The Washington herald., 1907-10-20
UNYEIL SIGEL SHAFT
Statue of German General
Presented to New York.
GREAT MILITARY DISPLAY
Army, Navy, Veterans, and Citizens
Pay Tribute TO Famous Civil War
Leader - Son Unveils Monument.
Addresses by Gov. Hughes and
Hermann RIddeF.

New York. Oct 19.-The dedication and
unveiling of the statue Of Gen. Franz
.Sigel, at Riverside Drive and i06th street.
this afternoon was made the occasion for
an imposing military and civic parade, In
which more than 10000 men participated.
Gen. Steward L. WOodford, chairman
Of the committee, presided, and Patrick
F. MCGOWAN, president of the board Of
aldermen, received the statue on behalf
Of the city.
An Grafton by Gov. Hughes, an ad-
dress in German by Hermann Ridder, of
the New York Staats Zeitung. and sing
ing by the United German Singing So
cieties Of 1,0OO voices were part Of the
ceremonies.
The unveiling of the statue, which is
the work Of Carl Bitter, was done by
Franz Sigel. son Of the famous general.
The parade started from Seventy-second
street and West End avenue and marched
up Riverside Drive past the reviewing
stand disbandlng at 10th street
The organizations In the parade in
cluded detachments Of the United States
army and navy. National Guard. and
naval militia. Grand Army posts, Span
ism War Veterans, and various civic
bodies
Governor Delivers Adress.
The address Of Gov. Hughes, in part,
was as follows:
1T is cur privilege TO assemble here in
honor of brave soldier who rendered
distinguished service 10 his adopted coun-
try. In the dedication Of this monument
we pay fitting tribute to his memory.
But it is more than a memorial TO cdr
age or TO military skill, it is more than
a tribute to individual worth. II speaks
not simply of the service Of the accom-
plished officer whose name il bears. but
is eloquent of the patriotic ardor which
has characterized the sons Of the Father
land he so worthily represented. and Of
their important contribution 90 our ma
tionaI life
Gen. Franz Sigel was born in Baden
in 1894, ne received his military education
az Carlsruhe and served with distinction
in the revolution in 1919 Leaving the
land which he loved. and for whose lib
critics he had fought he came an exile.
TO this country. and. after a few years.
settled in Missouri. And at the outbreak
Of the civil war with no less zeal for
his adopted land than he had shown on
his native soil. he offered his services 20
the national cause and IN large degree.
through his yigor and efficiency, Missouri
was saved 20 the Union
It is not my purpose 10 tell the story
or his career, which may more nttingIy
NU p HIrar4 d f.as Nrf
dress you. His military service was ex-
tensive and distinguished. He took part
In many important engagements and his
courage. his military ability. and the
value Of his services TO the Union cause
not only won distinction in the army. but
have made his fame secure. Gladly we
recognize his service, and by this lust
tribute, we memorable the kindliness. the
courage, and the patriotism Of a gallant
commander.
There is recalled TO us to-day the
notable influence that our citizens Of Ger
man birth and extraction have had upon
cur growth and development After the
revolution OF 1919, there was a notable in
fuN from Germany Of men of distin-
guished talent and noble character, whose
lives have made permanent impression
upon the nation. l could not. without
risk OF UnintentiOnal omission which
might be construed as showing lack Of
appreciation, attempt to mention all
whose advent at this time enriched the
country. But we honor TODAY. not
merely German vaiOr but the spirit
which made that valor possible. and
those qualities which. in peace. as we'll
MS in War, have aided IN the development
OF our national greatness. In education.
In journalism. in the professions Of medi-
cine and law, in trade and commerce. in
every department of activity and every
sphere OF philanthropy. our citizens Of
German birth or descent furnish con-
stant examples Of notable effort and of
the highest achievement"
Mr. Ridder Speaks.
Mr. Ridder. speaking in German. said,
In sight OF this imposing monument
solemnly unveiled before your eyes. it is
altogether fitting that Of the speakers
on this occasion a voice should be found
for some words OF tribute in the Ger
man tongue Let IL be remembered that
the man in whose honor We have reared
this splendid statue was OF Gepman kitb
and kin, German in thought. and Ger
man IN sentiment
While he, Ike the rest Of US, had been
absorbed by the all-pervading genius of
Amerieanism. he. nevertheless owed the
honoTs and dignities which the country
OF his adoption had bestowed upon him
TO certain peculiarly German traits in
his character. Possessed OF a thorough
German education, particularly trained
in the science Of war and strategy. his
services We're of especial value to the
country at a time when such advantages
were sOrely needed and but rarely found
with the burning enthusiasm Of a
German fighter for liberty. Franz Sigel
devoted all his talents In fact his whole