, 1875-06-19

in the most beneficial way to the island.
His Excellency the Governor said that
Mr.. Hagemann had given a very correct
expression of how the matter stood. He
would now give the toast of absent
friends, and he connected with this that
of q good friend Of this cause, M. Bill
Moore. This most Independent planter
enters into the scheme with all his estates.
He enters the Credit Association and de-
livers his canes. With this gentleman's
name he would couple that of another
whom he would Gala baetroot, but a
remarkable one. He is chairman of all man
nsr of companies. We must admire the
ability of a man who, through that alone
has risen to the position he now holds.
That man is Mr.. Tietgen. He is a money
man and a thoroughly undetermined man.
To that mar he (the Governor) had ap-
piled and had not applied in vain. When
the Martinique principle of division OF
profits after IA per cent had been men
toned to him, he had said that it ought
to be more favourable to the cane-grow-
ers. He can do what is to be done, but
he wants, for the good of the island, the
CO~OpGIuLIOA VI O0Ou UlOu DIS MI mOOICs
The health of Mr.. Moore. (Cheers).
Mr.. Alexander Moore responded.
The Governor paid a compliment to the
cooperation of the press which was receiv-
ed with applause, and then gave the
toast of "The Ladies'"
Mr.. Fontaine gave Mr.. Melchior's toast,
and Mr.. Schousboe in responding drew
attention to the fact of Mr.. MaIchior's
always being ia favour of the scheme, and
forwarding it to his best ability, while
some other merchants have been and
are against.
A.. Lawyer Eammfng supposed the word
was nnvgTree and therefore begged to say
that be as lawyer had assisted in drawing
up the contracts, which he would call u
sort Of marriage contracts between the
two parties, Cent. Fact. and Cane Deliver
er. We have now heard from Mr..
Hagemann that, within certain conditions
which are entirely in our own power,
there cannot be any doubt about the re.
a~lization of our hopes with regard to this
great enterprise. Let US hope that the
few who have not yet entered into the
holy rite, will soon think better of it and
sign the contracts. Oue of the contract
log parties has received our attention to-
night; let us not forget the other,
but drink the health OF the "Cane
Deliverers" (Cheers).
Mr.. Hvid proposed the toast of an old
friend, "More Rain"
Mr.. Rosenstand would beg to propose one
more toast. Many factors are required to
produce the result we aim at, prosperity to
the island. Mr.. Lemmiug had mentioned
one, he would bring forward another, the
Labourers. They too have had hard times
oft they too will gain by the change;
their welfare is the welfare Of the island.
(Cheers.)
Mr.. Coulter said there was one other fac
tor in the success we aim at, judicious man
agement Of the factories. Without that
they. will not pay. Those who have not
Joined yet may have been led by such a
consideration but we are all aware that
with Mr.. Hagemann this factor is secur'
ed. s.
The Governor would beg to respond.
Mr.. Hagemann had come out here because
he believed that he could do some good
for the island aud for the nation to which
he belongs. He has come out at his own
expense, he will not take any employ,
but is willing to give his services for the
good of the cause prolonged cheers.
The Company then rose from table
and the rest of the evening was spent in a