The San Francisco call., 1904-04-29
Builders Much
Lauded for
Success.
Entertainment
in Honor of
the Ship.

bestowed upon their STATE. me NatiNe
Sons of the Golden West assembled in
NVoodward's Pavilion last night to ex-
press their gratitude in appropriate
terms and to predict for the warship
which bears the name of their COM
rnonwealth an honored and victorious
career.
There was no suddenness about the
meeting. For more than two years a
committee of the organization has
planned and looked forward TO the
events OF Yesterday. and last night
they were justly proud Of their efforts
for the result attained.
Inside and outside the building was
decorated with the colOrs of the or
Ger. Silk and linen American flags
were festooned from left TO right and
from floor TO ceiling, while the stage,
which has been the arena from which
many victories have been announced,
was trimmed with California poppies
and trailing vines Potted palms ana
blooming flowers were placed around
the platform in such prOfusion that a
typical California garden encased the
principal participants in the evenings
entertainment.
BY $50 O'Clock 1900 people occu-
pied seats on the main floor of the pa
vilion and the first gallery, and as the
naval battalion band played "Ameri-
ca" the audience arose as one person.
Deafening applause followed the dy-
ing notes of the tune which goes TO
every American heart
MASTER OF CEREMONIES.
stepping TO the front of the stage,
J. J. Neubarth of California Parlor, in
few well chosen words. introduced
as master Of ceremonies Hon. ]. r.
Tv- h.
rary office Of honor Mr.. Knowland
said il was proper for those assembled
TO rejoice in the auspiciOus event of
the day and to appreciate the honor
conferred upon the State. All Native
Sons should feel honored by the fact
that they had been called upon to take
charge OF the arrangements for
launching the ship Of war. which now
carries the name Of California
Two years ago the South San Fran
cisco Parlor, which is composed prin-
cipally Of employees Of the Union Iron
Works, conceived the scheme Of the
organizations taking hold Of the mat
ter of the launching of the ship which
was to bear the name of their native
State. As a result of that plan. a
launching committee was appointed
and the success Of the days celebra-
tiOn was greatly due 10 their efforts
Hon. Henry T. Scott just a few mo-
ments before coming on the stage. that
lt had been the most successful launch
ing ever had at the Union Iron Works,
and that the results were in a great
measure due 10 the Native Sons of the
Golden West. In taking up the mat
ter Of launching the California, the
same motive had prompted the Organi-
zatiOn as did their actions during the
~Tf1 h. a 1pr-ir1r1 Nnroa1x
triOtism. The speaker brought the au-
dience to a point Of enthusiasm when
he predicted the California winning
such records as had been achieved by
The Charleston, Olympia and Oregon in
days gone by.
TRIBUTE TO NATIVE SONS.
Governor Pardee paid a glowing
tribute TO the Native Sons. who had
produced by their brains and mechani-
cal ability such world renowned illus
trations OF their handiwork as the
Charleston. the San Francisco. the
Olympia, the Oregon and now. above
all others, the California. California"
he said, lis worthy Of the honor be-
slowed upon her, and no one will ever
have cause 10 regret the bestOwal of
that name on the ship which slipped
into the waters of the bay to-day, for
she viii bear the same flag which our
volunteers carried TO the Philippines
and brought back unsunied. She will
defend that flag which we all honor,
respect and obey"
Henry T. Scott said it was but meet
that the first born of California should
be recognized. The Union Iron Works
was one OF the first born of California
de told OF the vessels constructed
there which have stood the brunt of
oattie, made record-breaking runs. and
how California and her ship building
had become a recognized power in every
port in the world. He also paid loving
tribute TO the late President Mckinley
and predicted for the California an
honored career In the United States
navy
H. r. McNoble, grand president of
the Native Sons of the Golden West,
responded TO toast TO his organiza-
ucn- His remarks were full of en-
lhuslasm and patriotism and were
loudly applauded. He told of the
great pride the Native Sons take in
the latest acquisition to the navy and
expressed hopes that the California
may achieve the fame and glory that
has characterized the lives of her older
sisters, the Oregon and the Olympia
NAVY TOASTED.
Commander c. B. T. Moore. L. 6.
n, was the next speaker called upon
he responded TO the toast. The Unit
ed States Navy" In part he said:
The United States navy enjoys perbaps a
more extensive repertoire Of accomplishFnents
than n is given credit for. IN municiDal or
national celebrations her men are called upon
70 parade. Their uniforms furnish a pleasing
variety TO the commoner floats and other in
eyftable displays. Her vessels are draped in
buntings and flags 70 celebrate whatever fes-
tiVities are taking place. Her officers are
often the means OF lending air OF gal
lsntry al social functions by way OF their
this is in time OF peace only. lake into con-
slderation the naval careers OF Paul Jones
cOmmodore Porter, Sloate, Stockton Farraeut
Dupont Stringham and Dewey These men
have all shown that there is fighting power
IN the navy, and they have shown that that
fighting power Is only exercised in the vel
fare II mankind.
The navy takes an immense pride in mast
battles Her record is unsurpassed The navy
has always been the loyal instrument of the
VIII OF the American people OF the United
States. and her actions have always been gov
erned by the VIII of the people.
NAVY PRESERVES PEACE.
an discussing the uses OF the navy in the
preservation Of peace, some men say. ssVyhaf
Is the Use OF the Government suffering the
expense OF maintaining large navy. when
there r. not the slightest probability OF war9''
A large strong nah is rarely accosted he
cause the person that would accost him has
tho intimstion that he might strike back
Wtiie We have the navy prepared 70 70 10
war at 4 moments notice and prepare6 to
.