New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-13

purposes az the gathering Of motion in great ship
sliding from the ways unless il be that same snip
struggling with storm and tempest at All
those assembled thousands who IA the ST. Louis
Slip into the water yesterday felt a thrill as the
gigantic hull towering far above their heads. Ie-
gan to move. al first almost inpercepiibly ana
then with no faltering shaking or tremor but
with a steady accumulation Of swftnesS. until
she was going with what seemed Wild -ush
down the ways. The increase Of motion was 50
rapid. and yet tine curve Of notion. II su'h an
expression may be used. perfect that the
whole thing impressive beyond the belief Of
every one who has not witnessed similar &C.
currcnce.
was taken in tow by tugs and carried to her pier
IN the yard where the final touches will be given
her. She will be ready for service on the Amerl-
can Line for the spring passenger trafhc
After the launch about 700 invited guests were
entertained at luncheon by The Cramps in the
moulding-loft. The loft had been divided into two
parts by curtain ~ bunting. In the southern
half was a table I'm the form Of an anchor TITS
was for Mr. Cleveland and the members of his
party. The northern half Of the loft was filled
with small tables FOR the other guests Every,
where flags drap"d around the walls, nd
great lunches OF chrysanthemums were al about
the anchor table When Mr.. Cleveland and his
party had taken their seats the curtain which di-
vided the great room was drawn up. the people
cheered. the band played, Mr. Cleveland bowed
his acknowledgements and the luncheon began
After the luncheon there was Of course. speech
making. Charles II. Cramp. president OF the
company. welcomed the President in an address
In which H. reviewed tn. revival II the ship
building industry IN This country. In closing he
said. Mr.. President. permit me 10 say tnat
whil. with respect a. yolW attitude other
questlons. there may ana must be honest differ
cncos of opinion. the National approval Of your
vigorous and patriotic naval policy Il. ana always
will be unanimous.
Mr. Cramps remarks were greeted with APP
plaise. and then President G.isc)n. of the II ter
national Navigation Company. assumed me role
II toastnastcI. and gave the health Of "Ihe
President Of the United states. Every one
arose and drank the toast. ami then Mr.. Cleve-
land RESPONDED as follows:
/ would not be- entirely frank il lid not
knowledge the extreme personal satisfaction a.
foriri me by the rcfcrenc" just made TO the par
the great work OF creating an American Navy.
ami at the same time stimulating American ship
cannot however keep out of mind the feeling
that IN" qualification appropriately Srowins OUT
patriotic American, and that the important event
which has just no" taken pa" Is ot sqIh m Ta- >b,
highest officials OF our Government
what We have seen today II overlook the fact
that the causes OF our congratulation reach te
yond actual accomplishment and are not limited to
the things already done and within our sight
While wc may well be proud because We have
launched the largest and most powerful steamship
ever built In the Western Hemisphere. and. with
two exceptions. the largest and most powerful In
The world. and while We may lind reason Tor ad
ditional pride In the fact that, Notwithstanding
general economic conditions not encourasng to
such achievements this great vessel mas been bulit
on American plans by American mechanics. and
or American materials, We must not tOIRtt lnat
our greatest cause OF congratulation is found IN
he hop" and promise these Incidents furnish or
the revival and development OF American com
merce. and the renewed appearance OF the Ameri-
can 4lg IN foreign ports.
nope shall not b" accused ot making a s'is
gestion calculated to mar tho qualification which
this occasion inspires Il remind you that the ship
conditions imposed in consideration Of the reiaxa-
ion Of our registry laws. ana that me constructive
pans. by American mechanics and of american
materials originated in the necessity for the buiil
% Al American
Their, should be no more delay in the work If
spiraton supplied by such events We have this
day Witnessed but by such legislation as will set
IRE. American mechanical Industry and excite
American enterprise Commerce is the life-bloot
Of nation, and no country that loses or ,mpover-
lshes 1t can reach and maintain commanding posi-
tion among thu nations Of the earth. our flag not
glorious and rn,riotic to uphold our nas, and -
anil ~ .fn5 lis defence ana projection 10 Amer
every nation / am not able to see why Americans
lng American cargoos. should in any case be driven
To- The. protection of foreign hag. and 1t seems to
me that the stars and stripes entering a port of
the tnitei states and spread over Americans and
American property m9a ntvfr o p fp%Wmsd nSsr upSn
the mandate Of our navigation laws In the interest
OF revival Of AmercAm e2,nnesoe SO mueh m m neeie s
am willing that the defence Of our Government and
as s, G %hseysr ssS2i% Su to MAXI s Our nag
familiar s,ht In the ocean.carrying trade. ana thus
citizens thdt Il large SNARE 'l carry
Ing tr,Jn of the world is due them. and we need
have no fear that our shpbuiders under laws
,,i,,np them A fair chance. viii suffer from foreign
competiton. Since my participation IN rebuilding
our Navy during "A former official term has been so
natterIngly referred to. | hope ii is not amsS Tor
me- TO say that | shall deem myself especially
fnrtun,,e If I'm time 10 come II can be said that
have done something during my present lncumbency
T., aid nf the freedom and extension OF American
commerce and the consequent further growth OF
American shipbuidlng
During his speech Mr.. Cleveland was ire
ouently interrupted by applause. and when ne
had taken his seat "A storm Of hand-clapping
burst forth Mr.. Grscom 'then proposed the
toast ITO the Health of the gracious lady
who so kindly consented to chrsten the 81.
Iouis-Mrs Cleveland" Mrs. Cleveland blushed
ike a girl as a spontaneous burst OF applause
followed Mr. Griscom's words. and she arose
and bowed her thanks. She resumed her seat
contenting herself with bow, and Mr. Girls
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