New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
PAGEANT AT QUEBEC
HARBOR ILLUMINATED.
Prince and Vice-President Speak
old France Depicted.


the central figure to-day in the magnificent spec
tacle reproducing Quebecs historical past and
iIshering in the 3O0th anniversary of the found
ing of the city by Champain. Aside from the
spectacular features of the occurrence, it was
the occasion for notable interchange of ad-
dresses between Vice-President Fairbanks and
the Prince of Wales, I'm which each spoke at
length the existing relations between the
United States and Great Britain and the prince
delivered a message of good will to the Ameri-
can government.
An enormous crowd filled the Place des
Armes. fronting the Champlain monument,
where the exercises held at 4 o'clock.
Here the prince, surrounded by brilliant staff.
received the addresses of the American and
French representatives, the Mayor of Quebec.
and. finally Champiain himself, reproduced as in
the days of old, coming from the facsimile
production of his original ship, the Don de Dieu,
with some FIVE thousand followers, representing
every phase of old France in Canada. 1t was
a splendid spectacle, carried out under bright
skies. with setting of this picturesque old city
and it's harbor filed with fleet of waships of
three nations.
Tonight the city and harbor blaze of
lights. The warships are outlined in electric
lights, marking every line of hull and rigging.
The Parliament and many other buildings are
similarly outlined with myriad lights. From the
citadel the prince looked across the st. Law
renee at great display of fireworks on the
heights of Lewis. showing in fiery outlines the
portraits of King Edward, the Falls of Mont
morency and the battle of Wolfe and Montcalm
In addressing the prince at the exercises this
afternoon, Vice-President Fairbanks said
Permit me to extend to Quebec my hearty con-
in the presence of your royal hghness and upon
the enthusiasm with which she has welcomed you you
within indeed. signal
which you have. done her. 1t is a happy circum.
Is one which viii be lcng treasured among the
The eyes of the Western World are upon this
historic city: The celebration of the tercentenary
admirable both in the comprehensiveness of its
conception and il the excellence of its execution,
in the Dominion of Canada but in the United
states also From this point as base intrepid
tracxless and explored lakes and rivers in
the United States Names associated with the
early history of Quebec are landmarks in our
Civilization
history Of nEan or + Rgt Is Pea9q m
tory of Quebec and all of Anglo-SaXon America.
have been Witnessed the Yictores and defeats
var and the blessed triumphs of peace The battle tie
ships OF three great nations rest yonder upon the
bosom of the St. Lawrence, The representatives OF
ess T og m hPs Are se fsa9g se PaJ
lenee Of a spirit of genuine friendship between
It is with unusual pleasure M bring gGu greet. ct.
ngs frSm the % snd 6 tnH P peIe t OF
you have made in the manifold ways which make
for the the 4n1 10 H9Tr To Taar se You in
different ours. The blood nt common ancestry
glory in many of the same traditions, and we have
the the Side our bW sd oWng a
to different soyereignties, we are in God prov.
contentment which comes from the cultivation of
the of peaceful industry under those pohtica
institutions which are the guaranty Of justice ana
liberty among men. -. ,,,
either sparsey settled or unoeeupied where many
will he added 10 population and to yours We
have each made much adTanfe IN no tne sGae a 1P
have made Back of us lies brief but honora bic
ties we confidently believe that are each des-
tined play large and worthy part in the prog
ress of the human race upon the western CONT.
nent rtvalries except in the WAYS of
covet only each others neighborly esteem. We rest
upon common frontier more than i've thousand
RrHmentalities F4l1n IN Of commerce which tend to
strengthen neighbory ties. There are no forti-
the waters which divide us. and we believe and
ferye9y hope that there f bdtdn % never be need Of
As behold this majestic celebration in which
and witness the manifestations of genuine fra
ternn spirit among them. We are impressed with
naf,ons sbouia resort to war MAY we not on
this theatre of past conflicts surrounded now by
the impressive monuments of peace, venture Ia
hope that the widespread movement which seeks
to insure the maintenance Of peace among the
nations Of the world without invoking the sword
NAV grow strength and at no distant day he
nations? 70 advocate measures the maintenance
of information tranquility 10 endeavor to sub
decay In the courage manhood of nations, but
II Is the proclamation of the great truth that
If Il does not substitute for force and
all powerful chamber of reason and delberation
tons Let them take their differences into inter
national courts of Justice and there let reason and
zig DraVQil Let nations by every nom
orabIe means which enlightened statesmanshp
may suggest avoid an an apPeal to that court where
We have no need to fear that the relations be
eTer again taH qsitSf ba ss' 6ae
eve that our flags, which grace this historic
each other upon the Plains of Abraham. will never
confront each other In conflict upon either land or
beg again to thank your royal highness for
the gracious welcome and hospitality wn'Gn 9 Eog
States and to wish for your country and your
people a continuance of the blessings OF peace
progress and prosperity.
The Prince of Wales in replying to the Vice
President said:
mote the best and closest relations between ma
tions has speciay desired ms as his @ tS
United States. and to your colleagues not 9mly q g
thanks both TO you and TO your government Tor
your presence here this auspicous occasion: sion
interest in this ceIeoraton e il is an outward and
visible sign OF the friendshp SIN concord c and wRh
represent with SO much distinction e IL. 1ne
of energy and courage in Gonquering ana cutivaI val
ing the forests an and h0gnagss Psatb Wnn no"
We recognize that the presence OF representa-
tves of the United States an and r France &c agns g
between ma tions On that spirit progress and ho-
ns Hroeress rgy wiz EXPRESS ~ sef more and more in
years The high ideal Of universal tiI peace @
every act that promotes harmony among nations