The Washington times., 1905-12-01
CLEVELAND EXTOLS
HEBREW PATRIOTS
Nationless People Loyal to
This Nation.
BIG NEW YORK CELEBRATION
President Sends Letter to Observation
of QuadIi- -MilleniaI Anniversary
of Races Landing.

NEW YORK. Dec Praise of tho
Hebrews as American citizens was the
dominant note yesterday afternoon at
the celebration In Carnegie Music Hall
OF the g50th anniversary Of their - tas-
ment IN the United States
Grover Cleveland gave eloquent testi-
mony TO the loyalty and effective pa
triotisrl OF the deathless race" Pres
ident Roosevelt. In a letter which was
read to the assemblage, dwelt upon
their industry. their obedience TO law
and their devotion TO the national well
fare.
Men prominent an church ana
state were on the platform. and the
orators included every strain Of the
American people. The governor Of
New York. the mayor OF the metroPo-
lis. and other prominent officials deliv-
cred addresses.
one OF the most significant features
was the participation IN the exercises
% the Right Rev. David Fl. Greer
Protestant Episcopal bishop eoadJutor
in the diocese OF New York, who sat
beside the Rev. DR.. II. Pereira Mendez,
rabbi of the oldest synagogue
Never was a larger audience as
sembled IN Carnegie Han, and many
who had expected to be present We're
unable to gain admission. The walls
and the balconies were draped IN the
American colOrs. \ chorus OF men and
women was massed upon the platform
and behind were the black coated
cantors. The impressive swing OF the
Adon Olam. in which singers Of Israel
lifted ap their voices in the old He
brew chant OF praise 10 the Lord over
all. was singulaTly impressive. When
I'VE thousand voices sang My Coun-
try. 'Tis OF Thee" the Importance and
significance Of the occasion were
brought home 10 all.
Mr.. Cleveland Cheered.
Jacob H. schin, chairman Of the exc
cusive committee, which organized the
celebration. presided The Invocation
was given by the Rev. DR.. Joseph Sill
verman. rabbi Of the Temple Emanu-
FL Mr. Schin then introduced Mr..
Cleveland. The rising Of the former
President Of the United States to speak
was followed by applause which con-
tinue for three minutes. At the con
clusion OF his address the audience
gave further expression of sincere ap-
provaI-
I'VE join today in the celebration OF
the two hundred and fftieth anniversary
OF the settlement oS the Jews in the
United States. This event created such
an important epoch IN our country 5
development. and its relationship 10 our
nation's evolution IS 50 clearly seen in
the light OF present conditions, that ev-
cry thoughtful American citizen must
recognize the fitness and usefulness OF
it's conmemoration- To those Of the
Jewish faith it recalls foothold gained
that meant for them a home and peace
ful Security. after centuries OF home
1essness and ruthless persecution. Ic
those OF Us processing q different relig-
ious faith IL brings TO mind the landing
upon cur soil OF an element OF popu-
marked traits OF character have addeC
q powerful factor TO our national prog
ress and achievement
All Municipalities have contributed tC
the composite population of the United
Stationary OF them IN greater num-
Der than the Jews And yet / believe
that IL can be safely claimed that few Il
any. Of those contributing national1tles
have. directly or Indirectly. been more
influential In giving shape and direction
10 the Americanism Of today.
More Than Materialistic.
What our Jewish fellow-citizens have
done 10 increase the material advance
nent OF the United States IS apparent
on every hand and must stand confessed
But the best and highest Americanisn
i something more than nater!alistic It's
spirit. whica should make Il imperisha-
bic and immortal. exists in its patriotic
aspirations and exalting traditions. Or
this higher plane Of our nationality and
in the atmosphere Of ennobling senti-
ment we also feel the touch OF Jevisf
relationship If the discovery Of Ameri
ca prophesied the coming of our natioT
and fixed the place or It's birth, let u.
not forget thar Columbus on his voy
age IN search OF new world was aides
In a most important way by Jewish sup
port and comradeship
IF the people or the United States
glory In their free institutions as TIT
crown Of mans aspiration for Self-gov
ernmenC. let them not be unmindful o
the fact that the Jews among as hav
IA their care and keeping the histor
and traditions Of an ancient Jewisl
commonwealth astonishingly ike on
QUA republic ia It's democracy an
underlying Intention.
When, with true American enthu
siasm and pride, we recall the stor
OF the war IOr our independence an
rejoice in the ll5tGmitable courage an
fOrtituce OF our Revolutionary heroes
We should not fan 10 remember hoy
Well the Jews ct America perfOrmel
every way siley usefuliy and patriot
ically supported the interests OF thef
newly found home
Nor can we overlook II We are de
Gently just, the valuable aid cheerful
IS contributed by our Jewish fslloi
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