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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

Maine Editors Agree for Once-Boston
Globe Headline.
Under such flimsy camounage as that
do out-of-state journalists try to conceal
their envy OF the state OF continual and
perfect agreement in which Maine edi-
tors live, move and have their being
Biddeford Journal.
Even agree not to agree, for the sake
Of camoufags!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
Every Style Except One

"Iows our new cook?'
The customers are doing considerable
kicking about his cooking
HE says he can cook oysters in every
style
Every style except satisfactorily. -
Louisville Courier-J ournal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

The First Church Of Christ. Scientist
has purchased q building lot On
French street, Bangor, Immediately a.
joining the site of the Second Congre'
gational church. which was burned Id
the big fire of 1871. Early next sea-
son work will commence on Q church
which will be of stone or brick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
Light and Airy
"Gone South"
tkansas City starr

tkansas City starr
Tho robin redbreasts song is hushed. His
little homes for rent. he
Has to tho sunny southland gone, where
food is cheap and plenty.
Oh, how envy him his luck l gaze ap>
palled with wide eyes
At my own future. Liyings cost mas got
me going sidewise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

American as you are, don't you think
you would really be awed by the presence
Of a king?" mot if held an ace. BAL
timore American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

''Has Bliggins an ear for music?" Yes.
The trouble is that he won't limit himself
to his ears, but insists on trying to use
his voice. ''--Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

i've been advised to read something
deep. What can you recommend
We'll, there's Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Sea- Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
Taking No Chances

Miss vere-Why. Desmond, did you go
to the dining room before you greeted the
hostess?
Mr.. Desmond-Well, the hostess will
keep, but the refreshments seemed to be
getting away-Pearson's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

There are no wolves in Maine now
adays, not one, so the hunters and
guides say, but Granny" Hamilton
Of kokadjo. the camp settlement I'D the
lake, says they were plenty enough
when she was little girl. This was
long time ago, for Granny is 50
years old, although she doesn't look it,
Speaking of wolves, Mrs. Hamilton
relates: we had flock Of sheen
which We SHARED spun yarn and made
our clothes, all ourselves. wasn't
more than s or years old when [
had pet lamb / called SNOWFALL. one
night SNOWFALL didn't come home
with the others at dark and | went
out to look for her through the clearing
in the woods. Soon heard her
bieating and found that she had been
caught in a fallen tree top.
Il picked her up and started for
home when l heard pack of wolves
howiins behind me. ran as never
before over the rough ground, carry
Ing the lamb. 1t was an awful race
but just won out, the wolves follow :
Ing me almost to the door, where |
fell in a faint. My father heard my
screams and came to the door with his
gun. but the wolves skunk off. al
though they howled around the house
all night"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

ford. which has been shut down for
some time, started full time Thursday
and prospects are bright for the win
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

Whats the difference between dra
ma and a melodrama?" Well, in dra-
ma the heroine merely throws the villain
over In a melodrama she throws him
over a ciiff.'-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

! DOCS your grocer attempt TO explain
high prices?" He did at first. Now he
merely shudders as he accepts the money,
and groan."-Louisville Courier-Journat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

Efforts are being made by number
of Bangor women, to raise funds for a
community skating rink. A large, shell
tered area on Kenduskeag stream in
the upper part of the city is available.
entirely safe and with room for thou
sands of skaters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

