New-York tribune., 1907-10-20

Its best and that It's YlgOr ana uhLfSCSuSA'tOo
strength are due in small degree 10 the fusion
Of fits diverse elements. .
There is recalled to us to-day the notable IN
nuence that our citizens Of German birth anu
extraction have had upon our growth and de-
Geopment Ia Colonial times there was a great
movement OF German immigration, largely from
the lower Palatinate. which resulted in settle
ments in North Carolina, in Maryland, IN VIZ
ginia in Pennsylvania and In New York IN our our
own state the rames of Herldmer and Palatlhe
recall this early movement. These settlers were
characterized by industry piety and lhrllI.
Jealous they in defence OF the common
wealths to which they had joined their LorIune7. @
Notable was the service Of Germans in the war
of the Revolution. The names of Steuben' Her
kimer, De Kalb and Won NelssehielS pIIns
freshly to minds our lasting obligation TO the
sons Of the fatherland who fought Vaiianty IN
defence of liberty. Steubens regulations long
remained the manual of the United States Army
and its militia, De Kalb. falling at Camden,
voiced the patriotic sentiment which dominated
the service of these German patriots. Dying, ne
said to a British officer: Il thank you for your
generous sympathy. but ole the death of sol
dier fighting for the rights of man
CARL scHURZ NOT FORGOTTEN.
After the revolution Of 1S4S there was a not
able influx from Germany of men of diStin-
guishe@ talent and noble character, whose lives
have made permanent impression upon the
nation. ! could not without risk of uninten-
tional omission. which might be construed as
showing lack OF appreciation. attempt 10 mention
ali whose advent at this time enriched the coun-
try. But may refer to one. the soldier and the
statesman, the journalist and the author, ever
true TO the cause which he espoused IN his youth,
a leader whose civic courage never failed him,
and who through long life was conspicuous
even more for his purity Of purpose than for his
distinguished achievements, whose name will
ever be honored among uS-Carl Schurz. Ger
man immigration during the middle of the last
century spread largely through the Middle West.
Those who had struggled for liberty at home
gave themselves freely 30 the service of the ma
lion Missouri, chic, Illinois, Indiana, Wiscon-
sin and Kansas have special reason to be proud
of the patriotism of their German citizens.
SchurZ, Sigel, Bohlen Hartranft, KOltes. Wag
her ana kDTner may be mentioned among
those whose efforts. added honor to the German
name.
But we honor o-day not merely German vslor
but the spirit which made that valOr possible,
and those qualities which in peace as well as In
war have aided in the development Of our ma
fiOnai greatness In education. in journalism.
IN the professions OF medicine and law. in trade
and commerce. in every department Of activity
and every sphere Of philanthropy our citizens of
German birth descent furnish constant eX
amples of notable effort and Of the highest
achievement We cannot write any chaDter of
the history Of American endeavor without doing
them honor But on this occasion when we are
gathered to set apart memorial Of a soldiers
service l would emphasize our appreciation of
the patriotism Of our citizens Of German origin
and their unreserved devotion 10 our national
ideals.
This is our common country Whatever the
abode OF our ancestors this is our home and will
be the home Of our children. and IN our love for
ouT institutions and in our desire TO maintain
the standards OF civic conduct which are essen
tial 10 their perpetuity, recognize differ
ence in race or creed-we stand united, a con-
tH44teA people rejoicing IN Ine privileges and de-
termned 10 meet the responsibilities of AmerI-
can citizenship.
FRICTION AMONG THE FAMILY
Seated in the stand directly under the flag
drsped statue We're Mrs. Sigel widow of the
general; Franz sigel. son, and Mrs. sgel, Mrs
Leila scheh, daughter, ard her daughter, Mrs
Rudolph Bach. cousin, and several grandchil-
dren. There had been some talk of unpleasant
ness because Mrs. Paul Sigel and Mrs Rudolph
Sigel, daughters-in-law of the general, had been
piqued when their children had not been al
lowed to have a part Of the ceremony Mrs.
Rudolph Sigel did not appear at all. and Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Sigel. who came late. We're al
lowed 70 enter the official stand although they
said tickets for it had not been sent TO them.
Mrs. Sgel at first refused 10 sit with the other
members Of the family. but was finally per
suaGed 70 do so.
Il was nearly 1870 O'Clock, the time set for
the exercises. when the Old Guard was seen
coming up the drive from Seth street, where
il had joined Governor Hughes as a guard Of
honor. The Governor rode in a red automobile
Wita General stewart L. Woodford. president
OF the monument committee. and Adjutant
General Henry. Those who the machine
displayed no New York State license number
smiled al tie vioiation Of the law. of which. Of
course the Governor had no knowledge. AL
though there was a platoon of twenty-four
mounted police as a guard, no attempt
was made 10 stop the machine.
OLD GUARD SHOWS NO FATIGUE
After the Governor had alighted the Old
Guard was drawn up facing the stand from
the opposite side Of the drive, and remained
there for more than two hours by way of re-
futing the aspersions recently cast on the SOL
dlerIy qualities of the organization Prominent
among them was Colonel William d'A Mann,
with his profusion OF whiskers.
With the Governor and his staff in the stand
were General Grant L. S. A, and his staff. and
Rear Admiral Goodrich. commandant of the
navy ward and his staff. Seated the
Sigels were Carl l. Schurz and Marianne
Schurz son and daughter OF Carl Schurz. who
conceived the idea of the memorial to General
Sige After the statue had been unveiled
memorial wreath was placed upon it, tied with
broad white ribbon, on which the nscrip-
tion. From the Children Of Carl Schurz."
General Woodford, who presided, said the
statue stood for more than the memory of one
soldier II stood for the bravery and loyalty
81 all the soldiers who had fought so manfully
Tor the preservation of the Union. He said the
stand for the Union taken by Sigel and Schurz
in the West determined the attitude OF the
west and that the attitude OF the West had
determined the successful outcome of the con-
fict.
UNVEILED BY SON OF THE GENERAL
At this point a rope was handed to Franz
Sigel the son, who with slight pull drew
away the American flag and brought TO view
the splendid reproduction Of General Sigel by
Kari Bitter. the sculptor. Every one was i'm
pressed with the simplicity, the dignity and
strength of the treatment. Seated astride a
rowerfu horse the general gazes out over the