invite deserved destruction
The association conteu plates n monument which
will be an eternal testimonial 10 the lofty patriot
ism. the self-forgetful Devotion the sublime cour-
age Of The common veOple Of America There are
many monuments erected in Washington TO great
leaders. 10 generals and adnlrals nui theIc j. an.
solutely nothing to show that anybody save these
ever fought FOR the country. There Is no evidence
or memento OF the men. without whose valor ana
sef-sa crihce these generals and admTa!f "oId
poses 10 memoriaze them IN way ma VII iUi
only be worthy Of their illusrious DEEDS bu; VIII
be forever most impressive object-lesson to gen
eratons yet unborn in patriotism. courage ana all
the civic virtues.
aid OF every American In this great work IL Is a
National enterprise in which every one who d"sils
in peace and happiness under ne Ainericsh nag
proportonate TO his or her means Every one
should give something. no matter how litie' TO be
tribution object Of patriotic merit an assist
in enhancing the material spiendor or m"
monument, and as tribute to PATRIOTISM and civic
virtues.