The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-24
CARNEGIE APPEALS
TO EMPEROR WILLIAM
Favors European Political
and Industrial Union.
NOW ST. ANDREWS RECTOR
Declares It Hopeless to Fight Magni-
tude-Germany Threat
ems England

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, Oct. q
Andrew Carnegie this afternoon was
formally installed as rector of st. An
drew's University, il the presence Of
large and brilliant assemblage, over
which Principal Donaldson presided.
His address consisted of a long study
OF the comparative growth of nations
in the paths of Industrial aseendancy,
with a striking commentary on their
future.
IN his speech, which was replete with
notable statistics and important eco
nonfc prophecies, perhaps the most re
markable feature was an appeal TO En-
peror William TO use his influence to
ward the eventual creation of the United
States Of Europe, under the form Of a
political and Industrial union.
How to Conquer
In this way alone. Mr. Carnegie de-
clared, can Europe conquer the foreign
markets or repel the American invasion.
France. Germany, and Russia, who had
already taken joint action against Japan.
would suffice 10 insure satisfactory
union in Europe.
The Gar" he continued, having
taken the first step toward the peace OF
the wOrId in The Hague conference, the
Other mighty Emperor might some day
be impressed with the thought that II
IS due TO himself and to Germany 20
play great part upon the wider stage
If Europe. as her deiiverer from the
1ncubtl svhich Expresses and weakens
her; appalling, paraIyzing fear Of
war anJ OF ruin between members OF
her OWE body"
Mr. Carnegie, il the course Of a glow
ing tribut, TO Emperor William, said
he could not help believing that zone 50
su3reInely great could influence the
few r. IN who today control Europe to
taxe the first step. not TO federate, but
b. al Alliance TO insure internal peace,
which IS ali that can be expected at
pres-.fs..'' Unless the powers agreed to
something Il the kind all they could
Icek - .zard to was TO 'revolve like 50
man. Lill-putians around this giant
CULVER. ths American Union. soon 10
embrace 200 00O. 600 Of the English
speaking race and capable OF supplying
most Of the worlds wants"
Essays on Subject.
For the best essay on this subject. Mr..
Carnegie offered z Tertor's prize
Dealing with the events which caused
the industrial supremacy, "once yours
but now passed to your lineai descend
ant. who bears the industrial crown,
Mr.. Carnegie maintained that II was 9
physical impossibiIity for Great Britain
to produce material things rivaling il
amount those Of countries the size Of
America, Germany, and Russia. nol
would a union OF the empire change tbs
situation, for neither Canada nor Aus
trana gave promise Of much increase II
population or industriaIism- All thought
Of material ascendancy. even with the
British empire united, must therefore
be abandoned.
Mr. Carnegie spared his Scotch audi
ence no details America, he said
now makes more steel than all tn,
rest OF the world. In iron and coal he
production is greatest, and it is aIs'
so in textiles She produces three-quar-
ters Of the worla's cotton The valu,
of her manufactures IS about triple tina
Of your own Her exports are greater
and the clearing house exchanges g
New York are almost double those 0
London"
Great Britain Threatened.
Germany. the speaker also said. nov
threatened 10 Gust Great Britain evel
from second place. France was no
likely 70 increase her trade much fur
Their It was only thanks TO the fru
gailty and virtue sof her people that sh
remained among the hrsr-cIass nations
He emphasized the assertion that III