New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
URGES BR0THERLY LOVE
SPIRIT OF HUGHES Talk.
GoUernor-Elect Calls for Patriotism
in Daily Life.


last night to the members of the Empire state
Society. Sons of the American Revolution at
their seventeenth annual banquet at the Wal
dorf. said there was too much vague love oc
country. and that what was needed to-day was
love OF country expressed in terms which men
on the streets would understand This he said.
would make the country's industrial life sweet
and clean.
1T is the patriotism Of the pocketbook that we
want" he declared. Some men. he said would
lay down their lives for their country In times
of war. but in times of peace were content
promote their own benefit, and to adhere only
closely enough TO right conduct TO keep them
out of Jail
I'VE want men who will not be in
times of peace" he said. We want patriots
in finance and IN the organization of cor
porations who willing TO share the burdens
OF their fellow men and equalize the opportuni-
| ties of society The true American spirit makes
brothers of US ALL
The address made a profound impression. and
was loudly applauded. 1t follows:
When We contemplate our ancestral stocks.
common or preferred. we are Impressed with tina
variety or relation made possible under our
democratic institutions by wise selection OF
forebears II is my happy privilege, though
have lived below my opportunities, TO be able
TO claim the patronage alike of Saint David and
Saint Patrick, Saint George, Saint Andrew and
Saint Nicholas. So may l also justify my pree-
ence here as / cherish the memory OF an an
cestor who as an officer of the line OF a New
York regiment and as a member of Governor
ClintOns staff, discharged, wOrthily, 1 believe.
his duty in the great war of independence
For mere pride OF descent. however. I have
scant respect The distinction of ancestors is
naught but humiliation for unworthy descend
| ants. Nor do L consider organizations based
upon ancestry as consistent with American spirit
save as they exist for the purpose or teaching
the lessons of patriotism and of enforcing upon
their members the duty of the hour With the
sentiment of grateful recognition OF relation oy
ties of blood to those who have served their
country, accompanied by a sense of increased
responsibility and a desire illustrate the same
devotion to It's interests, / have the warmest
sympathy. 1t is in that spirit that we are here
tonight.
and YOU will understand that at the present time
1t is impossible for me 10 attempt 10 do more
than to present few deSultOry observations
We do not honor those who fought in the
Revolution simply or chiefly for the sacrlnces
they made. the hardshiPs they endured tne
courage they displayed Their valor and tneir
fortitude We're made memorable by the cause IN
which they enlisted and the principle to whlcn
they were devoted They gave US our country
and kindled the fires of patriotism which are
ever renewed and kept glowing by their conse-
Grated sons. We cannot afford 10 lose the touch
of emotion which raises duty 20 country 10
patriotic fervor.
PATRIOTISM BEST HERITAGE
The schooIboy who in learning the dates and
events of the great war. misses the touch OF
the magic wand and fails to feel the thril OF
love oF country misses the best part of his
heritage And more than ever at the present
tiT,a 7yban we are subject TO the pressing de-
mands and vexed with the problems OF our tee!H-
ting industrial life should lose no opportunity
10 kindle patriotic ardor and to stimulate the
s-potion felt in the thrill Of every true American
heart at the sound of the national anthem or
at the sight of the Stars and stripes.
But il has been we'll said that emotion snouId
not be stirred unless it IS turned 70 s sooN ~.
count. We may we'll PRIDE ourselves upoI LtI - @
great reserves of patriotic zeal upon WhlCh We
NAV draw in the event of q great natohai us us
ester We know that in the presence OF any
Y,anaca from without all differences. SoclaI or
POLITICAL would he forgotten. ana tne HveS gnu
taas,,re of All would be as ready for sacrlIice'
as when a hundred and thirty years ago. We
dac1sred our independence. or when. more tnan
fortv wears ago. determined tha1 Ihe Pli07
less benefits of union should not ne lost -.
r-his natriotfc sentiment should not Walt toI
,rar 10 find IT'S most effective expression
is normal cond!tloh- -, 80 .~i,tic achiave-
our constant blessing Ihe piil-Iot-o ;,i - =,
,nents of our national wars. the apprecltIloh -
the character and the service OF I oIie ftIa
our historic struggles should IlaNe PoISsl,
Tatber should make Imperative for us waat
may call the higher patriotism OF peace
PATRIOTISM IN TINE OF PEACE
Tho nresent obligations of citizenship should
be as keenly perceived and as deeply Ielt as @ tLl'
duty 10 respond 10 n call 10 arms OF 90 IaS u9~n
ones life upon a battlefield we may ueo4to
as tn particular measures. and as To desirable
methods in the administration OF government
but the most admirable scheme OF governments
6Dds its test in the human devotion when can
be called to its aid in practice And az the pres
ont tir1a the most fundamental need is pro-
found sense on the part of all citizens of the
true import of free institutions and the civic
spirit that is needed to maintain them
We are too often content with u vague notion
of duty to country. Some who would give their
lives for their country in time of war are salts
fed in time of peace with any conduct promoting
their own benefit which comes close enough TO
the line of reCtitude 10 keep them out OF JAIL
They may have patriotism which is useful IN
a great tiationas emergency but AT otieF uints
they constitute a menace 70 the country when
they profess 10 love.
OF fundamental Importance is a sincere love
6nTo1O pT9ri 10 l.
culcating civic virtue with regard TO the duty
of registration and Of voting. OF attention 20
primaries and OF taking part in the operation
of the machinery OF government Important as
these things are. the greater duty lS further 10
seek 1t lies in an appreciation Of the virtues OS
good American citizenship displayed in right
eOus living. in fair dealing, in loyal Obedience.
not merely TO the letter but to the spirit Of
the law 1t consists not merely in the aGvO-
cacy of ambitious measures of reform. but IN
the self imposed restraints. the willingness TO
share burdens and the efforts TO equalize Op-
portunities in that appreciation OF our mutual
dependence and our common brotherhood which
should find their expression outside OF and en-
tirely apart from legal enactments.
FALSE PATRIOTISM
The man who regards with suIIen indifferencs
tent 10 pleasantly wrap himself in the gar
nentS OF prosperity and think of his fellow
creatures as ignorant and disOrderly masses
with whom he has nothing in common has
small right TO pride himself upon the vaIor OF
his Revolutionary ancestors or talk of his pa
triotiC devotion To his country.
He who. in OStentatiOus parade in idle indit-
ference 10 all that makes for better living, in
disregard of opportunity 10 Serve his fellow
men, turns a deaf ear 70 the Voice OF entreaty
which comes from his struggling brother does
not know for what fathers died and has yer
to learn why this Union should be preserved
fv,f4. Of va pfrreS