New-York tribune., 1902-05-15

diplomat the records OF the Department and there
| found that Mr.. John Quincy Adams had prescribed
In detat) the uniform be adopted by our foreign
ministers and had had II engraved for the
lence of their tailors that afterward General An
drew Jackson had modified this uniform somewhat
to suit his military taste and that his Secre-
tary Of State, Mr.. Martin Van Buren,. Of New-York
had forwarded to our ministers instructions for its
manufacture; that subsequently military uniforms
were sanctioned, and that later another eminent
citizen Of New-York, Mr.. Hamilton Fish. advised
MI jay that Congress had withdrawn the SeCre-
tafYs discretion as 10 prescribing costume and
so he must leave it to the Minister'S discretion
IN such perpleXty went last for light and ieaG-
ing to the contributions Of Mr.. James Buchanan
TO the annals Of our diplomacy. AS our Minister to
England he wrestled with the clothes question as
no statesman did before and as has
since. till the publicists of months
above the horizon. He the bottom of it,
Like true born American. unawed by power, and
unbribed by place. he told the English aristO
Gratis and then the Department Of State and wait
ing posterity just what clothes he would and
what clothes he would not wear In a final burst
Of enthusiasm he reported at the State Department
his firm declaration to the British authorities, face
TO face. that he would never, put breeches
unless the Queen herself asked him TO. Do not
smile; / am following with historic accuracy his
own dispatch But alas, even in this Achilles Of
unadulterated simplicity. the foes of insttu-
tions were able to find a vulnerable heel. | blush
to tell the tale Even Mr.. Buchanan decided
out reluctance" since he found it convenient, he
said, be thus distinguished from the servants.
But ii was very small one, he hastens to explain
and the hilt black What followed, | ask you.
gentlemen. what the verdict of the American
people on this sagaCiouS and patriotic pOliCy2
They yielded to his for the sword in place Of
the breeches, and Immediately elected him to tho
Presidency.
But, gentlemen. whoever supposes from this froth
on the surface where the hunters for a campaign
he hOdv OF
the American people Irrespective Of party race
or section. do with heart and settled Judgment
approve the purpose of the President IN sending this
embassy, is as ignorant of this generation on Amer
lean soil as he is of the that preceded Colum-
bus's discovery
We trade more with Great Britain and her colo
MES than with any other two countries in the
world. We invest more capital under the British
than under any other foreign government; and we
have more British than any other foreign capital
invested here. We send several times many
travellers to British ports any others abroad,
and wherever else they may may not travel.
they always travel in England We listen to more
English preachers and scientific and lecturers,
and read ten times many hooks by English
writer's by those of any other foreign country.
Whether in business in social intercourse or
in intellectual pursuits our most intimate re-
lations are with Great Britain. And finally Ike
her better. In fact Ike her so well that We
have family jars with her from time to time. and
take the liberty OF scolding when feel like It.
aS we would hardly think or DONG with anybody
We didn't know well And 10 do her justice.
there have been times when she treated with the
family candor.
trespass further on your patience only to thank
you again. and I do this only the honor you
confer, but for the occasion you have chosen.
II there IS thing desirable for country
to preserve, after its liberties. than any other.
It is honorable peace with all nations and the
good will OF all the world. Especialy is this
true 10 the people most important 10 us in
yf4rtr lrfs.
beliefs and blood We cannot If would refrain
from interest an their approaching celebration
OF this striking event in their history. It is high
duty to show this kindred people that our interest
IS friendly, and to manifest. In way so
marked 10 be worthy OF our exceptional
position hearty good wishes for their
continued prosperity and happiness I'm work
ing out their destiny by the methods Of
their own choice II IS high privilege 10 feel the
approval OF this Club and OF the great community
It certainly stands for. going out the repre-
sentative OF the largest selfEoveruug nation in the
world bear to its peer that message OF good will