New-York tribune., 1913-08-29

tody of the building in behalf OF the
diplomatic corps. in which it Us vested,
under the presidency Of the Dutch For
eim Ministry. He referred TO the open
ing OF the Palace OF Peace as an impor-
tant chapter added TO the history of ar
bitration. the significance OF which was
deepened. he said. by the presence OF so
many statesmen and lawyers of inter
national standing. He paid tributes 10
the late Melville W. Fuller. former Chief
Justice Of the United States; 10 Nicho-
las Muravieff. former Russian Minister
of Justice to Auguste Beernaert, former
Belgian Minister Of State; 10 T. NJ. &.
Asser. former Dutch Minister and Coun-
cillor Of State and to others now dead
who had adorned the Court oi Arbit.a-
ton.
Mr.. Carnegie Addressed.
Then. after a few sentences in French
eulogistic Of Andrew Carnegie, who. he
said. had placed the fruits of his siren
,ous labors at the service OF humanity.
Mr. Van Swirderen turned TO MI Car
negie. who was standing beside him. and
breaking into English. said:
Mr.. Carnegie, there Is no doubt
should think. that you to-day are the
happiest man among us, seeing in these
surroundings the transformation of your
beautiful. high spirited munihcence into
this future seat Of international tr1ounais'
In the name Of the civilized powers OF the
world I address you. The whole WoTIu
shares your views and has proved its
deem appreciation of your generosity by
voting with imposing unaninlity the funds
necessary 10 keep this temple always al
the very high standard to which you en-
abled its constructors to raise H."
ReyertiDe into French. the Foreign Min
lister. holding up the key of the palace
asked: will the edif1ce live up 10 its
high-sounding name He then answered
his own question with an emphatic; NO.
Not If it is taken to imply that IT'S Oeil
will shortly ring in the inauguration OF
eternal peace-two words which are Al
yyavs out of place except when they are
inscribed over the entrance gate oil
cemetery" Then he added an emphatic
Yes, II expectations do not attempt
Aight beyond the borders OF what' hu-
manly speaking is possible of reaiza-
ton"
Snsaking Of the Palace Of Peace as
IA aboratorv for the regeneration OF moral
forces. Mr. Van Swinderen declared tna'
although the principle OF arbitration mao
been accented by ever expanding areas
the memorable words uttered oY 'he
American statesman Elihu Root. Senator
fror, New York. at the laying OF the
Foundation stone OF the Pan-Amerlcah
Ru,,d,ne at Washington remained the true
rnaxin OF all arbitration treaties 'he
matters in dispute between nations are
nothing: the spirit which deals with them
ls everything" He concluded:
IAN controversies can be settled from
the moment that the two coh.eiU'Ne
,arties desire a settlement ana dlpioi''a.'
an greet the inauguration OF THIS tempt
vim head held high and heart fun Oh
iope"
Presented 20 the Queen.
,,. oua tr, Carnegie we're both pre-
tented 10 Queen Wilhelmina, VINO oeco-
.a,ed Mr.. Carnegie with the Grand cross
Il the order OF Orange-Nassau.
Other Americans present at the cere-
,oonv included Lloyd Bryce. American
Minister 10 The Netherlands; oscar
straus and DR.. David Jayne Hill' former
American Ambassador in Berlin
The speeches at the ceremony were IN
terspersed with music. ana 'hrous"ou'
the inauguration the church bells OF 'he
vicinity played constant joyous peais'
Rrszu has sent the warshp BENJAMIN
Constant 10 Amsterdam. and her olnCers
u.or. q. tho ceremonies OF dedication. The
Dutch tri-color. with the cmblems OF tne
House OF Nassau. are displayed every
where IN the streets. mingled with res
toms NJ evergreens and strings OF tiny
electric lamps
4 banquet was given TINS e'e''s "
the government in knights han "neio
the second peace conference met WI
Carnegie sat between the MINISTERS Vi
Foreign Affairs and the Interior.
DR. Theodorus Heemskerk. eX-frem'er'
proposed Mr.. Carnegie's health. IN re-
spending I'm a humorous speech MT Gar
negie related the history OF MS o""
career and expressed the pleasure OF MS
wife and himself at having witnessed ,he
inauguration of the beautiful Palace OF
Peace After the dinner the guests at-
tended the Queens reception al 'ne 'oS"
paace. A.,
The Palace OF Peace. dedicated to-oay'
is the glft OF Andrew Carnegie. VINO ~
1919. placed at the disposal OF the Duteh
government the sum Of N'5""" TOT ."e
purpose. as expressed in his oner, OF
erecting and maintaining at lhe iiaSue
courthouse and library for the reEina.
nent Court ~ Arbitration established by
the treaty Of the 9th Of July 1893
The Palace OF Peace. as compie'eu' uoo'
not represent any precise style OF arcni'
lecture. but Il is regarded by arch''eo'S
as one Of the most impressive moue''
buildings TO be seen In EUROPE h7
tanguiar in shape. II forms roughIy
square Of S. yards by 81 yards ana IN
closes a beautiful formal garden oh
three sides the building constitutes 'hs
courthouse. and on the fourth or west
side are the quarters of the library. Inc
facade OF the second floor Is adorned WIN
statues. the agures representing Science
Agriculture. Art Navigation. commerce,
Industry. Conscience. Eloquence' VIII
Force study. Authority. Humanity Cor