New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-31
PRESENTING THE STATUE.

Presenting the statue to the city Mr.. Bliss
said
Mr. Mayor: In the absence Of William z. Dodge;
chairman of our committee owing TO pToIacted III
-fee Ia tender 10 th,, CITY of Nevg-York TINS mag
,iAcen; yorl Of art the result OF the genius and
The delay in the completion and erection OF tIle
nut il is pleasant coincidence that its maj com
pleton just at this time enables us 70 hold 5 Inc
sacred 10 the memory Of the great hosts who laid
dgTR th i y S }h{ Ie6 country that 5Re re
monies are witnessed by the family and near Tea7
M, s,,rri,ors ~ The Cilfl W8r-ofceTs and sol
diers Of the great armies led by General Sherman
and other great leaders. who have to-day borne IN
review before this distinguished company the tat
tered. war-worn flags under which they marched
Mr. Nayor. now have the honor. as acting chair
man OF the Sherman Statue Committee. repre-
rnerce and other individuals contributing 10 its
erection. to present to YOU as the chlef executive
William Tecumseh Sherman. May it stand here at
The entrance OF our Incompatible park for all time
as a memorial Of the great general. in
centye TO the patriotism Of the youth ~ coming
viii in future years gaze upon it Of the loyal
strength Of their youth for the republic. 10 the end
that peace should prevail in the land and that the
petuated forever
MAYOR LOWS SPEECH.
Mr.. Bliss then introduced Mayor Low, who
said:
Mr.. Chairman: on behalf Of the city of New
York I accept with pleasure, this noble stsJu- OF
, General Sherman It is most welcome. both : : a
crates and as a work Of art Standing here, as it
ground, ii VIII serve as reminder 10 all our
people Of the sacrifices that have 10 be made, Of
Ing and keepng Of great nation, It IS not often
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Farragut and sherman: hut our own St GaudeFls
tate the city: and 1 congratulate the Chamber Of
Commerce and your committee. Mr.. Chairman
behalf Of the city. / heartily thank the Chamber
OF Commerce. and those whom 1t represents, for
General Wilson the other day. in speaking at the
tention to the fact that Grant ana Sherman and
Tarrsert had All made their home in NeW-YoTk
signifies much 10 the city that this should have
wealth is worshipped, as some thoughtessly say.
heroes like these would have no place here. for
these We're men al OF them who he-@ LIE itself
cheap in the service OF their country New York
has had few tributes paid To it more significant
Than the choice OF this city rs their home 10y three
such men these Men often live under condi-
lions that are irksome but when they make their
home from choice they make il Where they md
ths me ' mess I Te @ n YORK TFI Is home b
and opportunites which The civ offers the com
end enjoyed?
This monument completes The memorials Of this
famous GROUP. and justly holds conspicuous place
at this meeting OF The ways
found not much in what the city gave 10 Cen
eTal sherman what gave 10 the CITY FIRST
Of all. he 10 it-as by thousands did in
49, daIS OF the countrys need-the supreme de-
votion of good soldier. and he gave. besides.
talents for command and conspicuous as
10 have made him Of The few leading figures
IN the great army Of the Union. Ney-York shares
IL The common obligation Of al American cities for
these superb services, and gladly them com
1nemoraied in her streets in irnperisha5le bronze
But Ncw-York has a memory OF General Sherman
that is all her OEn. she recalls the kindly Old
warrior long a familiar figure in her streets
whose every word fun OF good sense and
syhoRe wealth OF experience and genial good nature
made him the most delightful OF companions. The
city admires and veneTates the great commander.
she bows her head in gratitude IN recognition OF
his patriotic services: and he loves the memory