Evening star., 1914-11-11
First Equestrian Statue in
Arlington Cemetery Is Fit
tingIy Unveiled.
CORP. TANNER DELIVERS
GRAFTON OF THE DAY
President Wilson Accompanies Gov.
Fielder Of New jersey, Who
Makes Presentation Address.

New Jersey today paid its final tribute
to one of her sons, when, through her
governor. she presented to the United
States the equestrian statue OF Gen.
Philip Kearny, major general OF VOL
unteers. who died on the field OF Chan-
tilly, September /, 1852. The statue Is
the first and only equestrian one ever
erected in the Arlington national cem-
etery. where the unvefiing and presen-
tation ceremonies took place today In
the presence of President Wilson. Gov
Fielder of New Jersey and many vet
guished officer fell.
The ceremonies began promptly at z
o'clock with music by the 6th United
States Cavalry Band from Fort Myer.
followed by an invocation by Rev. John
Van Schaick.- Col. c. S. Hopkins OF
New Jersey. president of the commits
sion which had charge of the erection
Of the statue. opened the speaking
ceremonies, and was followed by GOV.
Fielder. who officially presented the
statue to the United States. Then AS
sistant Secretary Breckinridge OF tne
war Department accepted It on behalf
Of the United States. His speech Of sc-
ceptance was followed by one by Corp.
James Tanner, register OF wills OF the
District. who served In Gen. kearny's
division.
- Corp. Tanners Remarks.
Corp. Tanner sketched the life and
accomplishments Of Cen Kearny at
some length. Born 100 years ago.
said Corp. Tanner. Gen. Kearny was
orphaned at an early age. and kins-
man who took him in charge guided
him into a law profession, although
the general desired a military career.
However, upon the death OF his kins,
obtained commission as lieutenant
in the 1st United States Dragons. He
took his commission and Uniform very
seriously.
"In February. 1884," continued Corp.
young officers who were sent for year
to study tactics at the French cavalry
school at Saumur. After six months
at Saumur he sought and obtained
leave to make a campaign with the
French troops battling in Algeria. He
acquitted himself splendidly and COM
manded the respect and admiration Of
his associates.
Returning home in due time. there
followed service in the far west fight
ing Indians. arduous and nerve-testing.
but faithfully performed.
Gen. Scott called him to q place on
his staff as one Of his aids, and as
such he went with out forces to Mexi-
CO. At Churubusco, while leading q
charge, his impetuosity carried him
midst of the enemy. He sabered and
shot his way out. but just before he
reached a point. of safety grapeshot
found him and he lost his left arm.
Bravest Man He Ever Knew.
Gen. Scott knew men. soldiers and
war and he put himself on record, de-
claring, that Philip Kearny was the
bravest man he ever knew and a per-
feet soldier.
''Tirtng of army life in time Of peace
he. in 1851, resigned his commission
and spent the next ten years abroad
visiting the various capitals of Eu.
rope. Domiciled in Paris when the
took place, he again sought and readily
obtained service under the French flag.
receiving commission as aid on the
staff of Gen. Morris. At Solferino and
Magenta he so comported himself that
the emperor himself pinned upon his
breast the world sought-for badge of
valor. the cross Of the Legion Of Honor.
while living in Paris, his life there
was interrupted by the rumble of dis
cord In his own country. He grasped
the situation and foresaw the newt
able struggle which was to lead to four
years of bloody contest on our own
soil. With prescient eye he looked down
the corridors of time: saw on the one
hand this great land of ours divided
into two governments and then saw
what would have been Inevitable had
the first division. succeeded, namely,
further division until, with lapse OF
time. our great domain would, through
subdivision. CONG to have lost all DOW
er and prestige among the nations of
the earth.