New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
HUGHES TO MARINE MEN.
GoU6rnor Fauors Better HMbor-
Guest of Maritime Association.

Governor Hughes was one Of the speakers
last night at the third annual dinner of the
Maritime Association, held In the banquet room
OF the Hotel Knckerbocker The Governor ar
rived late, having attended the Delta Epsilon
dinner at Delmonicos. and was greeted with
loud cheers He arrived while James :. W.
Holton. president Of the Philadelphia Maritime
Association. was speaking and it was some
time before Mr. Holton could proceed on ac-
count of the applause.
The Governor was introduced after Mr.. Hol-
ton had finished. and made short speech,
I am not here tonight" he said, ito make
a speech. but am only here for the purpose of
meeting the representatives Of the maritime
business Of the great Port of New York Let no
factionaI troubles affect YOUR demand for the
betterment Of the Port OF New York for this
betterment IS not only essential 70 New York,
but also to the welfare Of the country.
las the Governor Of the state want to see
every one have opportunity. and want the
people OF the state TO be concerned in all that
affects their government.
The nrst speaker Of the evening introduced
by Mr. Norman was Justice Frederick f. Crane,
of the Supreme Court
Justice Crane said in part:
When We think Of all that is said and written
about wealth to-day the suggestion Of distin-
gushed conservative men 20 limit all the incomes
$4,000 year, 10 turn PUBIC utHitN COZ iftlp'i
oyer 10 the municipalities TO increase employers
liability, to limit the privilege of the heir TO an
the WORKER then think We can discern the
This moving spirit Of service will merely open
doors 70 liberty seeking people. but IT Will Gx
cite us to show them the right use and chief
privilege Of liberty.
Justice Crane was followed by William Nc
Adoo. ex-Asslstant Secretary OF the Navy and
former Police Commissioner. Mr.. McAdoo be-
gan by addressing the diners as fellow sail
ors" This caused much applause, as did the
statement of Mr. McAdoo that he surprised
to hear Justice Crane speak eloquently, as
he had been led To believe that the only man in
Brooklyn who could talk was Bird Coler. and
he thought that one else had a chance to
talk while Mr.. Coer was at it.
The American people, said Mr.. McAdoo
"have grown too prosperous to follow the sea
for a living The foreigners have invaded
American shipping with great success. and the
true Americans cannot compete with them.
The American flag will go back the ocean
in power when il is as profitable as running
railroad trolley line. The American navy,
ship for ship. Can compete with any nation in
the world. The Japanese would in q short time
be the rivals of the American nation the
Pacific, and shortly after then, in his opinion.
the Japanese flag would appear on the Atlantic.
Mr. McAdOo paid tribute to Governor
hughes WnSn nc Sdlu lndl We were blcS0Cu III
the year 1907 in tho state of New York with one
of the most honest, liberal minded and fearless
chief executives we have ever had
so far as l can see said Mr.. McAdoo Gov
ernor Hughes is in the middle of the road of
honest endeavor. and. with the help Of the peo-
pie will keep there.
John A. Bensel Dock Commissioner of the
city, complimented the association for its public
spirit.
The next speaker was William H. Douglas
president OF the Produce Exchange, and ex-
Congressman. He followed by Mr. HoitOn.
Philadelphia, Mr.. HoltOn said was II close
mercial rival of New York I'm the most friendly
spirit lie said that Philadelphia the sec
ond seaport in Importance the Atlantic
Coast and was striving valiantly maintain
that position. While Mr. Holton was speaking
Governor Hughes arrived.
Charles X. Norman. president of the assOcia-
ton. postmaster. Robert r. Pcary, who
was to have been one of the speakers. sent his
regrets, didvDr. Alvah II. Doty, Health OIL
Ger of the port.