New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-19
BANQUET TO THE PREMIERS.
GIVEN BY THE IMPERIAL iN'i'io
LONDON
-, PRINCE OF WALES PREsrDEs AND ToAsTs
THE REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE COLONIES
MR. 1AuBiER's REsPoNsE-NoTABLE


PEOPLE PRESENT.
,.,aor Jure lS.-The Prince " Wales. as
prssident of the Imperial Institute, presided
AVER a banquet given by the institute 'ms even
,,s 70 the colonial premers.
large crowd watched the arrival OF the
.nos,s who were received by Lord Herschell,
s,o,rran Of the Executive Committee Of the
,,stute Everybody wore decoration OF some
-, STAN and ribbons OF the various orders,
,0ss,her With the splendor of Oriental costumes
.o,n by the Eastern potentates. made brill
ant scere:
Tho c1lests numbered hundreds and repre-
.snted every branch Of national and colonial
Bfe Among those present were the Marquis OF
Salisbury the Right Honorable Joseph Cham
berlain Secretary Of State for the Colonies; the
Earl Of Kimberley. the Marquis OF DuNerin'
Lord Ripon Lord Lansdowne. the Marquis or
Lorne Lord Rosebery Wilfrid Laurer the DO
m!nion Premier; Mr.. Whiteway, the Premier OF
Newfoundland: Barren Rothschid Lord Lyon
Payfair Sir Donald Smith. the Canadian High
Commissioner the Archbishop OF CcnterDury
ana an array Of men Of high rank in tie Army
Navy. Church and Civil Service, with sprinK-
rng Of literary. scientific and artistic notaoles
Mr. Laurier sat on the right hand OF the
Prince Of Wales and Whitelaw Reid. the Spe-
cial Ambassador Of the United states 10 the
Jubilee on the left Of the Prince The latter
showed his keen interest by waiting TO the very
end Of the spsech-making, which was close upon
midnight This almost unprecedented as
The Prince of Wales let's II become known that
he objects 10 late hours at such affairs. and
sher uses his influence 10 shorten proceedings
vleaves the chair 10 q substitute.
The Prince was in excellent humor. chatted
paf1 and Mr.
l.uehed heartily at the jokes Of the speakers.
nwas o'clock before the assembly was COM
u,s,e. The Prince Of Wales led the procession
INTO the dining pavilion amid the strains or the
national anthem.
ENTHUSIASM FOR THE QUEEN.
After dinner the Prince of Wales proposed
"he health OF the Queen" In fehcitous
seech he referred TO the approaching Jubilee
celebrations. adding that he had no doubt they
would receive the familiar toast with more ac-
damation even than was usually the case This
sas followed by prolonged cheering, waving OF
hrdkerchiefs and cries Of God bless her. the
gtire company standing. II beg you. he said,
80 drink with me her health. congratulating her
NOT only Upon her Diamond Jubilee. but upon
her record reign"
This was followed by renewed outburst OF
cheers. the band repeating the music OF the ma
tional anthem Amid the enthusiasm the Prince
called for Zone cheer more This was given.
only to be followed by another. and that by
third.
Sir Hugh Nelson Premier OF Queensland. In
pror ing the health of the Prince and Princess
of Wales expressed the hope that the Australian
colonies might some day have the privilege Of
receiving a member Of the Royal family and the |
opportunity of displaying an unequailed loyalty
and devotion.
The Prince OF Wales replying expressed his
great pleasure and qualification at presiding on
so interesting an occasion He said he took the
deepest interest in the welfare Of the colonies
and added:
81 regret that have not had the advantage.
Ike my brother the Duke OF Coburg, and my
sons Of visiting the greater part Of them not
only Of the North American colonies, but Of the
colonies IN Australasia and Africa. have not
however forgotten my visit TO Canada Though
was young man at the time. have still the
most vivid recollection Of the experience and
shall always carry my mind back with the
greatest pleasure 10 the cordial reception ex-
tended me there"
WELCOMED BY THE PRINCE.
The Prince Of Wales in proposing the health
o. the guests Of the evening. gave cordial well
come TO the distinguished men who had come 10
celebrate the jubilee. He said he rejoiced to
se the Indian princes making common cause
With them in honor of their Colonial guests He
. was convinced that the colonies would always
come to the assistance Of the mother country In
time Of need or danger. Referring to the enor-
nous growth and ircrease Of the colonies during
the record reign he expressed the hope that the
peaceful circumstances under which they We're
met together might long continue. God grant
IT," he said. but If the National flag is threat
ened am convinced that all the colonies will
unite TO maintain what exists and to preserve
the integrity Of the Empire
ThH Prince welcomed the Premiers. and hoped
earnestly that their stay would not be irksOme
No one. he said, could be more gratifed than
the Queen that they had come 10 do honor 10 a
great epoch of history (Cheers)
Mr. Laurier Premier Of Canada, replying to
the toast 10 the Colonial Premiers said
This toast is always important. but IL is es-
pecially so now. when the subject Of the colonies
is engrossing and absorbing the minds Of all |
thinking men. As for myself and my colleagues /
during short sojourn in England can say
that we have hourly evidence Of the large part |
the colonies occupy in the affection Of the Eng |
lsh people II 1as been said that colonies are |
born 10 become nations, and that perhaps !
Canada may some day become a nation. My !
snswer 10 that is simply this: Canada is a ma |
Ion. Canada is free, and freedom Is its nation |
lity. Though Canada acknowledges the suze- !
iainty Of the sovereign. am here to say that /
Independence would give the Canadians no ,
0ie IIeHts lndn lHey ALREADY nave. III
and should ever be In danger her colonies !
would do their utmost 10 help her Great /
seerine)
LOYAL FRENCH CANADIANS
have often been asked whether the French
eaadans are absolutely loyal, and have been
enaided that old feuds die hard But TO that
nay reply that IT is the proud privilege Of the
S'7ent generation TO recall the spectacle Of the
6nners Of France and England victoriously en-
amed In the Crimea. True, during the last
sentery there long duel between England
sna France for the possession Of North America.
ssl sl Oh the heights Of Quebec is "A monument TO
So generals who fought In that war and II /
ears the inscription Equal in fame equal In
."urase. equal in glory That equality exists
- - 'he present day between the two races His
Aoyal Hghness the Prince Of Waes) has lust !
,senlnded us Of his early visit to Canada and
n1S nlServ1d oh |