New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-08
Ex:Postmaster General OF Can
ada ExtoIs Mother Country
at Society Dinner.
HOWELL PRAISES TAFT
DR.. MacDonald Says Purpose OF
Organization Is to Foster
Friendliness Between
America and Britain.


pire and her significant role In tho az
fairs of the American continent, as well
as her power to aid in the peace OF the
world, were voiced last night by many
speakers at tho annual dinner OF the
Canadian Society Of New York at Del
monico's.
The speaker were Rudolpe Lemieux'
former Postmaster General in the Capi-
net of Sir wiltred Laurier: DIR. James A.
Macdonald. editor-in chief OF THE To-
ronto Globe; Clark Howell, editor OF
Tho Atlanta Constitution" and j. A.
Ouimet, former Commissioner Of Public
Works in Canada. The Rev. Dr. CharIes
A. Eaton, president Of the Canadian 10
ciety. was POSTMASTER. Mayor Gaynor'
who was expected to speak at the dinner
sent a letter Of regret.
was the keynote OF the speech made py
Mr. Iemieux. He reviewed the history
Of Canada ana her French population to
show what the British Empire meant to
French Canadians. At each stage, he
said. while liberty was broadened for all,
the French Canadians have retained the
rights secured to them at the time OF the
British conQuest-the rights OF language,
laws and religion. Mr. Lemieux then
said. In part:
You ask me why am a British sub
jet and why / wish to remain one.
reply that / honor the flag that honors
its obligations: that l prize most those
institutions that secure me most strongly
In my rights and liberties. and am proud
to be q sharer In that great work or ad-
vancing peace and progress tnroIgh9ut
the world for which the British Empire
starsdss All that there IN OF charm IN
monarchical government Is retained all
that there Is OF democracy In repuoho
Is maintained.
In conclusion, lot me ask. reviewing
their common origins. viewing their his
tween the two great branches OF the An
glo-Saxon race, between the British En-
pire and the United states? Have they
not similar laws, similar liberties, SINH,
civilizing powers in the world to-day?
is not Canada's position that OF the
friendly intermediary in all matters OF
common concern? Conditions Will change,
and new opportunities will bring new
obligations; but In all that we do, should
not our policies be shaped with view
10 fostering between these two great
world powers the ftendliest OF relations
and the best OF understandings?
This, ! take IT, IL the purpose which
you gentlemen have M heart In the work
Of the Canadian Society; and this pur-
pose. given international expression, Is,
I believe. the highest destiny which
Causda can AL True to this mission
she will be true TO Britain and TRUE 10
the United States. In furthering peace
and harmony between them. she win be
uniting mighty forces and developing the
Greatest agency yet known for the ad-
liEhtenment within their respective bor-
ders and among the nations OF the earth.
Or. Macdonald. IN responding TO the
toast. Canada" said tho Dominion made
possible the British Empire OF to-day.
By securing national self-government
without sacrificing the traditional ties
OF the historical background, Canada
made a now and absolute contribution to
world politics. hs said. II changed the
old Roman idea OF an imperium OF
sovereign state with subject colonies, into
the new British idea OF an empire. that
is not an empire, but an alliance OF free
nations
Referring 10 Canada's position In North
America, DR.. Macdonald said that by
maintaining British connection along
with national eelf-government. Canada
held tho strategic position. and is now
the DOnd OF tHe Antio-HiHN''N"H $780,
nifty. He continued:
Politically allied with Britain. related
10 tho United States by geography anu
trade. Canada shares win the Gnteu
states the American obligation; cana
dians also are Americans ana are uhue,
common responsibilities Tor the IRE ana
ideals OF American civilization IN dt-
fence OF the peace and integrity OF THIS
continent against attacks from without,
the United States and Canada stand to-
gether More than that, the power o,
America to-day Is the power oil inc Ohl,su
States and the power OF Canada plus the
power OF Britain. on the Atlantic, II Is
the United States and canada plus
Britain on the Pacific II is the United
states and Canada and Australia ana
New Zealand plus Britain. .,u
Canada holds the key position IN TINS
world circling Anglo-American fraternity;
Canada and the United States leasued
together have 1t In their power 10 MAKE
America the leader ana the pond OF tho
world brotherhood OF all civilized ma
tons.
President Taft was cheered when Clark
Howell praised his efforts to attain world
wide peace. Mr.. Howell said In part:
Although the ylcissitudes of politics will
rob his hand OF the power to seal the
policy OF nation ey sp1sS OF b s1e R Pfh
| lam p. Taft toward the attainment or
worldwide peace has consecrated his
name in every household in every country
where love OF peace abldes, and the
strong hand that held the pen which
signed the proposed peace treaty still has
the power TO hold In loving loyalty the
hearts OF men.
Among tho guests Of honor were Bishop
Frederick Courtney. Walter l.. McCorkle,
Il. w. villeneuvo. Courtney Walter Ben
/
Broderick. Colonel William NJ. Griffith.
George A. Morrison. Henry w. ]. Buck
nall, Frederick b. Fetherstonhaugh.
Charles r. Mccullough and the Rev.
Arthur H. Judge