New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-05


ence and the same impartiality that characterize
courts in the trials between individuals When
such tribunal IL attained disarmament will
be near. America viii hail that day
Mr.. Harrisons speech was received with great
applause.
Justice Brewer OF the United States Suprems
Court one OF the Venezuelan Boundary Arbitra-
tion Tribunal said:
All true Americans do a little boasting to-
day. but for once I want to look forward in
stead OF backward. Great and splendid have
been the achievements OF the century. but the
soldier still stands at the door The Conference
now in progress AZ The Hague discloses the fact
that disarmament has not yet arrived. This
must not be.
JUSTICE TO sUPPLANT SWORD.
The question for the next century Is not the
question OF power to kill, but power to save. BY
Just such a degree the Venezuelan Tribunal
shall commend itself to the impartial judgment
OF the great court Of public opinion. by just so
much will II help to advance the day when the
might of the sword shall yield to the right Of
the Judge
The principle Of arbitration is here to stay
and despite all opposition. IL will triumph.
The Conference at The Hague the uncompleted
treaty between England and the United States
for a permanent judicial tribunal and the
Venezuelan arbitration all prophetic Of the
ultimate success The Judge will replace the
soldier and right will replace might God grant
that the hero OF the new civilization may be an
Amercan
GENERAL PORTERs REMARKS.
General Porter expressed his pleasure in meet
Ing so many prominent representatives o. the
sister republic and in seeing the intertwined
flags revivng haowed memories Of the days
when the two nations were so closely associated
in history He referred to the American school
children's gift OF a monument to Lafayette, and
the American wOmens statue OF Washington
about to be presented 10 France, as hitting
return for the generous gift OF the Statue or
Liberty.
May the peaceful relations thus typhed."
said the Ambassador, exist forever The pres
ent anniversary is most significant since. by a
brief triumphant and remarkable war, America
believes she has taken advance stride in his
tory in the true interests Of good government.
civilization and human liberty. 1t has been
wisely said that the calm before a storm is
peare II mans making but the calm after a
storm ia peace Of Gods making This is peace
after storm and Il Is hoped and believed that
Il will never again be broken
General Porter closed with an eloquent re-
view OF the history OF the Civil war.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Professor Benjamin D. Woodward. Assistant
Commissioner to the Paris Exposition OF 1900.
made an interesting speech on the progress Of
the Exposition. and announced that the French
Cabinet has just decided that the French
Government would cooperate in the celebra-
ton Of July a. 1900 which, he said would
henceforth be designated United States Day
a, tho F,rnosition As President Mckinley
presses button ct o'clock in the morning IN
the White House. it's action at noon in Paris
will release from the top Of the Eiffel Tower.
Professor woodward asserted. the largest
American flag ever manufactured IN NeW-hhg-
land"
Baron Russell. Of Killowen. Lord Chlef Justice
Of England and a member Of the venezuelan
Tribunal responded to a toast and there were
other speakers All the addresses were received
with the greatest enthusiasm.
NJ. Decrais Minister of Colonies, was present
10 represent NJ Delcasse. and the Cabinet was
still further represented in the presence or
Pierre Baudin. Minister Of Public works.
Among the well-known Americans present were
chief Justice Fuller of the United states SUI
premA Court: Henry Nignaud. secretary or the
United States Embassy; j. X. Gowdy United
states Consul General, DR. Harris MI Phelps
Edmund Foss and all the presidents OF the Varl-
Gus Chambers Of Commerce In Paris.
Music was provided by band Of the Repuo-
lcan Guards.
There was a grand reception this afternoon
az the United States Embassy, which was beau
tifullv decorated with flowers. tropical plants
and flags Nearly the whole American colony
attended