The times., 1898-11-16
NEW SCHOOL oFENED.
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Seldom is it the good fortune of an
undertaking TO be inaugurated under
such favorable and inspiring auspices as
was the School Of Comparative Jurispru-
dence and Diplomacy of the Columbian
University last evening. In the presence
Of President Mckinley and many other
distinguished persons. this new departure
of the institution became an established
fact. and the first lesson in diplomacy
will be given this evening by former
Secretary of State John w. Foster.
The occasion of the establishment of
the new department Of instruction at
Columbian University was made social
event, and marked new era in the history
of educational advantages of the insti-
tuition. The exercises We're witnessed by
large audience composed of representa-
tives of many of the foreign nations at
Washington, people prominent in the
highest social circles in the city. lawyers
doctors ministers and well-known bust
ness men. The auditorium of the uni
versity, where the exercises were held,
was tastefully decorated with the ma
uonal colors and on either side of the
rostrum was a beautiful collection CT
palms.
Those upon the stage besides President
Mckinley We're Secretary Gage Sir vii,
frid Laurier. Secretary Porter. former
Secretary of State Foster. Justices Har-
Ian and Brewer, of the Supreme Court OF
the United States; Chief Justice Bingham
and Justices Hagner, Cox. Cole and
Bradley. of the Supreme Court of tIr-
District of Columbia; the Rev Dr..
Charles A Stakeley. Rev. Dr. Samuel H.
Greene. Chinese Minister WI. Rev. Dr..
p. l. Whitman, president of the Univer-
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]. Hill, J. J. Darlington. William H. Nc
Kewn, NJ. NJ. Parker, J. Ormand Wilson,
William Mattingly, Edward NJ. Gallaudet
William G. Johnson. Lee Davis Lodge,
Melville Church, and the deans of the
different schools of the university
The exercises were opened with prayer
by the Rev. Dr. Stakeley after w icl
President Whitman gave brief history
of the institution. Dean Needham then
announced the course of lectures for the
coming term, including assignments for
discourses on comparative Jurisprudence
and diplomacy. 1t was expected that ths
Hon. William Writ Howe would be pres
ent and speak on the subject of Roman
law, but he was unavoldaby abs mt
Secretary Gage, who spoke on Finance
as a Factor in International Trade" gave
history of the methods of trade
Justice Brewer spoke next his subject
being The International Lawyer" who
he said was every day becoming more and
more necessary.
1t was while Justice Brewer was speak
ing that President Mckinley made his
appearance upon the stage. 1t was the
sign for round after round of hearty ap-
plause which was gracefully acknowl-
edged by him.
Premier Laurier, who was next intro
duced, said Americans are born diplo-
mats, and not only hold their own, but
very often get the better of their oppo-
nents Their dealings. he said, were al
ways marked by moderation and he
hoped that that spirit would forever
characterize the intercourse between
America and England. In conclusion he
said his wish was that the Stars and
Stripes and the Union Jack would always
fly together in the advancement of civ
iliZation.
Former Secretary of State Foster gave
brief history of the differences between
American and English diplomats.
The exercises were concluded by Mr.
Justice Harlan. who spoke of The Con.
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