New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-10
LANSDOWNE FOR PEACE.
PLEA FOR ARBITRATION.
Bid for Intervention IN East-Mr.
RooseUeLt'S Plan accepted.

hDOSP1tPLI s Il II1L H DGCu.
ron6op Nov a-Iord I,ansdowne, in the alb
.e,ca Of Premier Balfour at the Lord Mayors
dinner al the Guildhall tonight made strong
rlea for peace and arbitration on behalf OF the
British government. Lord Lansdowne pointed
out to a large and rather unsympathetic au-
6ience that arbitration was the only way in
which the North Sea dispute with Russia could
have been equitably settled, and almost in the
same breath drew vivid picture of the horrors
OF the struggle now proceeding in the Far East
Between the lines OF every reference the For
cign Minister made to the Russo-Japanese Wa1
wa. an urgent plea, amounting almost to a de-
rnand that it might be settled by arbitration.
Lord Lansdownes speech was a carefully
prepared statement, made before what is con-
sidered the most representative gathering OF
leading men of Great Britain. AS such it was
generally interpreted bolder bid for in
tervention than has yet emanated from any
neutral power. America was writ large in this
speech for which Great Britain has been wait
ing for many days.
The Foreign Minister prefaced his remarks
by saying: THAT great statesman John Hay.
recently remarked that was the most futile
and fallacious Of human follies." Then came an
irnpassioned review of the North Sea affair.
Although Lord Lansdowne was unable to an
nounce the signing of the convention. he en-
phatically confirmed statements made in these
dispatches-namely, that Great Britain had
found no difficulty in arriving at a solution In
principle Of the dispute and only supplemented
what is already known by the statement that
Russia had guaranteed the punishment Of any
other officers who might be proved to have been
implicated in addition 10 those already detached
from Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron
BY most of his hearers. whe tonight had their
first opportunity Of hearing the Forsisr OfIice's
views ard who hitherto had based their ideas
on Mr. Balfour's much-criticised Southampton
speech and on belligerent editorial articles in the
newspapers. Lord Lansdowne's utterances were
regarded almost as plea for Russia. a dead
silence greeted him as. after pointing out that
The two governments in good faith believed in
contradictory statements Of facts. he asked:
Could we have done better than get full apol-
ogy and compensation and leave the question OF
facts 10 an international tTibuna! with a guaran-
tee Of punishment Of any who may be found
guilty?
Lord Lansdowne, in connection with the ques
ton OF contraband. seriously reminded the
audience that Great Britain. as the greatest
naval power, might some day be the greatest
sufferer by restriction Of belligerent rights on
the high seas
After referring TO the widely prevalent de-
sire" that arbitration might be resorted to in
Lord Lansdowne added:
Mr choate walked into my room yesterday
and asked if we would sign an arbitration
treaty with the United States simultaneously
I received from President Roosevelt, whom we
ell must congratulate Cheers a message III
Tting US TO participate in a second nterna
tioual peace conference at The Hague. 1t IS
reediess 10 say that the invitation has not been
refused; only, We have reserved to ourselves the
right 70 consi5cr what subjects should be dis
cussed. We hesitated not moment in inform
ing America that we were ready to participate
and in wishing President Roosevelt godsPeed in
this undertaking.
Arbitration, concluded Lord Lansdowne
after a sympathetic reference 10 Frances as
sistance in the North Sea dispute. has become
the fashion
After the usual loyal toasts, which We're re-
oeiyed with great enthusiasm the War Secre-
tsry. II. O. Arnold Forster. replying for the
imperial forces. said the navy lately had at
tracted the attention of the country by show
ing its efficiency and mobility Cor the service
Of The nation The army. especially the admin
istration thereof had always been criticised, but
IT was the determination of the Army Council
not to rest until the British army ready TO
enter the field at any time with absolute conf
dence in success.
Lord Lansdowne responding to the toast Of
His Maiesty's Ministers" referred TO the un-
fortunate absence Of Mr.. Balfour, who, in spite
q his Illness had not ceased actively to take
part in the affairs of the country The Foreign
Secretary said that. while London was princi-
Pal!y interested that peace should prevail every
where. he did not think they should think of
peace at any price" adding:
At this moment contemplating the progress
ol me terrible struggle between two brave and
gallant nations in the Far East can one of US
contemplate without regret the legion after le-
E!on cf brave men being led forth TO meet their
fate, and the ruined homes and broken hearts d?
~ E can CONCEIVE no more terrible punishment
than the remorse of any minister or BODY OF
ministers who, from less of temper o.. desire Of
popularity, thought upon The country the
s-o4rFe and calamity Of needless war.
~ This auspcious moment / am able to an
nouncc 70 you that not only the peace oe the
f@rHtl" ia uo'Iokcn, but, SO far as I am able
L fotze-e. there Is reason why il should NOT
fen1a3F Uupruke-l. EOt culy have we had the
pod fort-ar 20 asod VTaF- but by the strict
,-e haTe done scipetaifg 40 ros-rie, tia alea of
los-ilr.,r
Tho r0u.tfy. EoCere.. has not q .ugether es-
.0eG an%ict.es. Ter tne iazt few GAYS fce have
."l fae.- face .-ils incidant which moved
't= people ri ths country aS !srY other Incidents
ave done. fEe .nc9aeHt Cf October u ia The
-,pFti ~e WAS an cttacl- on British clliaeng
.Ad au afFoHt to tlc bI.,.sA Gag. az which #
-enfionh r'oIi1 rather not contemplate the
consccucl!ces
Z was l-ploraI.e s.-I ~r1ccouutablc b!uu-
tr. 11t aEa Ia.-.t 10 ada II it recent evidence
has certified tee British government that the
''uss!+u government believed thaf 80 facts
were ai1ereH' frou .-aat 'y Imposed. aa5 :ha I