The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-19

lions which The Granite State has made to
the Union and to its defence and perpetu-
ity From her rugged and patriotic soil
came the great defender Of the Constitu-
ton, who pronounced and largely ensured
the indssoluhility OF the Union ard its
Identification with liberty now and forever,
and wherever its flag floats, whether with
in its original borders or in its broadening
expansion over the shores and islands of
the sea. How many other New Hampshire
names of patriot statesmen spring to the
lips! To carry that nag when the Union
was imperiled New Hampshire contributed
the best blood Of her SONS, inspired by the
same patriotism. Today New Hampshire
emphasizes the cementing Of that Union
not merely in the bonds Of national SOW
ereignty enforced by the strong arm but
in the stronger bonds of the reunited
hearts OF all sections, lovingly incorpor-
ated under one flag, inspired by one ma
tional loyalty. fellow-citizens of one Re-
public.
Words fail to express the full m an
ing OF this emblem which New Hamp-
shire today places on the deck of the
kearsarge. But it speaks for itself as
no human tongue can speak. It breathes
the full outfiowing life of our commcn
country and of all that our country
means-justice. honor. freedom educa
ttcn, equal rights. law, order. home.
church, school, public spirit. private
virtue, personal and official integrity.
honest and rewarded labor. thrift. and
accumulated savings. no high or low no
rich or poor, no North or South or East
or West, but one common brotherhood
under the flag. It is a beautiful design.
North and South clasping hands under
the wings of the American eagle, hand
clasp that nothing can break. | can sug-
gest but one improvement in it, not pos
sible as a matter of art but entirely SO
as matter of fact, and that is that in
stead OF two figures. there should he but
one, as there is in fact but one, enc
hGure embodying in itself the perfected
union of all sections Of the land Of hath
North and South, with all their varying
characteristics in deed of temperament
and tradition, but one in the supreme es-
sence OF common nationality
ii / may speak. as it has been assigned
me to do. more especially for the noble
ship on which this emblem is to stand
may l not say that she is worthy of the
gift, alike in herself and as a type of the
navy of which she is so magnificent
representative? No better battleship
Heats. No better navy, in shin or man.
rides the ocean. Its ships, its officers. and
crews are the pride of the Republic They
have earned and won it's admiration and
confidence BY the ultimate test of battles
which they have made synonymous with
victory. But their function is not that
Of war alone. glorious as is their record
there, but more of peace The very sp-
pointments of the Kearsarge, its massive
and multitudinous engines, its provision
for the comfort and needs of daily living.
and the reproduction in it's mighty belly
of the industries of whole American
community, are significant of its conform
ity TO the uses of a peaceful people It's
officers are not despots. but trustees for
good order. scientists engaged in making
plain the paths of the sea and opening the
channels of commerce, and representa-
tives OF the national culture intelligence
and patriotism. Its men are not slaves,
but free men, educated in good morals !
supplied with good books, trained in hon
orable service, citizens carrying the
honor of the flag in their proud hands
The navy will have achieved its high
est distinction not even when IL has won |
its most glorious battle OF shot and shell. |
but when. by its power and the majesty o: |
its representation of the Republic. 1t shall |
have ensured the maintenance throughout |
its Jurisdiction. of law and order. and so |
Of peace. May We not then regard this EN-
blem as that of the hand-clasp not merely |
OF our own North and South, but OF all the |
sections of the world OF all the sweet sis |
tiers of all lands. in one universal union for |
the civilization. the happiness, and the |
freedom OF mankind2''
Governor Johnston Speaks.
Gov. Joseph +. Johnston of Alabama de- |
livered an address in which he said:
For the first time in thirty-five years
we are invited not to forget the glorious
achievements of our fathers and brethren |
in the war between the States, but II Is /
now insisted that they shall ever be re-
membered and cherished as the common
heritage Of the American people and for
the inspiration of our children and the
glory of a great and united and free Re-
public. 1t is fiji that the Commonwealth of
New Hampshire. a Commonwealth the
mother of Webster, that great apostle of
an indissolubIe Union of indestructible
States, should be the first, officially. no,
1nly 10 rise superior to the passions and |
lrejudices of a fratTicidal war. but to de-
-er.nine 10 commemorate and honor the |
gallant deeds of the American sailor with
tut regard to the flag which 1oated oyei
lin. And il is peculiarly happy that these |
patriotic ceremonies should take place
Turing the administration Of a Governor
lose TO the hearts of his people. who
planted the seed this day so auspiciously
bursting into bloom and blossom when he
the Old Home Week for his
Commonwealth. This is the first Old Home
Week of the American sailor when those
who left may return. and once more, with
mt reproach. take their places about the
I'D Preside"
Governor Johnson, in the course of his
address drew a picture of the fight be-
.ween the Kearsarge and Alabama, and
nstaneed the exploit OF Hobson at San
-iago as an instance of what sons of the
south were now ready to do for their
country. He concluded as follows:
Il come from the Commonwealth of
and from her people upon the
gracious invitation OF the State and peo-
Die Of New Hampshire. to take part in
hese ceremonies, and. in the name of our
State and in behalf of her people to ex-
lress to you. sir, our grateful apprecla-
ion of the noble and patriotic sentiment
hat prompted your people to desire our
presence on this happy occasion. How
much grander 1t is, fellow citizens. TO
mite in enduring peace than TO separate
)y bloody war. II war shall come again,
IS doubtless il will continue TO come so
ong as human selfshness and greed shall
'reYail over Christian charity and toler-
ince, and so long rs the ambition of man
he lust OF power. and conquest and do
ninion, shall be stronger than the love of
Justice and liberty and equality; and II
he kearsarge, In deadly and uneuual
.ombat. shall search the horizon for com
ng help, / know that this tablet and its
inspiring inscription will give swift
wings to the Alabama 10 hasten TO the
'escue and turn her flaming guns upon
he common enemy"