The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-10

so great that it takes most of my time.
but how can / refuse them? And he never
did.
"on behalf of the Army OF the Tennes.
see and those who have been instrumental
in erecting in the Capital of the Nation
this tribute to General Logan, ] wish to
thank the sculptor, Franklin Simmons.
for the satisfactory. artistic. and life-like
statue he has given us.
Following General lodges address, the
Rev. Frank Bristol delivered the invo
cation. AT its conclusion. General Dodge
spoke a few words in praise of Sculptor
Simmons. introducing him to the auditors.
Mr.. simmons stepped to the front of the
platform and at the same time Master
George Edwin Tucker seized the silken
cord binding together the hags that con-
cealed the statue from view. The knot
lOosened sitter a few smart tugs and the
flags dropped. exposing the heroic bronze
figure. The Fourth Artillery band struck
up inspiring music as the cord was drawn.
Following the music President Nc
Kinley rose and addressed the listening
crowd as follows:
My fellow citizens: 1t is n 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
p-oclaims our countrys appreciation of
one of her heroic sons whose name is dear
TO the American people. the ideal volun-
teer soldier of two wars, the eminent
Senator and Commoner, General John. A.
Logan.
''Logans career was unique. His dis
tinctiou 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
Some names instantly suggest senti-
ment- That of Logan stands for exalted
patriotism. This was the key of his sue
cess. Party politics to him was nothing
when the L Mon was in danger. When
the alternative came he was swift TO ded-
icate his life and fortune to the party of
Lincoln because il stood for the indiVisi-
bility 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 ma
ton can never be told. lie stood with
Douglas holding up the cause OF the Tn
ion, and offered his own life as cheerful
sacrifice, il need be, for its preservation.
Logan was never half-hearted. An in
tense patriot, he was also an intense par
tisdn. He was forceful in the Senate AS
he was undaunted in battle He had con-
victions and followed them TO their con-
illusions at any cost lie was never
trimmer nor laggard. He despised du-
plicIty, was the soul of frankness, and
always at the front in every struggle.
civil or military, during the years of
his eventful life. lie was leader from
hoyhood, the recognized captain among
his youthful associates. His integrity
was pronounced and served him well. as
integrity will serve every man who has
and keeps it. His success was founded
on good character, unfa1ling sincerity,
high courage, and unremitting industry.
lie came out OF the war with the high
est military honors of the volunteer sol
der. 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
ct he ".
beloved by all his men. No duty was
too haza rdous for them to cheerfully Un-
dertake and no sacrifice was too great
for them to undergo when he command
ed He was not only considerable and
tender of the soldiers whom ne led, but
generous and chivairous to his brother
officers ii was significant of his Eener-
Gus spirit that under the tempting cppor-
tunity of great command he declined
it rather than injustice should he done
and humiliation put upon brother Off
GER 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 upon
him. he was devoted to the wants and
necessities of his old comrades. His SYM
patty, his services, and his limited purse
were never denied them in their need.
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 goth OF May each
year brings to the graves of the soldier
dead, among whom he now rests IN ever
lasting comradeship, the offerings of an
affectionate people and the undying graf
itude Of a nation.
las popular orator his voice has been
heard in every State and Territory of the
Union. always for his country and for the
flag he much 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 abilities are such that he can pro-
vide for himself and aid his mother, II
necessary. This provision is not made
from want Of affection. but because OF un-
bounded confidence in his future success.
What a remarkable tribute from father
to SOM That expression of faith was
enough to quicken the young mans mob
lest aspirations and call out the best that
was in him. And how worthily he vim
dicated the conlidencei To have inherit
ed. TO have deserved. and TO have fulfilled
that commentator from his fathers love
and faith was 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 peace, and beloved OF his country,
his whole life realized his fathers proph-
ecy and its words would adorn any monu-
ment TO his fame
Music followed the Presidents speech.
and at its close Senator Depew, the
orator of the day. was introduced. He
said, in part:
THE history Of our country is con-
densed in the revolutionary and civil
wars The first was the creation
of nation which embodied the evo-
luton and aspirations of the En-
glish colonists from 1920 TO 17f6 in the
experiment of seif-government. The
second was the triumphant solution on
the side Of liberty and humanity. by the
most gigantic and bloody of modern con-
ficts, Of the problems which the founders