The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-01-14
PRESENTED Pi55|!EI lt6;.,, THE
SILVER SERVICE
= Delegation from Michigan
at Phila d lip hia TO
Make Presentation.
SPEECH BY GOVERNOR WARNER
Magnificent Battleship Michigan Ac-
cepts Silver Service From State
Which Named it.

Last week Gov. Warner and his staff
and a delegation of about 70 Michlganers
went to Philadelphia to participate In
the ceremonies and to present hand
some silver service. The ceremonies were
short and passed off without hitch.
Gov. Warner made the presentation
speech of the silver service In the follow
ing language:
LAS the accredited representatives OF
a great state we are assembled here to-
dav for the purpose of doing the final
honors on behalf of that state to this
magnificent battleship which bears its
name.
NEARLY two years ago most OF those
now present witnessed the giving to the
keeping of the mighty waters the hull
of this powerful engine of defense which
we now behold fully appointed and
equipped with all that goes to make up
a modern battleship designated to de-
fend the nations rights, enforce the ma
tion's proper DEGREES and uphold the ma
tion's honor throughout the world
"Recognizing the need for these great
pacificators where peace measures can
be made effective and these powerful
agencies Of destruction where peaceful
methods do not avail, we of Michigan
rejoice in the fact that the name OF our
beloved state has been given TO such. a
powerful and effective ally of the fore.
most nation or the world. For they know
that wherever there is greatest need for
bprompt and effective ac;ion, whether 1t
be con cilatory or aggressive, there IN
the yei, forefront of the movement Will
be fea this impressive e.. representative s.,, str,
of ttS government of free people bear
Ing the lame of the state we love so well,
as notice to all mankind that ali the cit
izens of Michigan stand firmly together
at all times as upholders of the honor
and integrity of the nation, aud as de
tenders of the weak and oppressed.
Even though We stand mere today IN
an environment suggestive OF strife, tur-
moil anc warfare, may we not lr dulge
the hope that the onward march OF CIV
illzation, the development of all the
races of the earth and the quickeGlng
consciences of the people generally VIII
speedily usher in that longed-for day
when the people of all races and al
climes shall in truth and In fact nave
beaten their swords into ploughshares
and their spears into pruning hooks and
shall thenceforth settle their differences
by arbitration rather than by might
Let US, as lovers of our glorious country
~ and of mankind pledge ourselves to the
advancement of all measures that will
tend to bring about friendly relations
between all peoples and all nations.
"And now, to you who have been des
ignated to receive it, we present this
service of silver, the gift of the people
of Michigan to this ship and all wh'
shall be assigned to duty on 1t, from th'
officer in command to the man lowest II
rank. Those whom we represent slncerei.
hope that all who serve their countr!
on this warship may know that the eye
of all the people of Michigan are con
stantly upon them and that this knowl
edge will inspire them at all times t
deeds of valor and devotion to our be
loved country.
1t is their fervent prayer tnat He wh'
watches over all of US, whether we tigh
the battles of life on shore or go dowI
to the sea in ships will be with all VIII
tread these decks and guide their foot
steps in the path of duty and devotlo
to their country and mankind so tina
the flag of this ship may never be raise
in unworthy triumph or lowered IN dis
honor"