Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1890 — IN HONOR OF HENDRICKS [ARTICLE]

IN HONOR OF HENDRICKS

As Stanley is out of a job just now he might set out to find Tascot. Canada is no longer a refuge for embezzlers. , Under the new extradition treaty they can be brought back ‘•on sight” James Sew all, 101, and Mrs. Amy Terrance, eigty-tbree, were married a week ago at Lauree Forks, W. Va. Their children didn’t object, as the old folks bad outlived them all. Db. Pattox, of Princeton, says the Presbyterian creed never taught such a doctrine as infant damnation, and Mr. Van Dyke wants all semblance of it removed from the “confession of faith.”

The Government of Greece has foreshadowed Senator Stanford’s* scheme and is establishing banks throughout the little kingdom for the special purpose of lending money to farmers at a low rate. The Cherokees demanded a feast before they would negotiate with the government officials. The Harvard Musical Club stipulates for a spread before going to sing in aid of any charity. Nature will assert herself. Stanley will soon become a bloated landlord. He has already secured one Tennant, and if the Land Purchase Bill goes through, other things being --.equal, so to speak,-we- may expect to hear of him having other Tennants bh his estate. ~

Oxe of the Vanderbilts, says an exchange, is building a $6,000,000 house at Asheville, N. C., which he wil live in a few months of the year. A man who will expend that amount of money on a palace on this earth is not entitled to][a palace in the sky. The fashion of insuring the life of a debtor in favor of a creditor (at the latter’s expense of course) is just beginning to take hold in New York. In England it has beon known for a couple of hundred years. When a trading vessel, in the olden times, was about to set sail on a perilous Voyage, not only was the ship insured in favor of the owner, but the captain’s life-4,8 well. - '

1 An agreement has been signed at Tohee Village, I. T., by a majority of the lowa tribe of Indians, transferring 221,618 acres to the Government for settlement by whites. It is said that no duplicity of any sort was used by the commissioners in obtaining this transfer, which is remarkable if true. They reasoned with the Indians, it is said, that it would be profitable for them to give up the lands. Less than 7,000 acres are reserved for the Indians.

Emperob William, in his recent speech before the Reichstag, took strong grounds, from necessity, no doubt, in favor of relief for the workingmen. The leading questions, he said, were those of Sunday rest and tho restriction of women’s and children’s labor. He went so far as to affirm that all the laws relative to labor coultl be amended with no injury to labor. All this sounds well, but we get a better idea of what is meant when we quote his next.sentence, in which he says: “The rules concerning workingmen's books also require to be supplemented with the object of assuring parental authority in view of the increasing insubordination among youthful workingmen.” In America we do not consider that the Government has any parental authority over the workingmen. It is probably true that under a monarehial government individual freedom is not what it is under oiirs—a Republic.

i Thb proposed convention of the various branches of the Indiana Hupnane Society, says the Indianapolis Journal, is a commendable one. There is wide opportunity for much more active work in that line than has ever {been undertaken in this State. For years the complaint was that no adequate law existed under which such a society could work. This lack was supplied by the last Legislature, which passed a measure framed by members iof the humane organization; but, notwithstanding, comparatively little has jbeen done since in the way of preventing unnecessary cruelty. In Indianapolis, for instance, there is a constant abuse of horses and mules by drivers of street cars and trucks, while the jShort cheek rein is in common and {unrestricted use. Up to this time the (work of the society has been of a spasmodic character, and dependent upon |tbe impulses of individual members. (It is time systematic operations were begun.

UNVEILING OF THE COLLOSSAL STATUE AT INDIANAPOLIS. An [mm«n»e Vaabw of People Witness the Ceremonies—A Big Parade—Senater Turpi# the Orator—Presence of Governors Bill, Campbell, Francis, Hen ey, General Sickles, of Mew Yack, and Other DUUngoixhed People and Noted Clubs— ' Detailed Account of the Doings of the Omy.

The monument to the late Thomas A. Hendricks was unveiled at Indianapolis, on the Ist inst, in the presence of an immense number of people. The crowds came from all directions. Every train that entered the Union Station after nine o’clock was packed with a homogens ous mass of humanity, and by noon the streets were filled by a restless, perspiring throng. The visitors came principally from Indiana, though Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati and other cities outside the State, whose census is already complete sent clubs. The streets and buildings were profusely decorated with flags and bunts ing, the capitol, court house and governs ment buildings being especially noteworthy on account of the elegance of the

Among the noted visitors present were Governors Hill, of New York; Campbell, of Ohio; and Francis, of Missouri; Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, of New York, and other prominent personages. The parade began at 1:30 p. m., under command of Gen, Knefler. Governor Campbell occupied the position of honor at the right of column. Following were the organized bodies, distinguished visitors and citizens of the State. It was au im\ posing parade fully a mile in length.

