New-York tribune., 1909-10-08
HUDSON GREETS HUGHES
FETE'S CENTR4L FIGURE.
GOCTrnor Has Busy Day IN columbia
Countg-Returns to albany.

TTpsson y Y oct Governor Hughes the
pentral figure of to-day's Hudson-Fulton celebra-
zion in the city 81 Hudson Of the Oldest in the
state. he came over from Catskih on the yacht
rraro reviewed the parade with Mayor James {.
Armstrong. attended = luncheon given 10y the Hen-
6rick Hudson Chapter OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution made a brief address al the
,,nveilinC OF a fountain in City Hail Park given 10
she citv bv the Daughters of the Revolution. ana
sn The evening attended a banquet IN his hohor III
the Hudson Theatre Later the Governor went oE
srain TO Albany. where he spent the night al lne
Executive Mansion.
The steamer Onteora with large party aboard
met the naval parade short distance below me
city on way mp from Catskil, a detachment %
West Point regulars hring a salute rom llie
steamer the Half Moon ana the CletlloI' f
Mrs Hughes was agnon< those who made the Jour
uev nom Catskiu to Hudson on the Clerhloi''
which with sails set fore and aft splashed alo"s
under her own steam.
The torpedo Hoir.a anchored along the piers aIe
vas visited by hundreds The Half Moon and the
Clermont anchored Of shore and only fe" VINO
were vouched for by the local committee Weie
permitted board them Captain Lam OF lAe nan
Moon was particularly apprehensive as TO VISITORS
In early stages of the cruise Of the HAN NOON up
the river souvenir hunters tried 10 raid the Snp
historic treasures and this has made necessaT! d
strict Surveillance Of all visitors
The hotila. under the direction Of ". J. Mckay
chairman OF the Upper Hudson Naval Parade COM
mite. has moved promptly from city to CITY
on The upriver Journey but the historical floats
from New York. which are being towed from place
70 place scovs, have been a source of much
anxiety TO local committeeman Al Poughkeepsle
ahcir late arrival robbed The parade OF a long eX-
pected feature and no attempt was made 10 unload
them Kingston Catskil- Although the floats
arrived HUDSON last niEht, several Of them were
not taken ashore and there prospect al one
time that noEe Of them would be landed, which
brought vigorous protest from the local com
zniltee.
MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN DEDICATED.
Frederick J. Collier. member Of the Hudson
Fulton commission, presided al the dedication OF
the memorial fountain erected by the Hendrick
Hudson Chapter, Daughters Of the American Revo-
sutton, and presented il to the city on behalf Of
tile chapter i was accepted for the city by Mayor
Armstrong and by William A Mallory. jr.. chair
Of the Board OF Supervisors, behalf OF the
county Henry X. Bush-Brow the sculptor, de-
hyered an address on Hudson and the Hudson
Memorial
Mr.. Collier in introducing Governor Hughes said
that Hudson proud that II had a real live
Governor present, and called attention the fact
TEat two former Governors II the state, Martin Van
Bursn and Samuel J. TIden. buried in Co
1umbia CoUuty-oue ar Undertook and the other
New Lebanon. Both ran for President Of the
United States" he said. and one was successful;
and Il distinguished Governor viii only make
Columbia County his home I sure that history
VIII repeat itself
Il appreciate the generous references of the
day real live Governor said Governor Hughes.
'but i this celebration continues much longer and
i the hospitality Of The Hudson finds further illus
rration. may share the fate Of Martin Van Buren
and be buried in Columbia County"
The Governor praised the Daughters Of the Amer
Scan Revolution for their support and development
OF patriotic sentiment which lie said, the reaI
otjects of this celebration. The money that has
been spent this celebration has not been wasted
lie continued. We have too few opportunities in
IS country 10 draw together when there are no
partisan questions 10 be discussed. when there are
individual prejudCes 10 be dispayed when there
are no candidates 70 be fostered: but are alto
Eetter united, emphasizing unity and sinking
differences En- order that America may be great
because The people are inspired 10 justice and 10
appreciation Of the ideals of this great Republic
At the banquet tonight in Governor Hughes
honor De responded 70 The toast, The State of New
York Charles EsselsJyn vas toastmaster, and the
other speakers were Mayor James q. Armstrong,
Samuel B. Coffin, the Rev. George G. Yeisley, Of
Hudson, and John g. snyder a member Of the Co
lUIlba County Association Of New York