The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-01-26

CroInWeI at a ST Patr1GkS Day pan
quet, or TO the Gar OF Russia about
this time at a japanese gathering.
The speaker went on TO argue the ap-
propriateness Of a toast TO the Presi-
dent Of the United States at a Burns
anniversary. Burns was poet who
taught the sacred rights Of humanity.
Here's success to the cause Of the
Government SO far as it's-Just,' was
one of his toasts. Referring 10 the
President as not often consulting him
about what he should do, the speaker
yet was aware that President Roosevelt
esteemed IL a high honor to have his
health drunk AT a Burns anniversary.
THE MITHERLAND.
THE Land O. Burns" was greeted
with great flourish of glassware and
loud applause. 20 Scotia. my dear,
my native SOIL was the quoted senti-
ment.
James c. McGin responded with the
following address:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen:
1 thank you for the hearty manner in
which you have received this toast,
and for the kindly feelings you evinee
towards the land OF Burns.
Physically, Scotland is not a great
country, nor is she like that promised
land of old, a country flowing with
milk and honey. Rather Is she as one
OF her sons has put it, Land of brown
heath and shaggy wood, land of the
mountain and the food" Yet from
this little rugged land has sprung a
race Of men who have made her IA
nous. Scotland is proud of Burns;
but he is only one of many of her sons
who have helped to make her known
and respected in all parts Of the world.
Environment has, it is said, much to
do with the formation ef character
Perhaps that Is why the Scot of today
has that energy and perseverance
which make him so prominent a man,
and so good a citizen. wherever he
goes. In earlier days, the country was
engaged in constant struggle TO
maintain her independence. The Ro-
mans had 10 halt but little north OF
the Forth and gave up the attempt TO
subdue the barbarians, as they called
them. who dwelt beyond. Later,
English arms and English gold tried.
sometimes it seemed almost success
fully. TO subjugate the people. but the
spirit of independence was never
wholly broken, and in the end Scot
land was a free country and Bannock-
burn made w for much
The Scotchnlan is proud of his coun-
try and of her history. Tourists wax
enthusiastic over the Trossachs and
Deeside. The Land of Scott, the Bor-
der land rich in song and story, pre-
sents as pretty picture as one could
wish to see, but to the Seotchman the
whole country is good.
For him. the brown moor has an in
definable charm, what has been de-
scribet as its pensive wistfulness ap-
peals to him. and the valleys with their
sense of solitude. of pastoral 'uaelan-
choIy. soothe him.. Home IS dear TO
him, and the Scottish home life Is.
though not demonstratiye, very r6a1
and sincere Burns in his "Cotters
Saturday Night portrays this very
faithfully
Aytour puts into the mouth of the
Inflated Prince Charles. then living IN
Rome. the following lines, which l
think voice the feeling of every true
Scotchman, no matter how pleasant
may be the land Of his adoption
go nv heart is sad and weary;
southern wales are not for me.
Though the gIens be white with winter,
Place me there and set me free
Let me feel the breezes blowing
Fresh, along the mountain side;
Let me see the purple heather.
Let me hear the laundering tide
BE it hoarse as Corrievreckan,
Shouting when the storm is high
Give me but one hour of Scotland
Let me see IL ere die.
THE BRITISH sovEREIGNs-
Their Britannia Majesties the King
and Queen was enthusiastically hon
ored and H B. Ms Consul was loudly
appiauded as he rose 10 respond.
Mr.. Hoare. with a humorous intro
ductory remark. replied fer his SOW
ereigns in the remarks that here 1ol-
low:
n B. NJ. Consul W. R. Hoare said;
In responding TO the toast to their
Maiesties the King and Queen, WITH
" bich YOU have done me the hon0T TO
couple my name, would say that, IN
the fierce light that beats upon the
throne little can be said about theIh
that is not already pretty Well known
and I will therefore venture to ask you
to let me be fairly brief in touching on
the subject, and especially III vie" %
the length OF the program that sun
awaits US.
ON an interesting occasion, however.
ike this. when so many sons of Scot
land are met together. one thought
naturally comes uppermost in the mind
and that is. that there are no people
more patriotic, loyal and devoted 70
their Majesties than the people or Don
ME Scotland. and. in making this state
ment. I believe I can carry you all W1th
me.
In regard to King Edward, no one
better than he knows and appreciates
the high and important duties ana re
snonsibilities which deyolve upon him.
not only to his own people. but also
in the relations OF his country with
others
n Is true he has responsible Minis
tiers and advisers, but it is equaily true