Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-31
ADVICE TO ENGLAND
Roosevelt Tells Britons the
Way to Govern Egypt.
SPEECH AT THE GUILDHALL
Sensation Is Caused by the Ex-
Presidents Bold Frankness.
GIVEN FREEDOM OF LONDON
Parchment Contained in Beautifully
Designed Golden Casket-Rides
in Lord Mayors Carriage.

LONDON, May 31.-Theodore Roosevelt
was today presented with the freedom
of the city of London. and he accepted
the honor with a liberalism that led him
into a frankness of speech that created a
sensation in old Guildhall.
AS the former head of country that
once paid tribute to Great Britain the
American statesman gave the motherland
some bold advice as to her duty toward
her most troublesome dependency in
Africa 1t was, Mr.. Roosevelt said, either
right or not right for Great Britain to be
in Egypt and establish order there. II
it was not right she should get out.
Mr.. Roosevelt eulogized British rule in
Uganda and the Sudan. He also declar-
ed that Great Britain had given Egypt
the best government that the country
had had in 1000 years, but in certain
vital points it had erred Timidity and
sentimentality. he said. might cause more
harm than violence and injustice.
"Sentimentality." he added, "is the most
broken reed upon which righteousness
can lean
Mr.. Roosevelt denounced the nationalist
party of Egypt as neither desirous nor
capable of guaranteeing primary justice.
1t was trying to bring murderous chaos
upon the land.
Speech Thrills Auditors.
Either 1t was or was not right for
Great Britain to be in Egypt and estab-
iish order throughout that country. If it
was not right to further this purpose,
then the British should get out. Some
nation, said the former President, must
govern Egypt He hoped and believed
that the English would decide that the
duty was theirs.
AS a whole the speech constituted the
most forcible expression on foreign top
les that the distinguished visitor has made
during his European tour. He dealt prin-
cipally with the British policy in Egypt
which is today one of the most discussed
of Great Britain's colonial questions. His
outspoken views sent a thrill through the
1000 auditors which is likely to be, felt
outside the walls of the ancient council
halEsysz
Guildhall has been the scene of many
stirring events since its erection early in
the fifteenth century. It was there that
the trials Of Anne Askew. the Earl of
Surrey and Lady Jane Grey were held.
but no audience of modern times has
therein than did those who gathered to-
day to hear the former President of the
United States.
Rides in State to Hall.
Col Roosevelt was driven in state from
Reid's home to the Guildhall.
but the weather was not propitious and
comparatively few persons witnessed the
procession. Rain fell throughout the
morning. keeping most people indoors,
and only a few hundred persons were
gathered in the vicinity OF Dorchester
House to witness the departure, or tr
King street, when Mr.. Roosevelt arrived
at the hall. He occupied the lord mayors
coach and this was followed by the
coaches of the sheriffs, who wore their
uniforms of Office.
The guests of the city government at
Guildhall included many American and
English business men, besides the offlc ais
of the city. The latter were in uniform
and occupied seats on the platform to
which Mr.. Roosevelt was escorted.
The parchment conveying to Mr.. Roose-
welt the freedom or the city was con-
tanned in a beautiful gold casket.
Presented by City Chamberlain.
The presentation was made by Sir Jo-
seph Cockfed Dimsdale, the city cham
jberlain. who. extending his hand to the
citys guest, spoke briefly. Sir Joseph
dwelt particularly upon Great Britain
friendship toward the United States.
Following the exercises Sir John Knill.
the lord mayor Oh London, entertained
Mr. Roosevelt at Il private luncheon. at
which many prominent personages We're
present.
The casket presented to Mr.. Roosevelt
was oblong in form, the front and reverse
being divided into four panels bearing
enamel-painted Views of GuildhaIl, the
Mansion House, St >Pauis Cathedral and
the Tower bridge. The center was occu-
pied by the full blazon OF the city arms
In enamel with an ornamental shield be-
low containing the inscription. At the
four corners were enameled the arms
of England, the United States, the city
shield and the Union Jack. The base
was of solid silver. having at one end
finely modelled American bison and at the
other the British lion. The base stood
upon eight bold feet with a lower pedes-