The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10

CONCLUDED
Alaskan Boundary Commission to
Discuss Verdict on Monday.
CALLED UNIQUE TRIBUNAL,
Arbitration Lauded by Counsel In
Final Addresses-Chief Justice
AIverstOne's Tribute 10
Mr.. Dickinson.

London, Oct. 9.--The arguments In
the Alaska boundary arbitration have
been finished. Mr.. Dickinson eonclud-
ed with an eloquent peroration, deal
ing with the bonds Of amity between
the United States and Great Britain.
The wives and families Of the COM
nlissioners were present
John ". Foster, the agent for the
United States, thanked the British gov
ernment in the name Of the American
government for its courtesy Lord
Chief Justice Alyerstone paid tribute
to Mr.. Dickinson, and the session broke
up.
The final moments were marked by
an intensity Of interest hitherto lack
ing in the proceedings.
"The tribunal declared Mr.. Dickin-
son in closing. is unique and the
treaty will entirely mlscsrry unless at
least one member shall decide against
the contention Of his own people, The
faith thus manifested by the govern
ments Of Great Britain and America,
that Judgment and justice will be ex-
allied above the plane where the SYM
pathies that move men have sway,
| challenges the attention Of mankind
ana distinguishes this tribunal above
ali others. 1t does not follow that a
I failure TO reach a decision VIII show
| that such faith was in any degree mis-
placed, but if a settlement is reached
1t viii be a triumphant epoch in his
tory. the struggle Of humanitarian
/ principles for the substitution Of some
thing better than war as the sole court
/ determining international differences.
What could give higher inspiration to
those laboring for the peace Of the
world than the settlement of these is
sues, so pregnant of possibilities? If
the tribunal should render Judgment
/ practically unanimous it would be the
strongest assurance yet given to hui
mainly that the Christian nations are
tending toward tile only practical re-
auzation Of the poets dream Of par
| lament Of nations and confederation
Of the world
i Mr.. Dickinson also paid tribute 70
opposing counsel and Chief Justice Az
verstone's fairness.
AIverstone Compliments Dickinson
Lord Alyerstone said he had heard
many leaders Of the American bar
speak ia arbitration and other cases
but Mr. Dickinsons argument equaled
anything he had ever heard and ne
had not suffered By the fairness and
lmpartiality with which be had pre-
scented his arguments.
Having approached the end Of the
open sessions, / desire In the name q
the government Of the United States
and in behalf of my associates and my.
self to make public recognition Of the
extreme friendliness and consideration
with which we have been received by
the British government and by its rep
resentatives. Not only has every facil
ity and convenience been afforded Vi
for the dispatch Of the business which
brought us to this capital, but thes'
! acts have been attended by marked
courtesy and kindness. In making thit
acknowledgment 1t is especially pleas
ant to recall the fact that during GU
I prolonged sessions not q harsh wore
has been spoken, nor has an unpleas
ant incident occurred TO mar the bar
mony of our intercourse. May this b
an indication Of the character Of tn
: decision to be rendered by this tribu
nal which both nations await with $
much interest
Lord Alverstone replied feelingy
Il saying that his maiesty's government
IS would doubtless deeply appreciate sue
an expression Of friendship and thanks
The commission on Monday will b'
gin the discussion Of its verdict