The Hendricks Club escorted Mrs. Hendricks, Governor Hill, of New York, and Senator Turpie in a carriage. Ten bands, a drum corps and bugle brigade furnished the music. Governor Hovey. Gov. Frans cis, of Missouri, with their staffs, and a number of prominent Democrats rode hi carriages four abreast. Among the clubs from adi stance were the Thurman Club of Columbus, Jacksor Club of Dayton, Hendricks Club*of Connersville, Miami Club of Hamilton, 0., County Democracy of Chicago and clubs from various parts of Indiana, in uniform. It was precisely 2 o'clock when the advance guard of the parade reached the monumentT TheamvaTwasannouncedby the tiring of a salute by the Indianapolis Light Artillery. Thousands of people had already gathered in the State House yard, and in the streets adjacent to the monuv ment spot. The column marched west on Washington street past the monument and the various organized bodies massed outside the ropes surrounding the monument. Nineteen salutes were fired upon the arrival of the parade, signifying that Hendricks was the nineteenth Vice-President. The Hendricks Club formed a square around the monument, and suspended in front of the monument the handsome club banner, It was 2;30 o’clock when the many distinguished men came upon the stand and the exercises began,j and, after overture and chorus, Governor Hovey called the throng to order and said: “Wohave met to-day to unveil the statuo of Thomas A. Hendricks, one of the favorite and distinguished sons of Indiana. As Governor of the State, and in the name and in behalf of the State, I give you all a hearty welcome. For the courtesies shown by Governor Hill, of New York, Go, era or Campbell, of Ohio, and Governor Francis, Missouri, and the members of their staffs, in honoring this ceremony with their presence, I return the grateful acknowledgements and thanks of the many thousand it cds of the dead and distinguished r atesman. As a piece of fine art this statue is an ornament to the city and an honor to the artist, Mr. Fark, who designed and constructed it. I now introduce to you Judge Rand, Presideht of the Monument Association, who will preside oa this occasion

Judge Rand, in his remarks, gave a brief account of tbe influences which led to the erection of the monument, Rev. Dr. Jenckes, pastor of the church of which Mr. Hendricks was a member, feelingly invoked the divine blessing. Letters of regret were received from President Harrison, Ex-President Cleveland and Senators and Congressman who had been invited, but were unable to be present. At the conclusion of President Rand’s remarks the school chorus and audience

Joined in singing “America” in a most spirited way. Then came the event of the exercises—the unveiling of the monument by Mrs. Hendricks. The statue had been enshrouded in a great flag, whoso folds touched the base of the monument. Attached to the top of the flag was a white cord with one end fastened to the ground half way between the speaker’s stand and the monument. Mrs. Hendricks advanced to where the cord was fastened, unloosed it, and as she did so Timothy Griffin, Custodian of the State House, from his position behind the monument pulled down the colors, and the great work of art stood bare before the crowd. When the statue was revealed to full view a prolonged cheer went up from tbe assembled multitude, and Mrs. Hendricks returned to her seat on the platform amid applause. Before the applause had died away, the Indianapolis Light Artillery began firing the salnto of nine rounds—H-e-n-d-r-i-c-ks-The bands present played “Columbia” with spirit, and again everybody applauded. Then followed the reading of a poem by James Whitcomb Riley entitled “Hen* -dricks,” and original song by Prof. Butler entitled, “Tbe Model Republic.” Senator David Turpio was then Introduced and delivered a speech of an hour’s length His address abounded in well-timed sen tencesand historical references, reviewing the life of Hendricks from infancy to bis honored death. Our limited space forbids us gi v--1 jng tbe address in full. We copy from his olosing sentences: “It is a thing very difficult to draw paralels between men of distinction. Even those best known may approach each other at f«w points of resemblance, in one trait

of both mental and moral character Hea- ! dricks may be compared, among the an ! dents, with that illustrious Athenian who I was called The Just. Tp deal justly with all men; to think justly of others, seemed in him not so much a matter of obligation !as a habit of nature. This was especially the case in respect to those whom at any time he felt called upon to oppose or to denounce, Indeed, his efforts as a disputant were never more effective than at tbe instant when, having fully stated the proposition of an adversary, oftener in stronger and better terms than he himself had used, ke turned to expose its failure, it> falacy, and to complete its overthrow. Something was due—was usually given—to magnanimity so ample; what was deemed concession became the way to conquest. “Among moderns, not to speak of the very eminent men who were his own countrymen or contemporaries, he resem bled Burke in one notable feature—abundance of thought,that affluence of imitation and suggestion, aside from the immediate topic under discussion. Any reading, the most casual of his productions, will' afford a meaning, but a careful perusal of what was said by him upon the important questions of his time, will not fail to disclose reaches of profound digression, not to be fathomed without pause, tersely put in passing as to what might become either the motive or the subject of future political or legislative action.

