New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
.,,rpICAN AND BRITISH REPRESENTA-
TIvES MEET IN QUEBEC.
...rrp A PRELIMINARY SESSION RECEP-
r,oN is HELD, AT WHICH MEMBERS
ARE WELCOMED BY THE MAYOR.

r,ov is HELD, AT WHICH MEMbhNo
ARE WELCOMED BY THE MAYOR.
o.,ec Aug. 23-The ice is broken the some
-, rigid British formalites OF preliminary
.rran,zaton are past; the commissioners nave
.,.or,e acquainted. and the body Of interna-
80, arbltrators are now ready for the nara
cork before them
r.a ceremonies Of organization took place IN
.so parliament buildings to-day, and. while they
..ore characterized by n considerable degree Oh
,,or,tv the utmost degree of friendliness was
.~an,fest in every word and movement and an
'..,osbl- adjustment of all questions Is pre-
,.,aa by both the American and British COM
missioners =, .,,,.,.
.,sson IN the Legislative Assembly. the upper
,o,ss Of the Quebec Parliament. all Of the Com
,,,ssoners excepting Congressman Dlngiey ana
Sir lanes Winter being present. AFTER the
-, exchange of credentials, Senator Fair
hanks. as chairman of the American delegauoh'
rsmed Lord Herschell. Of England as perfna-
non, president Of the joint Commission Ihree
..cretaries we're then chosen, Chandler + Amer
60, representing the Americans W. T. Car'-
fright for Great Britain. and Henry Bourassa'
p. representing the Canadians
committee of four Commissioners was ap-
,o,,,ad 10 formulate a plan OF procedure ana
ruI report at the next meeting OF the COM
mission. on Thursday morning
After this work of organization was finished
,h. Commissioners proceeded to the Legislative
council chamber. where a public reception was
,e,d Mavor 5. \. Parent and the City Council
O, Quebec acting as host A small crowd OF the
u1h American
ord Canadian women occupied the first rows OF
seats in the gallery. Everything was done Win
the greatest degree of formal precision.
The Commissioners filed into the chamDer III
advance of the visiting citizens and stood ABOUT
a long table during the addresses Loru
Herschen stood at the head of the BRUSH COM
missioners on the cast side Of the table ana
Senator Fairbanks at the head OF the American
Commissioners on the west side
When the Commissioners had taken their
places Mayor Parent. standing at the foo' Oh
the table addressed them. His words were oe-
liyered first in French and then in English. he
spoke follows:
MAYOR PARENTS ADDRESS
The Honorable Members Of the international
Commission Of Quebec:
The citizens Of Quebec. through their Mayor
and Council. are happy to welcome you illose mos
cordially this memorable day, Whlch iiaI no
the opening OF the important work Whlch mas
been conhded 10 your They highly ap-
preciate the honor conferred upon their city W
the choice which has been made or quebec 10
be the seat of the international conference,
which has been ntrustei with mission OK
peace, which will be one Of the lasting events OF
this evenfful age.
We feel honored and proud to be called on TO
extend our unbouaded hospitality 10 gatherine
of,
wishes and aspirations OF two powerful nations,
bound by the ties Of blood and ilation. and
at the present moment drawn one toward tne
other BY powerful interests the Importance or
which asserts itself in most significant man.
ner and which may open a new and unexpected
chapter in the history OF our times
But, great as may be the satisfaction win
which we greet your presence. we cannot refrain
from thinking that this rock of Quebec. go often
battered by the storm Of war is the very place
over which should hover the angel Of peace
This is the spot chosen by Cartier and Cham-
plain as the cradle of our nation. and since that
time there is hardly any event of national I'M
portance which has not been associated win
this centre Of activity. so long coveted, and al,
ternately held under the sway or france anu
England.
In the bloody strifes which have besmeared
% many lands there is hardly strategical point
which has been fought for with more heroic
efforts. and every stone OF this walled city
nay may | say. even the dust OF the streets
tell the tales OF gigantic struggles. AT every
turn one expects to meet the ghosts or Chan-
plain and Kirk. of Frontenac and Phipps OF
Montcalm and Wolfe of Carleton. Montgomery
and Arnold.
And thus after having been at the inception.
the cradle and during the period Of war the
fortress and the bulwark. we cherish the ambi-
ton Of remaining the centre where snail pe
discussed and settled the questions or vital I'M
portance for the present or future welfare of our
people
May this conference yield all the beneficent
results which all desire IL should accomplish.
and since il makes new departure In the colo
NAL history of the empire. and it is an official
recognition Of the important function which the
coloaes. and especially Canada, fill nowadays in
the world. may il also be the signal Of the open
ing OF more amicable relations and friendly
Intercourse with our powerful neighbors.
GRATITUDE OF AMERICANS.
Senator Fairbanks replied as follows:
Your Worship. the American Commissioners.
IN whose behalf / have the honor 70 speak. are
deeply sensible 10 the high tribute OF an address
from the venerable and historical city or Quebec.
and we take pleasure in expressing 70 you our
gratitude therefor. This spot is full of historic
memories The soil hdA been enriched by English
American and French blood: 1t has been made
glorious by the deeds OF heroes. deeds which are
our common heritage. The stories OF Montcalm,
Wolfe and Montgomery Will endure when that
noble shaft dedicated in con- memoration OF
wolfe ard MOntcalm has faded from memory.
no future strife save the wholesome contests
which are the rich fruits Of peace
IL Is cause OF mmeasurable qualification 10
Us and to our countrymen that the narrow
uadltlonal prejudices which SO long divided us
hdss disappeared Recent events. which sharply
ehiTted the attention of the world have served
" ~ emphasize our knship and to increase the
thos .ohos OF affection which should exist between
.ne .ne TWO English-speaking nations. We indulge
.ne hope that the joint high commission. which
lou nave honored with your cordial welcome.
NAY by its deliberations still further promote
wat ieeling Of amity and goodwill which we
ssssife should ever continue between the King
MN NM OF Great Britain and the Republic OF the
United States
lord Herschen followed Senator Fairbanks
sno spoke as follows:
p.i 80 Mayor and Gentlemen: On behalf OF the
s,.'nn Commissioners desire TO associate our
MS with the observations which have just
e.. aooressed TO you In such eloquent terms by
t"a'or Fairbanks. We also highly appreciate
s ga. nonor you have done us I'm presenting this