New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
WORK FOR ARBITRATION.
DR.. Barclay Tells of His Efforts for
the 1ngIo-Frcnch Treaty.

Or. Thomas Barclay, who IS member Of the
Moselv Education Commission. now in this country.
is enthusiastic champion of arbitration as a
means OF adjusting international differences. Dr.
Barclay is a Fifeshire man, and was horn IN Dunn
feminine. within stones throw Of the birthplace
Of Andrew Carnegie lie is a lawyer and Is divld-
ing his time in the practice OF his profession be
tween Paris and London. lie has been resldeet OF
Of Paris for the last twenty-seven years He was
the president Of the British Chamber of Commerce
the time of the exposition.
DR.. Barclay was seen at the Park Avenue Hotel
and asked tell the story OF his relation
10 the movement for the Angto-Fren arpl-
tratIon treaty. He began by recalling the circum-
stances Of the ''Fashoda incident" in which LORD
Kitchener after his victory Of Omdurman, en-
countered Captain Marchand and required him to
pull down the French flag. Though no blood was
she'd" said Or. Barclay, and thank God for that
the cost OF the preparation for the war that was
averted was fl20o0O00 sterling to the two govern
ments This outlay was large enough to leave feel
ing OF antogonism and even resentment between the
two peoples I was so intimately related to affairs
IN both countries that / could appreciate the ac-
tual damage to commercial and business interests.
I accordingly proposed that the Associated Cham
bers OF Commerce Of Great Britain hold their meet
Ing in Paris during the exposition, and was met
with the response that might with the same pro-
prety suggest that the British Parliament be con-
vened IA Paris. Nevertheless opposition was dis
sipated and the meeting was held in Paris in Sep
TENDER 1890. Seven hundred representatives Of the
Chambers Of Commerce throughout Great Britain
attended the meeting. and were charmed by the
hospitality extended by the Parisians. Both the
Englishmen and Frenchmen who came in contact
had a new conception. each OF the other. and l
an opportunity to begin the task or estao-
FISHING International amity
Il secured the passa ge Of resolutions in all OF the
Chamber OF commerce. in France and in Great
Britain. securing first one in France, then one on
the other side OF the Channel, then announcer IN
comphshcd. Then l secured the Endorsement OF the
proposition by the various municipalities then L
obtained letters Of approval from the Liberal mem
bers OF Parliament, and resolutions OF Endorsement
from every trade union in Great Britain. Lord
LansdOWne, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, had
manifested his hearty sympathy with the matter
President DOUbet. between whom and myself the
friendly relations exist, has been cordially
IN favor OF the convention and King Edward.
when in Paris in April last. addressed the British
Chamber Of Commerce. and expressed his fullest
sympathy with the proposed treaty.
Just before came from France, ten days ago. ~
added Dr. Barclay. I addressed meeting in
Lyons. second city. and the largest auditorium
would not accommodate the people. who were en-
thusiaStic for the treaty. The same condition
marked a similar meeting at Nancy. and every
where public sentiment has approved the matter.
Peace Is the only favorinG atmosphere for de-
mocracy.' said DIT. Barclay, and he added: War
oligarchy ] shall be proud Of what have been
able do to promote and establish relations of
amity between the two nations. l may say that a
resolution recently adopted In the French
Chamber of Deputies faVOring treaty of arbitra-
ton with the United States ! may also say that
England stands in the attitude; and while 1
this country, ! shall lose opportunity TO arouse
sentiment in favor Of treaty OF Cancellation and
arbitration between the United States and Great
Britain on the lines of the convention executed by
Secretary Olney and Lord Pauncefote. but which
failed Of ratification 10y narrow margin in the
American Senate