The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-08
ARGUMENTS
ARE FINISHED.
Alaskan boundary Arbitration Tri-
bunal Holds It's Final Open
Session in London.
The American Representatives, in
Closing, Thanked the British Gov .
eminent for It's Courtesy.
First Tribunal Of It's Kind Ever Con-
yened to Pass Upon Interna-
tional Dispute.

Dickinson concluded with an eloquent
peroration, dealing with the bonds Of
amity between the United States and
Great Britain.
John w. Foster, agent for the
United States, thanked the British
in the name of the
American government for it's courtesy.
Lord Chief Justice Alverstone paid a
tribute to Mr.. Dickinson and the ses-
sion broke up.
The closing moments were marked
by an intensity Of interest, hitherto
lacking in the proceedings. AS Mr..
Dickinson finished his argument and
commenced his references to interna-
tional relations and the possible effect
Of the verdict thereon, the members Of
the tribunal and the other listeners
appeared to grasp the true import of
the proceedings, which had almost
been lost sight Of IN the pulling
technical details in which they had
been shrouded.
A Unique Tribunal.
1.-THE Tribunal" declared Mr.. Dick
inson, is unique and the treaty will
entirely miscarry unless at least one
member shall decide against the con-
tention of his own people. The faith
thus manifested by the government Of
Great Britain and America that
Judgment and justice will be ex-
sympathies that move men have sway,
challenges the attention of mankind
and distinguishes this tribunal above
all others. It does not follow that a
failure to reach a decision will show
that such faith was in any degree mis-
placed; but, IL a settlement is reached,
It will be a triumphant epoch in his
tory. "a Ns:tory in the struggle. of hui
manitari;1n principles for the substi-
tuition of something better than war
as the sole court determining inter-
national differences. What could give
higher inspiration to these laboring for
the peace of the world than the settle
ment Of these issues, so pregnant of
possibilities? If the tribunal should
render Judgment practically unani-
nous 1t would be the strongest assur-
ance yet given to humanity that the
Christian nations are tending toward
the only practical realization of the
sroebs dream OF a parliament of ma
Tions and confederation of the
M Dickinson also paid 4 tribute
Justiee A .l 3 fairness slil
Compliments for Dickinson.
Lord Alverstone said he had heard
many leaders of the American bar
speak in arbitration and other cases;
but Mr.. Dickinson's argument equalled
anything he had ever heard, and he
had not suffered by the fairness and
impartially with which he had pre-
sented his arguments.
= Mr.. Foster said: Having APP
preached the end of the open session,
I desire, in the name Of the govern
ment Of the United States and in be-
half of my associates and myself, to
make public recognition of the ex-
IRENE friendliness and onsideration
with which we have been received by
the British governme nt and by it's rep
resentatives. Not only has every IA
cflity and convenience been afforded
us for the dispatch of the business
which brought us to this capital, but
these acts have been attended by
marked courtesy and kindness. In
making this acknowledgement it is
especially pleasant to recall the fact
that during our prolonged sessions
not a; harsh word has been spoken,
nor has an unpleasant incident oc-
CURED to mar the harmony of our in
tercourse. May this be an indication
of the character Of the decision to be
rendered by this tribunal which both
nations await with so much interest"
Lord Alverstone replied feelingly
saying that his majesty's governmen t
would doubtless deeply appreciate
such an expression Of friendship and
thanks.
Attorney General Finlay will enter
tain the commissio ners and counsel at
dinner tonight. s: