New-York tribune., 1901-04-10
LOGAN STATUE UNVEILED.
ADDRESSES DELIVERED BY PRESIDENT
MKINLEY AND SENATOR DEPEW.

washington April s.-The equestrian statue of
vator-General John A Logan, which rests on
t-onze pedestal in Iowa Circle, was unveiled to-
5av In the presence Of the President, the Cabinet,
me widow and relatives OF the gallant soldier,
many Of his comrades il arms and multitude Of
nsople. The sculptor, Franklin Simmons, also
was present. George Tucker, a grandson Of
General Logan, pulled the unveiling cord at 2:45
o'clock. The folds of the large American flag fell
away and the figure Of Logan, seated his
charger. stood revealed, amid a roar Of cheering
that echoed far down the intersectng streets and
avenues. The President and members Of the Cab
iret were escorted to the statue by military
narade under command of Colonel Francis L.
Guenther. of the 4th Artillery. The procession in
GUIDED detachments from the artillery and infantry
arms Of the regular army, a battalion Of marines
and a company of seamen from the navy yard.
provisional regiment Of the District OF Columbia
militia members Of the Societies Of the Armies of
the Tennessee and the Cumberland, and the local
veteran associations. Mrs. John A. Logan and the
other relatives sat platform at the base Of the
monument Mrs. Logan has been I'll with grip re-
Gently but able TO be present She
escorted by Colonel Maxwell Woodruff. who
General Logans adjutant-general in the Civil
War With her also Thomas VI. Logan, Of
Murphysboro. Ill, brother Of General Logan;
Miss u. E Logan. niece; s. X Cunningham.
Mrs Logan's brother; Logan Tucker, Of Chicago.
a grandson and Mrs. Tucker; Mr.. and Mrs Rich
ard s. Tuthill, Of Chicago; Mrs. George NJ. Pull
man oe Chicago; General +. A. Starring, of New
York: General and Mrs. Blackrnar, of Boston, and
the personal servant Of Major John A. Logan, jr.,
who was with the latter when he was killed in the
Philippines. The President, the Cabinet members
and other guests occupied a flag draped stand op-
poste this platform, while in another stand extend
ing around the monument many of General
Iogan's old comrades. representatives of John 4.
Logan Post. C. A r, Of st. Louis; the Logan Re
publican Club OF Brooklyn, and the Logan Club
OF Philadelphia.
General Grenviue ". Dodge, president Of the So
ciety Of the Army of the Tennessee. who is the
only living general represented in the group the
bronze pedestal showing General Logan in council
OF war with his commanding officers, presided
the ceremonies He paid high personal tribute
the dead chieftain, and. after prayer by the Rev.
NJ Frank Bristol. introduced the sculptor, Mr..
simmons The statue was then unveiled, amid
great applause, the 4th Artillery Band playing
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" At the
men; OF the unveiling section Of the 4th Artillery
fred q national salute the White Lot, south OF
the Executive Mansion
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT MKINLEY.
President Mckinley warmly received when
he was introduced, and ii was some time before he
could begin his remarks. He spoke as follows:
Ny Fellow Citizens: II IS q good token when
patriots are honored and patriotism exalted. MOnu-
raents which express the nations gratitude for
great deeds inspire great deeds. The statue
veiled to-day proclaims our countrys appreciation
OF Of her heroic sons whose name is dear TO the