The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-05-31

caused her to be admired and respected
abroad. also feel proud Of representing .
nation like Great Britain, which, without
making any invidious comparisons, ls at
present in extent Of territory over which she
rules, and Of material realized wealth and
prosperity. the greatest ON which the sun ever
shone and on which that orb never sets.
Perhaps future generation may see her
eclipsed by this great nation "whose home IS
in the setting SUM-
The wealth and trade Of England are to o
great extent, the accumulations Of centuries,
and the result OF progressive policy, and the
extent Of her territories, the natural sequence
Of great and enterprlsing people, not having
room enough to expand at home, while III
this country there is ample space for the de-
velopment of nation greater numerically
than that ruled over by the British Govern
ment, without, perhaps, being exposed To the
weakness and expense arising from having
dependencies to protect in 50 many parts Of
the world.
To give some idea Of the extent and re-
sources of the British Empire, give you in a
ve-y few words synopsis Of the latest stats
tics
Area Of square miles over which Great 10000
or more than twice are. Of the L. 81
Popu.tion ----.-- 200 5t9 ~ ~ ~
Public debt 4 e public beneft) gold ASS. 10000
Imports and exports one year ASZs' oOeOo
These figures, which are perfectly startling
in their magnitude, may be taken as very
close approximation 70 the truth, although at
the same time they only give an idea OF Brit
ish capital and the enterprise Of the people,
the former being invested IN every part Of the
world, in public works of every description,
railways, mines, &c., &c, great portion be-
ing in this country These results, as far As
wealth is concerned, have arisen from the
cultivation of the arts Of peace, and the eX-
tension of commerce, the rapid development
Of which, within comparatively few years,
has been perfectly wonderful, and IN great
measure has arisen from the Free Trade pol
lev of Great Britain How far a similar
policy might benefit this county, cannot
say Time will, no doubt, solve the question
1t NAV not he out of place here to say that,
in my consular capacity, have frequent ap-
plications from persons calling themselves
British subjects for pecunIary assistance ana
Tor free passages home Some of these Peo-
Die have been in this country for years, and
in many cases have not been successful
take it for granted that in a country like tins,
which offers a field for every one who is able
and willing to work, their want OF success
must be attributable very much, II not en-
tirely II their own want Of energy and THRIFT,
and for a great majority Of them, l really
feel little or sympathy In no single IN
stance have these people been members Of
any Benevolent Society, and | Wish II To be
clearly understood that 1t Is not part Of my
consular duties TO send them home, nor have
| any fund at my disposal Tor the purpose
A few weeks since ! had considerable difh-
Guilty in getting nd Of a somewhat aggressive
female from the other side II the Atlantic,
and in convincing her that Il was not part
Of my duty to turn my residence INTO lying
IN institution for the benefit a herself ami
others. the actions at law with which was
threatened for "cOnseluen IaI damages, Z"
be caused by my refusal, were, IA tins
case, really astounding | should like that
the members OF the st. Georges st. An
drew's, St Patricks and other Benevolent
Societies would make these facts generally
known, and that whatever has been done
bv me in some very exceptional cases has
been done by private means As these socie-
ties have H. , ,litical significance or objects,
here can be no objection to persons joining
them
I'll once more returning thanks on behalf
~ the British Ambassador and the consular
body, | trust that the present good feeling
existing between the two count les may 10. Z
continue, and that the system Inaugurated by
them for the settlement OF International dlt-
tereuces BY the arbitration Of dIsInterested
parties, instead OF appeal 10 the sword,
may tend to cement the good feeling which
exists between the two countries and have
it, influence on the general policy Of thu
Peoples If the civilized world, and that the
United States and ing land will continue e.
carry out their manifest destiny As the lead
ers in new era IN the history Of the world.