The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-12
BAYARD rs CODDLED.
Englishmen Give Him Banquet and
Pat Him on the Back.

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London, Feb. 12.-One hundred and
fifty persons assembled last evening at
the dinner which the Royal Societies
club gave the United States ambassa-
dor, Mr.. Thomas F. Bayard, upon his
retirement from the Court of St. James.
Sir Clements Markham, president of
the club, in proposing a toast in honor
OF Mr.. Bayard, said that true ties be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States had been established and cordial
friendships never to be forgotten had
been formed between Americans and
Englishmen.
In conclusion he eulogized the efforts
of the ambassador, Mr.. Bayard, in
England in the interests of peace and
good will.
Ambassador Bayard was loudly cheer
ed when he rose to respond.
He made a direct allusion to the
arbitration treaty and inquired whether
with this important measure and the
matter of the rule of the road at sea
settled, it could not be believed that
of by arbitration. This was followed
by loud and continued cheering. Con-
tinuing, Mr.. Bayard said:
we have here in person the Lord
Chief Justice of England, Baron Russell
of killowen, the greatest living adVo-
cate of that great principle. 1 do not
for one moment believe that the spirit
that moved him and animated the peo-
pie behind him, and the spirit in which
he has been received, can long be de-
layed. 1t can not be permanently OBJ
Structed. 1t may be delayed but it
can not be defeated"
These statements were also followed
by cheering and scenes of enthusiasm
Continuing, he said:
i leave you in peace, and I hope to
learn that you are always at peace with
the world 1 have labored for a better
understanding between the well mean
ing men of both countries. I do not
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glad to say L am not their accredited
agent. have always worn my cOlors
in my cap: No one can doubt then, if
plain speaking can make them believe
that the real heart of the American peo-
pie, for which I pretend to speak, is for
a manly trust between the people of
both countries
The conclusion of Ambassador Bay-
ards address was followed by prolong-
ed cheers.
The archbishop of Canterbury said, in
responding to Mr.. Bayard'S address:
Ambassador Bayard has won the
strongest regard of the people of Eng
land. He represents the side of the
American character most like our own.
we feel that the links which Mr.. Bay
ard referred to bind us for all time. They
will always remind Us that we are of
one blood. Our art and our literature
are also one. Nobody desires the pros
perity of the United States of America
more than the people of England. We
love the nation which is becoming so
powerful before all mankind, and we
shall always treasure Mr.. Bayard
among our recollections of America and
Americans
Lord Chief Justice Russell eulogized
Amba dor Bayard in the highest
terms He first spoke of Mr.. Bayard as
an old friend He then referred to the
American ambassador az zone who tru-
ly came as a messenger of peace; one
who while he has in no way lessened
the rights and position of a great re-
public, has found it consistent with the
loftiest patriotism to bring two great
nations close together
In conclusion, Lord Chief Justice Rus
sell said: There is not today, and I
cannot see how there ever will be- Just
cause for quarrel between the United
States and Great Britain. Both nations
being governed by the same principles.
they ought not to allow any interests 10
divide them in their work for humani-
ty.''
Prof. James Bryce, former president
of the board of trade, also paid a high
eulogy to Ambassador Baward and con
cluded with a strong argument in favor
of the principle of arbitra ton