New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-24
HoNoRS TO ST. GEORGE.
TWO FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED.

GOODWIN SMITH AND CHAUNCEY NJ DEPE"
MAKE SPEECHES AT THE socIETYs DINNER
The same ST. George of Merrie England whose
name was watchword to Robin Hood ana MS
bold mlnions of the moor" was well remembered
in Delmonico's By the Englishmen of New-fork
who belong 10 the ST. Georges Society, the hundred
and second anniversary Of which, conioined with
the birthday OF William Shakespeare, was the
double occasion OF their festivities. The great
banquetng hall was decorated by the flags OF the
United States and Great Britain, and the Royal
Arms of the kingdom were blazoned on a drapery
that covered the front Of the music gallery. Del
monico's artists in sugar had also provided big
nougat lion and big nougat unicorn, when
ramped at each other from opposite ends oil
the presidents table
William F. Bcddall, the president of the society,
presided There were also present among others
Chauncey ~ Depew, Professor Goodwin Smith,
Erastus Wiman, William Lane Booker, Consul
General: the Rev D. Parker Morgan, Judge H. o.
Van Worst. ex.Judge Granville p Iiawes the Rev.
DE- De Costa, Harrison Gasl1ell, DR.. j. NJ Hills,
Bryce Gray, r. Fleming Crooks, John Parsons,
A. NJ. Townsend DR.. j. A. Irwin, DR.. L. ii. Allen,
/ Colonel Harold Sanderson, w. A. L. Hughes, Ship
ton Green, George Massey, Berkeley Mostyn, Albert
Gallup Fars Pitt Of Baltimore; f. W. Parsons
II. A. RacIer G. T. Knight, Charles Bound, W. L.
GIyn, Edward Perry and F. NJ. Saunders.
! THE soCIETY'S INCREASING PROSPERITY
When the roast beef of old England, which
limped on the Gallo menu " Baron de boeuf,'
and the plum pudding and the rest Of the good
cheer had been done justice to, the Queen and
the President Of the United States were toasted
with equal enthusiasm. Then the president or
the society made a few remarks. He quoted
numerous figures to prove that the society, con-
sidercd only as beneficeut agent, has ample ex
cuse for existence. For instance, in the year an
income of s., 776 was, with the exception OF a
tring balance expended in charity charity SPe apdaS
the Fisheries Treaty, and hoped that 1t would De
confirmed. In regard to the Irish agitation, ne
said that If Home Rule meant the to
of the Empire, and the dissolution OF union that
has been foremost in the spread of civilization
throughout the world, and the establishment on
the shores Of Great Britain Of hostile power, a
government founded on spoliation. and robbery
and supported by violence, 1t was safe to say Home
Rule would never be granted.
GOODWIN SMITH ON BRITISH POLITICS.
Professor Goodwin Smith had to respond to
The Day and All Who Honor IT. On this text
he hung an address, the first part Of which con-
sisted of defence of England's policy abroad,
particularly in India, and the latter half OF a
somewhat strongly worded depression into the
controversial domestic politics of Great Britain
He said in part
This is an interesting period for the ST. Georges 90
cetes because Of the general resolution taken to natural
ize In America. don't wonder that there Is some re-
Iucance that that there is some reluctance 70 oedK
the last link allegiance 10 old England. Thousn an
antRrtsh feeling has sometimes manifested itself here,
which might mako Englshman feel that he was In an
alien country and make his heart turn to the old home
still 1 think the resolution taken is WISE II Is qule
the duty to his adopted country Of Engshmsn as no
can make the best Of citizens become full citizen
Il Is said that is controversial and d.
rected against the Irish 1t is not but 1t Ia INTENDED 70
prevent this Republic from being abused as the engine OF
On alien feud against old England (applause) to prevent
Englishmen from being rsmped by politicians angling
| for the Irish vote. Mr. Bright and the
other Liberals who like myself are OPP
posed to disunion, are not actusted oy
anv ulfeelnes to the Irish people. There are 100000
people in Ireland as loyal and and the com
uerce and the intelligence Of the country are with them To
study the Irish question you don't need TO read the voum
nous literature the subject Go 70 the gallery OF the
House OF Commons and down the Irish members
aaughter) Watch their language and de-
meanor and ask yourselves what English
staseman would be justified in handing Ire
land over to their hands (Cheera) Richard Golden
once said to me for Ireland be brought
about the Irish VIII only send better rep
1 resentatves Parliament"
Professor Smith alluded to the extension Of the
franchise Great Britain Of the causes OF the less
satisfactory OF things at homer
w. Lane Booker replied briefly and ably FOL
"Her Majesty's Representatives. He spoke in
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national copyright and the Rev. d. Parker Morgan
spoke eloquently for The Land We Live In"
MR. DEPEws REJOINDER
Then Chauncey NJ Depew did justice TO " The
Memory and Genius of Shakespeare" but before the
beautiful and finished oratorical tribute which he
paid TO the Bard of Avon, he devoted a little at
tention to Professor Smiths remarks, saying
among other things:
At National dinners for the this year politics
seem to be on the carpet There little else talked Of
at the Irish dirner 1 attended And friend
Professor Goodwin Smith, gives synopsis Of those
admirable political addresses which he delivered In his
late the other side. Laughter) As
stump speaker myself am glad to have an opportunity
OF hearing the quality Of an English stump speech
Qaughter.) But must express my absolute and un
qualified dissent almost every point which Professor
Goodwin Smith has made. (Cheers) He has sali there
still lingering feelings Of hostility in this country
toward English brothers He is mistaken. What
feelings far politics are concerned we have
absolutely feeling Of kindness for the Engsf
people II John Bright to this country HI
would be received with kindness and gratitude for the wor
he spoke behalf and in behalf Of national unity
in time OF trial (cheers), and win that II toda
Mr. Gladstone should this country, he would
received everywhere with welcome not hitherto sur
passed by any given any born in this country
would get from Americans universal tribute Of afec
tonate regard and enthusiasm equal TO that which ha
greeted very best and bestowed Of our statesmen
And that ends my opinion the Home Rule question
(Applause)
Erastus Wiman also spoke.
kindly letter Of apology was read from th
Mayor, who was 10 have responded TO The Cit
by iii health. Granville F. Halves responded 70
Our Sister Societies." and DR.. Irwin for Tn
ladies'
DINNER OF TIE COMMONWEALTH CLUE
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