Percy Montgomery Of Warren was
100 years old on Friday. Nov. 70. and
a host Of friends assisted in the proper
observance of the day and occasion.
dinner being given by the Thomaston
Gunners' Club at which he was the
guest of honor and the liveliest OF them
all. Mr.. Montgomery is a native OF
Warren and the last survivor OF
family of II. A brother lived to be
101 and a sister SO years Of age.
Mr.. Montgomery learned the wheel
wright's trade and worked at 1t Tor
number Of years in Warren before 60
ing to Thomaston as ship carpenter
In '61 Mr.. Montgomery enlisted as
artificer in the I'd Maine Battery and
was with that regiment at Gettysburg,
Spottsylvania and Charlottesville. He
was mustered out of the service Nov.
80. 1864.
During the 10 years directly follow
ing the war Mr.. Montgomery worked
in Rockland as sparmaker and Wheel
wright. He then moved to Thomaston,
where he resided until 1908. He retired
from active work in 1894.
Mr.. Montgomery first vote in a
Presidential election was cast for Will
liam Fl. Harrison. When the Wings
went out of power he became stanch
Democrat
Except for honorary membership in
the Thomaston Gunners' Club he be-
Ionged TO only one organization. r
Henry Tillson Post, q. A. r., Of Thorn
aston. So far as known he is the old
est Grand Army veteran in Maine. He
attended the last reunion of his regi-
ment in Rockland and until recently
had been a frequent visitor at Grand
Army hall.
Mr.. Montgomery has used tobacco all
his life and doesn't believe that two
drinks of whisky a day would hurt any
man, if he stopped there. Il suppose,
| he remarked, that if l had let liquor
alone | might have lived to be~quite
an old man" He is up when the
whistle blows" and retires at $50.
Mr.. Montgomery was twice married.
He has one son, Charles, who lives in
New Jersey, and one daughter, Mrs.
Theodore Davis Of Rockland.
II is expected that the schooner Anna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

Judge George A. Emery of Saco
takes exception to the recent state
inent that Col. Cults bought Factory
Island of the Indians for barrel Of
rum. The original deed on file at Al
fred shows that Meg Heggons sold the
island for "a sum of money and that
Col Cults bought the property for a
consideration"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

II is expected that the schooner Anna
Laura McKenney will be launched right
around Thanksgiving day at Boothbay
Harbor. She is nearly completed now.
Some of the officers of the Atlantic Coast
Co. are expected this week and will de-
eide upon the date. The event will be
properly celebrated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

'.see anything unusual on your trip"
Eyes. At ore Of the places where ]
stopped found a ticket agent who didn't
seem annoyed when l asked for ticket
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

worth nan-to get ride home. He rode
home with the officers. not as prisoner.
however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

Harry Rock, the man whose identity Is
banning the police OF Atteboro. Mass,
was in Calais some three or four years
ago and performed in practically the
Same manner as he is reported as doing
in Attleboro. Rock or Roche, as h,
spelled it, was found lying In Memorial
park apparently in fit, ana was taken
to the woman's room in the police station
where he remained for several days. final
~ recovering and proceeding to Wood
land. He walked the IL miles between
Calais and the paper town. Roche at that
time declared that he belonged in town
near Three Rivers, Quebec, and that he
had brother living there, but kilograms
sent by the city marshal and city clerk
to the supposed brother were not delv-
cred. and the city oficials were notified
town or vicinity. Roche disappeared from
Woodland after short stay there, and
nothing further was heard Of him until
he was picked up on Tuesday, Nov. %. at
attleboro The police of Attleboro founG
in the suitcase which Rock carried. a
novel, between the leaves Of which were
the pages Of ordinary white writing paper
on which were written what appears TO be
a story in code, which the authorities are
unable to decpher. Roche or Rock now
claims that he belongs in the neighborins
province OF New Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27
Augusta Lodge Directory
TRINITY cOMMANDERY n. , ;

Stated conclave on Friday even,ns ~
Il, at 80 i. NJ, in the Asvlun. ~
journing fraters are invited to a,tr,. "
GEO. Ii. BANGS Re, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

good hold-up story in Ellsworth was
spoiled Friday night by the prompt worn
of Night Oficer Mcintosh and Sherin
wescott, reports the American. About
midnigh, an Ellsworth man drove into
town with his wife and little girl and re-
ported that on the wooden mill road
man with a nashlight and gun had
stepped into the road and tried to hold
him up. He jumped his car full speed
ahead and left the supposed highwaytnan
far behind. Night Officer Mcintosh, 20
whom he reported the hold-up aroused
Sheriff wescott. and they were soon on
the road in the sherin's car. Sure enough,
Q short distance out on the road they met
a man with anashlight and gun. 1t
proved to be an Ellsworth bo~ whose car
had "bucked up on him. walking home.
He admitted trying to hold up the Ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

N. e. o. p, kENNEBEc LODGE, NC
2Sl, meets in G. a. r. hall the first An
third Tuesday evenings of each month
at 100 o'clock.
WILLIAM III. LYNCH, Warden.
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE, Rec. Sec
b. l.. NICHOLAS. Fin. Sec.
tn th-sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE, NOS
Ladies of the q. A. X. Regular mee,r,
in u. A. K. hall every Tuesday at 2a
+. NJ.
MRS. BELL E. SANBORN, Prsa
EMMA A. GANNETT. Sec.
fpb3 tU- N -sat1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-27

