The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-26
SAMPSON GETS A SWORD.
Is PRESENTED TO HIM nv THE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
Gov, VOORHEES, Takes Occasion to
Compliment the Admiral Highly
ON His Work on SantiagO-Ad-


Sampson, accompanied by Mrs. Sampson.
arrived here today The admiral was pre-
scented with sword by Gov. Noornees on
behalf of the state of New Jersey, Is q
mark Of appreciation OF his services dur
ing the Spanish war. The presentation
took place in the assembly cnamoer OF the
capitol IN the presence of distinguished
audience.
The presentation was made by Gov.
Voorhees,. Referring TO sampson COM
mand of the Atlantic squadron at san
tiago the governor said: with ceaSelesS
patience you labored 10 perfect your plan
OF action for the supreme hour OF trial.
With breathess interest YOU watched the
going and coming of the ships that await
ed and obeyed your command We knew
II not then. but We know IL now. that
through the narrow portals guarding the
entrance to Santiago harbor escape was
fmpossible Against your prudent fore
sight and your careful plans the fleet or
the enemy might struggle IN vain. 10
our arms came another victory which In
Its completeness finds no parallel il naval
warfare"
Admiral sampson in accepting the sword
spoke as follows:
ut Is with no little pride that arise to
thank the people of New Jersey for this
beautiful sword Whether this be con-
sidered as an expression OF the donors
estimate OF my services during the span
iSh- American war or an expression or
what they consider their Indebtedness 10
whomeyer the debt may be due. and /, as
a resident of the state. am chosen To re-
ceive the honor-whatever your generous
motive may be, the honor is great.
The newspa pers recently noticed the
sale at auction OF the sword of honor
given. less than a hundred years ago by
two OF Engand's leading cities to Lord
tains. The thought occurred to me
read X, can II be that one of Englands
greatest admirals. once SO honored. is for
gotten; that there is no one even to save
these trophies from the aucttoneer's ham
mer? This incident suggested other grave
thoughts to one inclined to look on, the
e dark are ss Short ct ne nfz s It s rps
these facts do not dim the bright view Of
the picture. the pronptness with which the
human heart is stirred by generous I'M
press appreciation and mete out reward
wherever ii is thought to be due.
He then. who IS the recipient Of such
honors must look to 1t that he is worthy.
glories and her triumphs have been iauded
through all ages. No man prepares HIM
self for battle. no one successfully enters
II without first an placement OF self and
selfish motives. In even the poorest soul
Is born in that hour the finest impulses
that adorn our human nature.
Far above all else We are thankful for
In the hour of triumph or defeat Is the
sense that for once we have, met our best
selves face TO face and seen exemplifed
In those of others qualities we most strive
IF I mistake not you make me today
the representative of many who fought
Well al Santiago. Courage and valor In one
man NAV be fine, but unless courage and
va,or had been multiplied a thousandfoid
and in a thousand hearts that day there
might have been a different tale to tell.
Il am proud for and proud of my con-
ferees and in their name jointly, with my
own. I accept your gift. You have hon
ored me because I was the commander.
ard though to have neen the commander
was honor enough, your acknowledgement
OF this here and In this manner is precious
TO me. -.
THAT I receive IT, your exceilency. from
your hands, the governor Of my adopted
state adds greatly TO it, value Be
cause care. am unable to say how mnch
/ care"
This ended the formal presentation cere-
mony. Afterwards Admiral Sampson gave
a reception.
An but three OF the naval commanders
who were present at Santiago were here
Admiral Admir- sohley. Admiral Higginson and
Capt. Robley n. Evans. Admiral Higgin-
son was too sick to come and Capt. Evans
missed his train.
President Mckinley. the secretary % the
navy and Admiral Dewey sent letters OF
regret: u,s .,n o,,,,
ton speech and the admiral arose To re-
sDond all the naval officers arose and join
ed heartily In three cheers for the adj
u,iral which were proposed by Admiral
Following this he held a reception IN the
executive chambers where he shook hands
with ell who came to pay their respects.