Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-09

NdSHlHblOit Apfll -llt iiuf hlA-
cent equestrian statue OF Gen. John A.
Logan, erected In Iowa circle In loving
memory Of the distinguished warrior
and statesman by his comrades in arms
and by the people whom he served so
well, was unveiled this afternoon. The
ceremony occurred in the presence Of an
immense assemblage, including Presi-
dent Mckinley and the members OF his
cabinet. the surviving members OF Gen
Logan's family and many persons en-
jnent in the military and civil life Of
the nation. A grandson Of the famous
leader Master George Tucker, drew the
silken cord which released the fiuttering
flags that drapod the statue and dis
closed TO view the heroic bronze figure
Al 1880 p, m, an imposing military
parade Of which Col. Francis l.. Guen-
Their, Of the Fourth artillery was grand
marshal. was formed on Pennsylvania
avenue In front OF the White House,
and thence escorted the President and
other distinguished participants In the
ceremony to Iowa circle.
Many veteran organizations OF both
the civil and Spanish wars marched by
separate routes 20 the scene of the un-
yelling Music for the occasion was
furnished by the Fourth artillery band.
Gen Grenyile NJ Dodge, president Of
the Society Of the Army Of Tennessee,
presided at the ceremony In Iowa cir
Gle After the invocation had been pro-
nounced by the Rev Frank Nj. Bristol,
the Presidents pastor Gen. Dodge pre-
scented the sculptor, Mr.. Franklin Sim
mons Young Master Tucker then re-
leased the ciinglng drapories OF the
statue and the splendid work was dis
closed.
Following brief Introduction by Gen.
Dodge, President Mckinley delivered
the following address;
PRESIDENT McKINLEY's ADDRESS
MY Fellow Citizens--It is good
token when patriots are honored ana
patriotism exalted. Monuments which
express the nations gratitude for great
deeds inspire great deeds The statue
unveiled 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 eminent senate and
commoner, Gen. John A. Logan. LO-
CAMS career was unique. His dlstln0-
ton does not rest upon his military
achievements alone. His services In
the Legislature OF his own State In the
national House of Representatives ana
IN the Senate OF the United States
would have gwen him an equally con-
slicuous place in the annals OF the
country. he was great In the forum
and IN the Held.
Some names instantly suggest a
sentiment. That of Logan stands for
exalted patriotism. This was the key Of
his success, Party politics to him was
nothing when the Union was In danger
When the alternative came he was
swift TO dedicate his life and fortune u
the party Of Lincoln because II stood
for the indivisibllity OF the Union. How
much he did to create and increase the
OF loyalty and patriotism
among the people OF his'own State and
throughout the nation can never he
told lie stood with Douglas holding up
the cause Of the Union and offered his
own lfe as cheerful sacrifice, II need
be, for its preservation
Logan was never haf-hearted An
Intense patriot, he was also an Intense
partisan. He had convictions and fol.
lowed them to their conclusions at any
cost tie was never trimmer nor
laggard, lie despsed duplclty. was
the soul OF frankness and always at
the front In every struggle, civll or
military during the years OF his event.
fnl life. lie was a leader from boy
hood, the recognized captain among his
youthful associates His integrity wss
pronounced and served him well. as IN.
iegrity VIII serve every man who has
and keens IL. His success was found.
I'd on good character, unfailing SINGER
~ high courage and unremltting in
iusuy llt came out Of the war with
he highest military honors OF the vol.
;nteer soldier. Brilliant In battle and
strong In military council he was also
he true American spirit, for when the
war was ended, he was quick and
'dger 10 return TO the peaceful pur-
'uits OF civil life. While strict dlsci-
)linarian, he was yet beloved
~ I'll his men. No duty
vas too hazardous for them 10
heerfully undertake and no sacrifice
vas too great for them 10 undergo |
When he commanded. He was not only |
onslderate and tender of the soldiers
whom he ed,but generous and courteous |
o his brother officers II was sihniR- /
ant OF his generous spirit that under |
he tempting opportunity OF q great 7
ommand he declined II rather than IN j
ustice should be done and humiliation |
ut upon brother officer. No wonder
hat Gen. Logan was the ideal OF the
onk and file Of the army. They loved
i'm, he loved them.
In Washington. with most onerous
nd exacting senatorial duties resting
pom him, he was devoted 10 the wants
nd necessities Of his old comrades. His
his services and his limited
urse were never denied them In their
eed He was among the first com
ianders ofithe Grand Army of the Re-
IN l.