New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-31
HUGHES TO VETERANS.
H4ILED as PRESIDENT.
Old Soldiers Cheer ThemselUe.
HOdrse IN Greeting GOUernOr.

Memorial Day. with its many observances in
honor Of the dead who had served their country
on the field OF battle. was brought to a fitting
close last night, when memorial exercises were
held in Carnegie Hall under the auspices Of the
memorial committee Of the Grand Army of the
Republic.
The big auditorium was filed. the gray haired
veterans mingling their uniforms OF blue with
the civilian costumes of younger generation.
II was sober, thoughtful gathering. but ready,
while thinking of the sacrifices of those who
died TO preserve the Union. TO appreciate the
services Of those who preserving the
tonal ideals to-day and cheer any sentiment
looking forward TO a more lively present day
patriotism and q more ardent devotion TO the
cause Of state and nation
Governor Hughes, who presided, received an
exceptionally enthusiastic welcome. Three
cheers for the Governor shouted a man
the platform when the Governor introduced.
No sooner had the applause died down than a
feeble veteran in the gallery in q trembling
voice proposed Three cheers for Governor
Hughes" and the cheers were taken up again.
He will be next President" shouted the
veteran, he could be heard again.
and the suggestion led man the floor TO
start three cheers, which became mighty
shout from all parts of the auditorium.
General o. .. Howard, at time COM
mander Of the regular army. OF the
prominent figures on the platform. General
George B. Loud chairman Of the memorial COM
mittee in introducing the Governor the pre-
siding officer said such meetings needed to
take Memorial Day out Of the influences which
would tend to degrade its sacred meaning. 1t
should be time for tears and Of thought too
deep for tears. he said. We need this day, he
added, not only because It honors patriotism and
chivalry, but also that may live one day
wholly in the blissful land Of memory.
We are especially honored tonight in the
presence Of who embodies all that is
best and truest in American manhood. we'll
as the highest type of patriotism" said General
Loud. He appeals TO us only because his
ancestors on both sides fought in past wars.
but also because he represents the best type
Of good citizenship and incorruptlble statesman
ship. The people. not only Of this state but OF
the entire country, have watched his
promising methods for the promotion of good
government and he has the unqualified indorsc-
nlent Of every right thinking citizen He has
never deviated from his ideals"
When the cheering had died away Governor
Hughes said:
Memorial Day is sacred to every patriotic
American citizen. There are many here to-
night who do not need TO be taught its lesson.
Al time when the pressure of our modern life
causes every one TO seek opportunities for
Taxation and harmless enjoyment it is important
that every lover Of his country should impress
on every one the meaning of this day. There
are those Of you here who, leaving your farm,
your Office or your business, went to the
field of battle that the Union might be pre-
served. And you think Of the comrades who
fell In that great struggle you do not need to
have the lesson Of this day taught to YOU
There those who, while too young to servo
their country, grew up they listened to the
stories from the front; and the generation Inn
.nediately succeeding those fighting for the
safety Of their country hardly needs to be told
The lesson Of this day.
But there those who have come up later
who may need to be taught how this country
was established and how il was preserved We
should remember that the fathers OF country
did not establish this government merely for
the organization. 1t was established and un-
der wise Providence II has been preserved
that q great people might with freedom work
out their destiny and realize what God meant
when he gave a great country Ike this for the
the Union through the Civil War means the
preservation of al we hold dear in our civil life.
But no nation need hope to attain the place
II ought to attain unless it has ideals The Civil
war Cid more than preserve our government
o'a torln OF organization. 1T gave us heritage.
d revelation Of patriotic arder illustration of
aooanding heroisn that makes the American
people more richly endowed than any other
~ bt.tlzea nation Of the day. And so. in greeting
IA veterans OF the Civil War ! greet not only
tbs VINO were willing to lay down their lives
NAe Union might be preserved and whose
;ic,sI i llaae possible realization Of
sprlt and strength and equipped 1t 10 so
rnir S1 70 accomplish IT'S manifest destiny; not
- "a. .o speak Of these men-tfe veterans under
~ N'dih ana StrIpes-but I think also Of those
,,nss,- S enshlies on the field os battle, fought
ahother hcg 5ut illustrated American
lie 9 and to-day, North and South. sing
itr ,if Use OF the America. ya!or willing to give
a. 81 -''' tor cause, whether or not In the provi-
- pod The cause was doomed TO failure.
- w. iook Forward and think OF the problems
80 IS l4Ilch mrst dvai with we see we need e.
81 LIE D self-aacsafice IN times of peace ard
O. 80 Spirit that infused you. men of the
80, Hi-ng of the Republic you went for
~ - martial music. must inspire the man
,-t,, Niul"ui Inc muse goes 20 his Office and
@ tfies to measure W. to the duty of Ar?cr,can
citizenEni..
He oiSti%n cf the evening was delivered by
- i>"F' az. . =. Campbell, pastor Of the First
p.St '-n''-ch, ot Cambridge. Mess lie spoke
- t''S meaning of May 90 both az a memorial