The San Francisco call., 1899-05-19

the heroes of the war George Dewey
is the most renowned. Were it not for
him our entire coast might now be one
great waste. for had he not sent death
and destruction sweeping over the
Spanish fleet it would have been free
TO steam across the Pacific to our
shores to prey upon our commerce and
perhaps destroy our homes.
Judge William P. Lawlor-
In no way could the service Admiral
Dewey has rendered the Pacific coast
be more appropriately commemorated
than by heroic statue of the great
est naval hero of the age. 1t deVolves
upon San Francisco, the metropolis
Of the Western slope, to see that this
statue is erected, and at once. The
plan must not be permitted to lag for
an instant There can be but one site
for such a figure. and that is upon
some height overlooking the Golden
Gate. an enduring reminder to our
people of the debt of gratitude we
owe him for the protection he afford
ed our interests.
Rev. R. c. Foute-
Grace Episcopal Church-The ques-
ton of commemorative the naval VIC
tories of Admiral Dewey cannot be
debated, as there is only one side to
it. A testimonial is due him more
than any man Of the century. The
people throughout the Pacific coast
will undoubtedly accord their hearty
support to the movement having for
its object the placing Of statue in
Golden Gate Park in honor of Dewey.
T. distant shores Of the
Pacific Ocean he scored the victory
which has made his name immortal.
A statue of the naval hero would be
fitting manner in which to perpetu-
ate both his name and ms deeds.
Jerome Deasy-
Supervisor - BY all means erect
a statue in honor of Admiral Dewey
in Golden Gate Park. He is espe-
cially deserving of recognition at
the hands Of the people of this coast,
as he was the defender of its shores
during the trying times of the war. Al
though many leagues away The me-
mortal should be artistic and substan-
tial, qualities not possessed by some
place in the peoples pleasure ground
Dewey is to-day the foremost Ameri-
can and the idol of the people. 1t is
but proper that some action be taken
to show our appreciation Of the work
he has done as an officer and as
diplomat. The movement to honor
him should be a popular one. partic-
ipated III by all sorts and conditions
Of people.
Major P. J. Harney-
You may quote me as being strongly
In favor Of erecting a monument to
Slope owe him debt of gratitude. and
We ought to show him during his life
time that his magnificent victory in
Manila Bay has endeared him to us.
I have read of the plan TO present him
with a home in Washington and while
I think it patriotic move on the part
Of the citizens of this country. vet
think a suitable monument in our
midst would be the better thing to do.
A statue Of the admiral would be
lesson to us, our children and pos
terity. I am glad the citizens of our
city are taking an interest in it. as
il shows the spirit Of patriotism is
ever alive in their breasts. | would
like to see the monument placed where
it could be easily seen and would prove
an attraction to our city. AS it is pur-
posed TO extend the park panhandle to
the intersection of Van Ness avenue
and Market street. l think ii would
be q splendid idea to erect it at that
point. II would not only mark the
beginning of our magnificent pleasure
grounds but it would add beauty and
interest to that section of the city.
General R. H. WarfeId-
A statue commemorative of Dewey's
favor of it. What American. and Cali
fornian in particular. is not? My voice
and my purse are in support of such
a movement. There must be no delay
about it, either.
P. n. Mccarthy
1 believe that a monument to Admiral
Dewey erected in Golden Gate Park is
something that should be favored by
every citizen of the Pacific Coast
While l am not in favor of retaining
the Philippines. 1 do not think the
people Of this coast can do too much to
show their appreciation of the magni-
fcent valor of the great admiral who
destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila
Bay. Furthermore, whatever benefit
the Pacific Coast may realize from the
occupation of the islands will be due
to Dewey's great victory, and San
Francisco, as the metropolis of the
coast, is the proper place for the erec-
tiOn of monument to him.
Judge w. W. Morrow
1T is an excellent proposition and.
shows that the spirit of patriotism is
keen among our people, said Judge
W. w. Morrow this evening when in
terviewed regarding a statue of Dewey
for Golden Gate Park. Dewey has
endeared himself to all true-hearted
citizens, both by his valiant exploits
and the diplomacy required afterward,
and I heartily favor The Calls pro-
ject of giving him merited recognition
on this coast. l doubt not that Mayor
Phelan will appoint a capable and en-
ergetc commission to take the matter
in charge. Golden Gate Park is pecu-s
liarly suitable for such statue. What
little 1 can do in furtherance of the
OTOieCT will he 6oua gladly