The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-27

NASHlNGION, Jan. -o-~A Ntt , Ni'N'-
guished audience representative OF IN
nuenual social and religious elements
OF the National Capital nlied the Grand
opera house at o'clock this afternoon TO
attest their appreciation OF the great prin-
ciple OF international arbitration as en-
bodied in the treaty between this Repub-
lie and Great Britain now pending IN the
Senate"
EN-SECRETARY FOSTER.
Hon. John W. Foster, exSecretary Of
State, who called the meeting TO order
pontedly disclaimed any purpose OF criti-
cising or seeking unduy TO hasten or in
fuence the action Of the Senate. He said
he recognized the Senate as q coordinate
branch Of the Government. He closed by
saying:
Il venture, however, TO say, speaking for
myself, that the final action of the Senate
will not be such as TO defeat the treaty
which is desired by the great majority or
the people Of the United States. and
whose defeat would dscredit this Gov
ernment I'm the eyes Of the civilized world
The outcome OF the meeting was the
unanimous adoption OF a resolution de-
carng that believing this treaty TO be
a distinct advance towards the best civ
ilization. and trusting that II may prove
a helpful example for other nations, we
its confirmation by the Senate OF the
United States
Mr. Gardner G.. Hubbard was the pre-
siding officer.
ANGLOPHOBIA AND ANGLOMANIA. 4.
Professor r. l.. Whitman. of Columbian
University, made some pointed remarks
about two diseases prevailing In Ameri-
can social life. one known as Angloma-
MAC and another disease, largely political,
rf.aNaN nTsN.H
He claimed that AnglophObia was as un-
reasonable as Anglomania was ridicu-
lous.
Ex-senator John b. Henderson. form
erly OF Missouri. now Of Washington, de-
liyered n vigorous address in support OF
the general principle Of arbitration, In
which ne incidentally criticised the tone
OF President Cleveland's Venezuelan mes
sage. and asked If arbitration was good
for England and Venezuela, why not good
for ENGLAND and the United States?
Speaking Of the objection that the Mon
roc doctrine might be involved in this
treaty he said
Let the Monroe doctrine be placed IN
the crucible Of human reason. If we may
claim under 10 all our demands. must be
settled either by arbitration or by war.
At considerable length he argued in ia
for OF arbitration as the only rational
mode of settlement.
JUSTICE BREWER.
II was reserved 10 Associate Justice
Brewer. OF the United States Supreme
Court, to rouse the meeting Ia its high
est point OF enthusiasm. The wind blow
ing though the wings OF the unwarmed
theatre caused overcoat collars % he
turned up and handkerchiefs 10 be tied
I. over bald pates. and shivers 10 pass
around but Justice Brewers witty and
eloquent remarks caused even the in
ciemcncy Of the weather 10 be forgotten.
Justice Brewer. who was introduced as
"the President Of the Venezuelan Com
mission" began by saying that when he
received the request Of the committee TO
take part in the proceedings and was as
srrod that the snecches would be limited
20 five minutes be came 10 the conclusion
that an ne would have 10 DO would be 10
stand ND and Dee counted In favor OF ar
bitration. because according 10 his ex-
perience no lawyer could say what he had
10 say under two hours so he had come
here 10 be counted I'm favor Of arbtr9-
here 10 be counted I'm favor Of the arbi-
tration treaty.
when I say that" continued Justice
Brewer. ~ do not want to be considered
as one who would trespass upon the pre-
rogatives Of the Senate 20 make a careful
canvass Of every line OF that treaty. ]
annreciate fully the words Of the Senator
OF Massachusetts, (Mr Hoar). so recently
uttered in protest against pressure for in
decent haste. DO not believe In sav'S
20 the gentlemen CHARGED with The duty 0f
considering carefully that treaty that Won
must vote FOR it, There Is something IN
my own nature which. whom anybody says
you must causes something 70 run up
nv spinal column which says I won't"
/ applause and 'aughter)
DUTY OF THE SENATE.
"It is the Senates duty TO consider that
treaty carefully and when l say that.
say it Is no trespass upon their rights
for American citizens 10 express their
views Of that treaty. And l am sure
there Is no one who will more cheerfully
accord that right then 10 the senior
/ Senator from Massachusetts,, (Alr. Hoap.
whom we all delight TO honor. In spite of
all the intlmatiOns l see in the press
/ believe that the Senate viii not declare
! itself in favor of the law but agains.
| its enforcement
They VIII act upon il with the desire
/ 10 do the best for the interests not alone
Of this country, but OF the world. CAP
/ pause).
J Il know Judges make mistakes" con
tinued Justice Brewer. Having been
| on the bench many years. know 1t IS
/ DANGEROUS to submit grave questions TO
such "a tribunal. and IL / could see here
/ one OF my brothers with whom l have
/ been associated for two years referring
10 Justice Harlan. one Of the Bering Sea
arbltrators), think ! could il!ustrat.
! that. at his expense. Naughter) But
/ then what are the errors and losses In
cidental TO arbitration compared 10 the
| horrors OF war. (Applause)
What are a few million dollars or
/ wrongful damages IN comparison 10 the
sacrifices OF thousands OF human lives
WRITTEN BY INGALLS,.
Justice Brewer in his perorati0n brought
down the house by brief. but dramatic
| poem on Lost Opportunities, which Go
/ the surprise OF many of his hearers. he
said had been written by his fellOw-citi-
/ zen. ex-senator John j. ingalls,, OF Kan
/ sas He declared In ringing tones his
opinlon. that the United States had now
/ an opportunity which. II once lost might
| never be regained
Governor Stannard OF St. Louis. from
the National Board OF Trade, presented
the resolutions in favor OF arbitration
adopted by that body.
CARDINAL GIBBONS LETTER.
The following letter from Cardinal
Gibbons was read:
Cardinals Residence,
NO. 40S north Charles street.
baltimore Md. Jan. %, lSyl.
"Rev. Tennis 5. Hamlin:
Dear Sir.--I beg TO acknowledge your
favor OF the 2lst. in which you invite
me TO Washington on the 18th instant
"for the purpose OF publicly attesting ap-
probation FOR the great principle OF ar
bitration embodied I'm the treaty between