The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-04-11
LOGAN REMEMBERED
Bronze Statue Of Famous Gen.
eral Unveiled.
ADDRESSES BY M'KlNLEY AND DEPEW
sntercsting Ceremonies mt the Ma
HonaI Capital Attended by Mrs.
Logan and Relatives ana
Many Notab1es.

Many NotabIcs.
WASHINGTON, April 1O.-The heroic
bronze equestrian statue Of Major Gener-
oil John A. Logan, which rests on an inn
posing bronze pedestal in Iowa circle,
was unveiled yesterday in the presence of
the president, the cabinet. the widow and
relatives of the gallant soldier. many of
his comrades in arms and vast multi
tude of people. The sculptor, Franklin
Simmons, who was knighted by King
Humbert of Italy as n tribute to the ar
tistic character of the work, also was
present. Master George Tucker. Il grand
son Of the honored warrior, pulled the
unveiling cord at 2:45 o'clock. The folds
of the large American flag fell away.
and the dashing figure of BLACK Jack"
Logan seated on his charger stood reveal
ed amid roar of cheering that echoed
down the intersecting streets and ave
nues.
The president and members of the cab
met had been escorted to the statue by a
military parade under command of Colo
mel Francis l.. Guenther of the Fourth
United States artillery. The procession
included detachments from the artillery
and infantry arms of the regular army,
n battalion of marines and n company of
seamen from the navy yard, n provision
al regiment of the District of Columbia
militia, members of the Societies of the
Army of the Tennessee and Army of the
Cumberland and members of the local
veteran associations. Mrs. John A. Lo-
gan and the other relatives sat upon a
platform at the base of the monument.
The president and his cabinet and other
distinguished guests occupied n flag drap-
ed stand opposite this platform, while in
another stand extending around the mon
ument were other guests, including many
of General Logan's old comrades, repre-
sentatives of John A. Logan post. G.. A.
r., of st. Louis the Logan Republican
club of Brooklyn and the Logan club of
Philadelphia.
General Grenville NJ. Dodge, president
of the Army of the Tennessee who is the
only living general represented in the
group on the bronze PEDESTAL showing
General Logan in council of war with his
commanding officers, presided over the
ceremonies.
At the moment of the unveiling n sec
tion of the Fourth artillery fired ma
tional salute on the White lot, south of
the executive mansion.
President Mckinley received an ova-
tion as he was introduced, and it was
some time before he could begin his re-
marks. He spoke in part as follows:
"My fellow citizens, it is good token
when patriots are honored and 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 emf
nent senator and commoner, General
John \. 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
"As a popular orator his voice has
been heard in every state and territory
of the Union, always for his country and
for the flag he so much loved. He was
among the first commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and to him we
are indebted for that beautiful service
which on the 30th of May each year
brings to the graves of the soldier dead,
among whom he now rests in everlast-
ing comradeship, the offerings of an af-
fectionate people and the undying graft
tude of a nation.
1.-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 wll-'John Alexander, whose
marked abilities are such that he can pro-
vide for himself and aid his mother, if
necessary. This provision is not made
from want of affection, but because of
nnbounded confidence in his future sue
cess What n remarkable tribute from
father to sonl That expression of faith
was enough to quicken the young mans
noblest aspirations and call out the hest
that was in him. Beloved of father, wife
and children, beloved of his comrades in
war and in peace and beloved of his
country, his whole life realized his ia
ther's prophecy and its words would
adorn any monument to his fame"
The president several times was inter-
rupted by applause, and there was
great outburst of cheering when he con-
cluded.
The oration was delivered by Senator
Depew of New York.