New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-18
DWELLING OF STATUES.
Groups Gifts of j. S. Kennedy, ".
K. JeSup and ". T.. Dodge.

With impressive ceremonies and in the pres
ence of a representative assemblage of men
prominent in trade and finance the three groups
of marble statuary that ornament the south
facade of the Chamber of Commerce Building.
the central figures of which are those of Alex
ander Hamilton, De Witt Clinton and John Jay,
were unveiled yesterday at noon. Appropriate
addresses were made by Governor Odell. Charles
s. Fairchild, Chief Judge Alton B. Parker, of
the Court of Appeals aud Norris X. Jesup.
president Of the Chamber of Commerce.
Within and without the Chamber of Commerce
Building was decorated with American flags.
The main hall was brilliantly lighted, and from
an orchestra In the gallery strains of music
greeted the guests as they marched to the plat
form. Crowds gathered in Lberty-st. long be-
fore the meeting held. Two hundred police
under the command of Inspector Schmitt-
berger preserved excellent order.
Governor Odell's address on THE Life and
Character Of Clinton was listened to with the
closest attention
The address of Chief Judge Parker The
Craftsmanship of John Jay" was devoted to an
interesting review of the most important labors
Of his patriotic career. He declared that for
twenty-eight years John Jay had been a good
and faithful public servant and that to him, in
deed. public office had been public trust.
The hall of the Chamber of Commerce Build
ing filled with citizens of distinction. and
among the guests was Alfred Moseley NJ P.
chairman of the English Educational Commit
tee bearing his name. Others in the hall we're
John 6. Kennedy. George G. Ward, Jacob H.
schiT, Isaac N seligman, ex-Mayor Charles A.
Schieren Stewart l.. Woodford. John T. Terry.
John J. Sinclair. Oscar s Strauss Cornelius n.
Bliss, Whteaw Reid. ". Bayard Cutting and
James B. Baker.
THE GOVERNOR ENTERS THE HALL
At 1905 o'clock Governor Oden entered the
hall of the chamber. escorted by President Nor
ris X Jesup. After them came Judge Parker
and Mr. Fairchild and the committee ar
rangements ]. Edward Simmons, chairman.
John Harsen Rhoades, Gustav II. Schwab. A.
Barton Hepburn. A Foster Higgins. Anton \.
Raven. James G Cannon. Charles s. Smith and
Alexander Z orr.
When they had taken their seats on the speak
ers' platform Mr. Jesup introduced the Pew. Or.
T l. Cuvler. who offered the opening prayer.
In his address of welcome President Jesup said:
The Chamber Of Commerce Of the State Of New
York welcomes its distinguished guests ar this
nf IN one honor ia The memories Of those illus
trious men whose statues are nov 70 be unveiled.
and whose lives and achievements ara 70 he re
vived in our hearing
the opening Of this building on November IL 1872
one year ago, I ventured to say that the building
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not complete. and would not be until upon its
facade in prepared for their settings. there
would be placed the marble statues of De Witt
Clinton. Alexander Hamilton and John jay This
has now been done, and we meet to-day TO receive
them as gifts from three of our members
| now announce the building complete, and am
glad that our work has been crowned in such an
! manner The chamber being State in
etitutior it hitting that IL should be associated
with three Of States most Industrious citizens.
who have much - place the country in
prudence. l feel sure the Chamber will remain
ALWAYS true 10 history and traditions, and viii
continue to meet its duties and responsl Utilities
with rne same fidelity and patriotism that has al
ways characterized its actions
GOVERNOR ODELL's ADDRESS
Governor oden followed Mr. Jesup with an
address on the life Of De Witt Clinton. He said
in part:
Thu Revolution which taxed the strength. the
LOYALTY and the resources OF the Colonies let az It's
close many evils which were 20 become the bur-
densome charges Of future generauons OF men:
askancs The despotism 1f George LII mad been
overtnrovn but had been replaced oy amoition
ma uncertainty of government. The nation was
one of loyal States, but with crude ideas OF ulti-
Harmed the lessons nf equality EDUCATION. now
the heritage and requisite or all, was unknown
except TO the favored few. From the clash or arms
mad come liberty but its enjoyment was Impossible
exceDt through the wisdom and conservatism OF all
/ me paonle Here. indeed. was the germ or true
eo,,ernnient. but II needed greater loyalty and
insure its growth and stability. To those. there
tore v-ho had participated In the struggles OF
the Revolution: 20 their children who had learned
OF victories by oft repeated taes OF the past WIS
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