New-York tribune., 1903-07-23
ARBITRATION URGED.
English and French Statesmen Dis
cuss Measures for Worlds Peace.

London July 22.-The members OF the inter-
national arbitration group of the French Cham
Der Of Deputies headed by Baron d'Estour-
aelles, who arrived here yesterday. were en-
tertained ct a dinner tonight at the House Of
Commons by a hundred and fifty members of
the House. under the craftsmanship of Sir Will
lam Houldsworth. The visitors are known as
the arbitration group Of the French Parliament,
and constitute a non-partisan organization
formed a year and a half ago TO further the
principle OF international arbitration. II started
with dozen members and has grown rapidly.
The visit, which is made to meet British Mem
oers Of Parliament with similar inclinations,
was decided upon at the time OF King Edwards
visit to Paris
The dinner tonight was an interesting affair
II overtaxed the big dining room Of the House
Of Commons. Among those present were Pre-
mier Balfour. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain,
Gerald Balfour president Of the Board Of Trade,
and Earls Percy. Tweedmouth and Glenest- Sir
William HouIdsworth welcomed the visitors,
and Baron dEstournenes, in responding. said
that rarely in the history of the two countries
had the conditions been more favorable for CO.
operation for peace. Arbitration and peaceful
solution Of international questions he said would
Dc not only to the mutual interests Of France
and England, but Of the whole world He did
not suggest formal treaty on the present u
spicious occasion. because that belonged TO the
domain Of craftsmanship, but he expressed the
hope that much good would result from the
meeting Of the legislators of the two countries.
King Edward had given the signal for inter
national peace by his visit TO Paris and Presi-
dent Loubet had sealed the friendly overture
BY his sojourn in England The fact that
France and England were now friends. he said.
lforded the greatest relief TO the champions of
ooLra If = na
ability Of the extension Of the principle Of arbi-
tration to the colonial policies of the two coun-
tries. and sketched plan to lead to the dirninu-
Uion of armaments. He suggested that France
and Great Britain utilize the happy moment to
make the fullest use Of The Hague tribunal
PREMIER BALFoUR's SPEECH
Premier BalfoUr in moving a vote Of thanks
to Baron dEstournelles. alluded to the latter's
remarkable and interesting speech. and the
novel character Of the gathering. AS leader Of
this movement. he said the baron had done
more for the worlds peace than he had ever
done in his former capacity as diplomat, and
urged his auditors not TO allow this interchange
Of ideals and opinions to remain in the ab-
stract but to see that it extended TO the prac-
teal business life and to International relations
in their broadest sense. He said it was the
deliberate intention of these two countries TO
TO prevent the causes of petty friction which
tended to lead to international difficulties and
that ne could assure Baron d EstoUrnelles that
the government was determined. If il could, 10
arrive at some practical method to prevent small
diseases from developing into fatal ualadies.
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN's VIEWS
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman who echoed
the sentiments expressed by the preceding
speakers. caused amusement by alluding TO Mr
Chamberlain as the "enfant terrible of his
party. Loud cries were then raised from all
parts Of the room for Mr.. Chamberlain, who, in
response, said they would find him less terrible
than his reputation He said he was one of
those who believed in the entente cordiale which
depended less on treaties and conventions than
the mutual sympathy Of two peoples; that SYM
pathy existed and only required occasions like
this TO call il forth. The temporary misunder-
standing over the South African war having
passed away, he in the future no possible
ground for any serious differences between the
two countries.
telegram was sent to President Loubet in
forming him that his health had been drunk
amid wishes for the continuation OF cordial re-
lations between France and England. Chairman
Houldsworth, in responding TO q toast to King
Edward. said he was certain the King was in
full sympathy with the aspirations which led 10
the meeting