New-York tribune., 1909-11-29

was everything to discourage him. to de-
press him, 10 make him feel that he was
without a chance. Continuing. the Gov
ernor said:
OPPORTUNITY NOT LIMITED.
Let all know that lesson and life are
given better meaning. and every man
ssh let his hand 20 out in genuine sym
hoy and girl In every home. because with
5Iiein as well as with the favored ones.
lies the future Of our free land. But X
Is not simply that we admire his career,
We think to-day OF the inspira ton that
gives Every poor mother to-day Is
NJ the thought OF what Governor Johnson
otu- ENery young man who thinks that
lhe ODDS are somewhat against him is en-
couraged when he thinks Of what Governor
johnson became.
Governor Johnson was a great public
man You. belonging 10 his race, natu-
ments OF one OF your number. and I re-
lolce with the speaker who preceded me
lhal We have in The career OF Governor
1ohnson another revelation OF our indebted
ness IN this country 70 those hardy sons
Teioica &c, eoiIe ne 20 us from from othet Isnas,
directed 10 the fact that, as you cannot
look 10 the homes Of the favored few for
our resources IN human character or as
defining American opportunity. so. on the
olner hand- you cannot look 20 any one
race or stock TO determine our resources
or the contributions that will be made 10
our future development
We are all one In shis country. The true
American is the man who talks OF his an
oestry only that he may feel a greater
obligation. and who comes here glad that
n this fabric there are MANY threads. ana
that mere there is 10 be fusion "a power
ana influence, and combinations OF many
traits Of character which are destined 10
maze this nation the greatest the world
has ever known
Americans should not think OF Gov
ernor Johnson as a Scandinavian. the
Governor said. except 70 appreciate their
obligation 10 Scandinavia, any more than
they think OF the great men Of other
countries who have contributed 10 Amer
ica's development. Touching then on
the personal side OF the late Governor
the speaker said that probably his great
understanding OF the needs and aims OF
the people came because OF his own ex-
perience and struggles.
He had the "shrewdness 10 pierce
sham and TO detect reality" the Gov
ernor said and his strength came not
because he had come from obscurity by
hard work alone, but because in the com
ing he had continued morally sound and
democratically just and sympathetic.
traits and ideals which many young men
in similar struggle lose sight OF.
CLUNG TO PERSONAL HONOR.
OF the late Governors political ability.
Governor Hughes said
And We rejoice that Governor johnson
Won ms way 10 the front with his svrupa-
theuc and MS kindly disposition, without
losing the integrity Of MS character. which
only shows the more, the greater the area
~ his influence and the higher the position
that he vas q public man OF strength
They admired him for the labors he had
achieved IA his own individual career But
he got their trust and confidence in Mime
sol. sofa because sc IN that voyage he had not
}eltisoned his self-respect 90 his personal
honor, and they could trust him as a
genuine leader Of the people.
he was man who took a statesman
Ike view of his duty. he was sympathetic
with popular demands. but al the same
time critical and cautious. People learned
70 trust him more tie better they knew
hln- his repeated victories IN state the
majority d whose voters We're apparently
OF another political faith showed what a
strong hold he had, not simply upon the
adectionate regard Of the people but upon
the Judgment OF the people. for Governor
Johnson could not have carried Minnesota
merely out Of sentiment He carried Min
DeSOLa again and again because the Seuti-
ment was supplemented by sincere respect
and by affection.
7 saw in a short time" said the
speaker. why IL was that Governor
Johnson had such strong hold upon the
hearts OF the people. You could not be
with the man a day without realizing he
was a true man, one OF natures noble
men, a man you could tie 70. a man who
would win your respect and love He
won mine" Concluding then. after his
personal tribute. Governor Hughes said:
II falls 10 my lot 10 come here to-day 10
say a word IN tribute 10 his memory. You
are thinking. and all the people are think
this country that We love IN removing q
man well ftted for eminent service from
the councils Cf the state and OF the nation
That loss many may regard a. irreparable
but let as not forget that the very fact OF
that appreciation Of loss has emphasized
the lessons of his career and. taken away
al the height OF his power and n the very
zenith Of his strength he viii remain for
ever an inspiration 10 American youth. an
aid 20 every honest public officer. a Sc
Curity 20 American public -ife. a shining
eXemplar of a true man OF the people
whose life was for the people.
Former Senator Charles A. Towne, Of
Minnesota, followed with A brief personal
tribute. The Rev. Frederick Lynch and
the Rev. DR.. Morris Stolpe also spoke,
the latter in Swedish