New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-06
NORTHCL[FFE HONORED
PILGRIM SOCIETY GUEST.
English Journalist, Warmly Vel
coined. Praises america.


The Pilgrims of the United States extended
hearty welcome TO Lord Northcllfe at Demonicos
last night where the well known English newspaper
proprietor and editor was the societys guest of
honor at dinner. About two hundred and fifty men
Joined the friendly greeting of the new dominant
factor in that British institution. The London
Tines IN this number. literature, craftsmanship.
finance. the army and the navy were well repre-
scented.
w Butler Duncan, president OF the society. pre-
sided. Colonel George Harvey made the introduc-
tory speech. Among others at the principal
table General Grant, Admiral Coghlan. Dr.
J. j. MacPhee. president Of the Canadian Society;
Sir Caspar Purdon Clarke Chancellor MacCracken,
Hart Lyman. General Felix Angus. Herman Rid
der st. Clair McKelway. Leslie M Shaw, arthur
Brisbane General Charles H Taylor Coonei
Hugh Scott, william Travers Jerome Controher
Metz and General Bingham.
The international aspect Of the feicitous occasion
heightened by the elaborate decorations IN
which the American and British flags formed the
color scheme.
Toasts were drunk to the President of the United
States the King of England and Lord Northclifre
to the accompaniment of the inspiring strains OF
The Star spangled Banner and God Save the
King" Applause and cheers followed each of these
toasts. proposed by President Duncun.
Colonel Harvey paid eloquent tribute to the guest
of honor. congratulating Lord Northcliffe on what
he had already accomplished in the field Of Jour
nalism, ard expressed the wish Of the Pilgrims for
q long. useful career
Colonel Harvey prefaced MS speech with some
humorous observations current politics. speak
ing words of sympathy and communication ror MT.
Ridder and saying that ever elevated
to the Presidency whose candidacy did not meet the
approval OF the common sense of the business peo-
pie AS an Independent Democrat, he said he &C
cepted result of the late election with calm and
resignation. Colonel Harvey then praised Lord
Northciffe and the character Of the man. He said
in part:
In three Of hia
being. devoted to his country he should be, and
honored by it as he should have been and will con-
implying invidious distinctions free from pTeju-
take amss NM sans 80 that he grew as an American
Grows He inherited brains to be sure but so do
that he fed his by using them. All else than this
honor at home and abroad~he has Won by his own
endeavors unaided except by those drawn as by
is Why l say that; though born Briton' he has
The success Of Lord Northcife is a triumph of
inGiFidualism. an exemplifcation OF the wisdom OF
num of reward, 1t could never have been achieved
In state held in communal bondage. Like brains
and like energtzng forces doubtless stored in
the heads and hearts of thousands of human beings
bands of steel in the clutch Of mediocrity The in
e9d suse 3e4or me f unton as the
most potent agency OF decay. II the individual &C
at stake there would be comparatively little cause
to give heed TO the growing soci9lstlc tendencies
than the success of one or Of scores OF hundreds
thousands
tire human race is in the balance History proves
that the only hope 81 ne haas IS
thousand best minds from any country and you
you'd aphy the sbS 5 n te o fg9 % vi
personal ambition. but effectually dam the stream
FRANCE has ALREADY bee9me nation OF medi2 &C.
Tity; Great Britain stands hesitatngiy upon the
great Republic dedicated 70 freedom of conscience
marvellous career, under the pandering of political
aspirants to the spirit Of greed WHICH demands
a distribution OF the spoils.
Colonel Harvey introduced Lord NorthcliFe the
prince of his profession.
Lord Northclfres speech was in part friendly
humorous arraignment OF journalistic endeavor.
both IN the United States and England. and ap-
probation OF OF this coIntry's institutions.
This country and Ems gland he said, had had many
family tits in the three hundred years. but
they had never enjoyed happier relations than at
present. He compllmeuted the American people on
their of selecting q chief magistrate, he
having been interested observer of the
paign
It was gratifying, he said, how those who
were beaten TO a FRAGILE" made up their minds
work with the majority. Lord NorthcliTe said:
This is the first time that have been entertained
by your society. whose good work Is SO well known
The difHdence that / feel in following many
IS nog iessens by the presence Of such brilliant
asSemblage Of speakers and guests to-Pight 0
and In London, by no less dlpCmatist and law
ChOate,
late Bishop Potter by the able end PRESIDENT states
TIMES of the Canadian Dominion: by Mr.. Balfour,
and our nhassador. Mr.. Bryce l have also to
follow such a distinguished dnancier Mark
Twain, who but few months ago gave you his
edifying story OF the true causes OF your panic,
Of which your prosperous city shows evidence
whatever TO visitor.
The object of the Pilgrims is the promotion of
the sentiment OF brotherhood among the nations
and especially the cultivation OF unwTitten
friendship between the inhabitants OF the United
States and of the British Empire. Those relations
which have undergone great many family tins
+ba Io0t rrrpa bIIrrd cd n heE
Of my knowledge rarely been pleasant at
this time and l doubt not that the work OF the
Pilgrim Society and the good fellowship II has
gendered have done much toward furthertng the
unity of the greatest Republic Of the world and
that empire to which is attached one-fftb Of the
worlds people.
There have been times when, from I've point Of
view Of John Bull should have felt little hap
pier IT, instead of the Pilgrims landing Plymouth
Rock Plymouth Rock had landed on the Pilgrims
There have been times. also, on the occasion
when the ladies of the United States fitted out
South African War when have realized that
after ALL there is something IN the statement that
blood is thicker than water
do not remember that other people ever
fitted out a hospital ship for us. although there
was good deal OF talk Of fitting out ships Of an
other description
MUTUAL INFIU ENCE.
No person who passes frequently between our re
spective nations fail to the remarkable in
fuence that each is having upon the other. and
size the Importance to the worlds peace and the
sd desire