New-York tribune., 1903-04-24
TRADE ISLAND FOR PORT.
BOUNDARY SETTLEMENT.
Suggestion of President Turtle at St.
Georges Dinner.

tdtFIOuSln lot Inelr nolneT country anu en-
thusiasm for America were mingled by the mem
bers of the ST. Georges Society, of New-York. at
their 117th annual dinner at Delmonicos last
night The decorations consisted of American
and British flags, paired, with the coat-of-arms
OF the society. The speeches voiced the same
sentinent-''two brother nations. of one race.
This friendly relation was emphasized still
further by the president Robert H. Turtle, who,
while maintaining that Canadas stand in the
Alaskan boundary controversy was the right
one. at which there were Indignant protests, sug-
gested, that. England had lots Of islands
down in tie West Indies. millions of islands,
she trade an island for port, or even two ISL
ands for two ports"
At the guest table were the Rev. DR.. D. Par
ker Morgan chaplain of the St Georges So
ciety; William Butler Duncan, president of the
st. Andrews Society; Stewart L. Woodford, Sir
Percy Sanderson, Consul General; Lieutenant
Colonel Tobln A NJ s, Halifax, N 6; Captain
William H. Spsyton and others. Mark Twain,
who was to speak, did not attend
President Turle proposed the health of "Pres-
dent Roosevelt the head of the government Of
this land. where so many of us have found
happy homes and material prosperity" The
toast was drunk standing. and was followed by
the singing of The Star Spangled Banner"
King Edwards health then drunk. and
God Save the King" sung.
= Sir Percy Sanderson. Consul General in this
city. spoke of His Majesty's Representatives,
incidentally delivering eulogy Of Lord Paunce-
fote
Stewart L. Woodford who had for his subject
The Day and All Who Honor It. said in part:
England is but a fyspeck on the map of the
world hardly to be seen. except by those who look
with scrutiny and memory. vet England like Rome,
gave to the world law. language and literature: IL
achievements, yet if We ask why this greatness OF
England I say il is because race you are one
of the truthful in the world one Of the BRAY
est among the peoples Of the earth Possibly you
ance on her own SIreIg.Il. al Ste No" ~ tjs
sense Of right Her Ttrfas1n toqSg IE Is the the
flag floats. South Africa was a test Of your
africa is the jewel in your crown. because
having conquered it. English law. justice and o2-
greater than al this known Conservativ91 2d,
QUESTION than has ever been done before.
General Woodford ended with q stirring APP
peal. urging that, as Germany was now enter
ing into direct competition with England and
America for commercial supremacy. the men OF
one language and one race go in. and let the
best man win but let God keep and crown the
men of the English speaking race.
The Rev. DR.. L. Parker Morgan said that
MANY erroneous ideas were circulated in Europe
regarding this country. John Burns. he said
instead Of nkening this land to "a hot place"
with the lid of, should have compared II 10 d
steam engine, safety valve tied down and
throttle wide open. going SO fast that English
artisans could not keep up the pace
Lieutenant Colonel Tobin replied to the toast
The Army" and Captain " NJ Spayton,
[. s. N The Navy" In his speech Captain
Spayton, told Of incident 1T South Anoer1-
can port. where English sailors came 5c the aid
Of American sailors in a row uniting to hSht
the 'dagoes." so may it be if in future there
come occasion" he said, that Uncle sam ana
John Bull shall lean from their coming towers
and say to each other. III let my men 20 II
you'll let yours
At 1879 j. Mayor Low came in. amid
cheering while the band played Hail to the
Chief He spoke on The City
We owe to England" said the Mayor. many
things besides material gifts Columbia tnt-
versity is d English foundation So might
trace the history of England IN it's effect on TINS
city along every channel. l would find nothing
INJURIOUS hut everything benehcent. When
New-York with the other colonies. declared
Independence and freed itself from the English
woke no unkind feelings remained. out OF that
independence has come affection far closer
than the Colonial relation The countries are
not growing apart: they are growing together
and through wireless telegraphy the very air -
filled with rrassag ges of Undying affection be
tween the TWO countries
William Butler Duncan. of the st. Andrew s
Society responded to the toast, Our Sister So
cieties"