The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-10
IN HEROIC BRONZE
"BLACK JACK" LOGAN'S STATUE
UNVEILED.
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS.
FITTING HONORs PAID To A PoPU.
LAR HERO.

ceased Chteftain-MrS. Logan Pres
ent, and Her Grandson Pulled the
Chord, Unveiling the Statue-Sculp-
tor Franklin Simmons Also Pres
ent and His Beautiful Work of Art
Generally Admired.
Washington, April 9.-The heroic bronze
equestrian statue of Maj Gen. John A.
Logan, which rests on an imposing bronze
pedestal in Iowa Circle was unveiled to-
day in the presence of the President the
cabinet, the widow and relatives of the
gallant soldier, many of his comrades in
arms and vast multitude Of people. The
sculptor, Franklin Simmons, who was
knighted by King Humbert of Italy, as
a tribute to the artistic character of the
work, also was present.
Master George Tucker, a grandson of
the warrior, pulled the unveiling cord at
2:45 o'clock The folds of the large Amer
lean flag fell away and the dashing tig-
ure of BLACK Jack" Logan, seated on
his charger, stood revealed amid a roar
of cheering that echoed far down the in
tersecting streets and avenues. The Pres
ident and members of the cabinet had
been escorted to the statue by a military
parade under command of Col Francis
l.. Guenther of the Fourth United States
Artillery. The procession included de-
tachments from the artillery and infan-
try arms of the regular army, battal-
ion of marines and company of seamen
from the navy yard, a provisional regi-
ment of the District of Colum-
bia militia members of the socie-
ties of the Army of the Tennessee
and Army of the Cumberland and men,
bers of the local veterans associations.
Mrs. John A. Logan and the other rela-
tives sat upon a platform at the basY
of the monument. The President and his
cabinet and other distinguished guests
occupied flag-draped stand opposite this
platform.
Gen. Grenville NJ. Dodge, president of
tie Army of the Tennessee presided over
the ceremonies. He paid high personal
tribute to the dead chieftain and after
the invocation had been offered by Frank
Bristol, introduced the sculptor, Mr.. Sim
mons, to the assemhlage. The statue was
tken unveiled amid great applause and
the Fourth Artillery Band rendered Co
I lumbia.'
| At the moment of the unveillng a sec
tion of Fourth Artillery fred a national
salute on the White lot, south of the
executive mansion
President Mckinley received an ovation
as he was introduced and it was some
time before he could begin his remarks
He spoke as follows:
The Presidents High EuIogy.
My Fellow-citizens: 1t is a good token
when patriots are honored and patriotism
exalted. Monuments which express the
nations gratitude for great deeds inspire
great deeds. The statue unveiled to-day
proclaims our country's appreciation of
one of her heroic sons, whose name is
dear to the American people, the ideal
volunteer soldier of two wars, the emf
nent senator and commoner, Gen. John
A. Logan.
Logans 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
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 Union was in danger. When
the alternative came he was swift 10
dedicate his life and fortune to the party
of Lincoln, because it stood for the in
divisibility of the Union. How much he
did to create and increase the sentiment
of loyalty and patriotism among the peo-
pie of his own state and throughout 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 it's pres
ervation.
Patriot and "A Partisan.
Logan was never half-hearted. An in
tense patriot he was also an intense par
tisan He was forceful in the Senate,
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 frankness and
always at the front in every struggle,
civil or military. during the years of his
eventful life. He was leader from boy
hood, the recognized captain among his
youthful associates. His integrity was
pronounced and served him well, as in
tegrity will serve every man who has
and keeps It. His success was founded
on good character, unfailng sincerity,
high courage and unremitting industry.
He came out of the war with the highest
military nOnOrS OF Lne volunteer soldier.
Brilliant in battle and strong i'm 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. While a strict
disciplinarian, he was yet beloved by all
his men No duty was too hazardous for
them to cheerfully undertake, and no
sacrifice was too great for them TO under
70 when he commanded. He was not only
considerate and tender Of the soldiers
whom he led, but generous and chivalrous
TO his brother officers. II was significant
of his generous spirit that under the
tempting opportunity OF great
command, he declined Il rather
than injustice should be done and hu-
initiation put upon brother officer No
wonder that Gen. 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 20 the wants and ne
cessitios Of his old comrades. His sym
pathy. his services ana HE limited purse
were never denied them IN their need. He
was among the first commanders Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, ana 10 him
We are Indebted for that beautiful service
which. on Nay 80 of each year, brings 20
the graves Of the soldier dead. among
whom he now rests ~ everlasting com
rsdeshiD. the offerings Of on afectionats
people ana the pnqying gratitude ~ . ma
ton.
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