The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-23
EDUCATION THE CONSERVATIVE
ANCHORAGE UPON WHICH FREE
GOVERNMENT DEPENDS.
PRESIDENT AT PRINCETON.
CLEVELAND'S ADDRESS THE GREAT
EVENT OF THE NEW JERSEY
CELEBRATION.
Can I'm Great Measure Re Counter-
acted by the Influence of
Cultured Patriotism.

I PRINCETON, N. j., Oct. 22-The
history of Princeton during the past
three days will be part of the his
tory of the United States. Primarily,
the event was the celebration Of the
university's sesqui-centennfal His
tcrlcally 1t was congress of nations,
formed by the best brains of those ma
tons. Learned savants from the
shores of France; renowned scholars
fromemetaphysical old German; living
personifications of the centuries Of lore
embraced within the walls of ancient
Oxford, touched elbow to elbow, and
drank teasts together. Pre-eminent
among all stood the chief executive of
this nation-President Cleveland. Nee
essarlly, the president was the main
speaker of the day, and nearly every
man is saying here tonight he made
the oratorical effort of his life. He
spoke in Alexander hall to a multitude
comprising representatives of nearly
every great institution of learning in
the world, and men of mark in other
walks of life His theme was the duties
and responsibilities that college men
ana educated men generally owe to the
cause of good government.
Mr.. Cleveland spoke without any at
tempt at oratorical, effect and with very
hltie emphasis even, but the points in
MS address We're quickly grasped by
MS hearers and he was FREQUENTLY in
terrupted by hearty applause On each
occasion Of this sort, the great crowd
OF students in the balcony yelled
cleveland, Cleveland, Cleveland .
CJnUn1oT6
ana when he concluded, the exhibition
OF enthusiasm was remarkable. Cheer
upon cheer was given with hearty good
Will and as wind-up, the college veil
was given for Mrs. Cleveland. She oc-
cupled chair in the front row of the
seats facing the benches on which the
university delegates sat, and the 71nex-
| pected attention of the students caused
all eyes to turn in her direction. All
present joined in the applause. and as
MI. cleveland caught his wife's eve,
ne gave her an approving smile re-
celVlhg one from her in return.
Inc great celebration closed tonight
WIN banquet in Assembly hall, given
TO the university delegates. There
We're present more than 300 persons
Hfobably never before in the history of
~ COUNTRY mas Such a gathering of
renowned men been seated around the
/ same board 1t was an international
assemblage and included the most
eminent educators of the time on both
SIDES OF the Atlantic C. e Green
president Of the board of trustees of
princeton university, presided.
| Previous to the beginning of tbe col
| epration, the PHILADELPHIA Citv Troor
assembled at the home of President
Fatton. where President Cleveland had
Deen guest over night and escorted
! the mead OF the nation on foot through
The university grounds to Alexander
nail. Mrs. Cleveland was driven in an
open carriage, under the escort of Mrs
ration. to the hall. The delegate
| representing institutions of Iearning
| all over the world, and the faculty g
sembled at Marquand chapel and clad
IN their academic gowns, made their
! impressive march to Alexander han
preceding President Cleveland. They
| occupied the same seats as Yesterday,
| AFTER DR.. Cuyler's prayer President
ration made the formal announcement
that what was formerly the college of
| New Jersey will henceforth and for
| ever De known as Princeton university.
A scene Of great enthusiasm greeted
| Dr. Patton's remarks He then an
| nounced the endowment fund received
! amounting to nearly a million and q
Shaf dollars not including the amounts
contributed for Blair hall, by John T
Blair, of Blairstown, n. J.. and tba
! library.