New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-02

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Inc W .t,-s the adjournment for the summer
- Yesterday at No. 81 Nassau-st The feat
~ 49,. ,neetng was the ADDRESS OF Jonn Barrett,
sAe ,,,n,s,or 10 Siam. on The American Interests
a. t,a Far East" An invitation from the London
IA ene =, commerce 10 the New-York Chamber
ChAniOo At a dinner to be given for them at
10 Uo ss,vsnient date probably during the Paris
e0ine -, next year received. and the Cham
resolution accepted the invitation and sent
o0i ~ resolutions OF compliment TO ex-President
~ and resolutions to appoint committee OF ten
N'' -.rSe for the Chambers participation in the
racepton for Aonlr'A De"ey on MS ie'un' "eie
sA'ptso MR.. BARRErrs SPEECH.
A., parrett's speech was in part follows:
rne most important statement that wish TO
Brought before to the direct attention of the
American people, but which vitality concerns our
pPmerica is To-day the arbiter OF Chna's future
This is tremendous responsibility which has sua,
denly and Unexpectedly come upon us unsought
within the last few months. or almost at this hour
and directly involves the PrsseTya'P ana Simply PRIV
forestalng what will eventually be acknoWiedgedd
Shanghai as a fact-ss a condition which we must
and master The e spod F Se
Russian and English spheres Of influence" in
China she placed herself irreyocany IN tne Of 5
huence which are nothing more nnan n, :sgeas
Of actual sovereignty" Russia, Germany. France
and Austria and Italy, had long as0 inait;sts
i Hdrca stands alone as the only great Power
Committed 10 such a destructive and divisional
Hmeyca beeame the arbter Of Chinas future and
hence OF on? own great trace .s such
:'spheres Of influence" nothing could stop the I'M
pending breakup OF the Chinese Empire .o Va
,ponsSItf We should either contend mat this
cannot s,S GO any have uTth eene
Win the powers concerned that they will guarantee
the and opeD w6a @
duties or diferental rates in their respective sec,
and ho1efy Se t6e b 5nai Ink
no'O"sc CANA would give us the necessary assur-
spces With China once divided We may have noth-
ms but the Dead Sea fruit OF diplomacy TOT our
pa, Is NOT nv purpose here to cricise the policies
Of the countries respect foT their of
judgment and believe they are working Ior Ihe1r
terests with equal We might not op)ech Ior
moment England were TO c on o, an S donna
buT IL so happens to-day that our greatest oppor-
tunes tor trade and commerce are nda nof Rrfsh
control As TO Russia, am strongly IN favor S %
al Inc tS Siberian market but while
we are marching into Siberia let US protect oui
We IS should stand for the integrity Of China. be,
cause have much 70 lose ana notng en 10 s" or
by its breaking up. No sphere OF innuene e or
'area Of development is coming 70 us, sna 0u5
greatest fields for exploitation and latgess an an
will come under the control Of Powers as 20 whose
future policy we are not SeTIaT Tsiiey but az
present major interests are not thers nor az
they ever likely 10 9e euS are w IN sell for instance
over $40 900 900 Of manufactured goods TINS year
fa yaagt if We are allowed freedom Of trade
If the integrity OF the empire cannot be preserved
Ter how much we deplore IT from material stand
point-then only one peaceful policy Is Ielt 10 us
10 insist that throughout each and all OF the sep
aTate areas OF influence Of England where we
Sha
OF the Tientsn treaties have equal rights OF trace
VIII Tbe 4s Is no need Of akins Of war or showing
force. We can accomplish al the results desired
IN protecting treaty rights, supported by pub
lie sentiment awakened by our present and possible
interest in China and the Far East. will accomplish
II China is to, be divided or: as preparatory
limited. and we do not stand prepared TO Inter
5s s saoS BE- se e 6y I
Government and by people-for Government
f fs 3 Sosseson of port for hawai- rendezTous
and commercial base in the north Of China. II we
south. but we must have under the conditions Of
China divided port in the north II we would
the Far East. I hope sincerely that this step may
may be compelled TO give serious consideration in
the near future.
LONDON CHAMBERS INVITATION.
Charles S Smith. chairman Of the Executive
Committee, reported a communication from the
London Chamber OF Commerce telling Of the fol-
lowing resolution adopted by the Council;
That the Council of the London Chamber Of Com
TO be hxed 10 suit their convenience.
The communication proceeds
II is now our pleasant duty TO convey this G
hopes that some arrangement may be possible 10
carry II into actual effect on account OF the dis
ualy agreeable date has of course, been consid-
cred. and We have 10 suggest on behalf Of the
possibly m opportunity may be afforded some time
n the n 4de Of 1890 when l. Is thought probable
visiting Europe in connection with the Paris Expo
sition.
II may be however. that the movements Of your
leading official members so far as visiting England
this or next year convenient and we are.
therefore TO assure you that the Council of the
London Chamber will be most happy 10 fall In with
any suggestion which will enable the most complete
Teahzatlon OF tne oo1ect OF tner inwtauon wncn
orabiy entertained
The letter is signed by Albert G. Sandman pres
tdent; Thomas F. Blackwell. chairman Of the coun-
Gil. and Kenric b Murray. secretary.
The invitation was accepted and a response. in
part follows, adopted:
We rejoice with you in the growth of the
mutually friendly relations between our respective
FoTnded as these are mon muts res, e ad
gathering OF the commission for civilization
we believe that time alone would suft5ee 10
strengthen and cement them But are not in
sensible 10 the immediate advantages accrung
from such occasional and kindly personal inter
course as your hospitsble invitation opens to us.
and II was therefore unanimously resolved
'"Shat the invitation 10 the dinner by the Council
OF the London Chamber of Commerce extended 10
equivalent body here be and hereby is cordiaiy
accepted. and that the arrangements therefor be
left TO the Executive Committee IN consultation
with our host"
In the mean time we are further directed say in
response TO your coDsiderate suggestions touch np
mutually convenient date for the OCCASION THAI
whenever II may take place IL Will be Cherished Inv
as one OF the hsrbingers OF peace among man
OF goodwill which the first Paris Exposition souebt
70 inaugurate, and which It's forthcoming sue
cessor must tend 20 advance and confirm
This is signed by Morris K Jesup president ana