New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-01
JEWS REJOICE SADLY.
GREAT SYMPATHY SHOWN.
Anniversary Celebration OUershad-
ooced by Grief for Russian Sufferers.

VI lIIC -GOtl anniversary OF the SSltIS-
ment Of the Jews in the United States. Ger
tainly they have never listened to speeches
from the same platform of so many men notable
in statecraft. politics and religion as yesterday
addressed the meeting. Among these were ex-
President Grover Cleveland, Governor Frank ".
Higgins, Mayor George B. Mcclellan and the
Rev. DR.. David H. Greer, bishop coadjutor of
New"York
All Of these We're received with enthusiasm,
though the greatest was reserved for one who
was not present in person. but whose sentiments
were expressed in a letter-President Roosevelt.
Every paragraph of the Presidents letter was
received with resounding applause, and several
times Louis Marshall, who read the communica-
ton. was interrupted ~ the demonstration
which greeted some particularly striking sem
tence. The letter Of the President was filed
with praise and tribute for the Jews.
interpreting the addresses were several musi-
cal numbers rendered by a chorus Of $50 mem
bers Of the Peoples Choral Union and the New
York symphony Orchestra. all under the direc-
ton of Dr. Frank Damrosch and a number in
Hebrew by the Downtown Cantors' Association.
MENDELssoHN's MUSIC PREDoMINATED.
Through all the services. however, there was
note Of sadness, for while celebrating the Jew
ish Pilgrims Progress in the Land of the Free
those members present OF the .'deathIess nation
remembered with heavy hearts the fate of their
co-relisionists in Russia.
Allusion to the Russian atrocities was made by
all the speakers and even the glowing tributes
paid their race by distinguished men of other
religions could not dspel the gloom that per-
vaded the hail.
The auditorium was profusely decorated with
American flags and pretty picture was pre-
sented by the color scheme on the platform,
where the Stars and Stripes spread across the
rear, while the white dresses of the women
members of the chorus stood out in decided con-
trast to the more sombre attire of the men.
As the orchestra played the first bar of the
overture. 1.-THE March of the Priests" from
"Athalie" by Mendelssohn, the speakers made
their way to the platform, led by Mr. Schitf. who
was followed by Mr. Cleveland, Governor Hig-
gins Mayor Mcclellan Bishop Coadjutor Greer.
Judge Sulzberger, of Philadelphia; Judge Green
baum. of the Supreme Court and many more
prominent men,
The services opened With prayer by the Rev.
Or, Joseph silverman. of Temple Emanuel.
JACOB H. scHIFF's ADDRESS.
Mr.. Schiff said in the Introductory address:
brate the settlement Of Jews in the United States
ana IN TINS very city. the people of the Jewish
cause tbs beloved country Of their adoption had
@ asd one great exponent Of human Liberties and
the world of how great and powerful a people can
ter what their origin or their profession Of faith
may be. BuL our gladness has received shock;
our hopes ana expectations have for the tmo being
US to look forward to still remains dream the
realization OF which the events of this very month
Racial prejudice and hatred are still rampant. The
sacrIfced SO that freedom and eniightennent, for
which he has ever battled. shall triumph. even in
But though we sorrow we feel that we should
IN oeptnries zone bv The home Of people Of our race
and faith, and is now our own home and the home
of our children. 5.a-@s 4@.z
The reference of the chairman to the letter
from President Roosevelt aroused great
thusiasm, and when Louis Marshall read, 81
feel very strongly that II any people are OPP
pressed anywhere, the wrong inevitably reacts
in the end on those who Cypress them" the
demonstrativeness reached its climax.
PRESIDENT RoosEyELTs LETTER
The Presidents letter read: 4-
/ am forced to make rule not to write
letters on the occasion of any celebration. no
matter how important, simply because can
not write without either committing myself
to write hundreds of others or else running
the risk of. giving offence to worthy persons
make an exception in this case, because the
lamentable and terrible suffering to which SO
many of the Jewish people in other lands have
been subjected makes me feel it my duty,
as the head of the American people not only
to express my deep sympathy for thems as
now do, but at the same time to point out
what fine qualities of citizenship have been
displayed by the men of Jewish faith and
race. who. having come to this country enjoy
the benefits Of free institutions and equal treat
ment before the law. 5.z
I feel very strongly that if any people are
anywhere the wrong inevitably re-
acts in the end on those who Cypress them:
for il is imnutable law in the spiritual
world that no one can wrong others and yet
in the end himself escape unhurt.
The celebration of the DsKfth anniversary of
the settlement of the Jews in the United
States properly emphasizes a series of histo-
1ificance. Even in Colonial period the |
Jews participated in the upbuilding of this i
country acquired citizenship and took an ac-
i've part IN the development of foreign and |
Domestic commerce In the Revolutionary |
period they aided the cause OF liberty by serv- |
ng in the Continental army and by substan-
he Republic. In the Civil War thousands |
served in the armies, and mingled their blood |
With the soil for which they fought.
I am glad to be able to say, in addressing /
you on this occasion. that while the Jews of /
he United States, who number more than +
million. have remained loyal to their faith i
ind their race traditions, they have become in
lissolubly Incorporated in the great army of i
American citizenship, prepared to make all sac
.ihces for the country either In war or peace, /
md striving for the perpetuation of good gov
,rnment and for the maintenance of the prin-
pies embodied in our Constitution.
They are honorably distinguished by their L
industry, their obedience to law. and their
DEVOTION TO the national WeiTare They are en-
ragged in generous rivalry with their fellow
itiZens OF other denominations In advancing
he interests OF our common country. This is
rue not only of the descendants of the early
ettlers and those of American birth, but of
-reat and constantly increasing proportion
4 those who have come to our shores within
he last twenty-five years as refugees. reduced
o the drest straits of perjury and misery
All Americans NAV well be proud Of the ex-
raordnary illustration of the wisdom and
trength of governmental system thus af-
orded In few years men and women hither-
0 utterly unaccustomed to any OF the privi-
eyes OF citizenship have moved NIGHTLY up
yard toward the standard Of loyal self-respect-
ng American citizenship, Of that citizenship