Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-11
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS
Eulogizes the Patriot, Soldier and
Citizen.
PATRIOTIC OCCASION At CAPITAL.
Description of Monument to Fame OF
Dead soIdier-Represents Seven
Years Of the Life of the Sculptor
Who Designed It.

VINO designed t@
Washington. April 9.-The magnin-
cent equestrian statue of General Johh
a Logan. erected in Iowa circle in low
ing memory of the distinguished war
rior and statesman by his comrades IN
arms and the people whom he served
so we'll was unveiled this afternoon IN
the presence of an immense assem-
blage, Including President Mckinley
members of the cabinet, surviving
members of Logan's family, and many
persons eminent in military and CIVIL
life. An imposing military parade es-
corted the president and other distin-
guished participants from the White
House to the Iowa circle. Gen. Green
Vile M. Dodge, the president OF the
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
presided, After the invocation by
Rev. Frank NJ Bristol, General Dodge
presented the sculptor, Franklin SIM
mons. A grandson of General Logan
George Tucker, then drew the sllkeh
cord, which released the flags tnat
draped the statute, disclosing to view
the heroic bronze figure.
Mckinley's Address.
President Mckinley was then intro
duced, and said:
my Fellow Citizens: 1t is good
token when patriots are honored ana
patriotism exalted: Monuments which
express a nations gratitude for great
deeds inspire great deeds. The stat
lie unveiled today proclaims our coun-
try's appreciation of one of her heroic
sons whose name is dear to the Amer
lean people, as an ideal volunteer sol
der of two wars, an eminent senator
and commoner, General John A. Lo-
gan.
Logan's Career. e
Logan's career was unique. His
distinction does not rest upon his mill
tary achievements alone. His services
in the legislature of his own state, in
the national house of representatives
and in the senate of the United States
would have given him an equally con-
spicuous place in the annals OF the
country. He was great in forum and
field.
'sSome names instantly suggest SEN
timent. That of Logan stands for ex-
allied patriotism. This was the key to
his success Party politics were to him
nothing when the union was in danger.
When an alternative came he was
swift to dedicate his life and fortune
to the party of Lincoln, because it
stood for the indivisibility of the I'M
ion. How much he did to create and
increase the sentiment of loyalty and
patriotism among the people of his
own state, and thruout the nation can
never be told. He stood with Douglas
holding up the cause of the union and
offered his own life as cheerful sac
rifice, if need be, for it's preservation
An Intense Patriot.
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 laggard
He despised duplicity, was the soul OF
frankness and was always at the front
in every struggle, civil or military
during the years of his eventful life
He was leader from boyhood, the
recognized captain among his youthful
associates. His integrity was pro
nounced and served him well, as in.
tegrity will serve every man who has
1t and keeps it.
= His Success.
His success was founded on good
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courage and unremitting industry. He
came out of the war with the highest
military honors volunteer soldier
Brilliant in battle, strong in military
council, his was also the true Americ
an spirit, for when the war ended he
was quick and eager to return to the
peaceful pursuits of civil life.
Beloved by Az His Men.
while strict disciplinarian, hi
was beloved by all his men. No dut.
was too hazardous for them to cheer
fully undertake, no sacrifice too grea
for them to undergo when he com
manded. He was not only considerat'
and tender of the soldiers whom HI
led but generous and courteous to hi
brother officers. This is significant o
Ills generous SDlIlt that uhuSi Iii'
tempting opportunity of a great com
mand he declined it rather than in
justice should be done and humiliation
put upon brother officer. No won
der Logan was the idol of the RAM
and file of the army. They loved him
he loved them.
Always Sympathetic.
I'm Washington, with the most on
.erouB and exacting senatorial dutie
resting upon him, he was devoted t
the wants and necessities of his oil
comrades. His sympathy, service
and limited purse were never denie
them in their need.
Originated Service.
"He was among the first command
ers of the Grand Army OF the Repus