New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-15
IN WAsHINGTON'S MEMORY
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE
FIRST PRESIDENTS DEATH
OBSERVED.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY SPEAKS Al MooNi
VERNON, WHERE IMPRESSIVE MA
SONIC SERVICES ARE HELD.


at Mount Vernon to-day In services commemora''
ing the Tooth anniversary of the death Oh
George washington. President Mckinley delivered
an eloquent tribute to the memory OF the MS
President and members OF the Cabinet senator
and Representatives. high officials OF the Govern
ment and well known private citizens were presen'
After the Masonic ceremonies the Independent VT
der of Red Men honored the memory OF "ashins-
ton with the rites of the order.
The Masons went from this city TO Mount YER
non by steamer Headed by Colonel Robert Whiie'
of wheeling w Va. the grand marshal the pro
cession marched 20 the wharf and embarked AZ
Alexandria they were Joined by the Grand Lodge
a, virginia and the tourney TO Mount Vernon was
resumed President Mckinley left the White
. House shortly before 10 o'clock and was taken 10
Mount Vernon I'm a special train on an electric ine.
At Mount Vernon the procession was FORMED at
the mansion where President Mckinley ana o'nei
guests Joined it. and moved soienniy TO the oio
vault where the body Of Washington first reposeu'
This procession was formed In the exact oroer
and moved over the same path which was foHo"eo
at Washingtons funeral Hating at the vault the
Sd Cavalry Band played n funeral dirge' ana bish-
Cd Randolph Of the Southern Episcopal Diocese OF
Virginia offered prayer. This was followed by an
address by the Grand Master Of Masons in Col
orado and the procession moved TO the TOMB
where the body Of Washington now lies
Here occurred the Impressive services OF the
Masonic ritual The Grand Masters OF the thlr-
representatives Of the other Jurisdictions the
Grand IMdge and other brethren standing In
circle around the tomb with Joined hands. Then
the Grand Master OF Virginia called on each OF
the jurisdictions in turn for the messages ana
tributes sen: by them. AS the Grand Master OF
California. representing the Western States con-
cluded, the following responses were MADE;
Ali OF the Grand Masters-o. death. where is thy
The CRATIC, grave where is thy victory?
The Grand Masters then deposited their wreaths
and evergreens and the craft slowly marched past,
laying their tributes on the tomb.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
On reaching the mansion the lines were drawn
up and President Mckinley delivered an address
He was introduced by the Grand Master of Nir-
ginia, and spoke as follows:
We have Just in service Of CONE the
cam OF Of George Washington Here at his old
home. which he loved well. and which the patrl-
Ing hands exercises are conducted under the au-
spices of the great fraternity Of Masons, which
1nonai which attended the Father of his Country
TO his tomb The lodge In which ne was ninateo
and the one. over which he afterward presided as
Worshipful Master accorded positions of honor at
iliustriOus member and beloved brother.
their reverence for the name Of Washington and
the inspiring example Of his IRE, Disti9gulsned
OF the country to render the ceremonies as dignhed
and impressive as possible and most cordial greet
ings have come from across our borders ana from
Not alone in this country but throughout the
world. have Masons taken an especial interest in
the observation Of this centennial anniversary. The
Of its memibe:s; the whole human family acknowi-
edges him as one OF its greatest benefactors. Pub
lie bodies patriotic societies and other organ MIA
lions, our citizens everywhere. have esteemed it
S b oday DO pay his hs to sS m G6
advancement Of justice and liberty among men:
iustre''
GROWTH OF THE REPUBLIC
The struggling Republic for which Washington
was willing to give his life. and for which he ever
freely spent his fortune. and which at all times
was the object Of his most earnest solictude. has
steadily and wonderfully developed along the lines
Tn ha sood az the Of new
century s stronger than ever to carry forward its
i has SseT Te Sc Re Ss he 6 Of
leagues framed for its guidance and goYepnme1t
He was the National architect. says Bancroft, the
have achieved it's independence. could not have
formed It's union, could not have put the Federal
dent nor predecessor. His work was original and
constructive. and has successfully stood the Sc,
of the Republic he founded. and gave it the name
az Ssma Of ST 9s @ 6s sSS
and 70 be perpetual recognition OF the services Of
me ,d, f M mel o, t tne 1Thnenra ATmg
Constitution and the first President Of the Republic
More than seventy millions OF people acknowledge
allegiance 10 the flag which ne made triumphant.
The Nation is his best eulogst and his noblest
have been deeply interested and touched by the
sentiments OF his contemporaries, uttered hun
Rev waiter King Of CONN in the
Of an eloquent eulogy delivered in that city on
fort Of manly resolution were born anew, and
bloody contest for everything we held dear. The
s same Almighty Being BY whose guidance we were
saw what We needed-a pilot leader in the en-
esp1se we had d undertaken He called for Wash
Want, with regal dignity, and put into his hands
here, admiration suppresses utterance Your own
minds must M out the active character Of the
found wisdom, the prudence the heroism and in
tsgrity which he displayed in the character Of the
hands s IDS like mine But this ! may say; The eyes
as their savior. under the direction OF Heaven. and
they were not dsappoInted:"
IN a RafsSr spoke sse as sot fol-
lows on. December a. 1889: He was as much the
dey IN the p @i for
smnoTs eoonsss Of dspositi0n Whereby party
self: as he was for GOODNESS OF command in the
the fate Of battle Ills opinions became the opinion
Of public bodies. and every man was pleased with
tom urder the auspices Of this great warrior VINO
was formed by the Providence Of God to defend
ranked among the nations. He who might have
been monarch retired to his own Vernon
clothed Of all authority, to enjoy the blessing Of
being a free private citizen. This strange
sight, and gave new triumph to human virtue-a
triumph that hath never been exceeded In the
history Of the world. excep, IT was by HIS second
recess, which was from the Presidency OF the
United States"
And the day preceding December 2s 1899 In
the course OF his memorable funeral grafton before
both houses Of Congress Major General Lee, then
a Representative from the State Of Virginia. gave
utterance 10 the noble sentiment as forcefui to-
day in those early years OF National life:
ITO the horrid din Of battle peace succeeded
and our virtuous chief mindful only OF the com
mon good An moment tempting personal aggran-
dizement hushed the discomfort Of growing sedi-
ton, and. surrendering his power into the hands
from which ne had received e. converted his sword
into ploughshare. teaching admring world
that 10 be truly great you must be truly good
wASHINGTON'S ENDURING FAME
While strong with his own generation. he is
stronger even In the judgment OF the generations
which have followed After a lapse OF a century
he is better appreciated perfectly understood