ANGLO-ARBITRATION TREATY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3229, 27 May 1911, Page 3

ANGLO-ARBITRATION TREATY.

REMARKS BY MRi CARNEGIE

Speaking in New York recently, Mr Carnegie said:—•

“He was delighted at the steps taken on both sides of the Atlantic to secure treaties that a few years ago were deemed impossible. “A treaty, however, which will cover all possible points of issue between the two countries is now being negotiated, and will be put through. Indeed,” said Mr Carnegie, “I am so sure of the treaty that my only worry now is how to spend half a million dollars on a peace fund.” . “Great cheers greeted the millionaire’s utterance., as it was taken as a fulfilment of Mr Carnegie’s promise of a ‘surprise,’ which he made two weeks ago,” says the “Chronicle.”

“ T am prepared,’ said he, ‘to go considerably further in the cause of peace, and in a desire to see all nations living in harmony and as brothers whose quarrels, if they have any, will be settled without appeal to arms.’ “ ‘I am especially delighted! to feel that my native and my adopted countries will shortly be united in the bonds of such brotherhood, and personally I have not the slightest doubt that Franca, Japan, and other nations will follow, the great example set them. Our aim is now to strengthen President Taft’s hands, and as scon as the treaty is sent to the Senate for confirmation let us hold our meetings by the hundred and show that body that the people demand the passage of the treaty. “ ‘lf I could see my motherland and my wifeland hand, in hand, peace -reign - ing for ever between them, a new charm would be added to' life, and I should say. “Lord, now fittest thou Thy servant depart in peace.” ’ ”