Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-11
TAKAH|RA'S BIG HIT
His Address Feature of Prince
toms Commencement.
RECORD-BREAKING THR0NG
japanese Ambassador Made Doctor
of Laws.
DIPLOMAS FOR $50 STUDENTS

Gifts to the Amount OF $4I, 6oA.d
Announced-Greek Letter Society
Election-Farewell Songs.
PRINCETON, n. j., June 1.-THE most
distinguished of all the visitors at the
annual commencement exercises or
Princeton University yesterday was Baron
Takahira, the Japanese ambassador. VINO
came here 10 be made doctor of laws
by the university. The baron made big
hit He not only made good speech on
acceptance of his degree. but he chatted
with the students and said lots of COM
plimentary things about Princeton. 1t
was his first visit here, but not the last.
he hoped.
About 80 men received diplomas and
there was a large number of graduate de-
grees given also The honorary degree
of LID. was conferred upon only three
men-Baron Koyoro Takahira. Harry Au-
gustus Garfield, president-elect of Will
liams College, and Mahlon Pitney, chan
cellor of New Jersey. MILFORD Lash Bob
bins dean of the General Theoioglcal
Seminary of New York city. received the
honorary degree of ID.
Baron Makes Only Address.
Baron Takahira was the only one to de-
liver an address when the honor was con-
ferred. He said:
1t is a well known fact that John Hay
was the father of the open-door policy
in the far east, the child which was des-
tined to be brought up in adversely. and
that japan was called upon because or
the propnquity of her position to concern
SpriOlS1v though incidental
ly, in the rearing and wellbeing OF thai
i'll fated infant, is now matter or MS
torical record. So far as Korea and
Manchuria are concerned. 1 may say that
there has been a steady growth or the
American imports into these countries In
recent years. despite SO many stories ad-
vanced in the press against the Japanese
attitude. This is a self-evident truth OF
the healthy growth of Hays child under
our common guardianship.
Moreover, recent conclusion OF the
convention between the United States and
Japan for the mutual protection in Korea
marks and copyrights of American citi-
Gems and Japanese subjects leaves no
room for any suspicion of our sincere de-
sire not only to maintain but to develop
the principle of The open-door and equal
opportunity in these countries. and 1 do
not see what can make certain observers
SO nervous of what We have really in
mind.
Principle Of the Open Door.
1T is my conviction. as frequently de-
clared. that country to be truly pros
porous should have peaceful and prosper
GUS neighbors. The principle of the open
door and equal opportunity, which is the
best means to prosper our neighboring
countries. is at once what is required for
our own prosperity, and, therefore. exactly
adapted to our cherished desires. and
hope you will agree with me when l say
that because Mr.. Hay was the father OF
that policy l can consider myself, by vir-
tue of the close relations l had with him.
as one of its guardians; and / assure you
that / will do my utmost in fulfilling the
great responsibilities thrown on my Shout
ders in consequence of the distinguished
honor by your great university in consid
Grafton Of the diplomatic position l am
now occupying"
The valedictory address was then de-
ercises ended with the singing of old
Nassau. The announcement of prizes
followed.
Sang Old Songs.
The campus last night presented a scene
that will never be forgotten by those who
were present. For the last time the men,
bers of the class of 1908 sang their songs
on the steps CT Old North. A great crowd
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ceremonies were very impressive. Early
in the evening hundreds Of japanese Ian
terms illuminated the campus, and the
picture was striking.
After the seniors sang the songs that
they have been singing all spring they
were formed into a semcirc1e. The lights
were extinguished and the loving cup was
passed to each man, who was toasted in
song ny the class. This lasted for about
two hours. Then the seniors took the
1aft
the juniors succeeded them and sang
while the class of 1908. in single file,
marched around Old North, the cannon
and out into Nassau street.
1t was peculiar sight to see big, strong
athletes soboing like children. Everybody
was affected. A class dinner was he.u
late last night. and tomorrow they will
begin TO leave, and the place will be de-
serted till the fall.
Gifts for Princeton.
AT the commencement meeting of the
trustees of the university gifts to the
amount OF al. 731.I1 were announced s26.-
53s3l being the donation Sthe Princeton
committee of fifty.
The following additions to the faculty
were made public: Henry j. Ford. Balti-
more. to be professor of politics: Henry n
Russell. Ph.D.. and Raymond s. Dugan,
PhD.. to be assistant professors of as
sistant professor of political economy:
Gilbert Van linden to be assistant pro-
lessor of geology: Edwin w. Pahlow,
AN, to be preceptor in history politics
and economics: John G. Hun. PhD.,
Charles r. Machines. Ph.D, and Carl 70.
Stromquist Ph.D.. to be preceptors in
mathematics: John Havron. jr c.
1Gs. to be instructor In civil engineeripg
Charles d. Mahaffie. Rhodes scholar. St
John g College. Oxford to be instructor In
Jurisprudence and politjcs. Franz Jrwip
Ph-D.. to be instructor in mathematics
Prof. Ford is former Journalist. who
held editorial positions on several news
papers here. and was for a number of
years managing editor of q paper in Pitts.
burg. He has long been interested in the
study of politics and is the author of
book on the subject.
Greek Letter Society Elects Officers.
Tho annual election Of the Phi Beta Kap-
pa Society from the members Of the class
of 1905. Princeton University, are an
nounced follows: David o. Coyie
North ADAMS. Mass: John F. Dali
les. Auburn. n. Yc Montrose b. Magoffin
Mercer. Pa; Archie H. Ormond. Prince
ton. n. j.; Howard r. Stiles Flushing.
n. Y; William p Dunn, Philadelphia; ;
Harry w. Elliott. Murfreesboro, Tenn
Charles F. Hosford. Butler. Pa. William
Schroeder. New York city: Alfred E. Stu
art, Lafayette. Ind; Howard 8. Stuckey,
Buffalo: Aaron s. Swartz. Norristown.
Pa: Finley ]. Van Dyke. Verd. Prince
ton: Charles Z. Wolferth. CIarksboro. y.