New-York tribune., 1913-06-19
DINNER FOR DR.. MULLER
MOST UNUSUAL HONOR
Function in Hall of Chamber of
Commerce First of Kind
To Be Held There.
ROOT ON MONROE DOCTRINE
Need for 1t Is Becoming Less
and Less, Senator Says, for
Which We Should Be
Thankful.

An unusual honor was extended To- Or.
Lauro Miller. the Brazilian Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. who is visiting this coun-
try as a guest Of the government. when
the Chamber Of Commerce had him as its
guest at "a dinner in the home of that
body, in Liberty street. last night 1t
was the first ceremonial dinner ever given
I'm the hall of tho chamber and one of the
few functions Of that kind to be held in
the financial district OF the city at night.
More than 80 members Of the Chamber
Of Commerce gathered to pay honor to
the visiting diplomat. John Clafin, presi-
dent of the chamber was POSTMASTER.
and the speakers included Senator EHhu
Root, representing the state: Mayor Gay
nor. representing the city; Dudley Field
Malone. Third Assistant Secretary OF
State. and Dr. Muller.
The Brazilian Ambassador. the Brazilian
Consul General. Major General Thomas
II. Barry. L. :. A: Captain Albert
Gloaves. commandant ~ the New York
Navy Yard. John Barrett. director Of the
pau-American Union. and many repre-
eeutativos Of the army and navy We're
among the guests. The military and
naval officers Of Brazil who are in the
escort Of Dr Miller were respondent in
their fun dress uniforms
After a toast was proposed and drunk
to the President of the United States and
the President of Brazil. and letters Of
regret had been read from Governor Sui
ger and William McAdoo. Secretary Of
the Treasury. Mr. Cladiu welcomed the
guest Of Tho evening and prophcsied a
great future. commercially and politically,
for "oIr sister republic Brazil Iie re
fsrred to his visit To- that country thirty
s.X years ago. when hc was strongly inn
pressed hy the vastnoss Of it's resources
Cementing OIdtme Ties.
"It Is of good omen. ne said that tho
two great nations of tho Western Iemi-
sphere are comeutiug their oidtime ties of
friendship. and u is wei that their repre-
scut1tivcs come together o. learn ~ each
other. A. vs., strive to learn from the men
Of Brazil. len our first lesson ho IN their
charm Of genial southern hospitality.
Senator Root has experienced iJ and $50
have T. our cordial welcome o. our dis
tluguished guest carries with it tho ear
nest hope that the time honorcd friend
ship of our RESPECTIVE, nations may gro"
stronger ae the years roll by
Dr Mlucr responded. in English. with
"a deep appreciation Of tho hospitality and
courtesy hc had experienced as guest 90
the United States Iic spoke of tn"
friendly visit ~ Senator Root when Mr
Root was Secretary ~ state. 90 hts coun-
try. and said ho fclt ho was on a similar
mission 10 this country. TO promote peace
and cordiauty between the two peoples.
Ny great desire. ou JUS visit 60 your
land" said Dr Muller "is % strengthen
the peaceful and cordial relations between
our country and your great nation
Mr.. Malone said Dr. Muller did not
speak a word of English ten days ago.
when be- arrived In this country. and be
was proud that the ministers associa-
ton with himself and hts aids on tho
tour apparently had enabled him 20 do
liver an cxtemporaneous speech iu Eng
lIFh