New-York tribune., 1909-11-19

.so P.IssINeo. Az that. moment. a year
INV. ana those dark clouds hung especial
str - oNtr Southeastern Europe. where II was
AnoSe CLOUDS passed away.
venture 10 believe the same thing To-
oaa. ...a III my diplomatic colleagues at Wash
ever,s o,Ss @ere present ] feel no doubt that
a,n saving now. and would express like
tbo.noence and hope. One OF them. I am
there IS no one who is a more sincere and
"a t ntst lilena OF peace. That is also true
., S,i,,l,l my friend Mr.. Root, who has done so
hnch Tor your peace with all the world
Despite all that may be said. gentlemen
pH some people IL VIII not venture TO char
hhS.s,lLe h,,es,,l theml who seem 20 make II their
business 10 foment suspicion and provoke
gnmltN among the nations-cespite an that
l continue 10 believe and hope and trust
tlat peace VIII be preserved.
believe that all the governments Of the
Sreat states desire peace. I believe that
al the people of the great states desire
IL and that the British people desire a.
! know from what have seen OF the
polts OF the isst acministraticn and the
IiNseht administration, ! know from my
frequent conversations with Your illustrious
President and with his distinguished sec
ment desires peace.
Ambassador Bryce was followed by
Count Won Bernstorfr, the German Amhas-
sador. when the toast TO Emperor vii
liam was offered. Ambassador Bryce
leaned forward and touched glasses with
Count Won Bernstorn
COMMERCE MAKES FOR PEACE.
The German Ambassador received A
nearly round Of applause when he rose TO
speak He said:
] wili never forget this Chamber of Com
merce was the first among the great asso-
corS;si VI tnls country which extended a
nrst arrived in this hospitable lanS
ii Al = very great pleasure and honor for
- 20 ueet 80 many prominent bankers
81 ,,,',,. 0Nlaits OF this great city where
- MANY OF the descendants OF German
Stock nave found new home and nov,
toihl a natural bond Of an ever incres Sing,
s;eJ-,oa,,.p between the United States and
ms friendship found a brilliant expres-
S s.oi IN tnt eloquent words OF YOUR Presi-
I am :, s,,,o M'.sh ne referred To the Emperor.
49,. ,i Su'e mat " his majesty had had the
L.oaSune OF hearing these words he would
i6o n',sl 1ust IS gratifed as he was hy
Ne,, VI I.ception which the city q,
a,S - cLh extended to Admiral KSstar
- - &ermsn squadron on the occasion
'i ,,.isI ne ' ulion- Hudson celebration
/ .an"hooi being indiscreet I may sa,,
,hSi only few weeks ago bis nc 80, 80
~ emperor expressed 10 me how bicbi,,
ps atprc'isted the grand hospitality which
ron Wi,,s tsN'ehded {" The German squad
,,,a-i IN regard 10 the other few re
ne iq'Ns which intended to make 10 Won
- t-enlng, | am happy 20 ssv tbs, T
teel rather Handicapped nv bs2-i,,r ma, -
honor of speaking alter nv fTienS ~
iteae 1'' The British Amhsssador he
,5uSe ne said about what I would bsva
~ 70 have said ~ YOU
hnt think II is very good ,bat he ..is
- cecanse, speaking IN his ou-n ana -
rn.L beautnul language he expressed II
hlucn better than I could ha,-a done -
resides, think that we co,,ld Seis Sis' l tAlld
TE.n - =" eetter impression Of the state 81
.lNf@ man by The fact mat the Rritisb
hasssdor wanted 10 sar ~ erInsn man Am
preston 70 those friendly fealipes -
1e mutually entertained by iii roenollei =
co,,n,rts stu reasonable people in our two
irresponsible people are more art N civ.
,AlItssion ,ltion 10 their feelings than re
late been tresrad 10 more - -. 81 81
Siteches and articles than 10 such ss 60
lie neard this evening The wboli,.
etouholess war ScaTe speeches ,,,,s, a .
/ particularly unwelcome 70 Won eo,,ie,,,o's oe
- r. use Of the vital relation exis1inr he
iiiI commerce and peace '
commerce depends on m. .r;-s, -,
hons between nations for the ,,,i,,,orrrir,a = =
.hd pfGnlahle exchange Of conmodities 20
~ FULLEST extent. Commerce .;raws ns.
sl'IS u sethsr In friendly rivalry baca,,sa
u y hased on mutual eNchange
International commerce Is the strongest
source making for peace which am, 20 ne
can name There Is no better way 10 bring
nations together than 10 bind them nv,
commercial ties which should he profits he
] b'tAl u AilFfl III Is therefore hfrhIy
GesifahlN that this shoulG be the case in
the commercial relations between the
nited States and Germany
in'k nave 10 be readluSted in the COURSE
Of This winter. as the existing Commercial 4
agreement expires on February = I hone
however. that our commercial relations will
continue 10 ne normal and, far as I can
lndee. hnd that in both countries the
wish exists that this should be so.
The toast 10 the Congress Of the United
States vas responded to by Senator AID
rich. Mr.. simmons referred 10 him as
the acknowledged leader OF the Senate
Senator Aldrich spoke OF some Of the re-
forms needed I'm government referring
especially 10 departmental expenditures and
the Interstate Commerce Law.
ALDRTCH TALKS FOR PRESIDENT.
In speaking OF the latter, he said that
he spoke both for Congress and the Presi-
dent. when he said that there was no de-
sire 10 do anything that might alarm the
business interests. His declaration that he
spoke for the President vas particularly
strong.
Senator Aldrich said, among other things:
The rapid growth of the United states
and the phenomenal development Of It's in
dustries and BUSINESS impose greater and
greater responsibilities upon the Congress
win each recurring session. our responsl-
blities are greatly increased by the fact
that many. perhaps most, OF the cOastitu-
uonal limitations placed upon the powers
OF Congress have apparently been obllter-
ated or obscured BY an insistent public
opinion.
Acting, however. within it's unquestioned
authority. Congress will. in the near fut-
ure. be called upon 10 attempt the solution
Of practical legislative problems of the
greatest Importance. These are all busi-
ness questions vitality affecting the inter
ests OF our entire people: and upon their
correct solution the course OF the future
welfare and prosperity Of the country must
largely DEPEND. I Will mention briefly some
OF these questions which should receive the
attention OF Congress in the near future.
There j. necessity for a reform ia the
penditures. The alarming increase in the
amount OF our annual appropriations calls
Tor energetic and courageous action. A re-
cent expert examination made on limited
scale in one OF the departments indicates
that q saving Of from 10 TO 20 per cent OF
national expenses can be made. and at the
same time greater efficiency secured, by an
application Of business methods 10 govern
nsent work.
The President has in public speeches re-
pcatedly called the attention Of the country
10 the urgeicy Of amendments to the inter-
state commerce act and 10 the Sherman
antitrust act for the purpose of making
teal operation and al the same time re-
leVing legitimate business enterprises from
the uncertainties and disabilities which
now surround them.
The National Monetary Commission has
assigned 10 il an important work. a sound
and adequate currency ami a stable and
efficient banking system are necessary for
the continuance OF our successful national
development
The legislative provisions to carry into