New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
DINNER TO TRIBUNAL.
LORD MAYORS GUESTS.
Lord 4lrerstone and Mr. Root the
PRINCIPAL Speakers.

London. oct ls-The members counsel and at
.aohe. OF the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal were en-
tertained by the Lord Mayor of London. Sir Marcus
Samuel. at dinner at the Mansion House tonight
All those associated with the case. with the ex-
cepticn OF Attorney General Fsnlay and SIR 70
ward Carson. present
The Lord Mayor proposed the health OF President
Roosevelt. while the band played The Star Span
gled Banner Then the Lord Mayor proposed the
soast OF The Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. with
which he coupled the names of Lord AlVerstone'
Secretary Root and Sir Louis A. Jette. lie de-
ciared that the present method OF the submission
a tribunal Of dangerous dispute between TWO
great nations would he lasting lesson Of peace to
the world. We may say" said the Lord Mayor
that the verdict win be loyalty accepted and acteo
upon and what might lead to serious trouble VIII
10 zverfe6.'
Lord Chief Justice Alverstone in replying, after
having feelingly referred TO the death OF III
Michael Herbert said that though the tribunal was
not an Illustration OF arbitration. IL was an
honest and patriotic attempt 10 solve by snutual
discussion subjects which might become serious
lie added:
have no fault TO find with all that has been
SAID and done We have proceeded with great
nnsnlmry ana onY WISH ma, -ib'Ss1 WorIS ab
stain from attributing motives 10 ITS members
which DO not exist
This open reference 70 Canadian criticism of
Lord Alverstone's supposed predisposition toward
the American case caused little sensation 1t
vss followed by Lord Alverstone somewhat pas
eionately declaring that in long public career
he had never objected to criticism after he had
taken a certain course OF action. but he bitterly
resented criticism beforehand
Secretary Root followed He depicted Sir Michael
FEerberr's sweet reasonableness." and the loss
sustained by both nations by the ambassadors
death. adding:
His friendship with many public men in the
Tinted states and his wide experence-these and
many other qualities made him competent TO sN-
ercise great usefulness in cementlng the frenGshp
between two nations whom civilization and the
hopes OF all mankind depend
NJ. Root sale that the greatest object lesson c.
the whole proceedings that the United States
had slch trust in Great Britain that she was
willing 20 meet an6 discuss question vital TO her.
not in neutral capital. but in capital belonging
10 party 10 the controversy. Nothing could
more emphasize the absolute confidence Of all
parties in the good faith. generous hospitality and
fair play Of the Englioh people. The admirably
graceful. tactful and correct way in which the
British Government has fulfilled that trust has
made US feel at homo in the trust reposed in YOU"
Mr.. Root said that they felt more at home. be-
cause doubtless the fiscal controversy had been
especially raised at this time for the benefit Of
the American members OF the tribunal Then.
snaJyzing the arguments Of both political parties
IN England. he added. amid laughter;
Nothing could be more delightful to us than to
find our country simultaneously upheld as the best
example Of internal free trade and OF too successful
protection.
Reverting 20 the tribunal. the speaker said that
II was the best testimony Tlne EoOu SENSE anu
excellent judgment Of the Anglo-SaXon race I
am quite sure he continued. that the utmost
oper-nindedneSs prevails with strong desire that
a Just and fair conclusion shall be reached"
Secretary Root concluded with glowing tribute
10 the spirit OF Justice and righteousness shared in
America and Great Britain. which it was his sin
cere desire should be evidenced by the verdict Of
the tribunal
Sir Louis A Jette echoed the sentiments ex-
messed by Mr.. Root behalf Of Canada, and
Senator Lodge proposed the health OF the counsel
engaged on both sides OF the case. declaring that
the rapidity Of the proceedings lesson to all
nations who avoided such 4 pacific method Of
settlement on the ground OF prolonged procedure.
Nessrs Dickinson and Robinson responded on
behalf Of America and Canada. respectively, and
Ambassador Choate proposed the health Of the
Lord Mayor and Lady Samuel.
Among those present were Lord Strathcona. Third
Assistant Secretary OF State. H H d PIERCE; Jus
tice Bigham. Lord Dsvey, James Bryce, ". 2. the
United States Consul General. II. c. Evans; Edgar
speyer. the sheriffs and many former Lord Mayors.