The evening times., 1900-05-19

possession Of this world today is the Union
of the American States. Hundreds OF thou-
sands of lives and thousands OF millions OF
treasure have been expended 10 preserve II,
but in its potency for good 10 the world
II is worth infinitely more than il has cost
What is the spectacle which this couh-
try presents to the world today? II is
that Of forty-fve little nations. self-gov-
erning in all matters pertaining 20 them
selves individually. living side by side IN
peace, no fortresses on their frontiers, no
standing armies within their borders. He
who studies history Alright viii see that
this nation is constructed on a great pa
cihc political principle. 1t is the practical
working out in the affairs of men Of the
idea which he came 1.y00 years ago TO
bring that Of Peace OF earth, good will
toward men
what is that principle? It is the prin-
chile of federation based upon representa-
tion a principle which had its origin in the
forests Of Germany. a principle unknown 10
Asia. unknown to Rome when she was the
mistress Of the world.
The nations Of Europe, burdened with
the weight OF standing armies. viii yet
learn through the example Of this country
the great lesson which il was created to
teach They will disband their armies, tear
down their fortresses and establish the
United States of Europe. Already we have
the Dominion Of Canada, framed on the
principle of this Government. Australia
is Just about to form a government Ike
ours. The principle is extending its ope-
ratiOns. and Will yet possess the earth BY
and by international questions viii be set
tied as we now settle interstate questions,
BY having a representative body assemble
at some convenient place, as this Congress
/ assemblies here. to consider in the forum
/ Of peace questions that are international.
( Then will be realized the dream of the
poet, when
The war-drm beats no longer,
And the hattle-hags are furicd,
In the parliament Of man
! The federation of the world
Thus We see something Of the signif-
! eance Of the United States OF America.
| The civil war was the supreme test TO de-
{ ternine whether "A nation so conceived
and so dedicated could long endure,
Every man who had any part, however
humble in the preservation of the Union,
is entitled to the gratitude OF the world
Hence the prOpriety, the eminent pro-
priety, of enshrining within this Capitol
the temple of the great pacific principle oi
representation, the building in which the
| representatives of the Commemorative
meet, a statue Of the great commander
through whose genius the Union was pre-
served The statue. worthy alike of the
genius which ii commentaries and The
brave men whose cheerful contributions
produced it. will be accepted; and it Eill
be preserved in honor through the coming
centuries.
Mr.. Richardson's Speech.
Mr.. Richardson was recognized, and ad-
dressed the House. He said:
Mr.. Speaker: Ulysses s. Grant does
not need a statue in order that his name
and fame may be perpetuated- Long after
I the marble figure of him this day pre-
sented to the nation shall have decayed
and disappeared, his deeds viii survive,
and the work of his hand be manifest.
| believe il is true that history shows that
every people have made hero, II not ar
I idol of their most successful soldier.
The greatest of all our wars. the lat
J war between the States, produced its herr
That hero we here and now delight 10 hon
or. II is not only historically true tina
each Of our wars has produced one sol
J dier who became its most conspicuous hg
5 ure. but it is further true that the her
thus developed has been rewarded with tn
[ gift of the highest Office.
''The most extravagant and fulsOme eulo
gv that can possibly be bestowed by humal
lips upon General Grant does not in tn
slightest degree deTOgate from the pur
and matchless fame Of the hero and ido
: Of those who fought against him, and o
all true Confederates in that bloody pc
r riod during which his marvellous characte
was developed, and which gave him tn
opportunity to win everlasting renowI
) But for the indomitable courage and valo
! OF the Confederate soldier there woul
& have been no opportunity for his develop
ment. and for the proof OF his gian
strength. AS an ex-ConfedeIate soldier.
& revere his memory, and demand, and hav
K a just right to demand. to share in tn
honor and glory which cluster like jewele
4 diadems around his name ard render hi
4 conspicuous above his contemporaries &
3 an American soldier and citizen Confed
= crates can and do honor him. because 1
battle he was a fOeman worthy of the
I steel.
q He said on one familiar occasion, w
will fight it out on this line if it takes a
Z summer This sentiment showed his lilo
& heart and iron will. and for this we hon
ored him. When the day of Appomatto
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