The National tribune., 1901-04-18

mons, for the satisfactory, artistic, and
lifs-like statue he has given us"
Gen. Dodge introduced the sculptor. Mr..
Simmons, and after the unvailing the
President was introduced. He made the
shortest but the most finished address Of
the day.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
After the cheering had subsided the
President said:
My Fellow-citizens: 1t is a good token
when patriots are honored and patriotism
exalted. Monuments which express the
Nations gratitude for great deeds inspire
great deeds. The statue unvailed today
proclaims our country's appreciation of
one of her heroic Sons whose name is
dear to the American people, the ideal
volunteer soldier of two wars. the emf
nent Senator and commoner, Gen. John
A. Logan.
'Logan's career was unique. His dis
tinctiOn does not rest upon his military
achievements alone. His services in the
Legislature of his own State, in the Ma
tional House of Representatives, and in
the Senate of the United States would
have given him an equally conspicuous
place in the annals OF the country. He
was great in the forum and in the field.
Some names instantly suggest a SEN
timent. That of Logan stands for exalted
patriotism. This was the key of his sue
cess. Party politics to him was nothing
when the Union was in danger. When the
alternative came, he was swift to dedi-
cate his life and fortune to the party of
| Lincoln, because it stood for the indivisi-
bility of the Union. How much he did to
create and increase the sentiment Of
| loyalty and patriotism among the people
of his own State and throughout the Ma
ton can never be told. He stood with
Douglas holding up the cause OF the
Union, and offered his own life as a cheer
| full sacrifice, il need be, for its preserya-
| tion.
Logan was never half hearted. An in
| tense patriot, he was also an intense par
| tisan. He was forceful in the Senate, as
he was undaunted in battle He had con-
victions, and followed them to their con-
clusiOns at any cost He was never a
trimmer nor a laggard. He despised du-
plicity, was the soul Of frankneSs. and al
| ways at the front in every struggle, civil
or military, during the years of his event
full life. He was q leader from boyhood
the recognized captain among his youth
full associates. His integrity was pro-
nonnced and served him WELL as integrity
will serve every man who has and keeps
it.
FOUNDATIONS OF HIS SUCCESS.
His succ<ss was founded on good
character, 1ifailing sincerity. high cOur-
age, and unremitting industry. He came
out OF the war with the highest military
honors Of the volunteer soldier. Brilliant
in battle and strong in military council,
his was also the true American spirit, for
when the war was ended he was quick
and eager to return to the peaceful pur-
suits Of civil life. While strict disci-
plinarian, he was yet beloved by all his
men. No duty was too hazardous for
them to cheerfully undertake, and no
sacrifice too great for them to undergo
when he commanded. He was not only
cOnsiderate and tender of the soldiers
whom he led, but generous and chivalrous
to his brother officers. 1t was significant
Of his generous spirit that under the
tempting opportunity of Il great command
he declined it rather than injustice should
be done and humiliation put upon a
brother officer. No wonder that Gen. Lo-
gan was the idol of the rank and file of
the army. They loved him; he loved
them.
I'm Washington, with most onerous and
exacting Senatorial duties resting upon
him, he was devoted to the wants and ne
cessities of his old comrades. His sym
pathy, his services, and his limited purse
were never denied them in their need. He
was among the first Commanders of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and to him
we are indebted for that beautiful service
which on the Both of May each year
brings to the graves of the soldier dead,
among whom he now rests In everlasting
cOmradeship, the offerings of an affection
ate people and the undying gratitude of a
Nation.
Gas popular orator his voice has been
heard in every State and Territory of the
UniOa, always for his country and for the
flag he so much loved.
The highest eulogy ever paid him was
by his father. The latter in his will di-
vided his property between his widow and
children equally, except-and | quote from
the will-'John Alexander, whose marked
abilities are such that he can provide for
himself and aid his mother, if necessary.
This provision Is not made from want of
but because Of unbounded con-
6dence in his future success What a re-
markable tribute from father to soni That |
expression Of faith was enough to quicken |
the young mans nOblsst aspirations and |
call out the best that was in him. And |
how wOrthily he vindicated the confidencei |
To have inherited, to have deserved, and |
to have fulfilled that commendation from |
his fathers love and faith was better |
tlan any Inheritance of lands and tene-
nents, stocks, bonds, and money. Be-
loved of father, wife, and children, be-
loved of his comrades in war and in peace, /
and beloved of his country, his whole life |
realized his fathers prophecy. and its |
words would adorn any monument to his /
fame"
The Presidents remarks were cheered /
at every period by the veterans gathered |
around the stand and by the crowd be- |
yOnd.
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew, of New |
York, made the formal address, and it |
was quite up to his great reputation as
an orator.
The day was bright. though blustery,
and the occasion passed off as planned in
the most satisfactory manner.