Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-27
THE ARBITRATORS
Warmly Welcomed by Our Cana
dian Cousins at Quebec.
THE ORGANIZATION PERFECTED.

Lord Herschell. OF England, WIN Ac
a. Permanent President OF the join
Commission-Fratern Speeches a
the Public Reception.
Quebec. Aug. 24.-The ice Is broken
the somewhat rigid British fcrmalities OF
preliminary organization are past: the
commissioners have become acquainted,
and the body OF international arbitra-
tors are now ready for the hard work
before them.
The ceremonies OF organization took
place In the parliament buildings yester-
day, and while they were character
lied by a considerable degree OF dig
nifty. the utmost degree OF friendliness
was manifest In every word and move
ment. and an amicable adjustment OF
all questions is predicted by both the
American and British commissioners.
At noon the commissioners met in
private session IN the legislative as
sembly. the upper houseSof the Que
bee parliament. all OF the commission
ers except Congressman Dingley and
Sir James Winter being present.
After the formal exchange OF Gre
dentials Senator Fairbanks, as chair
man of the American delegation, NAM
cd Lord Herschell. OF England, as
permanent president OF the joint COM
mission Three secretaries were then
chosen. Chandler p. Anderson, repre-
senting the Americans: w. G. Cart
wright for Great Britain and Henry
Bourassa. NJ p, representing the Ca
nadians. committee OF four COM
missioners was appointed to formulate
plan OF procedure. and will report at
the next meeting OF the commission
ers at IL a m. tomorrow.
After this work OF organization was
finished the commissioners proceeded
to the legislative council chamber.
where a public reception was rendered
to them by Mayor S. N. Parent and the
city council OF Quebec. A small party
OF the best citizens OF Quebec and n
number of American and Canadian
ladies occupied the first row of
seats In the gallery Everything was
done with the greatest degree OF for
NAL precision The commissioners filed
into the chamber in advance OF the
visiting citizens and stood about q
long table during the addresses. Lord
Herschell stood at the head Of the
British commissioners. on the east side
OF the table. and Senator Fairbanks
At the head Of the American commits
sioners, on the west side.
When the commissioners had taken
their places Mayor Parent. standing at
the foot OF the table, addressed them.
His words were delivered first In
French and then in English. He said
In part:
'"rhe honorable members OF the In
ternational commission OF Quebec:
The citizens OF Quebec, through their
mayor and council. are happy to well
come you most cordially on this MEM
OF the important work which has been
connded TO your care They highly ap-
preciate the honor conferred upon their
city by the choice which hiss been made
OF Quebec 10 be the seat OF the inter
national conference. which has been
entrusted with q mission OF peace
which will be one of the lasting events
OF this eventful age We feel honored
and proud to be called on to extend
our unbounded hospitality to a gather
ing composed OF most eminent men.
who voice the wishes and aspirations
OF two powerful nations, bound by the
ties OF blood and OF affiliation, and at
the present moment drawn one towards
the other by powerful interests. We
cannot refrain from thinking that this
rock OF Quebec. so often battered by
the storm OF war. is the very place
over which should hover the angel OF
peace"
Senator Fairbanks replied as follows:
'Your worship. the American GEM
nissioners. In whose behalf have the
honor to speak. are deeply sensible to
the high tribute OF an address from
the venerable and historical city Of
Quebec. and we take pleasure in ex-
pressing to you our gratitude therefor
This spot is full of historic memories.
The soil has been enriched by English.
American and French blood: It 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 dedicateI IN
commemoration or Wolfe and Mont
calm has faded from memory. Let US
hope that this goodly city shah know
no future strife save the wholesome
and enervating contests which are the
rich fruit of peace.
''It is q cause OF immeasurable graft
fication to us and to our countrymen
that the narrow traditional prejudices
which SO long divided us have disap-
peared. Recent events. which sharply
enlisted the attention OF the world
have served to emphasize our kinship
and to increase the bonds of affection
which should exist between the two
English speaking nations. We in
dulge the hope that the joint high COM
mission which you have honored with
your cordial welcome may by its de-
liberations still further promote that
feeling OF amity and good will which
We desire should ever continue be-
tween the kingdom OF Great Britain
and the republic OF the United States"
Lord Herschell followed Senator
Fairbanks, and expressed the hope
that the conference about to COM
mence may result in establishing re-
lations completely satisfactory and of
the fullest amity between neighboring
peoples, relations which cannot but
Snurs to the benefit OF both countries"
Congressman Dingley arrived soon
after the formal reception.
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