New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-06-10

ment will always dedicate to those
who have borne the heat ana burden
OF conflict. Let us believe that their
example in all Of the future be. as
thus far IL has been. glorious IN
spiration 20 our country
Following the ceremony, the Presi-
Dental party drove % the home OF Dr.
Stockton for luncheon.
Awarded Doctors Degree
Elaborate preparations had been
made 20 prevent any overcrowding OF
the Nassau Hall grounds during the
afternoon ceremony when the President
was given the honorary degree OF Doc
tor OF Laws. All entrances we're closed
and guarded b. men Of the National
Guard. and only ticket holders were
admitted. Seats had been arranged On
semi-circle around the foot Of the
Old North steps. and these were filled
some time before the President arrived.
Outside the high iron ratings the
crowd OF non-ticket holders was
massed, among whom were hundreds
OF farmers who had driven the family
flivvers into town for the occasion.
The President was greeted inside
the main gate by President Hibben and
members OF the faculty arrayed IN
their academic robes. While band
played the national anthem the Presi-
dent Of the United States and the
president Of Princeton University
marched up the walk beneath the an
cient elms between a double line Of
students, while the other members Of
the faculty fell in behind them. Dur
ing the ceremony the President oecu-
pied place on President iibben's
right hand. Governor Edwards was on
his left.
Dean West Eulogizes Harding
DR.. Hibben referred in his prelimi-
nary remarks 10 the previous history
Of Nassau Hall, upon the steps Of which
the ceremony took place and which
was al one time headquarters for the
British troops and later for the Con
tinental Army. He then introduced
Dean West, head Of the Faculty OF Law.
who, presenting the degree 20 Presi-
dent Harding. said:
Warren Gamaliel Harding. Trained
in boyhood TO habits OF thrift and
labor, guided By happy influences at
home, schooled in youth, both as
student and teacher. In the elemental
lessons Of our civilization, helping al
WAYS in the life OF his own community.
learning and forming public opinion IN
his editorial career, he further en-
larged his views by travel 10 observe
conditions in European states and By
continuous service. state and national.
and with marked success in the United
States Senate. Faithful from the first
over few things. he has been made
ruled over many things os the Presi-
dent OF our Republic.
whatever differing party judgments
may properly be held as 20 policies.
our people are one IN honoring his
readiness 20 seek the best advice, MS
strict endeavor 70 find the real truth,
his capable handling OF complicated
difficulties. his immense patience and
self-effacing modesty. The sweeping
away OF extravagant waste and the
forming OF a budget system show him
a master in finance. His vote as Sen
ator for the anti-strike clause in the
railroad bill and his attitude as Presi-
dent on the bonus reveal mis- quiet
courage. and the great work OF the
conference for limiting armaments'
assembled at his call, has won the
gratitude OF the world.
"His charter in things political Is
the Constitution. His guide IN things
spiritual IL the Bible. First seeking
20 make American liberty sure, he IS
veil aware that charity begins at home
but does not end there. He stands IN
the tradition Of Lincoln, man OF the
people. leading the people, needing the
will Of the people and the need OF the
world"
Man Measured BY Service
The President's reply followed large
IL the lines Of his prepared speech but
he broke away once or twice 20 utter
stirring phrases Of inspiration 10 serY-
ice.
momentarily be in" he said. GU
NAV find the measure Of his standard OF
usefulness 70 America by the service
he renders the community IN which ne
resides. The founding fathers who
gave Us America no more dreamed OF
what l25 years would bring 20 us thsn
we to-day dare dream Of the possioili-
ties Of the future.
when realize what has happened