Evening star., 1934-06-20

of Phillips Academy, and Charles
Cutler Torrey of Yale, doctor OF let
tiers; Albert Francis Judd, chairman
of trustees of the Bishop Museum at
Honolulu; Duncan Phillips of Wash
ington, D. c., founder and director OF
the Phillips Memorial Gallery, and
DE-. John Levi Rice, commissioner OF
health of New York, master OF arts
Prof. Phelps presented all OF the
candidates for the honorary degrees,
while he was presented to President
Angel by Gov. Wilbur L. Cross. for
mer dean of the Yale graduate school.
President Roosevelt expected to
leave for New London aboard the
Yacht Seouoia after addressing the
graduates at their annual luncheon.
Lauded by DR.. Phelps.
Presenting the Chief Executive,
Prof. Phelps said
AS a leader of the people, PreSi-
dent Roosevelt might be described as
exactly the opposite OF Faolus the
Cunctator. Former Presidents have
had Congress on their hands; Frank
lin Roosevelt has Congress In his
hands. Many persons had begun to
wonder if it we're possible for a ma
tional legislature in troublous times
to function wisely or indeed to func-
ton at all; the principle of democracy
was seriously questioned.
But the new President had been
In office only two weeks when the
phrase most often heard in both
Houses was the ayes have it Things
began to happen and the City OF
Washington became an object of in
tense national and international in
terest. The President has done more
to make the first page of the news
papers interesting than any other
President in time of peace. We do
not know what will happen in the
next two years; but we know it will
be interesting.
The presidency of the United
States is one of the most important
and one of the most influential posi-
tions that any individual in the world
may hold This was never more true
than now. We have President who
is not afraid of responsibility. We
might say in the words of Tennyson:
" Pray God our greatness may not
fail
Through craven fears of being great
Points to Modern Methods.
He is man of today and uses
modern methods. He flies through
the air; and his winged words are
heard in millions of homes On the
radio he is a great artist, for he
speaks to the whole Nation as if he
were conversing confdentially with
an Individual This is something
higher than mere art; every one who
comes in contact with him feels his
warm, spontaneous and sincere affec-
tion. He is we'll named He has the
energy of Roosevelt with the charm
of Franklin.
The Yale brotherhood appreciate
the honor that Yale University re-
ceives today in the visit of the Presi-
dent of the United States, and we are
glad to count him among our alumni,
not only for the dignity of his Office
but for himself
In comforting the degree on Mr..
Roosevelt, President Angel said:
Brave leader of your people in a
time of peril, with indomitable cour-
age and good cheer. with patience and
good humor, you have brought high
intelligence and complete devotion to
the service of the Nation, winning TO
your personal allegiance millions of
men of every creed and party. Yale
University, desiring to do homage to
the great Office you adorn and to
mark her admiration and respect for
your daring leadership. honors her
self in comforting upon you her high
est distinction. the degree of doctor of
laws. admitting you to all its rights
and privileges"
Studies Appointments.
Mr. Roosevelt is combining business
with pleasure, and arrangements were
made for him to receive on his trip
some of the zoo bills passed by Con-
gress at the last minute.
Postmaster General Farley rode on
the presidential special as far as New
York, affording opportunity for dis
cussion of the several important COM
missions to be appointed upon Mr.,
Tuesday morning.
The Stock Exchange and Com
munications Commissions. created by
the last Congress, received principal
attention.
Frank C. Walker, chairman of the
Presidents Emergency Council. also
Travelled with him to New York. as
well as j. F. T. O'Connor, comptroller
Of the currency.
Greeted by Crowds.
Large crowds lined the streets in
the vicinity of the railroad station as
the Presidents train stopped at The
Farms, just outside the depot
The President, making his first visit
to New Haven In many years. re-
mained inside his car while the
crowds, held back by a rail fence,
craned their necks in the hopes of
catching a glimpse of him.
After spending about Is minutes
in his car to receive the greetings of
academic and civic leaders. the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt left the train.
The crowds cheered and applauded
as the couple appeared on the plat
form.
M. and Mrs Roosevelt Immediately
boarded an automobile which pro-
ceeded to the nearby Yale campus.
In contrast to yesterdays drab and
rainy weather. the sun shone bril-
liantly.