The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-08

nexus of common speech-combining
at once territorial dominion, political
influence and intellectual force greater
than history records in the case Of any
other people.
The EnglIsh-speaking peoples, masters
not alone of extended territory, but also
of a mighty commerce, the energy and
enterprise Of whose sons have made them
the great travellers and co!onizers of the
world-have interests TO safeguard in
every quarter of it, and, therefore, in
an especial manner it is important to
them that the rules which govern hte ra!a-
tons Of States inter Sc should be we'll
understood, and should rest on the solid
basis of convenience, OF justice. and OIL
reason One other consideration has
prompted the selection Of my subject. 1
knew it was one which could not fall,
however perfectly treated. to interest
you. You regard with just pride the part
which the judges and writer's Of the
United States have played in the develop
Inent Of international law. Story, Kent
Marshall. Wheaton, Dana. Woolsey, Hal
leck, and Wharton, amongst Others COM
pare not unfavorably with the workers
OF any age in this province of jurispru-
dence.''
TO WORK IN HARMONY.
Lord Russell commented upon some Of
the important respects in which the evils
of war have been mitigated by more
humane customs. re1narking:
In this field of humane work the United
States took a prominent part. When the
Civil War broke out President Lincoln
was prompt in entrusting to Professor
Franz Ilieber the duty of preparing a
Manuel of systematized Rules for the
conduct of forces In the Fie1d-Rules
aimed at the prevention of those scenes of
cruelty and rapine which We're formerly
q disgrace to humanity. That Manuel has,
I believe. been utilized by the Govern
ments of England. France and Germany.
But in spite of all this. who can say that
these times breathe the spirit OF Peace?
There is war in the abr. Nations armed to
the teeth pirate of Peace, but there is
no sense Of Peace. One sovereign burthens
the Industry Of his people to maintain
military and naval armament at war
strength, and his neighbour does the like
and iustifies it by the example of the
other; and Great Britain, insular though
she be, With her Imperial Interests scat
tered the world over. follows, or Is forced
to follow in the wake. If there be no War,
there is at best an armed Peace.
WHO can doubt the influence which the
two great divisions of the English-speak-
ing world" exclaimed the Chief Justice,
concluding his address, possess for ensur-
ing the healthy progress and the peace Of
mankind? But if this influence Is to be
fully felt. they must work together in cor
dial friendship. each people in its own
sphere of action. If they have great power
they also have great responsibility. No
cause they espouse can fail; no cause
they oppose can triumph. The future Is.
in large part theirs They have the max
ing of history in the times that are to
come The greatest calamity that could
befall would be strife which should divide
them.
Let US pray that this shall never be.
Let us pray that they. always self-respec-
ting, each IN honor unfolding its own
flag, safeguarding its own heritage of
right and respecting the rights of others.
ca Oh in its own way fulfilling its high ma
,ional destiny. shall yet work in harmony
for the progress and the peace of the
world
TIES GROWING STRONGER.
The trend of Lord Russell's thought,
expressed four years ago. is already
echoed by many of those who have re-
sponded to the invitation of Sir William
kennedy.
Francis Rawle. Esq. of Philadelphia
who has been one of the prominent mem
bers of the American Bar Association, |
and arranged for the visit of Chief Jus
tice Russell. TO the United States three
years ago. said to-day:
THE fact that the English Bar VIII
give banquet 10 the American Bench and !
Bar. in London. iS Interesting 20 the gene
raj public as evidence that the ties which
bind the two countries are daily growing
stronger. Probably the visit of Lord: Rus |
SELL of Killiwen. the Lord Chief Justice |
OF England, and his great Grafton on !
Law, before the American
Bar Association at Saratoga, in 1885, did
much 10 foster the growth OF this feeling.
II is understood that when he was con-
$ derins the invitation 20 America. he
was urged by leading British statesmen
Of both parties to accept it and bring to
The United States a message OF the good
will of the British people to the people
IF the United States.
THE SAME FAMILY.
Those who heard him, the entire coun-
Try indeed will recall his words:
I'VE have many things in common. We
speak the same language: we administer
avs based on the same juridical concep-
tons: NE are co-heirs in the rich tradi- |
tons Of political freedom long establish
I'd. and. we enjoy in common literature. |
the noblest and pures, the world has |
accumulated store of centuries |
10 which you. on your part. have made !
generous contribution. Beyond this the !
unseen crimson thread of kinsh:p, !
stretching from the Mother Islands to |
your great Continent, unites US. and re-
m nds us always that we belong TO the |
same. though mixed, racial family.
suppose there is no doubt that the |
English Bar, IN rs turn. appreciated the
warmth and cordially OF the welcome
which our Bar gave TO their Chief Jus
tee and the distinguished lawyers of his
party, Sir Frank Lockwood. who Was the
great advocate and wit Of the Common
Law Bar and their eminent chancevy