QUEEN TEMPLE, NO. 70, PYTHIAN
Sisters. meets In *. OF P. hall the seconl
AMI fourth Tuesday evenings of esrS
month, at 7.3U o'clock.
NELLIE II. BESSEY, NJ. E.
ANNIE S. ARNOLD, NJ. Of r. and C,
MAUDE E. YOUNG, NJ. OF F.
tu-th-sat. If
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
Grand Council Of People
Formulate Policy Less
Strong Than Before
FRENCH HAMMER OUT
AFOUR-MILE VICTORY
Capture Hills, Dominate
Plateau, And Round Up
4,500 Prisoners
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Petrograd, May 5.-The executive
committee of the workmen's council
and soldiers delegates unanimously
decided to fobid all public meetings
for the next tyo days.
Persons inciing demonstrations or
firing shots viii be regarded as
traitors to cause a revolution. The
grand council d workmen's and sol
diers' delegates ended last night af-
ter passing a resolution declaring
the governments new note will be
sent the allies eliminates all inter
pretations of tie note Of May /, con-
trary to the interests of a revolu-
tjonary democracy.
This supplementary note states
that Russia aims not at any domina-
ton of other nations or depriving
them of their national patrimony,
and its object to establish dur
able peace on tie basis of rights Of
nation to decid their own destiny.
but it will not affer their own coun-
try to emerge fom the great strug-
gle Inundated c weakened.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
Balfour Makes Great Speech
To House Of Congress
And Senate
WILSON PLEADS IN
BURST OF APPLAUSE
Visitor Describes Evil Pow
er Against Which World
Must Focus Efforts
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington. May 5.-England to-
day formally joined France in cX-
pressing hope that an A,.ncr,can en-
peditioRary force will soon be sent to
Europe, Bafour told the council Of
national defense. British will be
overjoyed to welcome Americans in
France and any early dispatch Of a
force will have an enormous psycho-
logical effect on the allies and enc
mics.
Formal conferences of British and
American military officials were held
today for the first time. Five joint
committees were appointed to work
out recommendations, and while no
formal announcement was made the
impression grew that an American
army will 60 to the western front
rs soon as possible. The question is
understood to depend on whether the
Allies prefer to divert the transport
of food to the carrying of soldiers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
VAWTER TRIES
PLEA
Defense Apparently En-
deavoring To Prove Him
irresponsible
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Christiansburg, w. Va, May s.
There was a perceptibIe air Of un-
certainty surrounding the trial Of
Prof. Vawter this morning, san I'M
certainty not only among spectators
and new spaper men, but among law
yers as we'll. At II o'clock the jury
had not been called and the court was
yet INDUCING requests of counsel for
conferences. DIR. J. S. De Jarnette,
superintendent of the Western State
Asylum, summoned by the prosecu-
ton, but it was announced he would
not testify. DR.. J. c. King, another
alienist, was excused yesterday until
Monday.
Court convened at 11:15 and a stu
dent at Y. ?. I. was introduced by
the prosecution with a drawing he
had made of the Nawter house. He
explained some points about the
sketch, notably the points at which
two bullets entered the walls Of the
hall. The prosecution announced that
it rested with the agreement that it
could introduce other witnesses later.
q --:L--.-- n Z C,l-.-1,.,. ,,-,-
One M'Vnes5' ~ r. S15us ,,.t , w%s
presented ana qtestIolleu W. rIC, 1oi
eFenGe TO Lhe eSIlIioIlE OF brennan
KEITH 5TI Of Jne HeIn PianVaIi s2o;o,. If.
Inc jury, ana c0uIt oL'lC.als leLC
Tor BIacHsourg shorty a tIo ho one
o CLOCK 10 vie" the scene u O''s 7''oo'
lh& 3;,,..,- c,..-1.--.-. t,ai.. a,,o.+;onod
me ~ 1oIQ9I,IL d oI-ls ~, ,,'
ne salo 094C SeNeItl yeaIS eo 4Ie o"
M dHg i'S. d" IvI i't ILL.,, - b, ~r,
IIls' .1I l. I,.;,1-;,,[<.- o :
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
BOY AS
VAUDEVILLE ARTIST

