New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-26
DIR. WILSON INSTALLED.
SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT OF
PRLA CETON UNIVERSITY.
AR CLEVELAND SPEAKS FOR THE
TRUSTEES. AND DR.. PATTON GIVES
HIS SUCCESSOR GODSPEED.
lay rELEepArH TO ruE rRIBrxE.

lsynaan IN her history 10 receive the honor was
,neugurated in Alexander Hall to-day before
eminent men from all parts OF the country. Men
prominent in the various departments of the
educational world. in politics. business and So
eial circles. mingled 10 witness this big academic
AFFAIR
From sunrise this morning the whole campus
has been gala attire Decorations of orange
and black Graccd the big Inauguration hall. and
the university coors hoated in profusion from
the main dormitories and other buildings
The preliminary programme having been car
red out last night. there nothing 10 delay
the systematic execution OF the programme as
arranged by the committee for to-day.
The procession formed the university
library and amid the applause and cheers of
the undergraduates and alumni. who had
rassed along both sides Of the line of march.
moved slowly down through the campus TO the
place OF Inauguration Conspicuous among
those in the line Of march. exclusive OF the
FIRST division which was composed of those
who had part in the ceremonies. were Presi-
dent Hadley Of Yale. eX-Speaker Thomas B.
Reed, Robert T. Lincoln. Wayne MacVeagh, J.
Perpont Morgan Samuel L. Clemens. President
Daniel c. Gilman. Edmund Clarence Stedman.
Booker T Washington. President Mary wooley
and Or James Curtis Hepburn. 81. the oldest
living alUmnus
After the gathering had moved slowly into the
hall 10 the music OF the professional march rem
dered by the orchestra. Governor Franklin Muir
ply who presided. announced the hymn. ''Veni
Creator Spiritus" The Rev DR. Henry van
Dyke then asked the Invocation The admins
tration Of the oaths Of ONCE and the presenta-
zion of the charter 70 the president OF the uni
versity by Chancellor ". J. Magic of New-Jer-
sey followed. The Chancellor administered
three oaths OF allegiance-to the United States
10 the State and 10 the university. The ancient
charter granted by King George II and the
keys Of the university. were then presented TO
the new president by the Chancellor.
DR. PATToN's ADDRESS.
The next feature on the programme was the
address Of the Rev DR. Francis l. Patton the
retiring president. When he arose 10 deliver
his address there was great applause. He said
in part.
am in The fullest sympathy with this occasion.
II IS with feelings OF enthusiasm, Of interest and
enthusiasm m oI one who has put considerable por-
veTsity ] bring 10 the trustees of this university
ms morning my hearty concentrations on the
Win ne choice OF my successor. bring 10 the
nv hearty eonsrstnIs ftons 1 ne a ft h5 s Horo ~,
trustees OF Princeton University have made They
who pa the good fortune not only 70 be son, but
issoflIe ne son OF Nassau Han and who therefore
FIncfion University must look henceforth. who
They have chosen man eminentin the aerid of
islers, and who win therefore bring 10 his high
once the charm OF literary distinction They have
CHOSEN man who is not only native born Amer
lean people and who therefore can be trusted 10 in
o tnS9ts the Lessons of reason and discriminate pa
uonary in his policy
Nr President, I bring 10 you my hearty con-
gratulafons on the happy auspices under which
you enter upon the duties Of your high Office. 1
@ ts before you Of Fadag R the the aaTs Of
ietes ibe Si9 Know s9pethng % OF me anz.
also conscious OF its dignity and its honor and OF
vice % him who nils il. You come TO this unver-
Sy s sae rs pTesiaeney at time when We are ripe
mas been laid strong and deep and no anxiety need
concern themselves with the sta6fhty Of the strnet
vIsi We are not rich institution, but the oppor-
ne developments which are pending, You will
saeth ssEe The hearty cooperation and support of all
Mr. President. your policy in the administration
VoT " III c eIreTsLE am sure you VIII unfold at
We are ot 5Iroreff 1 % t5 "a si , Gn @sc, Ot ~
your hopes on educational matters. ] recall the
s2encle passage in your sesquicentennial oration,
yeEsity The materials are here already for the
ss!ssuon ,s a. least OF part Of that ideal II Is IN
lhe question, Who Nil show us the way 10 such a
nsee which constitutes the closing sentence Of
! regret that 1t is necessary on occasions like
quite agree with those who think that we pay
merely material construction / am one OF those
~ho believe that there was q very considerable de
jhst existed before the advent Of the millionaire
enc sha ! am ot the opinion. moreover that liberal
\ former days and Is being obtained by many men
cqI boast Of very meagrs endowments.
these these hopes I'm Mr. Pfesiden . and more or than han
. .si Ne ne May God bless you in your work ana
Nay the men who teach in the chairs OF this uni
eetlsllV always be men who love truth. believe In
come here always learn lessons OF noble manhood
70 S 1Sey are taught and 60 out - as -; gd M
mere mere he such an era Of material intellectual and
re2aa development OF Princeton University during
.oHf Presidency thar. comparing your adTninistra-
,s so5 with The one tnat went before #. men may
better than the vintage OF Esau.
CLEVELAND SPEAKS FOR TRUSTEES.
Ex-Pfesident Cleveland delivered the address
TOT --e board Of trustees. and he. too. came in
slMsty large share Of applause. In several parts
the address he was loudly applauded He
ssid in part:
ege OF NeVi-ieTsev M since her second president was
s5SSgurated l5a years The infant college has
q graduates is respiendent with great names: her
are bright and countless az, %hle & me 9osss s
cs aon trelessly generous and with oeienohs !s
gun holds fast 10 her democratic tendencies, as
h'esr new and greater name she inaneurates heI
sSrteenth president-again with exercises whose whose
ssss ssnal solemnity and deeorpm tend to please g
Der university advancement she will meet with
e eneouragement from al PUBIC splIhltsq ,Ssrs ems
- ,asnklnd viii wish her prosperity ano contribute
These Inauguration ceremonies can hardly fsil
especially impress by their sober ssalnSssT Te
charged with the control and management Of her
ssnars To-day Is revived the regretful memory el
nlTston bound them 10 tie president who has Just
today ,s bsT l9ag 9Ss ev tonnd in The hopeful
Dioorse OF continued university lss,,1snes ,o "a re-
aeWsd They S1o realize n the atmospheTe Of this
more aeutely man .ea on 9sasf :, Pyinoeton