New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-14

it be from pure naIev0Ience or aggTessyensss
and policy. many men unwarrantably go upon the
warPath But whatever may be the precise motive
ments they force other men. less courageous, If
more peaceably disposed. TO take active steps TO
There will come a day when you will be thus
age and determined that it viii become necessary
Tor you TO Exert every possible Effort f1r s
generally conceded by those skilled in warfare that
turn about and attack your eremy. Make your
enemys coast your first line of defence is the
seek the attacking foe on his own ground 1t will
self from great business loss If not total ruin for
you 10 scheme by day and to dream by night as to
i m nan on S attacking his interests and tax
one deliberately pit himself against another
and compel him to defend himself. and in doing so
battle be of especially determined nature, it
6aV g p6 os 35 the both o 6 5
1t is this capacity TO earn his daily living change
and hold his own when it comes TO out-and-out
business conflict that essentially makes the man
pacity and physical endurance to work. progress
and fight all at the same time if need be. as Is
The high type Of man does not go about seeking szs
thing of the joyousness OF battle or the rapture of
he would instnctfvely follow far is possible
the injunction of Paul to the Romans TO i've
which ne help to maintain this state of peace
is by being constantly prepared ana BEING able 70
When show of strength will not suffice Their els
nothing that conduces effectually 10 the peace
and welIbeing of the business world admin
lister TO the belligerenty inclined wholesome
drubbinE. And il is a circumstance which makes
much for the success of a mans career II the
time that he known for his honorable deal
ing with ali men he has the reputation OF being
strong ana determined fighter.
No engineer has glorious future than the
marine engineer. and you will have work per
form whose character and significance will draw
forth all the fire and enthusiasm that you are cap
able Of and fill OVERLOOKING the measure Of your
ambition.
AS marine engineers and the builders of seagofnz
ships YOU will with the aid large capital and
skilled labor unite the interests and endeaVor Of
the peoples of the most remote parts OF the earth
and thus greatly increase the commerce the In
tercourse and the opportunity for friendly ONCE
among men In all likelihood in YOUR future YOU
may not only do your full share in upbuding and
preserving in state OF efficiency your mercantile
marine. but some OF you may take a hand in the
further development and maintenance of the navy
which Will be necessary. only adequately TO de-
fend the nation from invasion. guard its far
away interests and sustain ts prestige and honor,
but to protect its ocean carrying trade. You viii
70 1t that in both fleets the United States viii
have the finest ships anoat
As contsmplates this occasion and strives 20
grasp its significance. he sees IN the succession
graduation of you young men the yearly fulnlmsnt
of the hearts desire of the noble founder or TINS
institution and realizes the perpetuity or mis- wise
and benevolent purpose There can only come from
such contemplation the Oft recurring though that
We have here clearly and Enthusiastically. and sucn