New-York tribune., 1909-09-29
BIG DINNERS UPTOWN
HUGHES md COOK SPEAK.
Gorernor Talks of FurtheSt North
and ErpLOr6rS

The Borough OF The Bronx contributed ofneially
last night 20 the Hudson-FuIton celebration with
dinner at Eblng's Casino. which were about two
hundred and fifty representative men OF the bor-
oush and a number Of Official visitors The pr1nci-
pal guests were Governor Hughes and DR.. Fred
erick A Cook and both received fine welcomes.
The presence OF Governor Hughes in The Bronx
this time OF particular interest II vas only
q few weeks ago that the Governor removed Louis
r Haffen from the Bronx borough presidency, and
last night Hr. Hughes the central figure of
celebration which Mr.. Haffen himself took part
The enthusiasm for Governor Hughes may % msy
besn OF significance indicating the pres
ent political status the former borough president
Governor Hughes might have been reminded that
he was IN Earfen territory By a large illuminated
banner strung 15sth street at Third avenue.
which declared Louis F. Haffen. honest and fear
less" somebody's choice for re-elsction as CHEZ
executive OF the borough AS for Mr. Hanen. he
figured little IN the celebration except as guest.
He occupied seat at a table with several OF the
Governors aids. and they followed the latter
when he left the hall after his speech Haffen was
left alone at the table.
Another interesting incident the action OF
Bird S. Coler. President of Brooklyn Borough, in
rising at his place at the main table and cheering
Controller Metz his entrance. President Nc
Gowan Of the Board of Aldermen General ]. War
ren Kefer Of Ohio. and Mayor Raymond OF New
Rochelle were also among the guests
Justice John J. Brady. OF the Supreme Court.
presided. In introducing Governor Hughes Justice
Brady referred specifically to several distinguished
guests but omitted all reference 10 DR.. Cook.
Governor Hughes said he was glad reach tho
farthest north of the city of New York. He re-
ferred 10 the Hudson-FHlton celebration great
sucoess But the best exhibit, said the Governor.
was the good humor and orderly behavior OF the
throngs that lined the streets- The Governor paid
to DR.. Cook and Commander Peary this impartial
tribute
! Now we are celebrating great heroes. AMI it 8
, well that should quicken our sentiment and
ffen f en y Who coad not be eTed bS
danger or in any way dIscountenanced by obstsciss
desired end We rejoice to-day in the tntrepedity
and periis of the frozen north put the Ameri-
nag at the top Of the world.
Governor Hughes said in discussing the celebra-
ton as a of enforcing the spirit OF com
munity:
We are composite people 9P We have @ here eyery
ioleraIion and almost a complete absence OF
hgotTy We are anxious to rec recognize the best
do the best OF which are individually capa-
nii.d Pr inteTssts u az peopIe n tbs ereat nity o
1Yed We must feel that We are one Community: not
sn smPs to %ho0
S fa 70 e aTa beTe TO i've apd % to- % sFs t
great city the greatest on earth. not simply be-
but because here rich and poor may dwell to-
gether in amity because the poor mans rights are
attained, That is the ideal Of this great city we
must enforce the demands OF human brotherhood
certain parts OF our city simply as Iamenta be and
The proper recipients q charity Of sympathy:
fortune Superior obgatio5 and that %s S Sst s9Sa
sf %n @ OUR bore And T so sh 3T we S ss r.
metropolis make worthy IN future generations the
metropolis possible and of all the inventions which
ciiity Of our intercourse N@ - ''ie Ia
I hail you. citizens Of The Bronx. because here