New-York tribune., 1907-09-11
HTGHES GREETS G. A. r.
SzR4TOG4 ENCAMPWENT.
Gorernor WeIcomes 10, 900 peterans
on Behalf of Empire State.
rBv Telegraph to The Tribune J

Army Of the Republic. The old soldier, wearing
his uniform decorated with badges testifying to
his valor and the colored ribbon Of his partlcu-
t. state has the right OF way in every Saratoga
street hotel and home Everywhere are 10 ne
seen groups of old comrades greeting each other
Nth warm hand clasps and talking over the
davs at the front
There were a dozen or more reunions of vari-
ors. .orsa anizations to-day. but the encampment
was formally opened tonight when. in the Con-
zentior Hail. Governor Hughes delivered an ad-
dress Of welcome on behalf of the state Most
Of the veterans had never seen the Governor
but they had heard of the work he is doing in
New York State. and they gave him hearty
welcome.
Commander in Chief r. r. Brown. replying TO
Governor Hughes made reference to the next
President which some seemed to think some
what politically pointed for Grand Army meet
ing. although the veterans laughed. He spoke
of the fact that every President from the time
If Lincoln down 10 President Roosevelt, except
one 0Cleveland), had worn the Grand Army but
ton. Then he added. turning to Governor Hughes:
And. Governor. pardon me, but they were all
natives of Ohio. Ohio may not Yet have finished
her course Governor Hughes exhibited not
the slightest emotion at this reference 10 ma
tionaI politics
rba applause that started when Governor
quartet that was singing. The cheers increased
as he walked down the aisle and redounleu
when he reached the stage
The Governors speech was short. but en-
bodied strong appeal for sacrifice ana pa'rIo'-
ism In the various walks of citizenship oI our
latter day life He reminded the veterans that
The same flag that I1oated over their armies IN
the field now floats over our public buildings
where are the chosen servants Of the people II
the same devotion to Country-aooFe all per-
sora1 oonsiderations-shown by the soldiers in
the field were now shown in maintaining inc
cause Of the people against every form OF eA-
to-rior and corruption. the victories of peace
would be as significant as those on the heio OF
battle. he said.
WELCOMED BY THE GoFERNoh
Governor Hughes said IN part:
The State Of New York welcomes you TO this Ihs
sncarnprnenJ- And behalf of the ctlzeils oL
S{je a eisaions Is I ana their aectonate regard
Your meeting is at once a memorial d 'O-l'
irefTacea6Ie is the memory of the days Of ma,
tional peril and OF fratrlcida! S val & US ba peT1od
cf civil strife-days Of separation and OF sorrow w.
friendship cemented by q common sacTlnce anu
made the more sacred by the losses OF tle !eaLS.
i for me 10 portray the scenes WllGn tie a.
50 vivid in your minds Or to recount The 2 heroj4
leeds Enoh ar % yooI ir,TetI for me- 10 attempt TO
essay the role Of your comrades. who need nelJner
ton 10 make eloquent the memories Of thelr own
xenee Bgt should d u{5sIly T v 69 oT fd 6.c
the gratitude Of the generation whose active Ire
tes+if 70 Their appreciation OF the ric Inheritance
the naron has received at your hands
The service of heroic sacrifice transcends even
the vast imPoTaine1e Of restored union hon s9d
portunity- The nation exists not for the sake of
political relations or II torTs q government but
that the people. in The diffusion Of happiness and
IN the development Of character. may realize the
0T fart rE-r1-
ton. however symmetrical the political ed1ce, the
rise above what is eordd, and in our achievements
illustrate the virtues Of sacrifice and honor. We
iIral resources are the envv Of The world BUT
more lLepoTLapTt man tleSe are the resources OF
which inspire work zealousIy for the
mon good and lncuicate lessons Of patriotic devo-
congratulate you upon your share OF this great
people. upon the blessed memory Of painful and
eonseerafed effort and Of highest duty well per-
patient forutude. by your unweared persistence
hy your sfead1asiness IN defeat and magnaniTnity
by the noble humanity Of rnaytyred President
by the work Of ali who az home in the field.
in humble station or in great place, toiled and
SacTlHced Tor the life Of the nation. people
nave oeen prlcelsssIy endowed. The nation SO pre-
served and 50 enriched can never forget its mis-
Your meeting points a contrast We are to-day
= united people rejoicing in undissolved and
sides Of that great conflict has become a common
heritage Past animosities are buried without for
or West. divides US in devotion to national
ideals Year by year more highly appreciate
and South Join to-day in thanksgiving to God that
We are marshalled under flag enioving the
peace and prosperity which union only car secure
Your meeting. with its imposing reminder Of pa
trlotlc sacrifice cannot but serve inspiration
to to fidelity in public service The same flag which
Hoated over the armies in the field floats over tn.
Puollc buildings in which are gathered the chosen
servants Of the people That flag. for whose honor
you we're ready to give your lives. demands the
sane loyalty IN time Of peace. Patriotism is not
rfrz-
;lses above love Of self. If the same generous
he Union above all personal considerations. which
sslaracter1zed your service the fed Of battle is
:nens OF our government and in the maintenance
oS the cause Of the people against every form of
20 victories Of peace less significant notable
man those In which you won and conferred a last
ms glory
As the Governor ended, saying Heroes of
tne Republic, the State of New York bids you
welcome and godspeed." cheers rang out from
al sides
Commander IN Chief Brown. following the
Governor. after speaking OF the passing of the
war veterans. referred TO the placing of our flag
in the Philippines. and added That flag will
stay there until we say it shall not. And the
nation who dares TO lower it by hairs
breadth viii see more stars in minute than
are every flag in the Union"
One Of the features. of the evening was the
gift the q. A. r. OF purse of more than
5000 which is to be added to the permanent
invested fund. Il was silver jubilee oneTing
by the Wornan's Relief Corps. which organized
with fifty-three members in Denver twenty
five years ago and now has a membership OF
10000 Another surprise was the presentation
to Corporal James Tanner. past commander III