The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-25
F AIRBANKS AND
PRINCE SWAP
AMENITIES
vIcE.PREsIDENT TELLS QUEBEC
TERcENTENARY CROWD WAR
IS OUT OF ouEsTIoN-WALEs'
GOODWILL MESSAGE.

QUEBEC, July 24.-The main event
OF Thursdays tencentenary celebra'
ton program, was a notable exchange
OF speeches between Vioe-President
Fairbanks and the Prince OF Wales,
wherein each spoke OF the cordial re-
lations existing between the United
States and Great Britain. The prince
delivered a message OF good Will to
the American government.
An enormous crowd filed the Place
Des Armes, fronting the Champlain
monument, where the exercises were
held. Here the prince received the ad-
dresses OF the American and French
representatives, the mayor OF Quebec
and finally Champlain himself. repro
duced as in the days Of old. coming
from the mimic reproduction OF his
original ship, the Don De Dieu. with
some 5000 followers representing
every phase OF old France In Canada.
II was a splendid spectacle. From the
citadel the prince is looking across
the st. Lawrence at gigantic ais
play OF fireworks on the heights OF
Lewis. showing In fiery outlines the
portraits OF King Edward, the falls
OF Montmorency and the battle or
Wolfe and Montcalm.
In addressing the prince during the
exercises. Vice-President Fairbanks
said In the course Of his speech:
I'VE have no need to fear that the
relations between the United States
and Great Britain will ever again
be disturbed. We have faith to be-
lieve that our flags which grace this
l. tah mi In oil
together and salute each other upon
the Plains Of Abraham will never con-
front each other In conflict upon
either land or sea-
Wales Brings Good viii.
The prince OF Wales. in replying to
the vice-president. said;
The king. whose earnest desire IL
always to promote the best and closest
relations between nations. has spe-
cially desired me, as his representa-
tive, to convey to you, Mr.. Vce-Presi-
dent OF the United States, and to your
colleagues not only hearty welcome
but also q warm expression OF thanks,
both to you and to your government.
for your presence here on this aus
picious occasion. Your presence Is not
merely an indication OF your interest
in this celebration, II is an outward
and visible sign OF the friendship. con-
cord and good will between ourselves
and the great country which You rep
resent with so much distinction.
I'VE think OF the United States as
having given the example or energy
and courage in conQuering and cult
waiting the forests and boundless
prairies which now yield harvests and
wealth. We recognize that
the presence Of representatives of the
United States and France among us
testifies to the growth Of the spirit or
friendship between nations. On that
spirit the progress OF humanity largely
depends. and hope and believe true
progress will express itself more ana
more In years to come.
The high ideal OF universal peace
and brotherhood may be far from
realization, but every act that pro-
notes harmony among nations points
the way toward its attainment This
celebration Is such an act. for 1t ap-
peals to Canada, to the British en-
pire and to the whole civilized world.
| therefore rejoice to be here. to take
my part with you during those mem
orable days In paying homage TO
Champlain and doing honor to Que
bee"
The historical procession which de-
fled before the prince was remark
able assemblage OF groups. represent
ing various periods, including Jacques
Cartier and his crew. King Francis l.
and his court; Kink Henry Nv. and
the court OF France: Champlain and
the crew Of the Don De Dieu, the dis
coverers LaSalle, Joliet. Marquette.
the armies OF Montcalm and Wolfe
and innumerable other historical
characters. j.
Cannon doomed and thousands OF
visitors cheered when the prince or
Wales, surrounded by an escort OF the
Royal Northwest mounted police. left
the citadel to return the visits OF the
officers OF the British, French and
American battleships.
The crowd cheered Justify. but not
even the hurrahs for the prince could
eurpass the outburst In honor OF lit
tie grizzled man who rode In the royal
train.
"Bobs." "Bobs." good old Bobs,"
the crowd shouted in greeting to Earl
Roberts, British field marshal OF