The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-19
Sees Good in americans.

hNNS 0O0A ~ III ~
A somewhat more complimentary
opinion Of the Americans is held by
George DINNER, j. p, G. c.. twice
mayor of C~heltennam, England, who
also is in this country as the repre-
sentative of his chamber Of commerce
to attend the fifth International Con-
gress Of Chambers of Commerce in
Boston. More than fifty nations were
represented at the Boston gathering.
Some 300 delegates came to WASH
ington.
when I left England I promised
that I would be a keen observer of
the American people. the country, and
conditions here" said Mr.. DINNER.
These are my conclusions-conclu-
bers of my body when I shall have
an evening with them on my return:
America is a great and a grand
nation, and its people ar energetic
and well-balanced race, who have
been spending most of their life in
a mad effort to get ahead-to get
hold of money: but who now are be-
Is something finer. better. and noblcr
than mere desire for money. The
American people are becoming elevat-
ed to a higher standard in their
views Of life; they are more moral
and more appreciative of the good
things of the world: their ideals are
stronger. But above everything else,
l admire III optimism Of the Ameri.
cans. l am an optimist myself, and
I like 1t In others. There was a time
when I was much interested in the
leveling down of life. as we'll as the
leveling up Of the people. but I have
long since given UP the former. rom
tent that it can take care Of itself.
particularly was I struck with the
/ anf(YR tnS~H n~@ >ry1AA~k A.
people in the welfare districts' OF
Administration and neighboring
places. I am gratified beyond meas
ure with my trip to America. It is
my first visit. and ! am not only not
disappointed. but highly pleased"
Speaking Of the political situation
In Europe. Mr.. DINNER expressed the
drawn into participation In the Bal
kan dispute.
Germany. I should say. is far more
likely to become involved than is
Great Britain" said Mr.. DINNER.
You see. Germany has not any too
great an abundance Of money. The
wealth of Great Britain increased last
year approximately $3.50. 900. 600. We
have more money than We know what
to do with: England. in fact, is
financing the nations of the world.
France. Of course, has q tremendous
amount Of wealth, but 1t has not in
creased it's wealth in greater ratio
than has Great Britain in recent
years. OF course. you have in Ameri-
ca vast resources and stupendous
wealth. and you need more territory.
do not a%pprehend that the Balkan
situation is going to be so serious. rhe
powers / think. will find some way
to bring about peace"
Austria May Enter Hosailitics.
Fear Was expressed yesterday by
Felix Naumann Of Vienna. Austria.
that his country will become involved
in the Balkan row to such an extent
that the val brand will sweep south
ern Europe and possibly change the
map Of that continent.
II fear that Austria will become
involved In the Balkan middle. with
the result that the miniature war now
in progress there will assume proper
tons Of great s~eriousness." he said
yesterday.
With practically all the Balkan
states in a condition OF, war, It seems
\ almost certain thai Austria MIL Ia