New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-20

whereby they would benefit, and that they would
be able 10 force it the country TO the detrulent
OF the consumer and the less well organized manu-
facturers
The meeting passed a resolution. which was Of
fered by Lord George Hamilton and seconded by
Winston Churchill NJ. p. declaring against gen.
eral protective system.
The Gundhan was crowded this afternoon when
Joseph Chamberlain spoke. An hour before the
opening OF the meeting standing not
available TO ticket holders. Mr.. Chamberlain. who
was accompanied by his wife. enthusiastically
applauded. The former Secretary OF the Colonies
began by declaring that the provincial centres Of
commerce of the United Kingdom had been heard
regard to his tariff proposals. but the views
OF the citizens Of London were not yet known. He
desired to ascertain how the City men felt on the
subject of his scheme before the opening OF Par
lament, but he regretted that, owing TO its non
political character, the meeting would not have the
opportunity OF voting directly for against him.
Mr.. Chamberlain, who said he believed the same
arguments he used in the provinces would appeal
equally 10 imperialistic London, then proceeded 10
seterate HIS well known fiscal views He pointed
out that. while London was now the clearing
house Of the world, he doubted If that position
could be maintained IL the ancient fiscal superst-
ton was 10 be upheld Before it was too late
lesson should be learned from The fate OF Venice.
Holland and the Hanseatic States. whose great
ness had vanished because they had produc-
tive and creative energy behind them. London
would no longer be the worlds clearing house IL
Great BTltalnS present relations Win ner colonies
and the great neutral countries OF the world
were disturbed by dininution in the multiplicity
Of the extent OF the transactions which hitherto
had been creating new wealth Ills opponents al
legged that the recent Board Of Trade returns de-
stroyed his contentious. but he intended base
his future arguments those returns they
proved that the growth OF foreign expectations
10 the British colonies had greatly exceeded the
growth Of expectations from the notherland
The position Of Great Britain deteriorating.
and, though he anticipated immediate catas-
trophe. the situation called loudly for some rem
sdy The lessons Of the past must be applied and
the framework OF a new empire must be built up
under new conditions by adopting the protective
policy adopted by every other civilized nation.
and creating bonds of union with the colonies.
Mr. Chamberlain. in eloquent peroration.
pointed out that the struggle for life existence
In the future would be between cities or
between Kingdoms, but between mighty empires.
The minor States would of badly. He said:
Profting by the experience gained when the
1nest Jewel the British Empire possessed, the
l-Iteu osdleS, leIt US Tor a separate eAlSpence
new empire has arisen. greater than any in the
Morlc nut the great work of keeping and making
ms heritage remains 10 be solved In the great
Fo-Gt-On which separated the United States
revolution produced. in my judgment, was Alex
ander Hamilton. He a soldier and a states
man de left precious legacy TO his country
tnentaIy"
1etute Of this country lies in the future of the
1i4esh race IN our colonies and possessions
Although no vote Of confidence was permitted, the
eAuaorcinary enthusiasm OF the members Of tho
D'ock Exchange, who escorted Mr.. Chamberlain's
image to the GuId Hal. the cheers which
po"etoaied his speech and the vociferous applause
. Tue cose Of his remarks must have assured
nc ioriher Colonial Secretary that he had the
3-H sympathy OF his audience.