Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
DEDICATE PALISADES PARK
NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
GOVERNORS THERE.
Odicers Of the Hudson Fulton Cele-
bration Committee Also
Take Part.

NEW YORK, September T.-The COVE
errors of New York and New Jersey, off,
GERS of the Hudson-Fulton celebration
commission and the commission whose
work made the event possible partici-
pated today in the dedication of the Pail
sades Interstate Park, which stretches
for fourteen miles on the west side of the
Hudson river, opposite New York city
and Yonkers.
The exercises occurred at the old Corn
wallis headquarters at Alpine Landing,
which is at about the center of the park.
About 400 guests occupied a stand where
Lord CORVALLIS stopped in 1875 when he
captured Fort Lee, few miles down the
river. from the Continental troops.
Edwin A. Stevens, president of the New
Jersey section of the palisades commits
sion presided. George w. Perkins. presi-
dent of the New York commission, first
read the report of chat body.
Gov. Hughes accepted the park on be-
half of New York.
Address Of Gov. Hughes.
Gov. Hughes spoke In part as follows:
I'VE are inaugurating q celebration Of
human effort, of daring enterprise and
inventive skill, of the progress of civili-
cation in this early settled and most pop
ulous part of the new world. The dis
covery is notable because this river has
been the scene Of the rugged endeavors
Of the pioneer and colonist, of military
exploit and heroic deeds. of the fruitful
labors of industry. because it ia the high
way of a commerce which created a COM
monwealth and largely contributed to the
development Of the nation.
If we would preserve the source of In
dustrial power, II we would secure and
maintain proper regulation Of the flow Of
our streams and make them agencies of
progress rather than devastating forces
we must conserve the forests Of the coun-
try. 1t is only within few years that
we have appreciated the importance Of
this policy.
But it is not simply with commerce. or
with industrial power. or with public
health that We are concerned. Health,
the development of industry, the pros
perity that Is due to the variety and a.
conditions of wholesome living. But we
need still further resources for the enrich
ment of our life. OF what avail would
be the material benefits of gainful occu-
prosperous communities with wealth OF
products and freedom of exchange, were
1t not for the opportunities to cultivate
the love Of the beautiful?
THE preservation Of the scenery Of the
Hudson is the highest duty with respect
to this river imposed upon those who are
the trustees of its manifold benefits. 1t
is fortunate that means have already
been taken to protect this escarpment
which is one Of its finest features The
two states have joined in measures for
this purpose. hope this Is only the be-
ginning of efforts which may jointly be
made by these two commonwealth to
safeguard the highlands and waters. In
| which they are both deeply interested
The entire watershed which lies to the
| north should be conserved. and q policy
should be instituted for such joint control
as would secure adequate protection.
ct is gratifying to note that during the
present year legislation has been enacted
in New York creating a forest reserva.
ton in the highlands Of the Hudson. This
reserve contains about $1,000 acres, and
within its boundaries the state is author
| ICED to acquire tracts of land and to main.
| tain regulations for suitable conserva-
| tion."
Cen Stewart L. Woodford. president OF
the Hudson-Fulton commission. delivered
an address on the park as permanent
memorial OF the discovery Of the Hudson
river. Gov. Fort then accepted the park
| for the state Of New Jersey.
A hag-raising and a salute by the
American warships anchored In the river
closed the exercises.