“And when one has followed him in this way through his discourses upon reconstruction, the nature of the tariff legislation, the issues of the war, the independence and autonomy of Ireland, the banking clause of our State Constitution, or that upon Christian faith, he will find himself on a plane much elevated, in an atmosphere bracing, buoyant; girt by an extended horizon, with enlarged views of the duties of citizenship, and the hopes of humanity. The imagination must be al-‘ lowed to fill, tbe mind to dwell upon these somewhat latent stores of suggestion. Meaning comes when visions cease. “He was truly aAfSn br variedTearafng and attainments, full also of that wisdom ueborrowed from the schoolspatient," kindly, persistent, brave, not distrustful of fortune, willing for the cause which he espoused, to put all that men lawfully may to the hazard; and of a fixed fidelity to principle which brooked in its course neither tlespair nor discouragement. Faultlessly discreet in conduct, equally undisturbed by the clamor of dissent or favor, with calm, clearTntuKive discern ment in the adaptation of means most excellent to the noblest ends, with almost marvelous prevision of effects; though he purposed more; yet he accomplished much for his country’s welfare. Had he lived in the age of classic an= tiquity, an apotheosis might have followed his demise. In one supremely eritiea 1 juncture of our national affairs, for many days, like Fabius of old, he walked and safely kept the field of peril, meeting in this the simple yet august degree of the conscript fathers: “He hath deserved welli of the public.’ ’ We unveil here to-day this monumental figure, reminding us of his life and presence; in the goodly fellowship of the l storied emblems of tbe administration of law, and of history, wherein he was and ~ bore so large a part. His fame depends on imaterial yet more enduring, th? fabric of •his words_and works, ennobled bsy the aims to which they related. : “For it may well be believed there was something about such a one, of that within, which passeth show. lie had genius—the genius of statesmanship, and befitting tbe majestic assemblies and the highest councils of a free people. “To genius .belongs tbe hereafter. In the vast halls of the future its greetings! are heard, its audiences are held; posterity' throngs to the reception. In their midst it j moves, clad with a radiant nimbus of; glory, and neither time, nor chance. nor things past nor present, nor things to l come, of whatever moment, may dim or tarnish its unfading splendor.”

Governor Campbell, being called upon spoke eloquently in the following words: Indiana emblazons the brightest page of her history with the name of him whose monument is here dedicated with such becoming ceremony. Ohio stands modestly aside, yet. nevertheless, rejoices in the lesser glory which is reflected upon herself. She gave birth to Thomas A. Hendricks; resigned him at an early age to the State of his adoption; watched his growth with maternal fondness, and lamented his death. She oomes to his bier the second mourner in that great concourse of commonwealths which to-day pays homage to his memory. Transplanted from the fertile valleys of Ohio to the fostering plains of ladiana, he blossomed into the very flower of the best product of the sister States. In him the “Buckeye” blended v with tho “Hoosier,” preserving the highest type of each. It is fitting that we come from, the spot where he was born to that where he lies inurued, and mingle ourteafswTtbyours. In a higher sense neither Indiana nor Ohio, nor any circumscribed bounds, can lay claim to Thomas A. Hendricks. His career, whether as statesman, or jurist, widened day by day, until the whole Republic became his hearthstone, and sixty millions of people his constituency. Loved and honored wherever principle inspired action, he will not be forgotten while m»i are honest and hearts are true. His virtues and achievements have been recited here in set and graceful phrase; thought and eloquence.-have been lavished upon him by those who knew and loved him. By mere words we of Ohio can add nothing to what has already hers been better said, and we pledge you, sons of Indiana, and of tbe other States that have gathered here, that“tre will show the truest reverj ence for the memory of Thomas A. Hendricks by renewing, in this solemn presence, our vows of fealty to the cause for which be lived. Ex*Govemor Gray and Francis also do, livered brief bnt eloquent eulegioA. I Upon tbe close of the speeches another song was given, and the great event closed. We have heretofore published in these Columns an illustration and full description of the monoineat..