New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
4 SWORD FOR SAMPSON.
..ry.1FRSEY HONORS THE REAR AID
MIRAL.

NEwJERSEY HoNoRS THE REAR AID
MlRAL.
,,,s SERVICES IN THE sPANIsH-AMEMCAN
WAR DwELr UPON BY SENATOR KETCH-
An. AND GOVERNOR VOORHEES,.
-..o,on \ J.. oct. - (speciaD.-New-Jer
- token Of appreciation Of the services Of
ADMIRAL William T Sampson in the Span
"'"' ,,oo~,can War a beautiful jewened sword.
H".,. 50 ooo was presented to that officer this
',.ar,oon in the Assembly chamber Of the state
House ,-,.-
.sonted 10 the hero Of Santiago earlier
-, dev bv the young women pupils Of the
- Normal school Admiral Sampson. with
,.,f. ~, his side. was sitting near by sur
,ssd hv nearly all the officers OF his feet
r,,,.,. were all present excepting Admiral Hig-
-,sor captain Evans and Admiral Schley. All
e focnr the speakers dais. where We're
.,,,,oa Governor Voorhees, the legislative
t.ar,,,teo who had charge Of the purchase of
o...~s and other state officials The As
III. chamber and galleries were filed with
,.,-le from various parts of the state
,,.r,. letters Of regret were received and a
sI.r
-.. most fitting that this testimonial Of
II s',aS ~ Save leon arranged 10y your state
h'noi a ~ Admiral sampson. In recognition OF
~ n,ii.shie erG conspicuous service he rendered
t.e Va-s.- ir the war with Spain Permit me to
.,nress with my hest wishes Tor the comivte . SUI
tNis' - ,re ceremonies. my hearty congratulations
- Admiral Sampson
secretary Long wrote:
s,on andeavor 20 send some officer in my place
g., view Of the great courtesy extended ne. ana !
~ eynress my hearty app Irociaion or thls e
s ir,rasted witA most oncrous and responsible
duties during he war ana E enso nd TO MAN. MAN.
yer IN which he discharged them
Admiral Dewey sent a brief telegram Of re-
erst tremendous cheer broke out when the
message from him was read
SENATOR KETCHAM LAUDs THE REAR
ADMIRAL.
Senator Ketcham. chairman Of the Legislative
Committee. made an address. in the course Of
which he said:
7, IS not goo much to say that the present hise is
state Of efficiency of the American Navy IS n-e
moe to your skill and ability than to those Of any
other Individual Your fellow officers are enlhusls
osuc in asserting that the present eilcleir T.! le NJ
naval gun and NE armor that incases our NeSSe'7
In point Of science. executive ability and strategy
your associate officers and those who know you
best. generously and unhesitatingly assign TO You
a ire-elninent place. a prominent journal IN our
largest city. commenting upon your connecuon
occurrences. voiced
our people when II declared that they VndlCat,,l
your Judgment. your seamanship and your rank
among the naval commanders Of history
THE GOVERNOR PRESENTS THE SWORD
Governor Voorhees, spoke as follows:
I'm accordance with the request OF the Legislature
Of fIs State. IL now becomes my pleasant duty, as
sword /, is the cheerful gift Of the people Of "a
patriotic State with whom for long time YOU
ap q ciate your character They know your worth
They are proud Of your public services They yield
These have added new lustre to the glorious
"a achievements OF the American Navy. But 20 you,
ken OF our gratitude We remember your dis
recall the responsible and serious duties imposed on
o6 II Ins q waT 4 yo;i ai iSictoryfor your con
Iryrnen DAYS and nights Of doubt aid anxiety; for
yo- Gays ana nights OF care anc study. WITH
Of action for the supreme hour Of trial
Oar eyes were upon you; with GREATNESS interest
We cned the going and coming OF The ships that
aser oeertake you? Would your plans miscarry?
Would tie bloody strife then Waging still continue?
would turther expenditure Of blood and treasure
b. needed VIII your triumph would come the
tpAo!aole peace would be assured. But with de-
had never been lowered. Calm and imperturbable
!.4 awaited the issue.
We kncw il not then but We know # now that
thToISh me narrow portals guarding the entrance
10 ne haroor OF Santiago escape was impossible
plans 'he fleet Of the enemy might sSruseie in
ss4I IN ne presence Of the skill and the bravery
q YOUR officers and men Cervera's gallant efforts
would only end in the annihilation Of hs shius TO
Vll arms there came another victory which In its
completeness hnds no parallel in the annals of
ratm warfare A fleet was destroyed. and the
noes " your guns proclaimed peace and liberty
plan Of battle matured by your quie. study WIN
con anmatc skin had been carried out by your fleet
o. your great victory around the world and the
fsme OF tae silent Admiral secure
-. ..'irl1Ir WIN an especial pleasure that !
Piestkt ta.s sword 10 you, Admiral Sampson,
T. .ahe j liat IL may be transmitted 10 your chill
cien and your Chidren's children as an heritage
wao.e fe was without stain whose dlT f GoR9r wes
never questioned and whose love OF country and
as an Inspiration and guide 10 patriotic and XIX
minded endeavor
THE ADMIRAL DEEPLY TOUCHED
Admiral Sampson was visibly affected by the
Governors address and his response was de-
lvered in low tones. a perfect hush prevailed.
however. and his words were heard by the whole
sssemblage. who applauded loudly at the close
and Joined I'm three cheers proposed by Admiral
Philip Admiral Sampson said:
his with no little pride that arise to thank the
~ sword whether the gift be cOnnded as an ex-
preston % the donors estimate Of my services
preston OF what they consider their indobtcdr,ss
y WAomtrer fhc debt may Doe due. and L. as "A r.-i-
=" Adffftr your generous motive may be. the honor
- great. The newspapers recently noticed the sale
a. auction Ot the sword Of honor given less than
" hundred years agO by TWO OF England's lead
Ms cities o. Lord COllingwoOd once one Of N,l-
~ greatest captains The thought occurred 10
M ne as read it. Can f. be that one Of England's
go est a-uirals hOnored. is soon for
fTo,s 'eat mere is no one even 10 save these
"rtlles nom the auctlonoers hammer?
a. I-.s Incident suggests other grave thoughts %
o. C"e inclined % look on the dark side Of thug- 1t
-, Do mat hOnOrS are Ahortlivcd Life Itself is
,.vl yei these facts DO not dim the bright view Of
~ lre the lIomptness with which the human
aect' S stirred by generous impulses. ready on
49, At" OCCASION 10 express appreciation and
II. oli reward wherever n Is thought to be due.
iooL men Who is ne recipient Of such honors must
i.s W ~ mat ne IS worthy else the gift is value
hee, war and her glories and her triumphs have
Hrsiiss "a .le1 through all ages 80 man prepares
vi-." ior battle and one successfully enters Il
t,y Aisi ou effacement OF self and selfish mo-
f- IN even the poorest soul Is born. in that
r,., .' Nnesi impulses thst can adorn our hu-
.-4e High all a thankful