Tony Klurpkar and wife arrived
yesterday to spend the summer in
Pensacola with his relatives. His
parents and other relatives reside
here, and his vacation period will be
spent here with them.
Mr.. Klumpker is quite q vaude-
Vile artist, and has been making
good on the Keith and Loves circuits.
He had a very busy season in the
past winter, and was happy when he
reached Pensacola to enjoy a long
needed rest. The only regret, which
was a painful one, was the fact that
he was unable to reach the city in
time to be present at the funeral of
his sister, who expired a few days
since.
Friends of the local vaudeville
artist are hoping that before he
leaves to reenrage on his next sea-
sons work that he will be seen in
his black-face act on some local stage
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
TO JOFFRE
IN CHI. TO ST. LOUIS

CHICAGO, May 5.-After d tremend-
GUS ovation here, Marshal Joffra,
Viviani and others Of the French
commission, left tonight for Kansas
City. They will stop at St. Louis to-
morrow and then visit Springfield,
Illinois. JofTre was the centre Of
attraction in a military parade on
the streets lined with spectators,
blocking traffic. Thousands Of wo-k-
ing mon were given a half holiday
to see the famous marshal.
When Joffra rose to speak tonight
he was cheered for seven minut~7.
Viviani addressed himself part.cu
Larly to the working men Who, he
said, had saved France. an tic
name of France" he declared, 81
want to answer the greatest calur1ny
ever made against US. This is rot
a war Of capital or conquest. It il
a war Of humanity ana democracy.
That is why you stand together to
help France avenge the soldiers Of
the Marine who fought for the right"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
co 7 TON TAX.
SHAKES HOUSE
Proposed $3.50 A Bale War
Measure Develops Strong
SectiOnalism
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, May 5.-The proposal
Of Representative Moore OF Pennsyl-
vania to include a tax Of two and a
half dollars per bale on cotton in the
war revenue bill stirred sectional con-
troversy in the house ways and means
committee. with the result of the
committees failure to complete the
bill tonight as planned.
Moore maintained that CITY prod
ucts were heavily burdened and that
southern planters should bear their
share. He said thirty millions must
be raised the coming year by a pro-
posed tax.
A storm of opposition ensued and
southern members are in arms and
confidently predict the proposal VIII
never carry.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
BLACKVELLS'
CASE Monday
Charged WithMurder Of
Mr.. and MrDavis-
Trial At Cstview

w. c. and Robertackwell, under
Indictment for theurder of Bud
Davis and wife, in lower part of
Okaloosa county, go on trial
Monday morning atastview.
One of the accusaas been in the
Escambia county j6or the past
several days, pendi the arrange
ments for startingl case. Sheriff
Sutton Of OkaloosaInty was here
yesterday and willmain to take
back in custody the.used.
One hundred talin were sum-
moned to appear the OkaIoosa
county court housMonday at 9
o'clock, and it is e>ted that the
jury will be accepted Monday aft
ernoon. after which case viii i'm
mediately go to triaith the pros
pect of continuing othree or four
days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
WOMEN ASKED TO SAVE
EVERY OUNCE OF FOOD
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, May 5.-Secretary
Houston issued an appeal to Ameri-
can woman today declaring they can
do their bit most effectually by prac-
ticing thrift in households. He urges
the saving Of every ounce of food,
also clothes and shoes of all of which
a scarcity rs threatened. He shows
that an ounce of food wasted daily
in our twenty million households
equals nearly half a billion pounds per
year. MAKE economy fashionable
lest it become obligatory" he con
cludes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06

The following agents from nearby
counties are attending DR.. Lund'a
canning lectures in Milton: Miss
Landrum, home demonstration agent
Of Escambia; Miss Jennie Stroud
home demonstration agent of Santa
Rosa; Miss Warren, home demon
stration agent in Walton county
Miss Sapp, home demonstration agent
Of Washington county; Miss Floyd
state poultry club agent, with head
quarters in Tallahassee; Miss Lay
ton, district agent for North and West
Florida, and Mrs. TurnbuI, home
demonstration agent of Jackson
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
EXPECT TO FIND WAY
TO SQUELCH U-BOATS

