The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

importance, institutions for the general aih husion of knowledge In proportion as sue structure of a government gives I9Iee to public opinion, 1t is essential eEae public opinion should be enlight- ened.' Education nav not make a man q good citizen, but most certainly igno- rance tends to prevent his being a good eillzen. Washington was far too much of q patriot, had far too much love for his ienoW citizens, to try to teach them that they could govern themselves un- iess they could develop a sound and en- hshtened public opinion. No nation can permanently retain free government un- iess IL can retain a high average of cit izenship; and there can be no such high average of citizenship without high average of education unless the word in us broadest and truest sense to Include the things of the soul well as the things of the mind. School edu- caton can never supplant or take the place Of self-education. still less can 1t In any way take the place of those rug ged and manly qualities which we group together under the name of character; but 1t can be of enormous use in supple menting both. 1t Is source of just pride To every American that our people have so consistently acted in accordance with Nashington's principle of promoting in- stitutions for the diffusion of knowledge. There is nothing dearer to our hearts than our public school system, by which free primary education is provided for every one within our borders. The high CT education, such as is provided by the University of Pennsylvania and kin dred bodies not only confers great ben efts to those able to take advantage of 1t, but entails upon them correspond ing duties
 Dealt With Theories.
 'The men who founded this nation had to deal with theories of government and the fundamental principles of free institu- tions. We are now concerned with different set of questions, for the republic has been firmly established, its principles thoroughly tested and fully approved. To merely political issues have succeeded those of grave social and economic im- portance, the solution of which demands the best efforts of the best men. We have a right to expect that wise and leading part in the effort to attain this solution will be taken by those who have been ex- ceptionally blessed in the matter of ob- taining an education. That college gradu- ate is but a poor creature who does not feel when he has left college that he has received something for which he owes a return. What he thus owes he can as a rule only pay by the way he bears himself throughout life. It Is but occasionally that college graduate can . much out right for his alma mater, he can best repay her by living life that will reflect credit upon her, by so carrying himself as q citizen that men shall see that the years spent in training him have not been wasted The educated man is entitled to no special privilege, save the inesti- mable privilege of trying to show that his education enables him to take the lead in striving to guiee his fellows alright in the difficult task which is set to us of the twentieth century The prob lems before us today are very complex, and are widely different from those which the men of Washington's generation had to face; but we can overcome them surely and we can overcome them only, If we approach them in the spirit which Wash lngton and Washingtons great supporters brought to bear upon the problems of their day-the spirit of sanity and of courage, the spirit witch combines hard common sense with the loftiest idealism.
 Entertained In Afternoon.
 President Roosevelt was this afternoon entertained at luncheon by the First Troop Philadelphia City cavalry, which always acts as the official escort of a visiting President.
 The route from the Academy of Music to the troops armory, where the luncheon was served, took the President through the business center of l.e city, amid continuous cheering The carriages were driven into the armory, where 125 active and retired members of the organization greeted their distinguished guest.
 After the luncheon the President was escorted to the West Philadelphia station of the Pennsylvania railroad where a large crowd was in waiting. Just before his train left President Roosevelt thanked the people and soldiers and policemen who escorted him and said: You know I used to be on the force myself" Message From Emperor William. After the degrees had been conferred, the student body, at the suggestion of Provost Harrison, gave three cheers for America, England and Germany.
 The following cablegram from Emperor William was received:
 "Dr. c. c. Harrison, Provost of the Uni
 versity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. "I am truly glad that the university has rendered me at the same time with President Roosevelt the academic honor that once clothed George Washington [ beg you to accept my thanks and best wishes for the continued growth and prosperity of the university.
 WILHELM II. Berlin, February 22.n
 MT Harrison cabled the following re- l ply:
 | King Wilhelm, Berlin.
 "The University of Pennsylvania thanks your majesty for your gracious message, and wishes. The university body is honored by the names of your majesty, President Roosevelt and George Wash | ington. HARRISON,