Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16

...f .. ST.. taINcs iItNt UiS llrt publc
-a.. in England az the banquet Of
... Association Of Chambers of Commerce
.fl. United Kingdom. which was held
- n. Hotel Meropole this evening.
- Was "a brilliant and distinguished
..rrr. about 80 persons having been
..t.l 90 meet the Ambassador. including
.,. l..rl chef Justice OF England, Baron
s..I of Kilowcn. the Hon. Sir Henry
s.H.ri Northcotc. tho Prime Minister,
.. Marquis oi Salisbury; the Earl OF Jer-
... thc Earl of Dartmouth. Lord Rea.
R..r-Almiral Lord Charles Beresford, The
E.-at Hon. c.. II. R.tchie, president Of tac
rI of Trade; James Garter. Secretary
.tta. United states Embassy, and others.
rr. Choate was heartily welcomed by
g. chairman and officers OF tho associa-
..a. and sat in the place of honor at
a. s'eht Of the chairman.
Lo.l Charles Bercsford, who replied 70
,. toast of the navy, declined % be
drawn into a discussion Of the Chinese
situation. lie concluded his speech oy
a..ag:
pEREsTORD OK OUR NAVY.
"rhe company is waiting 10 hear dis
,~su.shod guest. the new Ambassador Of
... United states. whom every man fore
,g aft in the country is delighted to see.
.lt 7 cannot be seated without saying
hat took every opportunity to see the
s.-t Of America in both the Pacidc and
... Atlantic saw n very excellent htcL
,.. ONLY in the way the ships are built
l.. .r respect Of general organization and
l-.,r dness."
Of ned not exton its officers and mei'
rv ere of the same blood as ours. ana
t.,s rroved what they can 90 when
called NON. hope the time will very
.n--r come when there will be such an
te....tanding between the two countries
,at II anything occurs disagreeable 10
r- OF affecting our honor and safety,
csc two fleets win be together. That
VIII make for peace"
Vice-Presidcnt Harper then submitted
.ac toast of "Our Guests" coupled with
tae names OF Mr.. Choats and Baron Rus
.eG. of KHloWen. He expressed his keen
pleasure at the advent Of Mr.. Choate at
. time "when there is every disposition
e.. tighten the bonds of the Anglo-SaXon
.lc.. whose only objects are peace, pros
,str. freedom of trade, and progress"
Th. toast was received with loud
.l,.,s. the company standing and shout
.- Tie name Of Mr.. Choate. who was
un.e cheercd Mr.. Choate, on rising to
respond. received an ovation.
CHOATE BEGINS JOKINGLY.
T.. United states Ambassador began
.a-'y. protesting that be was over
u .ml with embarrassment at being
called upon to respond in priority to the
I.r. Caief Justice. lie felt that when
u. British lion was about to roar, even
tt. American eagle should hold his peace.
ii. a.s delighted. he said TO receive and
a...r tL. invitation to the banquet, a.
H-. WAS not at liberty TO discuss
Er'- mmcrce. His general instruc-
lls lm his government were not TO
ucs, except on extraordinary
festive ...isiOns. Uaughter)
Continuing Mr.. Choate said: Il have
'.f however that i might properly avail
If " his first public occasion to eX-
Fus fLc appreciation OF my country
ir for The forbearance. good will. and
.sho manifested To them SO freely
'.c British people. II Is true, gentle
ra That peace between the United
t..fr- and Great Britain is the first in
'~a' not only Of these two nations, but
',. whole world"
H expressing his gratitude for the cor
tt erecting be had received from all
.ra ar4 conditions of men since his
arrival a England. Mr.. Choate said
THE "OPEN DOOR"
Everywhere / have been treated as a
il aHl as the representative OF your
i|rl. and brothers. In fact. / have
r.t.r discovered the open door, open
'' such extent as would satisfy even the
t','rr-s of the rear-admiral who has
a. circuit Of the globe in search OF
't b ] may say. as testimony 10
cling sought TO be encouraged
SIDE Of the water. that the Presl-
..' rtte the best Illustration OF Il when
i n my letter OF credence that ne
With confidence upon my constant
.tnr during my stay in Great Bri-
u promote the interest ana pros
I ~ 18th nations" Cheers and
ci.a of "Bravo.'D
RUSSIAN EPISODE.
Abiding 20 the satisfactory disDclling
ol .ae cloud between Russia and England
't l-e NUT hWang railway extension
n by means Of peaceful diplomacy"
~r cE0ate sall
That is th. kind OF diplomacy which
I.t entering upon q diplomatic career.
-te very much - understand. for / am
-''sn enough 20 believe that If these two
''4aiilta. lab9ring together for peace.
-..'e tHe.r voices in demanding II. il is
'A'si sure in every case. ChcersD
'H.d lke 10 quote my President again:
.' lhe ltai words / heard him say were
.A.' tle United States to-day was on bet
'f ''fms with every nation on the face
'ie st;tA than it had ever llen b.
i-'..' lChecrsJ
After paying eloquent tributes to the
." Baroa Hcrschoil and to Ruavari
+iNIng, Mr. Choate concluded as fol-
.ywl.
ALMOST ONE PEOPLE.
81. ''nuemen. we are almost one people
Aai say Is. let our voices always be
."'.d together Tor the cause OF human
notfess and the advancement OF ciyin-
4" Noi; and my word for II II that course
.n always be followed. why. then. law.
'''f peace. and freedom. which are fae
''laes oi commerce the world over. VIII