New-York tribune., 1905-06-10
To BUILD EMBASSY HOME.
PILGRIMS START PLAN.
PLAAN.
Mr. Choate Makes Earnest Plea at
Dinner of Welcome.

The Pilgrims Of the United States took action
toward building permanent home for the en-
hassy of the Court of st. James's last night at
a dinner at the Waldorf in honor Of Joseph 81.
Choate the former Ambassador. This followed
an eloquent appeal by Mr. Choate, in which he
characterized the present lack OF such home
IS "undemooratic. unrepubncan and unbecoming
TO the dignity OF great nation" He said the
necessity for the Ambassador to provide his own
home was unfair to the President" in COM
peIIing him under an circumstances to choose
rich He gave an amusing account OF his
experience in house hunting.
Immediately after Mr. Choate had taken his
seat Charles A Moore Of the American Pro-
tective Tariff League, who has been for years
the chief mover Of the business mems Republi-
can parade. sprang to his feet and said:
81 propose. after the eloquent appeal we have
heard from Mr.. Choate. that this Society Of
Pilgrims use its influence to procure a home for
the American Ambassador In London. 1 am a
poor man, but ready to give 5000 to-
night to aid in this movement"
His remarks were applauded, and Bishop
Potter, the presiding officer. announced that he
would Immediately, at the close of the meeting,
appoint committee headed by Mr. Moore TO
collect subscription for this purpose.
Before the speaking began w Butler Duncan,
Of the entertainment committee, read letters
from President Roosevelt, whteaw Reid. r. c.
PIstt- Senator s. n. Cullom D. Cady Herriclz V.
e. Metcalf. Robert T Lincoln, Andrew D. White,
F. B Loonais. John ]. Delany and John NJ. Har-
Ian. and the English Pilgrims Society.
The menu besides containing a photograph of
Mr. Choate, began with a poem by Clay NJ.
Greene.
Said Bishop Potter, after cheers had been
given for President Roosevelt and King Edward:
Mr. Choate has illustrated remarkable genius for
sroad a fbe ea 10 6epas nay it
large part OF their own expenses There has never
ship that has shown such varied gifts won such
general affection as MIR. Choate.
MR.. cHoATEs SPEECH.
Three cheers were given for Mr.. Choate and
the guests sang, For He's a Jolly Good Fell
low" Mr.. Choate then and was greeted
with cheers and applause. He said in part:
Five weeks ago tonight. at the Mansion House,
an assembly truly TepTesentatiVe Of ali that IS great
end go0d IN g Gst pa Britain m in MI sfogT snne and 5a
whom lived so long. bade me Godspeod, and fare
Sy Of ali ha N honor an nd OTa n Aeca made
up. indeed. OF the men with whom have sum
. sprinkiing here and there Of young men who
aTs e T dear o 9 gou IN P Behalf ef of y coun
men, give me an equally anectonate welcome
It was my unique privilege to as Arnbassa-
o oSf R n to IN to Tens a9d an t Sa09T ntsS fS
States and all the time my duties in Bngland were
Toward my own countrymen, who visit England in
such increasing numbers every year, there was, or
Ambassador represented no party. no section and
no social class but was the equal servant OF all
Then, to the people of ENGLAND; had ex-
do all that could to maintain and promote the
friendship and good will that already existed led be-
ample OF my distinguished Predecessors. I O moved
their customs and their social life and from
he 5ay Sy th5 LANDED 9f Left LETT | met & NTH es nStn
is one living American who appeals very strongly
of Interesf- eeIiriosjty and appIause and II his
name were submitted to their suffrages it would
# does among his own countrymen. You will not
The history of diplomatic relations with
Great Britain in the last six years is familiar to
a to EaTb aRq %hieh dd n fao
the perfect han harmony which ought afwayS al avs to pre-
rest and there Is nothing left OF sufficient Gonse-
downe and Mr.. Hay, who are the responsible au-
thor1tes and entitled TO the credit Of al that has
are no longer regarded on either side as foreign
has & been Gnss} on 5t d sde Ia S a
be happy for both countries If the same spirit
S There IS anoter potenf factor at ali times ex-
ercising strong influence for harmonious and cor
the happy and earnest influence of his majesty
Sis father and mother and greatly strengthened
by his pleasant recolIections OF his early visit to
America
praise which your chairman has bestoWeo. upon n
me In giving altogether too much credit Tor
the happily almost perfect relations which now
exist between the two nations.
If YOU ask me 10 tell you in a word the result
Of my present knowledge OF both countries L
would say that each has vast deal to learn from
proud OF It's own institutions which II has worked
out by itself by historical evolution; and hat eacn
can confer priceless benefits on the otneT ana
upon the world by constant intercourse ana nearly
There is but one drawback to the enlbassys COM
plete success and perfect prestse ana tnat 10 tne
ovn government where the residence of the Am
bsssador shall be fixed and all the business OF
the embassy be conducted w hne an OF Ihg 9 oIaer
great powers which maintain embassies in London
have such permanent homes. each ITS own properly
the Uuited States and Turkey alone lead a floating
and nomadic existence .
almost alone among the nations represented at
London by embassies goes without a. nome OF 1tS
10 the dignity of great nation Il IS unfair 10 Ine
President because II limits his choice every tune.
He ought 70 be able 10 lay MS hand upon @ tae
shoulder Of WhonleVer he considers the very pest
man among our eighty millions 10 represent tle
nation in each of the capitals OF Europe WnetheI ne
has dollar Of his own or not. hnat we oushe ! % =
EnopIe character. suitable for the representative
OF a republic, properly equipped ano aoeQuate I ior
the purpose. in which eaca successhe ne 1to Clone
being responsible for its dignity ana ntneSs ana
I hope that all of you who have any ponucal IN
fuence will urge this modest reform.
PRESIDENT BUTLER'S WELCOME.
President Butler, in the formal speech OF wei
come dwelt on the high dignity Of the post held
by Mr. Choate. He said. in part:
Tq,a 1,.. @-,r, NT- Choate