The age-herald., 1901-04-10
LOGAN STATUE IS UNVEILED
 IN WASHINGTON Ceremony Occurred in Pres- ence of Immense Crowd M'K|NLEY PRINCIPAL SPEAKER A Grandson of the Famous General and Statesman Drew the Silken
 Cord and Flutterine Flags
 Were Released.
M K|NLEY PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

Washington, April 9.-The magnificent equestrian statue of General 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 resident Mckinley and the members of the cabinet, the surviving members of General Logan's family, and many per sons eminent in the military and civil life of the nation.
 A grandson of the famous leader, Mas ter George Tucker. drew the silken cord which released the iuttering fiages with which was draped the statue, and dis closed to view the heroic bronze.
 At 15o D. m. an imposing military pa- rade. of which Col. Francis L. Guenther of the Fourth Artillery was grand mar shal, was formed on Pennsylvania avenue in front of the White House and escorted the President and distinguished partici- pants in the ceremony to Iowa Circle. Many veteran organizations of both tho civil and Spanish wars marched by sep arate routes to the scene of the unveil- ing Music for the occasion was fur nished by the Fourth Artillery Band.
 Gen. Greville M. Dodge, president of the Society of the Army of Tennessee, pre- sided at the ceremony in Iowa Circle. Af- ter the invocation had been pronounced by the Rev. Frank M. Bristol, the Presi- dents pastor, General Dodge presented Mir Franklin Simmons, the sculptor. The master of ceremonies then released the draperies of the statue and the splendid work was disclosed,
 President,s Speech.
 Following a brief introduction by Gen eral Dodge President Mckinley delivered the following address:
 My Fellow Citizens: It is a good token when patriots are honored and patriotism exalted. Monuments which express the nations gratitude for great deeds inspire great deeds The statute unveiled today proclaims our country's appreciation or one of her, heroicF sons whose nameA Is dear to the American people, the ideal volunteer soldier of two wars. the emil nent Senator and commoner, Gen. John A. 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 tonal House of Representatives and 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 the field.
 Some names instantly suggest a senti- ment. That of Logan stands for exalted patriotism. This was the key of his suc- cess. 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 to the party of Lincoln because it stood for the individuality of the Union. How much he did to create and increase the senti- ment of loyalty and patriotism among the people of his own State and through out the nation can never be told. He stood with Douglas holding up the cause of the Union and offered his own life as cheerful sacrifice, If need be, for its preservation.
 Was Never HaIf-Hearted. Logan was never half-hearted. An intense patriot, he was also an intense partisan He was forceful in the Sen ate as he was undaunted In battle. He had convictions and followed them to | their conclusions at any cost. He was never trimmer nor a laggard. He despised duplicity, was the soul of frank ness and always at the front in every struggle. civil and military. during the years of his eventful life. He was a lead CT from boyhood, the recognized captain among his youthful associates. His integ- rity was pronounced and served him well as integrity will serve every man who has and keeps it. His success was founded on good character, unfailing sin cerity. high courage and unremitting in dustry. He came out of the war with the highest military honors of the volunteer soldier.
 Brilliant in battle and strong In mill itary councils, 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 strict disciplinarian, yet he was beloved by all his men. No duty was too hazardous to cheerfully undertake and 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. It was significant of his generous spirit that un- der the tempting opportunity of a great command he declined 1t rather than in- Justice should be done and humiliation put upon a brother officer. No wonder that General Logan was the idol of the rank and file of the army; they loved him, ne lONeu lneH His Senatorial Career.
 ''In Washington with most onerous and exacting Senatorial duties resting upon him, he was devoted to the wants and necessities of his old comrades. His sympathy his services and his limited purse were never denied them in their need. He was among the first command CTS of the Grand Army of the Republic and to him we are indebted for that beau tiful service which on the 30th of May each year brings to the graves of the soldiers dead. among whom he now rests in everlasting comradship, the offerings of an affectionate people and the undy- ing gratitude of nation.
 "As popular orator his voice has been heard in every state and territory of the Union always for his country and for the flag he loved
 "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 will-'John Alexander. whose marked