New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-19
Enthusiasm in Both Houses
Marks Passage of
Resolution
Stars and Stripes to
Fly on Victoria Tower
Great Event in Moral History
for the Human Race.
Says Asquith

pressing appreciation Of Americas en-
try into the war were passed with great
enthusiasm by both Lords and Com
mons to-day. There was oniy one dis
sent.ug votc-that Of Lawrence Ginucl
the Independent Nationalist, IN the
Commons Before the vote leaders Of
al parties paid tribute TO the United
States amid resounding cheers.
At the same time it was announced
that the government had given instruc-
uons that on Friday. when Americas
entrance into the war is 20 be cele-
brated, the Stars and Stripes should be
flown beside the Union Jack on as many
public Buildings as possible This
will include the great Victoria tower
over the Houses Of Parliament and
will be the first time in history any
but tho British flag has flown there.
The sale Of American flags in London
has been enormous.
Following is the text Of the resolu-
ton:
This House desires to express TO
the government and people Of the
United States Of America their pro
found appreciation Of the action OF
their government in joining the Al
lied powers and thus defending the
high cause Of freedom and rights Of
humanity against the gravest menace
by which they ever have been faced.
After the passage Of the motion Am
bass ador Page met Lord Reading, Major
Guest, one Of the Liberal members, and
others in the lobby and expressed 20
them his appreciation.
Ambassador Page and other Ameri-
cans were present in the galleries of
the House Of Commons. The japanese
commercial delegates occupied the prin
c;pal seats in the distinguished stran-
gers gallery. A number Of lords and
other British officials who DO not oc-
cupy seats in the Lower House also
.stened TO Mr.. 3onar Law from the
galleries.
Bonar Law Welcomes United States
In moving i'm the Commons this reso-
luton, Mr Bonar Law said:
Not only the members of Parlia-
ment, but all the people OF the British
Empire and the allied countries, well
come the new ally with heartfelt sym
pa-hy.
This is not only the greatest event
but. as ! believe, the turning point of
the war. The New World has been
brought in. or has stepped in, to restore
the balance in the Old.
Being in. the United States has al
ready shown that her enemies must be-
ware OF her, and despite the fact that
the path Immediately before us is more
difficult than ever before, ! venture TO
express the hope and belief that
change is coming that the long night
OF sorrow and anguish which has desc
lated the world Is drawing to a close"
THE United States, Mr.. Bonar Law
continued, possesses resources of all
kinds. resources which in the long run
are decisive in war, TO a greater eX-
tent, probably. than any other nation.
The quality Of her people was shown
nearly sixty years ago in a struggle
which, in its essentials, was not dis
similar TO that which they have now
entered. Since then the American peo-
pie have shown qualities Of resource,
energy and readiness TO adapt them
selves TO new situations in the art of
peace, and the same qualities will now
be directed in no halfhearted way and
I =. HN
The entrance of the great Republic
is a fitting pendant TO the revolution
which has brought the Russian people,
whose courage and endurance we have
so much admired and whose sutferings
have been so terrible. into the circle OF
the freed nations of mankind.
IL read the other day a Characteristic
extract from German newspaper IN
which II was said America was going
INTO the war for nothing From their
point Of view the statement is true.
America. like the British Empire
wish 20 make that plain IS animated
by no love Of conquest. no greed for
territory. no selfish ends The aims
and ideals 20 which President Wilson
has given noble expression in his re
cent speech are our aims, our ideals
also
Asauith Praises America
Seconding Mr. Bonar Laws rcsolu-
tion. ex-Premier Asquith said:
ut is only right and fitting that this
House. the chief representative body
Of the British Empire. should at the
earliest possible opportunity give def
mite and emphatic expression 20 the
feelings which throughout the length
and breadth Of the empire have grown
day by day in volume and fcrvor since
tho memorable decision Of the PrcSi-
don't and Congress Of the United States.
81 doubt whether even now the world
realizes the full significance Of the
sten America has taken. | do not use
language Of Hattery or eNaggerauon
when ] say IL is one OF the most dis
Interested acts in history.
"Nor were American interests at
homo or abroad directly imperilled,
ie..t Of All that greatest interest OF
dcnocrptic community, the mainten-
once Of domestic independence and
i,bcrtv" MIR. AsQuith continued. What
10, hes enabled the President after
,,.itinV with the patience which Pitt
1osc,ibed as the first virtue Of states.
,,ars' IN 10 carry with him united
-, ,,.o the hazards and horrors OF
20, o.os,cs, war in history? II was
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