The Washington herald., 1907-01-20
ALL DO HONOR TOROBT.E.LEE
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

Terrible though the destruction Of the
civil war was, awful though It was that
such a conflict should occur between
brothers, 1t is yet matter for gratitude
on the part Of all Americans that this,
alone among contests Of Ike magnitude.
should have left 10 both sides as priceless
heritage the memory Of the mighty men
and the glorious deeds that the iron days
brought forth
THE courage and steadfast endurance.
the lofty fealty TO the right as it WAS
given to each man to see the right.
whether he wore the gray or whether NJ
wore the blue. now makes the memories
OF the valiant feats. alike of those who
served under Grant and Of those who
served under Lee. precious to all good
Americans. Gen. Lee has left US thu
memory not merely Of his extraordinary
skill as a general. his dauntless courage
and high leadership in campaign and
battle. but also OF that serene greatness
Of soul characteristic of those who most
readily recognize the obligations of civic
duty. Once the war was over he instantly
undertook the task of healing and bind
ing up the wounds Of his cOuntrymen, in
the true spirit Of those who feel malice
toward none and charity toward all; N
that spirit which from the thrOes Of the
civil war brought forth the real and in
dissoluble Union Of to-day.
1T was eninently fitting that this great
man, this war-worn veteran OF mighty
struggle, who, al its close. simply and
quietly undertook his duty as q plain,
everyday citizen, bent only upon helping
his people ia the paths Of peace and iran
quiIlity, should turn mis- attention toward
educational work; toward bringing up in
fit fashion the younger generation, the
sons of those who had proved their faith
by their endeavor in the heroic days
In Foremost Rank.
There is no need to dwell on Gen. Lee 5
record as a soldier. The son Of Light
Horse Harry Lee, Of the Revolution, he
came naturally by his aptitude for arms
and command His campaigns put him
in the foremost rank Of the great cap
tains Of all time But his signal valcr and
address in war are no more remarkable
| than the spirit in which he turned 70 the
work Of peace once the war was over
/ The circumstances were such that most
men, even Of high character, felt bitter
and vindictive or depressed and spiritless
/ but Gen. Lees heroic temper was not
warped nor his great soul cast down
/ "he stood that hardest of all strains
/ the strain of bearing himself well through
, the gray evening Of failure; and, there
( fore. out OF what seemed failure ne
helped 10 build the wonderful and mighty
triumph OF our national life, in which all
/ his couLtrymen. North and South, share
Z IL Of E-..e-
ties he announced, with a clear-sightet-
/ ness which at that time few, indeed, Of
/ any section possessed, that the interests
Of the Southern States were the same as
/ those Of the United States; that the pros
lperity Of the South would rise or fail witt
the welfare OF the whole country: anc
THAT the duty Of the citizens appeared toe
plain to admit Of doubt He urged thai
all should unite in honest effort 70 Oblit
crate the effects of war and restore th'
blessings Of peace; that they should re-
main in the country, strive fer harmony
and good feeling, and devote their abili
ties 10 the interests Of their people a7t
the healing Of dissensions. To every on
who applied 20 him this was the advice
he gave.
/ Although absolutely without means
ne refused ali offers Of pecuniary aid. ant
al positions OF emolument, although
many such. at a high salary, were offere'
him. he declined 10 20 abroad. saying
that he sought only a place 10 ear
honest bread while engaged in some use
ful work.
Gives His Services.
This statement brought him the offe
} Of the presidency Of Washington College
a little institution in Lexington, Va
which had grown out Of a modest founda
ton. known as Liberty Hall Academy
Washington had endowed this academ
with 100 shares Of stock that had bee
given to him by the State Of Virginia
which he had accepted only on condition
that he might with them endow som
educational institution. To the institution
which Washington helped TO found &
such a spirit, Lee. in the same fine spirit
. gave his services. He accepted the pos
ton Of president at a salary of $3.50
| year. in order. as he stated, that he Nigh
do some good TO the youth Of the Souti
He applied himself to his new work wit
the same singleness Of mind which j
had shown In leading the Army G
Northern Virginia. All the time, by wor
and by deed, he was striving for IN
restoration Of real peace. of real harmon!
never uttering a word Of bitterness nc
allowing a word Of bitterness uttered
his presence to go unchecked From III
: close Of the war 70 the time Of his deaf
, all his great powers were devoted 10 Nv
) objects: to the reconciliation Of al hi
countrymen with one another and 10 3
ting the youth Of the South for the d.
ties Of a lofty and brOad-minded citizel
ship.
! such is the career that you gather
b honor; and I hope that YOU viii take az
? vantage of the Tooth anniversary of Gel
Lees birth by appealing to all our peOpi
e in every section Of this country, 10 con
memorate his life and deeds by the estal
lishment at some great repTesentatiy
t educational institution OF the South of
permanent memorial that will serve n
youth of the coming years as ,Ie. in Il
? closing years OF his life, served those WI
so sorely needed what he so freely gave.
5 Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. "
Berry Cheered Wildly.
t Senator Berry. who was the ne,
Z speaker, held his listeners speIlboun
e Gradually he worked his way until, aft.
r comparing the perfect confidence the me
Of the Confederate army placed in the
leaders with the distrust shown by armi
of other countries, he said that IN