The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-14
Say They Did Not Wish to BE Re-
viewed by the Flag FurIer, and
They Objected to His Portraits.
SPEECH BY GOVERNOR MOUNT
WHO QUOTED GENERAL LAWTON'S
LETTER TO CONSUL BARRETT.
No Direct Response by Mr. Bryan. Who
Spoke Next, md Reviewed His
own Record as Soldier.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.


FORT WAYNE, Ind, Sept. 13.-The Fill
pino cannon presented to the city by the
late Major General Lawton was dedicated
to-day. Governor Mount and w. j. Bryan
made speeches. 1t was expected that Mr..
Bryan would at least attract $4,000 visitors
TO the city The seven railroads touching
Fort Wayne brought in to-day probably a
thousand people to be added to the crowds
attracted earlier in the week. The one
cent-a-mie rate was extended to points
seventy-five miles distant for the day.
Mr.. Bryan arrived at noon from Chicago
and was greeted by local politicians and
several hundred people at the station.
There was no enthusiasm such as was
shown four years ago. Mr.. Bryan was
driven rapidly to the home of Robert c.
Bell, where he lunched. rested and
ceived informally for a couple of hours.
Before taking his place on the reviewing
stand he visited the Wayne Club and
greeted callers there
The Democratic officials in the new
courthouse, after removing the Bryan por-
traits yesterday in Difference to the veter-
ans protest. replaced them this morning.
resulting in the quiet but unanimous re-
fusal of the several Grand Army posts
here and the local Union Veteran Legion
to take part in the parade. 1t was with
difficulty that the Spanish-American war
veterans could be held in line, and the
meager showing by the One-hundred-and-
hfty-seventh Indiana was accounted for in
this way. The objection was stated by
one civil war veteran: Il won't be re-
viewed by any such flag furler as
Bryan" The parade was therefore much
shortened. Governor Mount, Robert B.
Hanna. Colonel Robertson, Col. ID. n. Fos-
ter. Mayor Scherer and other prominent
people were on the reviewing stand. There
was no applause for Bryan at any time.
The ceremonies at Lawton Park, where
the Filipino gun was presented to the city.
were notable FOR the absence OF any en-
buttons predominated i'm the crowd. As
Bryan approached some one called Three
cheers for Bryan but only a fickering
enc was given. Mr.. Bryan excited some
applause in spots by his witty rejoinders
to some of Governor Mounts remarks,
which were construed as thrusts at the flag
furler. Mr. Bryan politely applauded Gov
ernor Mount as he concluded, but his face
was a study as the Governor repeated the
quotation from General Lawton's letter to
expected him to talk politics. but his re-
marks were conventional and along safe
lines He was evidently talking against
time and was not happy I'm phrases as
| when in the tilts of politics. The weather
was superb.
Robert b. Hanna. of Fort Wayne. acted
as master of ceremonies. and the Rev j.
| A. p McGraw invoked the divine blessing
| livering the gun to the city was made by
| Major w. w. Barnett. of the Union Vet
eran Legion. and the acceptance was by
Mayor II. p. Scherer. The dedication ad-
dress was made by Governor James A.
| Mount. In his speech the Governor said
General Lawton's splendid achievements
| stand as monument. telling of the pos
| sibilities that this Nation offers TO its hum
| blest citizen by birth. From among the COM
| mon people ne stepped TO the front when
| danger menaced the country. From the
| private soldier he steadily advanced in pro-
motion, won By his noble qualities as a SOL
| der coupled with his untiring ZEAL his ma
| tive ability and courage Without military
| education General Lawton became a great
commander. His ability as leader, his
| glorious reputation for intrepid gallantry
| was established whenever opportunity af-
| forded. His regiment the Thrtieth Indi-
| ana by its noble fighting won fame on
| closed he was given position In the regu-
| lar army. His resourcefuiness. his sagaci-
| ty as we'll his courage, was made mani
| fest In the war with the Indians.
''ln the Spanish he won additional
! Iaurels He was the hero of El Caney, for
he il was who did the heroic fighting and
| asked that the order TO fall back at FL
| Caney be put in writing by his superior Of
| ficer, and improved the time thus gained
| to hurl his battalion against the heights
/ and plant his countrys flag upon the forti-
| fed crest. In the Philippine islands he
/ again displayed that fearless spirit the
| high courage that can look death in the
! face without blanching. He was a COM
mander who gave orders from the firing
lines. Having faithfully. loyalty. heroicai-
/ ~ served his country, and for his valiant
| service having risen from private TO major
4 general in the regular army, he died as the
hero would choose TO die-in the front of
the fight. His loyalty TO his home city and
| state In keeping with his fidelity to
| the Nation.
This Philippine gun, captured by your
| brave son and presented TO his home city,
| Il eloquently expressive of his devotion "a
| Fort Wavne. Impartial history will accord
| the Just need of praise belonging to Gen.
| eral Lawt0n and our brave soldiers now
| fighting in the Philippines i'm behalf OF hu-
| manity, I'm defense of life and the protection
| of American interests. / trust I may never
| see the day when | shall so far forget my
devotion and my loyalty TO my country as
| TO characterize our soldiers as the agents
into an ensign OF imperialism. nor do
| apprehend such a consummation
| This Philippine gun. dedicated this day
| will remain a fitting memorial 10 the honor
| VaIor and patriotism of the soldiers of the
4 Spanish and Philippine war and the cause
| for which they fought. Ii will remain
through coming ages a silent monitor
/ Eloquent ia its silence, II will stand as a
| fitting tribute 10 the memory of the tried
| patriot. the dauntless hero. the intrepid
commander. Gen. Henry ". Lawton.
Governor Mount made two addresses to-
/ night to the immense audiences packing the
Princess Rink and Library Hall. His re-