New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-22
PRINCETON ANNIVERSARY.
THE UNIVERSITY HONORS WHITELAW
REID WITH DEGREE or Ill. d.

Mr. REID DISCUSSES THE SITUATION IN
THE PHILIPPINES AND THE NATIONS
DUTIES AND INTERESTS THEREIN
Princeton oct 81 (SpeciaD .-Princeton Uni
vcrslty celebrated the 153d anniversary OF the
institutions foundation to-day and conferred
unor Whitelaw R"id the degree Of Doctor of
Laws Mr. Reid made the principal address OF
.he day.
The trustees faculty and alumni in academic
costume assembled in the library at 1C:1j a. m,
and at 1880 marched 10 Alexander Hall Tne
procession was headed by Dr. Patton, the pres-
dent OF the university. with Nj Reid. who wore
at this time the mora rhoa ri cap and the gown,
without the hood
Passing old North" and West Hall the pro-
cession entered Alexander Hall, whereupon the
audience there assembled and remained
/ standing until trustees. faculty and invited
guests seated on the platform.
The Rev. George r. Stewart. president Of
Albany Theological Seminary. who gradu-
ated from Princeton in the class Of 1876. and
is at present trustee Of the university then
made short prayer after which Cyrus Fogg
Brackett. Henry professor Of physics, arose and
said:
Mr. President: | have the honor To present
for the degree Of Doctor Of Laws the Hon
Whitelaw Reid Editor of The Tribune
Mr. Reid is o conspicuous example Of our bet
ter American citizenship witness the various
positions Of influence. honor and trust which he
has worthily occupied. To have served as legls-
lativc. war and general correspondent for va
rious influential journals during the stirring
times Of the civil War 20 have passed rapidly
to the Editorship-in- Chief Of The Tribune. were
enough to give scope to the powers and 70 satisfy
the ambitions Of most men. Bat II our
good fortune that Mr.. R"d accepted the mission
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pending. and that by his wisdom and tact he
secured a satisfactory solution Of them More
recently h. gracefully represented this country
AT the jubilee Of Her Majesty the Queen
Still more recent and honorable service has he
rendered his country and the world as mem
her OF the Commission which sat In Paris 70
adjust the conditions Of peace following the
conflict Of arms between this country and
Spain.
Besides these Mr. Reid has other claims to
grateful recognition arising from his continued
interest In literature and learning.
CONFERRING THE DEGREE.
President Patton remaining seated and COW
cred. then conferred the degree in Latin. The
LII. D. hood was placed on Mr.. Reds shoulders
by William Lbbey, professor Of physical geog
raphy President Patton then removing his
cap. and cordially welcomed Mr.. Reid 10
the fellowship Of the university Or Patton
said among other things:
We are here to-day to celebrate the 1o3d an
niversary OF the signing Of the charter of Prince
ton University We give a very large and
grateful welcome to our friends who have done
us the honor Of visiting us this occasion. At
this time 1t is customary for the president Of
the university to say something In respect to
the progress Of the university during the inter-
val OF meeting. We express anew our
obligations 10 that most generous alumnus OF
Princeton University who has given Us Stafford
Little Han If you will look at the catalogue
which has just come from the press. there is a
page devoted 10 the Stafford Little lectureship
and 1t is my great qualification 70 he able to
say, you will see that the incumbent Of that
1ectureshp Is person no less distinguished
than our fellow townsrnan. the Hon. Grover
Cleveland ex- president OF the United States.
That same catalogue tells the interesting
story that the enrolment Of this year exceeds
the enrolment Of last year by ninety five men
We gave leave Of absence yesterday TO Profess
Baldwin, In order that he might through
the press the other side his dictionary OF
philosophy. | take leave 70 say 1t Will be a
monumental work, which Will bring honor to
Princeton, for Professor Baldwin IL the chief
editor OF that work. and he has associated with
him the most distinguished men in the sphere
OF philosophy both In this country and In Eu-
rope.
Under the auspices Of the author Of the Vol
unteer Arctic Expedition in command Of our
own Professor Lhbey. the American flag and
the Princeton flag were carried further north
than they have ever been carried before in
American vessel since 1S72 And the result Of
that expedition IS successful beyond any other
the Arctic Sea. We sustain peculiar relation
to both religion and politics. for at least
sustain q relation that never cease to ins ist
upon whether peculiar or not. We are dis
tinctively Christian. but in no sense sectarian,
and we are dstinctvely American and patriotic,
but In no sense partisan in our politics. And 80
We rejoice equally IN seeing the commander in
chief OF the Democratic forces Of the country
upon this platform. and In seeing O.
day, a conspicuous embodiment OF the ideas OF
the Republican party.
We have asked Mr.. Reid to come here and
speak to us this morning not because he is
Republican. but because he Is distinguished
man who has had a large and varied experience
In the higher realms Of practical as well as
theoretical politics. and who. whether agree
with him Or not. at least has the courage of his
convictions and can speak with authority and
not . scribe what he has TO say 7 count IL
one Of the pleasures of my life 10 welcome Mr..
Rod or this occasion. and the trustees Of this
university consider II a special pleasure 70 re.
cord his name among the laursati of Princeton
University.
MR.. REID'S ADDRESS