New-York tribune., 1901-04-10

American people, the ideal volunteer soldier OF two
John A. Logan. Logan's career was unique. His
distinction does not rest upon his military achieve
State in the National House OF Representa-
tves and In the Senate Of the United States would
annals OF the country. He was great in the forum
Some names instantly suggest sentiment. That
Of Logan stands for exalted patriotism. This was
nothing when the Union was in danger When the
atgrRarVe @ came ne was SWIFT to dedicate his Ife
stood for the indvisbility OF the Union How much
atty and patriotism among the people Of his own
State and throughout the nation can never be told.
the Union. and offered his own life as a cheerful
Logan was never half hearted An intense pa
triot he was also an intense partisan; He was
battle, He had convictions and followed them 70
their conclusions at any cost. He was never trim
soul OF frankness and always at the front in every
eventful life. He was leader from boyhood the
recognized captain among his youthful associates
as integrity will serve every man who has and
keeps it. His success was founded on good char
nitting industry. He came out of the war with the
Brilliant in battle and strong in military council his
was also the true American spirit for when the
to the peaceful pursuits of civil life While strict
dlsciplinarian ne was yet beloved by all his men;
undertake. and no sacrifice was too great for them
considerae and tender of the soldiers whom he led.
but generous and chivarous to his brother officers.
It was significant OF his generous spirit that under
the tempting opportunity of a great command he
declined It rather than injustice should be done
and humiliation put upon brother officer NO
wonder that General Logan was the idol Of the
rank and file OF the army. They loved him; he
loved them
In Washington with most onerous and exacting
Senatorial duties resting him, he was devoted
70 the wants and necessities of his old conrades; @
His sympathy. his services and his limited purse
denied them in their need He was
among the first commanders of the Grand Army OF
the Renublic. and to him are indebted for that
beautiful service which on Nay 3, a eacn roT year
whom he now rests in everlasting cornradeship,
the offerings Of affectonate people and the un-
dying gratitude Of a nation.
As a popular orator. his voice has been heard in
State and Territory of the Union always for
eulogy ever paid him was by his father. The lat
in his will divided his property between his
widow and children equally. except-and quote
from the wil-"John Alexander, whose marked
abilities are such that he can provide for himself
and aid his mother. II necessary. This provision
Iibo11ndeI confidence in his future success What
a remarkable tribute from father to son!
That expression OF faith was enough to quicken
the best that was in him And how worthilv he
indicated the confidence! To have inherited. to
have deserved and 70 have fulfilled that commenda-
ton from his fathers love and faith were better
than any Inheritance Of lands and tenements,
stocks. bonds and money. Beloved Of father, wife
and children. beloved Of his comrades in war and
in reace and beloved Of his country his whole
life realized his fathers prophecy: and its words
would adorn any monument 70 his fame.
The President was several times interrupted ov
applause. and there great cheering when he
concluded.
SENATOR DEPEW'S EULOGY OF LOGAN.
The oration was delivered by Senator Depew, of
New-York. who spoke of Logan typical Ameri-
can and the finest example of the volunteer soldier
At the close Of Senator Depews address Senator