The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-06
RICH MEN TALK
BANQUET TO AMERICANS BY LON
DON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Delegates from New York Are Hand
someIy Entertained by EN-
inent Englishmen.
EXCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS
PRETTY Tributes BY BOTH THE
HOSTS AND GUESTS.
Lord Brassey Welcomes the Visitors
and Lord Lansdowne Toasts
President Mckinley.
SPEECH BY MORRIS K. JESUP
HE TELLS OF ENGLAND's HELP IN
COMMERCIAL CRISES,
And Says Americans owe Much to the
"Mother Country''-Carnegie Dis
cusses Friendly Relations.
Lord Brassey Welcomes the Visitors
and Lord Lansdowne Toasts
President Mckinley.
SPEECH BY MORRIS K. JEsUP
HE TELLS OF ENGLAND's HELP IN
COMMERCIAL CRISES,
And Says Americans owe Much to the
"Mother Country''-Carnegie Dis
cusses Friendly Relations.

LONDON, June 5.--The banquet rendered
by the London Chamber of Commerce TO
the delegates of the New York Chamber
of Commerce at Grocers' Hall tonight was
one of the handsomest affairs of the kind
ever given in a city famed for lavish hos
pitality. No effort was spared to honor
the American guests; but 1t must be con-
fessed the latter did not sustain the repu-
tation America has for brilliant after din
ner speaking. Nor did the British speak
ers do much to relieve the tedium OF four
hours speaking. All the speeches, how
ever, teemed with extreme friendliness
and faith in the establishment of perma-
nent friendly relations. All the speakers
expressed the belief that Great Britain
and the United States would rule the des-
TIMES of the world, and that their un-
written alliance would always work for
peace and the benefit Of mankind
Grocers' Hall. just opposite the Bank of
England, has the reputation of being the
most interesting chamber of all the city
companies. A series of impressive recep-
ton rooms leads to the oak-paneled ban
quoting hall. The tables tonight were
decorated with profusion of flowers and
historic plate. Around the hall Is gal
lery, which, as the evening advanced, was
filed with ladies who attended TO hear the
speeches.
Lord Brassey presided. On his right was
Mr. Choate and on his left Lord Lans-
downe Morris K. Jesup, Andrew Carne-
sie, Cornelius y. Bliss Lord Alverstone
Qord chief justice of England), Mr. Girls
com. George c. Ward, Lord Strathcona and
Mount Royal. Levi p. Morton. Lord AS
bury (president OF the Associated Cham
bers of Commerce.. and ]. Perpont Nor
gan were among those seated at the table
of honor. In all nearly 800 were present.
LORD BRASSEY'S SPEECH.
In welcoming the guests Lord Brassey.
who made the first speech, said: I'VE well
come them as the representatives OF the
skill and enterprise which have turned the
vast resources of the American continent
TO the service of mankind. We are largely
sharers In these benefits. Our teeming mil
lions could not live without the food Ameri-
ca produces and the raw materials for our
industries. America teaches us lessons not
only In the creation but in the liberal dis
tribution of wealth..
Referring 10 the debt Great Britain
owed to the New York Chamber of Com
arose, Lord Brassey said he desired to
mark Great Britain's deep sense OF the
service rendered. ITO no other nation" he
continued, "are We drawn are to our
kinsmen across the Atlantic. The wisely
directed friendship of our two peoples
not yet, and perhaps never to be-. ce-
mented by formal alliance-should be
potent influence. Working together for the
common good of all mankind, we may
keep open the door for trade. we may
spread civilization, we may protect the
sod nd yra MAJ
among the nations"
There was murmur of expectancy when
Lord Lansdowne, the foreign secretary.
rose TO toast President Mckinley. Il im-
agine," he said. that this honorable duty
has been assigned to me because / am con-
nected with the department. OF foreign az
fairs, and because il may be that toast.
coming from my lips, may seem to denote
something more than mere private eX-
preston of admiration and good Will. L
think / may say that to all the subjects
of his Majesty il requires an effort TO think
of our relations with the United States as
foreign relations. prolonged cheers.l All
those who. like myself. are servants of the
public. feel that they hold an unwritten
commission that no pains shall be spared
to maintain the most friendly relations.
With regard to President Mckinley. we
think of the great office he fills. and. in
addition TO his public cares, we remember
the burden of private anxiety he has TO
country that his wife may be restored TO
health and that he may continue to be
- the whole world potent influence for
the good of the human race.
MR.. JESUP'S ADDRESS.
Mr.. Jesup president of the New York
Chamber of Commerce, replying to the ad-
dress of welcome, after thanking the MEM
bers of the London Chamber Of Commerce
for their cordial reception. said: 1--WE do
not forget how you instilled into our minds
habits of industry, thrift and fair dealing
IN bo Iou of
century. we are able TO state with some
pride that the business relations between
the two countries amount TO the astounding
sum of 1850 00o, 900 yearly. We don't forget
how YOU have, during the past 80 years,
aided US TO produce this result; primarily
by the inculcation, through your example.
of those principles of justice, religion and
law which we have imbibed from you as
the foundation OF all commercial transac-
tions, and secondarily, by the free loaning
OF capital 10 enable us 10 make use of our
great resources, develop our mines, build
our railroads and extend our commerce.
we do not forget the kindness shown us in
times of financial distress, notably in 1884,
when specie payments were suspended.
business at a standstill and our people dis
heartened, when one of our honored citizens
and princely merchants afterwards a pres
ident of our chamber). Mr.. James Gore
King visited London. and. by his high
Character so impressed your financial men
that the Bank of England advanced e1.00O.-
coo. in sovereigns. and sent the same by
packet 10 New YORK, under the control or
Mr.. King. TO enable the banks in New
York 10 resume specie payments. thus re-
storing confidence. asking for no security
save for the honor of Nh. King on his and
Barring Brothers guarantee, no stipulation
being made as to the time the loan was 10
be returned. nor any profit expected or re-
Quired. the only reward being the desire 10
do a kindly and friendly act. We do not
we never can. forget that when. during cur
late struggle, We were not only threatened
with a divided country. but were overshad-
"A Wi
your illustrious. good. wise and beloved
Ouean (Crod bless her memory was our