The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-08-10

history, amongst whom the commend |
ing figure of the chivalrous Samuel de |
Champlain stands out with great bril- !
lance. 1t is owing to his pen that the
recital of his adventures has reached us
to this day, and this story, with the
modesty and sincerity which distin-
guish it stamps each page with the sign
manual of truth.
From the bottom of my heart l con-
graduate you on possessing such hero
May his statue for ever ornament your
historic capital to recall-should that
be necessary-to the citizens of Quebec
the high qualities of piety and courage,
of humanity and strength of spirit
which distinguished this faithful SER
want of his God and his King.
while today we are celebrating the
birthday of Quebec we must not lose
sight of the fact that this celebration
also interests the whole Canadian peo-
Pile, who are joining with you in your
rejoicings. And more. 1t is not merely
this vast Dominion which today is
honoring the memory Of the great
Champlain. The Mother Country also
claims the honor of associating herself
in this homage, and from the most dis
tant parts of the Empire come the as
surances that our fellow citizens desire
to celebrate the occasion, and have sent
representatives whom l am glad to see
bara today anOnUst ne
I'm the same manner other lands are
justly proud of the renown of Cham
plain, chief of whom is the great ma
ton to whom he owned allegiance,
which he loved with passionate devo-
ton, and which has delegated as its
representative hero To-Day one of its
most distinguished citizens.
The last words which you have ad-
dressed to me have most profoundly
touched me, and happy to convey to the
King, my father the assurance of your
loyalty and devotion to his persons and
to the Crown. His Majesty, as you
in all which concerns the prosperity
and happiness OF his French Canadian
subjects.
THE PRINCE IN ENGLISH,
II have now replied to the address:
I which it has given me SO much plea
sure to receive, but, standing here by
his monument, l desire to add a few
words in appreciation of the memory
of Champaign, and of satisfaction tina
such distinguished company SHOULD
, have assembled in his city to do homo
to the birthday OF Quebec.
Our minds are full of thought o
Champlain, the founder of this beau
tiful city, and they are filled will
recollections of the wonderful event
in history which have followed
from his foresight and determination
But, | myself, a sailor, fresh from
p, voyage across the Atlantic, also like t
think of your hero as the able and in
> trepid navigator, Drawing the perils Q
the deep, visiting new lands, and I'm
= consciously helping to lay the founda
lions of the great civilization of thi
% continent. His work, national in 1t
conception, has with time proved t
be of immense International import
ance, and it is from this interestin
aspect of our proceedings that we desir
the special pleasure of welcoming tn
distinguished representatives of Franc
and the United States of America.
. THE King, whose earnest desire
always to promote the best and closes
= relations between nations, has specia
ly desired me, as his representative,
convey to you, Mr. Vice President {
the United States, and to you, Mol
= sieur lAdmiral, and to your colleague
not only a hearty welcome, but also
warm expression of thanks both to yC
and to your governments for yol
. presence on this suspicious occi
sion. Your attendance is not mer
ly an indication of your interest in Il
- proceedings attending the celebrate
of the Tercentenary it is an outwal
and visible sign of the friendship, CO..
!. COIu, ana BOOu WILL DSJWSSu OuI5SlN
- and the two great countries which "
represent with so much distinction.
I'VE think today of the United Stat
: as having given the example of enerl
- and courage in conquering and cultiva
y, ing the forests and boundless prairie
which now yield harvests of illimitah
wealth. We think of France, as Il
- giver of the man whose greatest de-
we are here to celebrate-one of 4
first of those heroes who found his WI
h from the Old World to the new, al
10 left there an imperishable name.
CHI I'VE recognize that the presence
mt Representatives of France and OF t
ty United States amongst us testifies
so the growth of the spirit of friendlin6
between nations. On that spirit I
IT, progress Of humanity depends IN It.
on hope and believe. true progress win {
ry press itself more and more during yeG
m to come. The high ideal OF uniyeri