New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
HONOR NAVAL MILITIA
GOVERNOR IN PRAISE.
Medals Giuen to Heroes of U. S.
Cruiser Yankee.

Cruiser I GnRee.
A celebration In honor of the sixteenth ami
versary of the formation OF the naval militia
and also the presentation OF medals to those OF
the militia who were on the United States
cruiser Yankee and In other stations during the
Spanish-American War, took place yesterday
afternoon. Governor Hughes presented the
medals. and among the guests of the navy
boys were many men prominent IN both the
national and state army and navy. The cele-
bration opened with luncheon given TO the
Governor the cruiser Newark. which has been
turned over to the state naval reserves and
which is anchored In the North River. Off SOtn
street.
The Governor arrived at the ship about noon
and was greeted with a Governors salute OF
seventeen guns. He welcomed on board by
Captain J. W. Miller head Of the naval militia
and Captain William B. Franklin. commander
of the LIST Battalion Governor Hughes was ac-
co1npanied by his military secretary. Colonel
Treadwell, and afteI being introduced TO the
other guests of the host luncheon was served
Present We're Ad1utant General Henry. Colonel
Ingraham Major Crossett. Rear Admiral c. E.
Goodrich, U. s. N, Rear Admiral BrOwnson.
U. S. N. Colonel Appleton OF the 9TH Regiment.
Colonel Hotchkiss of the I'D Regiment. Colonel
Morris of the 9th Regiment, Colonel Bates OF the
list Regiment. Major Wilson of the I'd Bat
TALON. Naval Militia. Major Bridgman OF Squad
ron A Major Terriberry of the Field Hospital.
Colonel Duffy of the 6Sth Regiment. Lieutenant
Commander Beach. Lieutenant Commander
Agar. Rear Admiral West, U. S. N, Captain
Frankel Commissioner OF Parks Hermann. Con-
trolIer Metz. Captain Herbert Satterlee. Com
mander w. Butler Duncan, jr.. Commander For
shew, Lieutenant Commander Ford and Pay
master PurdingtCn.
After the luncheon the parade formed and
marched from 10th street and Riverside Drive
east 10 Broadway. thence south TO I'D street
and west to Riverside Drive. past the re-
viewing stand at SOth street and Riverside
Drive. The Governor was driven directly to the
reviewing stand from the cruiser. and on his ar
rial was greeted with cheers He responded by
removing his hat and keeping IT off until the last
man had passed the stand The men marched
in the following order:
A platoon Of mounted police.
First Battalion Band OF the Naval Militia
Reeent eonpane. Of sfpfGa She 7S sth and sh n GMx
Veterans Of Naval Reserves in civilian CLONES COM
Naval Militia
The parade continued to Grants Tomb. where
il was Joined by Governor Hughes. Standing on
the steps of the monument in the screening sun
with bared head, he was introduced by Captain
Miller who gave a history OF the Naval Militia
and its part in the battles OF Santiago, Glen
fugos and Guantanamo. In replying, Governor
Hughes said:
mind the great reserve of citizenship for the pro
lection the cOuntry's liberty No one can zoos
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out having renewed faith In the future OF this Re
public For no matter how grateful and apprecia1
tive We may be Of the regular army we know th.1s
we have in our offices. banks. our shops ana
narts of trade thousands ready 10 go ToEsare IN
defence of their country's honor Ihe SpahlsH- Sps
American War showed US the heceSs-tS o. 0e'-S
prepared and the pressing need OF naval Hlilla-
From what 1 have witnessed to-day. 1 apprecl-
ate as I did before what Is going on TOT tls
preservation Of the peace Of the country / aPpre-
ciate spirit which actuates such organizations
II is a spirit which makes our country great You
mon showed what you could do when called upon
I want not officially, but personally, 10 express
nv admiration and appreciation Of your patriotism
which is representative of the spirit OF our clti-
zenshIp from Maine TO California
Here Rear Admiral Brownson said a few
words of congratulation and appreciation OF the
part performed by the naval militia, and the
medals were presented TO the men. each in turn
responding TO his name as 1t was called and re-
ceiving the coveted honor at the hands OF the
rear admiral
Governor Hughes and staff left after the
medals had been distributed. being driven away
in carriage escorted by four mounted police
men.
The programme for the afternoon was ad-
mirably carried out. but one incident occurring
TO mar the proceedings. While Governor
Hughes was speaking several photographers at
tempted TO make use of a ladder to obtain a
good portrait of the executive a park en-
poye. who said his name was Michael Timothy.
attempted prevent them from doing SO, and
there bid fair to be fistic fight. when Lieu
tenant McKeon. of the Police Department. who
Is one OF the medal men. broke through the line
Oi spectators and put an end 70 the quarrel
Governor Hughes visibly annoyed by the
disturbance but kept with his speech
The Police Department never showed TO bet
ter advantage than yesterday. They main
tanned perfect police lines and were cheered
along the line of march. They were COM
manded by Second Deputy Commissioner
BUrgher and Inspector James Thompson
AT the close of the ceremonies the paraders
marched up 10 the foot of 9th street. where
they boarded the Granite State. the training
ship, where refreshments were served.