Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-09
IN MEMORY OF logan
Magnificent Statue Of the Noted
Warrior and Statesman I'm.
yelled Today.
Mckinley and Depew Deliver
Eulosies on His Career
and Character.
An Immense Assemblase Wit.
messed the Cersmonies-.De.
scription Of the Statue.

Washington. April 9.-The magnifi-
cent equestrian statue of Gen. John A..
Logan, erected in Iowa circle in loving
memory of the distinguished warrior
and statesman by his comrades In arms
ard by the people whom he served so
we'll, was unveiled this afternoon. The
ceremony occurred in the presence of
an immense assemblage, including Nc
Kinley, members of the cabinet, surviv-
ing members of Logan's family and
many persons eminent In military and
civil life. The grandson of the famous
leader, George Tucker. drew the silken
cord which released the fluttering flags
that draped the statue and disclosed to
view the heroic bronze figure. AZ 1880
p. m. an imposing military parade, of
which Col. Francis l.. Guenther, of the
Fourth artillery was grand marshal.
formed on Pennsylvania avenue in front
of the white house and thence escorted
the president and other distinguished
participants in the ceremony to the
Iowa circle. Many veteran organizations
of both the civil and Spanish wars
marched by separate routes to the
scene of the unveiling.
Music for the OCCASION was furnished
by the Fourth artillery band. Grenville
NJ. Dodge. president of the Army of the
Tennessee, presided at the ceremony.
After the invocation had sen proiioun-
ced by Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol. the pres
ident's pastor, Ger. Dodse presented
Sculptor Franklin Simnsons Master
Tucker then released the clinging
draperies of the statue and the splendid
work wac disclosed.
M'kINLEY SPEAKS.
Following a brief Introduction by
Gen. Dodge. Mckinley delivered the fol-
lowing address,:
My Fellow Citizens: 1t Is a good
token when patriots are honored and
patriotism exalted. Monuments which
express the nations gratitude Cor great
deeds inspire great deeds. The statue
unveiled today proclaims our country
appreciation of one of her heroic sons
whose name 10 dear to the American
people, the ideal volunteer soldier of two
wars. the eminent senator and COM
nnoner, Gen. John "A Logan Logan's
caerer was unique. His distinction does
not rest upon his military 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 conspicuous place In the annals
CT the country. He was great In the
forum and in the field.
Some names instantly suggest sem
timent. That of Logan stands for ex-
allied patriotism. This was the key to
his success. Party politics to him were
nothing when the union was in danger
When the alternative came ne was swff,
to dedicate his life and fortune to the
party OF Lincoln, because 1t stood for
the indivisibility of the union. How
much he did to create and increase the
rentiment loyalty and patriotism among
the people of his own state and thruou,
the nation can never be told. He stood
with Douglas holding up the cause Of
the union. and offered his own life as a
cheerful sacrifice. If need be, for It's
preservation.
Logan was never half hearted. AN
intense patriot, he also was an intense
partisan. He was forceful In the senate
as he was undaunted in battle. He had
convictions and followed them 10 their
conclusions and at any cost. Ha was
never trimmeroor laggard. He de-
spised duplicity. was the soul Of frank
ness and always at the froTt in every
struggle, civil or military, during the
years of his eventful life. he was a
leader from boyhood and recognized
captain among his youthful associates
His integrity was pronounced and
served him well. as integrity will serve
every man who has and keeps ii. His
success was founded on good character
unfailing sincerity, high courage, un-
and remittlng industry. He cams out
of the war with the highest military
honors of volunteer soldier Brilliant
In battle, strong in military council, his
was also the true American spirit, fol
when the war ended he was quick and
eager to return to the peaceful pursuits
OF civil life. While a strict discplinar.
ian, he was beloved by all his men. Nc
duty was too hazardous for them to
cheerfully undertake. no sacrifice toe
great for them to undergo when he
commanded. He was not only consid-
crate and tender of the soldiers whom
he led, but generous and courteous tc
brother officers. 1t was significant OF
his generous spirit that under tempt.
Ing opportunity for great command hi
declined it rather than an injustice
should be done and humiliation be put
upon brother officer. No wonder Lo-
gan was the idol of the rank and file
of the army. They loved him and he
loved them. In Washington. with mos,
onerous and exacting senatorial duties
resting upon him. he was devoted 20 the
wants and necessities of his old COM
rades. His sympathy. services and
limited purse were never denied them ir
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 IN the
thirtieth day of May each year brings
to the soldier dead among whom he nov
rests in everlasting comradship. the
offerings OF an affectionate people and
! the undying gratitude of nation. AS
popular orator his voice has beer
heard in every state and territory, al
ways for his country and the flag he SC
much loved. The highest eulogy eve,
paid him was by his father. The latte,
in his will divided his property between
his widow and children equally. excepi