The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-26
tuloglsilc Addresses by Senator Keicham
and by Governor Voorhees,
REAR ADMIRAL SIMPSONS REPLY.
ks FaId a High Tribute Of Praise 10 The Courage
and Bravery Of Tho Men Who Fought
al Santiago do Cuba.

Trenton. ". j.. oct. 2s.-Admiral
Sampson yesterday was presented with
a sword by Governor Voorhees, ON be-
halt OF the state OF New Jersey as 4
mark OF appreciation of the services
rendered by the distinguished naval
officer during the Spanish war. The
presentation took place in the assem-
Dly chamber of the capitol. i'm the pres
ence of distinguished audience OF ma =
val officers and persons prominent in
the public and social life Of the state,
The naval officers present included
nearly all those associated with Ad-
miral Sampson before the entrance to
Santiago harbor. Among those present
were Rear Admiral Melville. Capts:
Chadwick OF the New York. Taylor of
the Indiana. Rear Admiral Philip. for
merly Of the Texas: Clark of the ore
gon, Sands Of the Columbia, Bronson of
the Yankee. Train OF the Prairie Fol
ger of the Kearsarge. Dclenanty of the
Pawnee and Lieut.. Commander Wins
low, Rear Admiral Simpsons flag lieu
tenant. The naval officers occupied
seats near the speakers desk
THE PRESENTA1 ION.
The formal ceremonies presenting
Admiral Sampson with the sword be-
gan yesterday afternoon with an ad-
dress OK Senator ketcham, chair ~ln of
the Joint committee. He paid tItbuta
TO the admiral saying that the high
state OF efficiency OF the American
navy was due to ADMIRAL Sampson 5
skin and ability more than 70 any other
individual.
Gov Voorhees,. in making the formal |
presentation. said that it was his pleas |
ant duty and great privilege 10 pre-
sent the sword as the cheerful gift of |
the people OF a patriotic state with |
whom Admiral Sampson mad for a long |
tlme made his home. The plan ar !
battle which destroyed Cervera's feet"
concluded the governor. "was matured |
by your quiet study and consummate
skill, and was carried out by your feet
without single error"
ADMIRAL's ACCEPTANCE.
Admiral Sampson i9 accepting the
sword. said:
II is with no little pride that | arise
10 thank the people NJ New Jersey for
this beautiful sword. Whether the gift
be considered as an expression of the
donors estimate of my services during
Nhe spanish war or an expression of
what thev consider their Indebtedness
10 WhomeNer the debt may be due, and
!. as resident of the state. be chosen
to receive the honor-whatever your
motive may be the honor is
great.
War and her glories and her tri-
umphs have been lauded through All |
ages. No man prepares himself for bat
tie, no one successfully enters IL with |
out first an effacement ~ self and
SelHsh motives. In even the poorest
soul Is born in that hour the finest i'm
pulses that adorn our human nature.
Far above all else we are thankful.
'or I'm the hour OF triumph or defeat. is
me sense that for once we have met
)ur best selves face TO face. and seen
Nemplfied in those Of others qualities
We most strive for aud most admire.
IF | mistake not. YOU make me to-
lay The REPRESENTATIVE OF the many
Who fought weII at Santmgo. Courage
ina Falor IN one man may be fine but
inless courage and Vaior had been
a thousand-fold. and i'm a
housand hearts that day. there might F,
rave been different talc to tell
i am proud for and proud OF my
ontrefesV and In their name. jointly
vth my own. | accept your gift
You have honored me because | was
he commander. aud though TO have
een the commander was honor enough
our acknowledgment 81 this here and d
\ this manner Is precious to me L
Ihat / receive it. your eXcellencv. .
rom your hands. the governor of my | =
dopted state, adds greatly to its val \
e. because | care. I am unable TO IL
nv how much / care" =,
rms ended the formal presentation I,
ereinonY. afterwards Admiral Samp- "
on gave a reception q
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