The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-05

with reverence upon this bronze. they
shall thank God that they are Amcri-
cans. and shall resolve that whether
our flag shall float from pole to pole.
whether our drumbcat circles tho sea-
ut least American Ideals shall shape
the future and the empire OF civic
world he ours"
TRIBUTE OF FORMER FOES
rs VOICED nY GARDNER
mo tribute of their former foemen
In arms to the Confederate dead was
voiced ut the dedication ceremonies to-
day by General Washington Gardner.
OF Albion. Mich. commandments chief Of
tho Grand Army OF tho Republic.
Speaking az the representative of the
surviving Union soldiers. General
Gardner declared feelingly that the
heroic devotion and lofty sclf-sacrifice
or these honored dead Is held In CRATE
ful and aNectionatc memory.
1T seems fitting that here, on these
grounds. once the home Of Robert r..
Lee. there should rest tho remains of
some Of the gallant men who follow cd
that great soldier even unto DEATH
said General Gardner. at is fitting
here, In sight OF the nations Capitol.
and In this vast burial plot, consecrated
TO American valor, that some of our
fellow -countrymen. tho representatives,
OF once hostile armies, whose unsur-
passed bravery Ia now common heri-
tage and pride. should rest In undis-
! turbed slumber. and that tho place OF
final sepulchrc should be undcr tho su-
pcrvision and care OF the national gov
ernment.
SECTIONAL BITTERNESS
FINDS NO tESTING-PLACE
Tho presence of the chief mag!a-
trato OF tho nation. members OF the
Cabinet ana OF others high in the
councils of the government. with that
of representatives from every section
] mr.
dcdicatory exercises. serve to illustrate
anew that the sectional bitterness and
nate long preceding and which culini-
mated In the great war. no longer find
Il place In tho hearts nor expression
upon the lips of our countrymen.
This memorial structure speaks tho
language OF peace and GOODWILL.
There Is room Ia the hearts OF tho poo
pie Of all the land for cherished recol-
lectionB of the valorous deeds and at
tho same time for the most unfaltering
love and loyalty and devotion to tho
union OF all the States"
General Gardner reviewed brieny
events leading up TO the war. declaring
armed conflict was an inevitable test
OF the American form OF government.
And in that stupcndous conflict" he
added impressively. neither side Will
ever have 20 apologize for the sincerity
or the devotion of It's adheronts."
SPECIALLY DESIGNED
CROSSES ARE PRESENTED
Five Confederate veterans among
them Sir Moses Ezekiel. sculptor of the
Arlington Monument. to-day were
proud possessors OF specially designed
Crosses OF Honor. presented last night
at Jefferson Davis birthday cclebrn-
tion here. Nearly 1000 Confederate
veterans attended.
Senator Williams. OF Mississippi. and
Mrs. Daisy McLaurin Stevens, presi-
dent-general Of the United Daughters
Of tho Confedcracy. addressed the vote
rams. paying tribute to>thc memory Of
the Confederate President.
Those who received crosses for valor
were: James G. Lee. First Maryland
Artillery: J. NJ. LOCKER. Virginia Ar
tillcry; Albert L. McAlis;er. Fifth Vir-
GINA Infantry; Jacob y. Norton. Sec
ond Mississippi Infantry. and Sir Moses
Ezekiel, Virginia Military Institute en- :
diets. Mrs. 6. +. Hancock. daughter OF
Augustus Durphey. Company G. Twelfth
Virginia Infantry, received n special
descendants" cross.
The time has now come" said SEN
ntor Williams. In HIS address. when
the North has learned to appreciate
Robert L. Lee and 'Stonewnlr Jackson
rs we OF the South have learned to ad =
rnire Grant. sherman. Sheridan and
Lincoln