Washington, May 5.-The repor
that the New York naval consulting
board had found devices to overcome
submarines, had not reached Secre-
tary Daniels tonight. Officials made
it clear the judgment of the depart
ment will be withheld until some
successful demonstration of the in
vention is made in action. Naval Of
fcials expressed great confidence in
the ability Of the board to find ways
to check the undersea peril.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
AMERICA To SPEND
MILLIONS FOR RELIEF

Havre, Fr2rce, Nay 5.-The Be-
giar goverrr.ent has been advised the
United states will devote one hun
bred and fifty millions for provision
ing Of occupied districts in Belgium
and France, ninety millions TO Bel
gium and the balance to France.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
PLANT FOODS,
URGESCHURCH
Divines Today Will Urge
Planting Of Crops; West
Florida Earnest
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Atlanta, May 5.-Thirty- three hun
dred and fifty-fve ministers of all
denominations have signifed their in
tentjon of preaching tomorrow on the
necessity of greater production of
food crops. They were urged to do
this in a letter signed ny Clifford
Pinchot, civic bodies of Atlanta and
Georgia, and leading churchmen. Only
rs declined. The governor of Flor
ida has issued a proclamation calling
on every preacher to urge the plant
ing Of more food crops.
In Pensacola.
Requests were transmitted through
the Bell Telephone Company's Pen
sacola office and its connections in
West Florida to forty-seven ministers
in Twenty-Five towns and villages.
There were forty-six favorable re-
sponses, some enthusiastic ones, and
one nOn-committal. In addition the
ministers in town were reached by
phone and press and favorable replies
received.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
SPANISH TRAIL MEET
At CHUMUCKLA MAY Il

The Old Spanish Trail Association
will hold q picnic at Chumuckla
Springs Saturday. May y. the peo-
pie Of both Escambia and Santa Rosa
counties being invited to attend.
Fish will be supplied on the grounds
and everybody is expected TO bring
their dinner along with them. There
will be speaking and dancing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
THOUSAND LETTERS 4
DAY FOR LLOYD GEORGE

London, May 5.-Premier Lloyd
Georges correspondence is more than
ten times as large as that addressed
to the head Of any other department
Of the British government. Some
times it exceeds q thousand letters a
morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
MR.. BALFOUR ADDRESSES
HOUSE AND SENATE

Washington, May 5.-Foreign Min
lister Balfour in speech in the house
today declared:
"The menace o. militarism in
creases. We free peoples of western
civilization are banded together to
fight this menace. In this cause we
viii surely conquer"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
MhiIe the greatesbattIe hi histor.

While the greatestbattle in history
continues to rage j bloody fury in
northern France, thTiddle of Russia
has presented a ne phase with a
menaced cOUnter-re'lution of stag
gering possibilities For the mo-
ment the provisionagOvcrnment has
the upper hand, buthe voice of the
radicals grows loier and more
threatening every ay, demanding
concessions which Guild make the
existence of an Orgazed government
impossible.
The wild currentDf intrigue and
dissatisfaction which . in evidence in
Petrograd are the nst confusing az
the opponents Of 2 revolutionary
government offer 7 coherent pro
gram and seem to i've no common
aim. The capital isoisterously vO-
cal but back of it ne vastness of
Russia lies silent WI not a hint to
tell Of what the mass of the people
are thinking or deg. An indica-
ton Of the German wv of tho situa-
ton is given by aeport that the
German troops haveeen withdrawn
from the eastern fnt, their places
being taken by lanurm and land
Wehr.
As far as news mates. the radi-
cal insurgents in Petgrad are basing
their attack on the n Day note sent
to the allies by Faign Secretary
/ Nilukoff reaffi1Nina}us5ia' deter
mination to fulfill / obligations to
INnnt :r,,nd IN 90 IT,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-06
BalfOur's Speech.

Mr.. BaIF0ur spoke as follows:
"WiIl you permit me on behalf Of
my friends and myself. to offer You
my deepest and sincerest thanks for
the rare and valued honor which you
have done US by receiving US here to-
day.
Il rejoice to think that a mem
Der, a very old member, I am sorry
to say, of the British house of com
mons has been received here today
by this great assembly with such
kindness as you have shown to me
and to my friends.
Ladies, and gentlemen these two
assemblies are the greatest and the
oldest of the free assemblies now
governing great nations in the world.
- ----al "a