The sun., 1919-10-25


protect the persons and property Of our
people against Boishevisn and similar
doctrines fails 10 appreciate the cour-
age of our citisens and the terrible
force and Strength Of subdued oalmness
/ when they are surrounded by threatened
danger.
tsary's Firm stand Il. Upneid.
The "uhquanned approval" OF the
members OF the institute IN Judge Gary's
Arm stand against any infringement
of the rights OF the individual In labor
or In business; rights fundamental 10
American Industrial supremacy" was
expressed in q resolution adopted i'm
mediateiy after Ms address.
The resolution stated also that the
institute admired "the vision and the
courpge enabling him to discern and
effectively oppose tho radicalism In
jeeted into trade unionism by unscrupu-
lous leaders. an element especially dan
gerous under present conditions. when
worldwide unrest has created an or-
porturity FOR agitation aiffied at tn.
peipetuity Of institutions under which
our country has achieved it's strength
and our Industries attained their ef-
ficiency and prosperity"
In reply to this Judge Gary said that
he would have boen weak IN his stand
had II not been for the support given
him by the finance committee of the
United states Steel Corporation, the
board OF directors, the stockholders, the
iron and steel industry generally, thou
sands upon thousands OF individuals and
associations, and the public press.
80" he declared, you and 1 and all
of us cheerfully, emphaticslly extend
IN a ~ h xG..
has been passed to all OF these groups
of individuals to whom have referred"
steel Men Greet king ALBERT.
Belgnm's hero monarch was touched
last night with the warmth Of a recep-
ton given to him by more than 1900
members of the American Steel and
Iron Institute when he appeared as
their guest At banquet served in the
grand ballroom OF the Hotel Commodore.
After the large gathering, including
many OF the most distinguished figures
in American business, had hailed him
as Americas sincere friend" and Judge
, Ebert II. Gary. acting as toastmaster
had toasted him MS the savior OF civili-
1ation. as every inch a man" and "the
soldier ruler" the tall monarch arose
and with emotion thanked his audience
and proposed a toast TO the President of
the United States. expressing his ''sin-
cere wishes for the prompt recovery Of
his precious health"
The King turned toward the head OF
the American steel industry. who sal
upon his left hand, and said with q
gracious bow
Il thank Judge Gary especially fol
fis fine words l thank you all for the
warm manner in which you have re-
ceived this toast. with Judge Garyt
| kind permission / will state that he !:
| indeed an old friend of BelEium's."
The visiting monarch then read a brief
address
Gentlemen" he said at is indeed
| for me a great kind pleasure and &
real privilege to address an assembly o.
| distinguished representatives of one o
the leading industries OF this country.
circumstances" said the King. "dic
| not permit me to inspect more than TIVE
| OF your big steel plants. Yet l know
| that the works managed by the mel
| who are here can safely be considered
| as. unrivalled throughout the world a
| far as up to dateness and efficiency ar
| concerned, There is very much to b.
learned from you for my countrymen
| vino are Just beginning that long an'
| difYfcult task OF reconstructing their fac
1
''The industries In the different coun
] tries are in competition. but this peaceful
jcompetition leads finally to SC entif'
progress and to the general welfare o
\ mankind"
Autograph for Judge Gary.
Before leaving the banquet hall will
II. r. II. Prince Leopold, Duke OF Bra
bant and the other members of his suit
King Albert afilNed his autograph {,
Judge Gary's menu card.
| The huge gathering which had halle,
hlm as he entered with prolonged cheer
| ing to the playing OF the Belgian an,
American national anthems. again ros
to give the royal guest a stirring fare
well.
Judge Gary. who had recited the tai
of Belgium's gallantry in the early day
of the war In greeting King Albert