New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-10

energy can do 10 bring them to al {
"The men who have come forward
must remember that they are enduring
for their country's sake. just as their
comrades ore in the shell-torn trenches.
The introduction Of the elaborate de-
structive machinery with which our
enemy had so amply and carefully sup
piled themselves has been the subject
Of much eulogy on the part OF military
critics, but 1t must be remembered that
in tho matter Of preparation those who
TX beforehand the date of war have
an advantage over their neighbors.
$50 far as VIC are concerned, we are
clearly open to no similar suspicion.
This development of ornaments has
modified the application of old princi-
pies Of strategy and tactics and re-
duced the present warfare to some
thing approXimating siege operations.
"Our losses In the trenches have
been severe, but such casualties are
far from deterring the British nation
from seeing the matter through. They
will act rather as an incentive 20 Brit
ish manhood to prepare themselves to
take the places Of those who have
fallen
Tribute 10 Sir John French.
In paying a tribute to the leadership
cf Sir John French, commander of the
British expcditionary forces, and his
generals. and to the high efficiency and
courage of the army, the War Minister
said:
81 think that il has now been con-
coded that the British army has proved
itself to be not so contemplate an en-
CINE Of war as some were disposed 10
consider it, lie concluded:
although our thoughts are con-
stantly directed toward the troops at
the front and the great tasks they
have in hand, il is well 20 remember
that the enemy will have 20 reckon
with the forces Of the great dominion,
the vanguard Of which we already have
welcomed in this country, IN the very
inc body Of men forming the con-
tingents from Canada and Newfound-
land, while from Australia, New Hea-
land and other parts are coming IN
quick succession soldiers 10 tight for
the inucriai cause And besides all
these there are training III TINS coun-
try more than l,2j0,000 men, eagerly
waiting for q call 10 bear their part
~ the great struggle.
80 20 nj n
the field he VIII stand forward 10 do
his duty, and in doing that duty will
maintain the credit Of the British
army, which, submit, has never stood
higher than it does to-day
Scenes of Enthusiasm.
Scenes Of extraordinary enthusiasm
were witnessed AZ the banquet, and
added interest attached to the gather
ing bv reason OF the special clrcum-
stances Of the time ana the presence
Of the principal Ministers of the
Crown responsible for the conduct Of
the war and the diplomatic representa-
tiyes Of the allied nations.
The guests, VINO numbered thou
sand and included the leading states
men. diplomats and nnanclers, entered
the civic headquarters OF London be
tween lines Of hhakl-clad rdemen. As
each dlgnitary entered the reception
hail ne was greeted with ROUNDS of
cheers. but the real outbursts were re-
served for Premier Asquith, Earl kitch-
ener. Secretary Of State for War; VIM
ston Spencer Churcnill, First Lord of
the Admiralty; the japanese, Russian
and French Ambassadors, the Belgian
Minister and the commander Of the
Canadian contingent.
As these entered the hall. which was
decorated with the flags and coats Of
arms of the allied nations. the en-
thusiasm knew no bounds, the entire
assembly rising 10 welcome them. The
military men, including Lord Kitch-
ener. wore service uniforms OF KHAKI.
The amDa sailors and other diplomats
we're IN the brilliant uniforms OF their
rank.
Toast without Precedent.
The formal toast 70 the King and
royal family having been proposed, ex-
Premier Arthur j. Balfour proposed
"the Allies" lie emphasized that the
toast was without precedent, when
the whole world is either m arms or
in anxious expectation
Japan, continued Mr. Balfour, had
made one of the most dramatic an
swers. by the capture of Ising-Tao, 70
the most insolent message ever sent
bv one sovereign 70 anOther-that
which seventeen years ago compelled
Japan to give up Port Arthur, which
She had taken from the Chinese.
The eX-Premier spoke IN glowing
terms OF the gallantry Of the Russian
army. the powers Of organization dis
plavcd by Grard Duke Nicholas and
the remorsoloss speed with which
Russia had carried out her movement.
Here one success after another might
be looked FOR, and, as for the west,
the memory Of the days when the
French and British fought side by side
against the enemy Of civilization would
never he forgotten.
Nr. Balfour also spoke Of ServiG.
which was prepared to give up every
thing short OF national existence 20
keen peace. aud OF Belgium. whose Lis
tory was even more tragic. Belgium
g. La. 4 st,al FOR