The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-26
Jersey HONORS SAMPSON.
JEUELLED SWORD GIVEN TO THE
ADuIRIL ny MS OWN STATE.

Reply go n Description OF inc sword.
rprvrox. y. j., oct. 25.-New Jerseys token
q, arprecation OF the services OF Rear Admiral
william r. Sampson In the war with Spain.
hsoutitil lewelled sword. was given to that
Gallant officer this afternoon. The ceremony
occurred in the Assembly chamber at the State
Itoisc Mt . o'clock. The sword lay in the fods
o,slk aimiral's Tag presented to tho hero OF
santiago early in the day by the young women
mrils Of the state Normal School. Admiral
samson with his wife by his side was sitting
rs,r by surrounded by many officers OF his
Zee, and the ladies' who accompanied them.
. All sat facing the Speakers dais. where were
orour,d Gov Foster NJ. Voorhees,. the LeRis-
,,,nre's committee which had charge OF the
,urchasp OF tho sword and other state diRni-
,,res The doors OF the chamber and Its gal
,,ries wers thrown open a few minutes before
,ba Machining OF the ceremony and In brief
time almost every seat was taken
II was announced that many letters OF regret
had becn received. but only a few would be
rea1 President Mckinley wrote:
ut seems most fitting that this testimonial
o,boror should have been arranged by your
State. the home Of Admiral Sampson. in recog-
ri,rnn n, the valuable and conspicuous service
h. renlored the country in the war with Spain.
p.rmit me to express with my best wishes for
ho,r.v congratulations to Admiral Sampson"
SECRETARY Long wrote: Il shall endeavor to
.snd some officer in my place. in view OF the
croa. courtesy extended me- and | beg to ex-
rrass NV hearty appreciation OF this deserved
honor which IL due to Admiral sampson. He
uos lntrusted with most onerous and respon-
sible duties during the war. and Is entlt!eo 10
the highest credit for the consummate ana
snccsssrul manner in which he discharged
them
Admiral Dewey sent telegram expressing
,svrat tor his absence. A tremendous cheer
arose when the message from him was read
Senator Ketcham. chairman OF the Legis-
lotur.s committee. made an address. In the
course OF which he said:
1T is not too much to say that the present
high state OF efficiency OF the American Navy
ia due more to your skill and ability than to
those OF any other individual. Your fellow
officers are enthusiastic in asserting that the
present efficient type OF naval gun and the new
armor that encases our vessels are your pecu-
liar invention. prominent journal in our
largest city. commenting on your connection
with recent occurrences. voiced the sentiment
OF our people when It declared that they vindi-
Gated your judgment, your seamanship and
your rank among the naval commanders OF
history
Gov Voorhees, spoke as follows: In accord
ance with the request Of the Legislature Of this
state It now becomes my pleasant duty as well
as my great privilege to present to you this
sword 1t Is the cheerful gift OF the people OF
patriotic State with whom for a long time you
made your home. As neighbOrs and friends
they appreciate your character. They know
your worth they are proud OF your public
services. They yield to none In giving tribute
tOyour officers and men. These have added
new lustres to the glorious achievements Of
the American Navy. But to you, who have
especially honorsd us. we bring this token Of
ourgratitude.,
plishmsnts in time OF peace. We recall the
responsible and serious duties imposed on you
in time Of war. Atedous procession. OF days
countrymen days and nights OF doubt and
anxiety, i9r you days and nights OF care and
study; WITH cGqssless vigilance you labored
breathIess interest we watched the going and
your sommsnds Would dssst. ano oy SSssss
you, Would your plans miscarry?, Would the
further expenditure Of blood and Of treasure ASSURE
be needed? With your triumph would come
the early ending 81 the var the way for last
But with defeat would como dishonor to a navy
whose colors had never been lowered Calm
knew It not then. but we know it now. that
through the narrow portals guarding the en-
trance 70 the harbor OF santiago escape was
and your careful plans the fleet OF the enemy
might struggle in vain: In the presence Of the
Cerysra's, gallant Efforts would only end in the
annihilatlon Of his ships
1T. rTp our arms there came another victory
the annals OF naval warfare. A feet was des-
troyed and the echoes OF your guns proclaimed
suffering people. The plan OF battle m atured
~ your quiet study with consummate skill
S%rd 9 by es
your great victory around the world and the
fame OF the silent Admiral was secure.
that present Til: sword to you. Admiral
sTa gan iS on behalf OF this commonwealth.
70 to Sh ffks .n mat II may cS b.
rens children as heritage from one whose
memory, they will delight to honor whose life
questioned and whose love OF country and de-.
Do'iGn to his calling will in time to come serve
hsS PspTp.0P and guide to patriotic and
Admiral SIMPSONS response was delivered
in low tones Perfect silence prevailed. how
ass assSemhIage, who app!auded loudly at the close
anal ahp 3nR hi in three cheers proposed by Ad-
WB no 3dm s nr SSm iPs9 said THANH
the peop OF the State OF New Jersey for this
ssoi sword, whether the sit Be- cousid.
t!mite o. my services during the. Span
thsy cnesiS war or an expression OF what
49, 49, IoHsiutT thelr Indebtedness to whom
Eyer me debt may be due and as a resident
~ me state am chosen to receive the honor
mhdteNer your generous motive may be- the
no.or 10 great The newspapers recently
Hotlced the sale at auction OF the sword OF
pghGr gwen less than 100 years ago by two OF
dnsianH Leading cities to Lord ColllnRWood,
t HhmvS Ibne OF Nelson's greatest captains. The
I tHn, it be that one OF Engiands greatest
hInirals. once 50 honored, 10 SO soon
forgotten; that there is no one even
b 10 save theTe trophes from the auctioneer's
tuammeri This incident suggests other grave
thoughts TO ono inclined to look on the DARK
lived i've" Vi i4Sgs is true that hopors are short
, no. gun me bright view OF the picture, the
!rumLthess with which the human heart is
s 10y generous Impulses. ready on each
NV Ivy ocruslon 70 express appreciation and mete
Wy Ie"hLu wherever II is thought TO be duo
ne, men,. who 10 tho recipient OF such
tubunoTS must look to II that no IL worthy, else
Gilt Is value less. War and her gloriOa and
nel TlNmphs have been lauded through all
nG'S. NO man prepares hims self for battle and
~ que successfully enters IL without first an
tbmureheht OF sell and selfish motives. In even
lug poorest soul Is born in that hour the finest
iIiIu!ses mat can adorn our human nature
sLL,Gn above all else We are thankful for in the
nc,r hours OF triumph or defeat Is the sense
tn1t Ior once we have met our best selves face
-, ~ Iacr ana seen eNcmplitled In those about us
mIrc W. anu iiioe' ou-
II mista tn