The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-24
WELCOMED TO QUEBEC
PRELIMINARIES OF AMERICAN
CANADIAN CONFERENCE

spCnding-LOrd HerscheII Named
as Permanent Pr4sidethht of the
Joint Commission - Secretaries
ChOsen-Organizati Perfected.
QUEBEC, Aug. 23.-Thes fee is broken.
the somewhat rigid British ifornalities
of preliminary organization are passed
by, the commissioners have become ac-
quainted, and the body OF interna tiona.
arbitrators are now ready for the hard
work before them. The ceremonies Of
organization took place in the parlfa-
ment buildings today, and while the,
were characterized by an amount of
dignity the utmost friendship was
manifested and an aGlicabIe adjust
ment Of all questions Is predicted by
both the American and British COM
missionerS. At noon the commissions
ers met in private session in the leg
islative assembly, the upper house Of
the Quebec parliament, all Of the COM
missioners except Congressman Ding
ley and Sir James Winter being prey-
ent.
After the formal exchange of creden-
tials, Senator Fairbanks, as chairman
OF the American delegation, named
Lord Herschell, of England, as perma-
nent president of the joint commission.
Three secretaries were then chosen.
Chandler P. Anderson, representing the
Americans; w. G.. Cartwright, fer Great
Britain, and Henry Bourasa, M F.,
representing the Canadians A com
mittee Of directions was formed to
draw up plan Of procedure and will
report at the meeting of the commits
sion on Thursday at II o'clock.
After the work of organization was
completed the commissioners proceeded
to the legislative council, where a pub
Tic reception was rendered them by
Mayor $. N. Parent and the city coun-
Gil OF Quebec. A small party of citi-
zens Of Quebec and a number Of
American and Canadian ladies occupied
the hrst row in the gallery. Everything
was done with precision. The commits
sloners flied into the chamber in ad-
vance of the visiting citizens. and stood
In long row. Lord Herscheal stood
at the head Of the British commission
ers at the east side of the table. and
Senator Fairbanks at the head of the
American commissioners on the west
size. When they had taken their pla-
ces Mayor Parent, at the foot of the
table, addressed them. His words vera
hrst in French and then in English. He
said: 81
COMMISSIONERS WELCOMED,
THE honorable members Of the parlia
ment of Quebec, the citizens of Que
bee, through their mayor and council
are happy to welcome: you most cor
daily on this memorable day, which
marks the opening of : the oimportant
work which has been confided to your
care. We appreciate the honor con-
fered upon our city by The choice
which has been made OF Quebec to be
the seat Of an international conference
which has been intrusted with a mis-
sion of peace which will be one of the
lasting events of this eventful century.
We feel honored and called upon to
extend our unbound hospitality to
gathering composed of most eminent
men who voice the sentiments of two
powerful nations, bound by the ties of
blood and f1liation and at the present
moment drawn towards each other bv
powerful interests, the Importance Of
Which asserts itself in most signif1-
can't manner and which may open
new and glorious chapter in the his
tory of our times. But great as may
be the satisfaction with which we greet
your presence we cannot refrain from
thinking that this rock Of Quebec so
often battered by the storm of war, Is
the angel of peace" . 81 ~
FAIRBANKS RESPONDS.
Senator Fairbanks replied as follows:
Your worship, the American COM
missioners. in whose behalf I have the
honor to speak, are deeply sensible to
the high tribute of an address from
the venerable and historic city of Que
bee and we take pleasure in express
ing to you our gratitude therefore. This
spot is full of historic memories. This
city has been enriched by English,
French and American blood, it has
been made glorious by the deeds of
heroes, deeds which are contests, which
are the rich fruit Of peace. It is
cause Of hmm qualification to
us, and Ito our coUntrymen that the
narrow traditional prejudice which so
long divided US has disappeared. Re-
cent events which sharply enlisted the
attention Of the~World4 have served to
emphasize our kinship and to increase
the bonds Of affection which should
exist between the two English speaking
nations. =, So; -
- We indulge in the hope that the joint
high commission, which you have hon.
ored with your cordial welcome. may
by It's elaboration still furaher promise
that feeling of arnity and good with
which we desire should ever continue
between the kingdom of Great Britain
and the republic Of the United States"
Lord Hershel followed Senator Fair
banks. IA
The commissioners then Immediately
left the building to meet again Thurs
day.
During the afternoon Don M. Dick
inson and a number Of gentlemen Of
the Western states interested in the
Canadian lumber trade. had a confer
ence with the American commission
ers.
Congressman Dingley arrived this
afternoon.
CHINA FOOTs THE BILL.
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