The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
Lord BereSford Hopes for a Close
Alliance With Our Nation,
DISCOVERED THE OPEN DOOR
Mr.. Choate Says lie Found it Open TO
its Greatest EXtent-His Instruc-
tions TO Discuss Politics Only
Upon Extraordinary Fcs-
tive Occasions -- Re
ceived an Ovation

LONDON. March i5.-Joseph II. Choate'
the United states Ambassador 10 the
Court OF Saint James. made his hfst
public appearance In England at the ban
quet Of the Association of Chambers of
Commerce Of the United Kingdom which
was held at the Metropole Hotel this
evening. There was a brilliant and dis
tinguished gathering. about go persons
having been invited 10 meet the Ambas-
sador, including the Lord Chief Justice OF
England Baron Russell OF kiiowen the
Hon Sir Henry Stafford Northcot. the
Prime Minister. the Marquis OF Salisbury.
the Earl OF Jersey. the Earl Of Darts-
mouth, Lord Rea, Rear-Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford. the Right Hon. G. r.
Richie, president OF the Board OF Trade.
James Carter. secretary of the United
states Embassy. and others Mr.. Choate
was heartily welcomed by the chairman
and officers of the association. and sat
on the place Of honor at the right of the
chairman.
AMERICAS FLEET.
Lord Charles Beresford. who replied to
drawn into a discussion Of the Chinese
situation. 10 concluded his speech by
saying:
The company is waiting to hear dis
tinguishcd guest-the new Ambassado'
Of the United States-whom every man
Of the fore and aft in the country is de-
lighted 10 see. but I cannot be seated
without saying that / took every oppor-
tunity TO see the feet Of America tn both
the Pacific and Atlantic 1 saw very
excellent feet not only In the way the
ships are built. but in respect of general
organization and preparedness
81 need not extol its officers and men
they are the same blood as ours and have
proved what they can do when callea
upon I hope the time Will very shortly
come when there will be such an under
standing between the two countries that
II anything occurs disagreeable 10 Us or
affecting our honor and safety, these two
fleets will be together That viii make
for peace
Vice-President Harper then submitted
the toast Of "Our Guests coupled with
the names Of Mr. Choate and Baron Rus
SELL OF KilOwen. lie expressed his keen
pleasure al the advent Of Mr.. Choate at
a time when there is every disposition
% tighten the bonds Of the Anglo-SaXon
race. whose only objects are peace. pros
per.ty, freedom OF trade and progress
CHOATE CHEERED.
The toast was received with loud cheers
the company standing and shouting the
name OF Mr.. Choate, who was thrice
cheered. Mr.. Choate on rising to re-
spond, received an ovation.
The United States Ambassador began
jokngly protesting that he was over
whelmed with embarrassment at being
called upon to respond In priority 10 tho
Lord Chief Justice. lie felt that when
the British lion was about to roar even
the American eagle should hold his peace.
He was delighted he said 10 receive
and accept the invitation TO the banquet,
although he was not at liberty 10 discuss
British commerce. His general instruc-
uons from his government were not to
discuss politics only at extraordinary fes-
tive occasions. Laughter) Continuing,
Mr. Ch0ate said
"I have felt, however, that I might
avail myself Of this first public
occasion TO express the appreciation of
my countrymen for the forbearance, good
will and friendship manifested TO them
So freely by the British people. IL Is true
gentlemen. that peace between the United
States and Great Britain is the first in
terest not only Of these two nations, but
of the whole world.
THE OPEN DOOR.
In expressing his gratitude for the cor
dial erecting he had received from all
sorts and conditions OF men since his
arrival in England, Mr.. Choate said:
Mr.. Choate said: Everywhere J. have
been treated as a friend and as the re-
preventative OF your friends ana Drothsts'
In fact l have actually discovered tne
ODen door. open 10 such extent as Would
satisfy even the yearnings or the keaI-
Admiral who has made the circle OF tHe
globe in search of It, tnlhk J may
s1y as a testimony TO the good feenhg
sought 10 be encouraged on our slde or
me water that the President gave the pest
Illustration OF IL when be said, tn my iet'
ter Of credence. that he relied win CON
idcucc. upOn my constant endeaFoF dur-
Ing nay stay In Great Britain 10 promote
the interest and prosperity OF pOth hd-
tons" (Cries and cheers OF 'braNo.)
HE WANTS TO LEARN.
Aruding TO the satisfactory dispeling |
II the cloud between Russia ana Eng |
and over the Niu Chwdng Railway eX- |
tension loan by means Qi peaceiui dip-
omacy," Mr.. ChOate said:
THAT IS the kind Of diplomacy which /, !
usf entering upon "A diplomatic career, |
iesire very much 10 understand Tor am
'resh enough 10 believe tnat III these TWO
.ountries. laboring together for peace, |
mite their voices I'm demanding H. II is |
,lmost sure in every case. lCneersD l |
you'd Ike TO quote my President again; |
'or the last words l heard him say were
hat the United States to-day was on
,etter terms with every nation on the |
ace OF the earth than II had ever been
,efOre. (Cheers)
After paying eloquent tributes 10 the |
are Baron Herschell and 20 Rudyard |
<ipling, Mr.. Choate concluded as fol-
OWs. ...,,- ,,c,,<,,,
"Gentlemen, We are almost one people.
What 1 say Is let our voice alwaVS be |
ifted longer for the cause OF human pro- /
,rsss and the advancement Of civiliZa-
ION. ard. my word for IL. II that can |
Iwavs be followed, why then. law order,
.eace and freedom. which are the nurses |
n commerce the world over, will prevail |
nd The cause OF humanity viii be ad-
,anced." CCheers)
Baron Russell. OF kilowen, the Lord
,hief Justice, who followed Mr.. Choate,
him upon his eloquence,
ha width and depth OF his observations, |
nd the statesman-like tone that pervaded
r The other speakers dealt with matters OF
ocai interest. ,,,
Mr. Choate spoke In deliberate and
ather low tone. Ills humorous remarRD