The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-09

Head Of the Nation Pays Tribute tC
Logan's Memory.

MY Fellow Citizens:-It is a good to-
ken when patriots are honored and pat
riOtisra exalted. Monuments which ex-
press the nations gratitude for great
deeds inspire great deeds. The statue
unveiled today proclaim 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 senator and COM
moner, Gen John A. Logan.
'tI4ogan's career was unique. His dis
tinctiol 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 fell.
Some names instantly suggest a SEN
timent. That of Logan stands for exai--
ed patriotism. This was the key of his
success. Party politics to him was Moth
ing when the union was in danger. When
the alternative came he was swift TO
dedicate his life and fortune to the party
of Lincoln because it stood for the H.
divisibility 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 nation can never be told He stood
with Douglass holding up the cause OF
the union and offered his own life as a
cheerful sacrifice, if need be, for its pre-
servation-
Logan was never half hearted An
intense patriot, he was also an intense
partisan. He was forceful in the senate
as he was undaunted in battle. He had
convictions and followed them to their
conclusions at any cost. He was never
a trimmer nor a laggard. He deSpfSed
duplicity was the soul of frankness and
always at the front in every struggle,
civil, or military, during the years of his
eventful life. He was a leader from boy
hood. recognized captain among his
youthful associates. His integrity was
pronounced and served him well as in
tegrity viii serve every man who has
and keeps it. His success was founded
on good character, unfailing sincerity,
high courage and unremitting industry.
He came out of the war with the highest
military honors Of the voter 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 pursuits Of civil life While a
strict disciplinarian he was yet beloved
by all his men. No duty was too hazard
Gus for them to cheerfully undertake
and no sacrifice was 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
courteous. to his brother officers. 1t was
significant Of his generous spirit that
under the tempting opportunity or
great command, declined it rather
than injustice should be done and hu-
initiation be put upon a brother officer.
NO wonder that Gen. Logan was the idol
Of the rank and file Of the army. They
loved him; he loved them.
'-In Washington with most onerous and
exaeting senatorial duties resting upon
him. he was devoted to the wants and
necessities of his old comrades. His
sympathy, his services and his limited
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 3oth OF May each
year brings to the graves of the soldier
dead, among whom he now tests in ev-
erlaakinR cOmxadeship, the offerings OF