The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-05
ROME WITH US IN THE EAST.
CARDINAL VAUGHAN'S SPEECH AT
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY DINNER.

Our Destiny to Work with England in Car
rying Civilization Into Asia in Opposi-
ton to Russia-His speech Accepted as an
Authorized Declaration of the Church's
Policy-Grent Enthusiasm Manifested.
Special Cable D,,psteh to THE srN.
LONDON. July A declaration Of immense
importance concerning the fate Of the Philip
mines and all Asia was made tonight by Cardi-
nal Vaughan. Archbishop OF Westminster. at
the Independence Day banquet given by the
American Society in London. There is good
authority for saying that his utterance is an
authorized announcement Of the policy Of the
Roman Catholic Church on the Far Eastern
question. When it is said that he astonished
and electrified his audience by his eloquent
appea to America and England, in co-opera-
ton to carry civilization into Asia in OPPOSE
ton to Russia. 1t may easily be imagined what
q sensation his words created
Nor was his the only imperialistc speech OF
the evening. II was the keynote OF every word
spoken and the spirit OF imperialism aroused
an enthusiasm surprising anything witnessed
at former gatherings OF Americans in London
The banquet was attended by the largest and
most representative assembly OF Americans
ever held in Europe. 1t was nearly midnight
when Cariinal Vaughan spoke. but the tre-
nendous significance Of his words entities
them to be the first quoted. He snd:
Il have In my heart the deep-seated and
mature conviction that the welfare Of the
Christian world. especially those portions
which have not yet been brought into the pale
OF civilization. depends in a great measure on
the good feeling and cooperation that shall eN-
list between the American and English peoples
ICres OF Hear " Hear!"l We are living at
the end Of one century and are about to enter
another Some men may glory in looking back
ward and they will have much to learn in retro
spect Others look forward Their minds are
cast toward the future leaving behind the
things they have accomplished. and they press
forward. While are on tho eve OF new
century the Engish-speaking peoples look for
ward to see in what direction their mission
will be accomplished. 1t seems to me from the
evidence Of past years. and from the nantes
tation OF friendly feeling expressed at this table
by your Ambassador and Senators who have
spoken. that are preparing the American
and English peoples for the great work before
us In the century to come.
You no longer. II may speak to my Amer
lean cousins you no longer are a self-contained
power You have come forth from your CONT
nent forced BY the circumstance of the acqu-
siton Of lands abroad. You stand with your
foot on the threshold OF the vast continent OF
Asia You have entered into the comfy OF ma
lions that has declared itself in many ways in
terested IN the welfare and future OF the Asiatc
continent You will never be able to withdraw
[crios OF Hear" Hear"'l the influence you
have. and it will be greater in the future than
ever it was in tho past. 1t must make itself
felt on the tremendous population OF Asia.
which is waiting for the advent Of true Chris
tian civilization.
The question that presents itself con-
stantly to my mnd-I do not know how it will
strike your minds-is this: Which power in
the III do OF the world SHAH be predominant
over the great continents yet unreclaimed by
Christian civilization? Shall it be the great
despotic power that looms north OF Asia. or
shall it be tha power OF the liberty-lov
ing nations represented by the English
speaking peoples? Cries of :" Hear"
Hear 1t is question Of which OF
the two extremes In modes OF govern
ment shall prevail There can be no doubt in
this hall to which the preference should be
given. II then the liberty loving peoples bring
happiness. civilization. and all the benefits Of
Christianity to tho largest majority OF the
human race yet uncivilzod. it can only be. it
seems TO me, through n good understanding
being established between the two great
branches OF the Notwithstanding people.
fCries Of Hear" "Hear!"l
am not speaking OF commercial interests.
am not speaking OF the wealth OF England or
h"eIlcd am speaking on tne point alone OF
your influence and our influence abroad |
pray that the sentiments expressed so elo-
ouenty by many speakers tonight. sent-
ments which animate the English heart as
deeply as the American. may continue to be
woven one with the other. so that the missions
OF the English speaking races may be carried
on successfully in the new century, and that
the century may see the completion in a great
measure OF our common mission" Cheers
Ambassador Choate made a speech in which
heexpressed graceful sentiments ofthe mutual
friendship between the United States and Great
Britain. At the same time he said while
Americans cultivated this friendship they were
bound to maintain friendship with the other
great nations OF the world. and whatever hap
pened they must not become Fnglishmen, but
remain Americans always
Senator Lodge made n speech OF similar tenor
CRrSH At MR.. CHOATE's RECEPTION.
A NH anI D..