New-York tribune., 1910-06-01
ROOSEVELT ADVICE
TO GREAT BRITAIN
A Plain Talk on Egypt to
Leading Men at the
GuiIdhaIl.
TAKES FREEDOM OF CITY
Views Shown in the Faces of His
Uearers-Either Establish Or
der or Give Up Country,
the Text Of Speech.
TBy cable TO The Tribune. J


London. Nav SI.-The desire expressed
here for . heart 20 heart talk from Mr..
Roosevelt was gratified in full measure
to-day. when I'm an astonishingly frank
manner he told leading statesmen Of
England including members of the Cab
met, that IF you feel that you ought
not TO be in Egypt and have no desire
to keep order there. by all means get
out. II you feel that IL is your duty TO
civilization 10 stay then show your
selves ready to meet the responsibility
cf your position"
The ceremony at the Guidhall was a
repetition in all respects save one Of the
presentatic- II the freedom of the city
20 General Grant There was drive
in the Lord Mayors coach to the city.
NTH q reception for the guest of honor
by the dignitaries of the Corporation in
scarlet and black, 10 the accompaniment
of American patriotic tunes.
The medieval hall was crowded with
spectators. the prominent guests were
proclaimed by the master of ceremonies.
officials with wands BUSTED about, and
there was tumultuous applause when the
cssket was presented and the record of
the freemen of the oldest corporation in
the world was signed. These details
were repeated with increased heartiness
for Mr.. Roosevelt. because the good feel
ing toward America has grown since
Grants time.
The new feature was the eXhortation
on matters affecting the British Empire.
which the city's guest considered to be
the best possible method of acknowledge
ing the honors conferred on him. There
vas momentary surprise when Mr..
RooseVelt's intention became evident. but
If there were prejudices against the un-
expected homily from the visitor they
we're quickly overcome by the intensity
of interest excited by the speakers
earnestness.-
II vas 4 characteristic Roosevelt ap-
pearance lie seemed as much at home
fr the oiuildhall as on an American plat
form His strenuous figure moved up
end down the raised dai5 with easy
grace. and his right arm hammered in
important points with powerful gestures
Livery word was heard in the immense
han ON ing to his painstalking, deliberate
utterance. and his tone changed TO fall
setto whenever he used a homely ex-
preston for the sake of emphasis.
II was evident when he reached the
p2ssage about the political disorder in
Egypt that he was relieving his mind by
giving warning that the existing situa-
iiou was highly dangerous TO the inter
osts Of civilization. This portion Of his
sddress created a profound impression,
a WAS shown by the heartiness Of the
applause when he took his seat. It was
on extraordinary outburst Of American
candor. which commanded general as
sent
What was fairly electric wss the vital
ity Of the whole performance. Mr..
Roosevelt seemed to hypnotic the audi
once with his own downright sincerity,
so that nothing said by him seemed COM
monplace.
1t was fine sport TO watch the faces on
the platform while ne was speaking. A.
J. Balfour fairly grinned with pleasure
when sentimentalisn was rebuked; Lord
Cromer was evidently maintaining with
difficulty his diplomatic reserve; Sir Ed
ward Grey looked uncomfortable. as
though the Foreign Office was exposed
10 criticism; Lord Morley listened with
philosophic gravity. and John Burns
with unconcealed admiration. Sir Jo-
zeph Dimsdale seemed amazed by the
speech. so sharply in contrast with his
own prosaic address. The Archbishop of
Canterbury and the Bishop of London
we're apparently lamenting the sacrifice
of a great preacher through Mr.. Roose-
velCs devotion 10 public life.
The ceremony was followed by
luncheon at the Mansion House, at which
The Ambassadors and Mr.. Roosevelt's
families were entertained with many dis
tinguished guests and by a return drive
g. the municipal state coach TO Dorches-
ter House. The London press to-mOr-
rt.,~ will discuss the address as an event