Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-22

yet been found to take the place of appii-
cation and seif-denial and personal strug-
giles, which have given to the world its
greatest leaders and noblest achievements.
Cherish the public credit" How much
notn OF reflection and instruction is COM
bined In this simple admonition of the
father of his countryi The United States
emerged from the bitter and prolonged
struggle or the revolutionary war exhaust
ed financially and with a hundred existing
perplexittes and difficulties which remained
to be solved before the financial credit of
the new nation could be established at
home and demonstrated abroad.
But Washington knew how gather
around him and place in positions of the
greatest trust the able financiers and econ
omists, whose names the country still VEN
crates and whose great work 1t still en-
JOYS. Hamilton and Motifs and Gallatin
and others were successful in establishing
the treasury and fnaugurating the financial
operations Of this government upon prin-
ciples which recognized that the most en-
during basis of national credit was ma
tional honor. and that whatever other as
sets We might have or acquire. that was
indispensable, first last and all the time.
have been fully rewarded all along our
history by adj ering to the principles OF
Washington In keeping the public faith.
Before half century had passed We had
paid of our mai ional debt and had a bal
apce in the treasury. Another debt. the
greatest in our history. was incurred IN
the ciyil war for the preservation of the
Union. But this did not exceed the re-
soC rces or discourage~the intentions of the
American people. There were those who
suggested reputation, but the people re-
pudiated them, and went on unchecked.
dischargilg the obligations OF the govern
merit in the coin OF honor.
From the day flag was unfuiled 10
the present hour no stain of just obiiga-
ton violated has yet furnished the Amer
lean name This must and will be as true
in, he. f,rt1r az has been In the past.
There will be prophets of evil and false
teachers. Some part OF the column may
WAIVER and wander away from the stand
ard. but there will ever rally around 1t
mighty majority to preserve it stainless
and in honor.
washingtOn's Foreign Policy.
At no point in his administration does
Washington appear in grander proportions
than when he enunciates his ideas in re-
gard to the foreign policy of the govern
ment: Observe good faith and justice
toward all nations; cultivate peace and
harmony with all; religion and morality
enjoin this conduct. Can 1t be that good
policy does not equally enjoin 1t? 1t VIII
be worthy of a free. enlightened. ana, at
no distant period, a great nation. to give to
mankind the magnanimous and too novel
example of a people always guided by an
exalted justice and benevolence-"
Today, nearly a century from Washing
H,
the leading principles OF that comprenen-
sive chart for the guidance of the people
1t was his unfinching immoyable devotion
to these perceptions Of duty which more
than anything else made him what he was
and contributed so directly to make US
what we are. Following the precepts of
Washington. We cannot err. The wise les
sons in government which he left us II will
be profitable to heed He seems to have
grasped all possible conditions and pointed
the way safely to meet them.
He has established danger signals all
along the pathway of the nations march.
He has warned us against false lights. He
has taught the true philosophy of "a
perfect union" and shown us the grave
dangers from sectionalism and wild and
unreasonable party spirit. He has empha-
sized the necessity at all times for the ex-
ercise Of sober and dispassionate Judgment.
Such judgment, my fellow citizens. Is the
best safeguard in calm and tranquil events
and rises superior and triumphant above
the storms of woe and peril.
We have every Incentive to cherish the
memory and teachings OF Washington.
His wisdom and foresight have been con-
firmed and indicated after more than n
century of experience. His best eulogy is
the work he wrought. his highest tribute is
the great republic which he and his COM
patriots founded. From four millions We
have grown to more than seventy millions
of people. while our progress in industry.
learning and the arts has been the wonder
Of the world. What the future will be de-
ponds upon ourselves, and that that future
will bring still greater blessings to a free
people cannot doubt With education and
morality in their homes. loyalty TO the un-
DERIVING principles Of free government in
their hearts. and law and Justice fostered
and exemplified by those intrusted with
public administration. We will continue to
enjoy the respect of mankind and the
gracious favor of Almighty God. The
priceless opportunity is ours to demon
strate anew the enduring triumph of Amer
lean civilization and to help in the progress
and prosperity of the land we love.
Upon conclusion Of the Presidents ad.
dress the university hymn. Hail Penn
sylvania. was sung by all present with
the band accompaniment. and the exer-
cises were then closed with the benedic-
ton by Bishop Whitaker
The audience then filed out OF the build
ing and gave vent to cheers for the Presi-
dent as he entered a carriage and was
driven to the library building of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, escorted by tho
mounted city troop.
At the library a reception was held In the
Presidents honor, and a luncheon was
served.
The President left for Washington over
the Pennsylvania railroad on the BIS train