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Wrong, George M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1924), 13 Mar 1924, 125-135     A quote from Pitt in 1805 after the Battle of Trafalgar, which reflects the speaker's own view, and which he feels can be applied today: England has saved herself by her exertions, and will, as I trust, save Europe by her example." The very dark picture that one could draw ...

Paish, Sir George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1921), 29 Jan 1920, 36-52     The importance of the British people to stand together for success and prosperity, to carry the world to a better time. Consequences of not standing together. The salvation of the present situation in no small measure dependent upon the British Race. The grave economic conditions of the world. How the ...

Windle, Sir Bertram, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1921), 5 Feb 1920, 53-63     Some remarks in reference to the War. The desire that there shall be no more war. The likelihood of that realization. University reconstruction that follows after wars. The policy of founding and fostering Universities in Prussia after the reverses that country suffered some 100 years ago. The aim at that ...

Duncan, James S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 6 Jan 1949, 139-154     This meeting also attended by members of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association and the Board of Trade. Something of the speaker's recent experiences during a 7-1/2 week tour of Europe. How the happenings in Europe have a bearing upon our future as Canadians and our standard of living. Thumbnail sketches of ...

Vanderlip, F.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1920), 17 Nov 1919, 405-419     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A very cheerful picture of conditions in the United States. American participation, losses, and benefits with regard to the Great War. What has happened in the year since the close of the war. A review ...

Foster, Sir George E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1924), 15 Feb 1923, 45-66     A little of the sidelights, the shadows, and the lighter hues in the European situation of the present day. Reasons why this subject interests Canadians: we went into the war; we carried ourselves splendidly through the first part; that although actual war as then waged is ended we have not ...

Jean-Claude Juncker, His Excellency, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 27 Sep 2001, 116-126     The measures that the European Union and Luxembourg have taken in the fight against terrorism. First, three concerns. Then, an explanation of urgent measures that have been taken in Europe. The importance of implementing measures as soon as possible. Economic consequences of the events of September 11. The importance of ...

Ferguson, Hon. G. Howard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1929), 4 Oct 1928, 197-209     Impressions gathered by the speaker from his visit last summer to France, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Sweden and Norway. The outstanding progress being made by the German people. Examples of industry, efficiency, full employment, and hard work by the Germans. Agriculture in Denmark. The Danish educational system. Patriotism to be ...

Parsons, S.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1923), 26 Jan 1922, 1-20     Conditions in Great Britain as seen by the speaker, especially with regard to unemployment. The issue of unemployment insurance, for Great Britain and in Canada. The need for Great Britain to maintain and increase her export trade if she is going to maintain her supremacy as one of the great ...

Donald, Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1921), 11 Aug 1920, 271-289     After-war conditions, not looking very hopeful. The chaos which exists in Europe today, and to what that is due. The Peace Treaty, which made no provision for peace. An illustration. Another difficulty of how to get Germany started working, and why that is necessary, especially for the financial condition of ...